Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce

10/16/2026

Event season is upon us 🎤🧙‍♂️🎥

Check out everything happening in Lake City THIS weekend 🎉

🍂🎃 THIS WEEKEND IN LAKE CITY: HISTORY, HOMETOWN HEROES & HALLOWEEN FUN! 🎃🍂

It's a BIG weekend in Lake City! From honoring a hometown hero and stepping back in time to singing along with a country music legend, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 🙌 Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a weekend of it!

Here's what's happening around town! 👇

🍁 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

🧺 Lake City Farmers Market
⏰ 3–7 PM | 📍 The Culinary Commons, 225 Kelley St.
Shop local, discover fresh finds, and support our local vendors!

🎶 Live Music: Chad Tolson
⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 Lake City Bistro, 128 W. Main St.
Kick off your weekend with live music and a night out downtown!

🎬 Films at the Farm: The Goonies
⏰ 7–9 PM | 📍 Moore Farms Botanical Garden, 100 New Zion Rd.
Hey, you guys! 🍿 Bring the family and enjoy this classic adventure under the stars. FREE Admission!

🚀 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

🏃 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Annual 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
⏰ 8–11:30 AM | 📍 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial Park, 235 E. Main St.
Start your morning with a celebration of health and wellness honoring Lake City's hometown hero, astronaut and physicist Dr. Ronald E. McNair!

🏹 P*e Dee Back Country Day
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM | 📍 Old Pole Barn, 103 Irvin St.
Take a trip back in time! Explore historical demonstrations, traditional crafts, and life in Colonial America at this fascinating FREE event. Presented by Lynches Lake Historical Society & Museum.

🎉 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Birthday Celebration
⏰ Noon–5 PM | 📍 Village Green, 118 Henry St.
Celebrate Dr. McNair's legacy with guest speakers, a musical tribute, a STEM Discovery Zone, an art and history showcase, and community line dancing. 🌟

🎃 Pumpkin Carving
⏰ 5–8 PM | 📍 The Culinary Commons, 225 Kelley St.
Get creative and add a little Halloween spirit to your Saturday evening!

🤠🎸 Aaron Tippin: Live in Concert! at The ROB
⏰ 6–10 PM | 📍 The ROB, 245 S. Church St.
End your Saturday with country music favorites from Aaron Tippin! Grab your tickets and get ready for a great night of live music.

❤️ MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT! Shop local, explore our history, celebrate a hometown hero, enjoy family fun, and experience the best of Lake City.

👉 Find more events and plan your visit at VisitLakeCitySC.com.

We'll see you around town! 🍂

10/16/2026

🎃 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS! 👻

We want YOU to be part of the frightful fun on Main Street!

Join us on Saturday, October 31, from 6–7:30 PM for our annual "Festival of Frights" Main Street Trick-or-Treating event in Downtown Lake City!

🍬 With 3,000+ people coming together each year, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our community, promote your business or organization, and help create a fun Halloween experience for local families!

Here's the SWEET part:
🎃 Participation is FREE for everyone—Chamber members AND non-members!

🍬 Chamber members receive 3 FREE bags of supplemental candy just for participating!

All you need to do is set up a table along Main Street, hand out candy, and enjoy the fun!

Don't miss this opportunity to show your community pride and be part of one of Lake City's favorite Halloween traditions!

👇 Click the link below for more details and to SIGN UP TODAY!
https://form.jotform.com/262775196745169

10/15/2026

🎉🥁 AND THE WINNERS ARE… 🥁🎉

The results are IN for our 2026 Gun Raffle! 🔫🎟️

A HUGE congratulations to our three lucky winners! 🍀🏆

We want to extend a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce! Your support means so much to us!

👏 Congratulations again to our winners, and thank you for making this year’s raffle a success!

10/15/2026

🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY! WHO'S FEELING LUCKY?! 🎉

Tonight at 7 PM at Sip Co., we'll be drawing THREE lucky winners for the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce's GUN RAFFLE! 🎟️

🔥 LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS! 🔥

We still have a LIMITED number of tickets up for grabs! Stop by the Chamber office, Seven Boutique, or Sip Co. TODAY to snag yours before they're gone!

🎟️ Just $10 per ticket!

We'll also have tickets available tonight at Sip Co. IF any are left!

🍀 GOOD LUCK to everyone who has entered, and THANK YOU for supporting the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce!

See y'all tonight! 🎉

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

✂️🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate our Chamber member, Holt Grill & Co., with a ribbon cutting TOMORROW at 10:30 AM!

Join us as we show our support for this new business in town and give them a warm Lake City welcome! ❤️ After the ribbon cutting, we encourage you to stick around, check out their menu, and grab some delicious lunch

Let’s give Holt Grill & Co. a warm Lake City welcome! 🎉

10/12/2026

🎄✨ PARADE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ✨🎄

We are THRILLED to announce that applications are officially OPEN for the 2026 Lake City After Dark Christmas Parade, happening Friday, December 4! 🎅🎁

🚨 Spots are MORE LIMITED than ever this year, so don't wait to sign up!

And here's the fun part... 👀🏆 We're introducing a BEST PARADE ENTRY CONTEST this year! That means we're challenging everyone to go ALL OUT! Forget taping a poster to the side of your car — we want to see LIGHTS, LIGHTS, and MORE LIGHTS! 🎄🚗💡

Get creative, deck out those floats, and help us turn Downtown Lake City into a glowing Christmas wonderland!

🌟 Let's make this year's parade BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and more MAGICAL than ever!

🎅 Apply NOW to secure your spot! Don't miss your chance to be part of one of Lake City's favorite holiday traditions!

Apply HERE ➡ https://form.jotform.com/262703479568167

10/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN LAKE CITY! 👻🎃

Get those costumes ready, Lake City! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Join us for Festival of Frights on Halloween night for an evening full of trick-or-treating, spooky surprises, and family fun right here in downtown! 🍬🕸️

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Main Street | Downtown Lake City, SC

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and make plans to spend Halloween night with us! We can’t wait to see Downtown Lake City filled with little ghosts, goblins, and all your favorite costumes! 🧛‍♂️🦇

✨ Proudly presented by the City of Lake City, Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Visit Lake City, and ArtFields.

🎃 Share this post and spread the word! We’ll see you on Main Street for a spooktacular Halloween! 👻

10/10/2026

We can’t wait for Barks and Booze happening at Moore Farms Botanical Garden! Get your tickets now!🎃

🎃👻 Don’t forget to check out the KIDS ZONE at Barks and BOOze | Family Friendly Garden Open

We’re bringing all the Halloween fun for the little ghouls and goblins! 🧡

From family-friendly games and inflatables to face painting, there will be plenty to keep the kids entertained! 👻

Be sure to explore the garden and check out all the spooky Halloween decorations, too! 🕷️

And of course, we’ll have popcorn and candy to make the day even sweeter!🍿🍬

Grab the kids and the pups, dress up in your favorite costumes, and come enjoy a spooky afternoon with us! 🎃🖤

🎟 https://www.moorefarmsbg.org/event/barks-booze
All proceeds benefit the Florence Area Humane Society

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09/22/2026

What a day, Lake City! ❤️🎶

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for our 2026 Crossroads Music & Market! We loved seeing Downtown Lake City filled with music, cars, vendors, families and so much community spirit. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for helping to make it all happen!

🎡 Check out some of our favorite moments from the day — and be sure to tag yourself and your friends!

📸Phillip Guyton Jr.. + Allen

Carolina Tire The Carolina Academy Dancin On Main KFA Dance and Gymnastics Palmetto Arts Academy J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts & Science Magnet School Palmetto Cruisers NDC Photography Neon Moon - Cassette Tape Country Soul Candy Music ArtFields McLeod Health