Round out July with Honey & New Era, Dreamride to Great Falls, Krawlin' for Christ Jeep Show and Sumter Police Back 2 School Bash

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SUMTER COUNTY

Get ready to laugh twice as hard at the Sumter Comedy Showcase: Double Trouble - when there will be two hilarious acts in one night! MTW Promotions will present the show Saturday, July 25, at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St., starting at 7 p.m. According to the website, "This in-person event brings together two hilarious comedians delivering the hits to have you rolling in the aisles. Whether you're out with friends or just need a good chuckle, this is the place to be. Don't miss out on the fun, great vibes and plenty of laughs." Buy your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/doubletroubleshowcase.

Fourth Fridays Concert Series returns July 24 with Honey & New Era, Aug. 28 with Level 10 Live Band & Show and Sept. 25 with Sole Purpose. Concert attendance is free, and there will be food and drink available for sale. Downtown restaurants will be open for dine-in and take-out. Palmetto Optimist Club will be back with free books for the kids, as well as popcorn and cotton candy for sale. Bring your chairs (no coolers) and spend an evening in downtown Sumter!

Join the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club's 6th Annual Sumter Dreamride to the Great Falls on July 25. Cost is $20/rider, $10/passenger. Registration is 7-9 a.m. with KSU at 9:30 a.m. The ride will begin at Hobby Lobby parking lot, 1143 Broad St., and end at The Tobacconist Cigar Lounge, 1320 Broad St. The ride will benefit the Special Olympics, Best Buddies and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There will be 50/50 raffles also.

The 2026 Krawlin' For Christ Jeep Show featuring Jeep vendors, live music, food vendors, RC course and a Jeep Show and Shine Competition will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Entry to this indoor and outdoor event is free to the public. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. To find out more go to https://Krawlinforchrist.wixsite.com/my-site-1. The show and shine registration booth will be open from 8:30 to 11 a.m. the day of the event. Cost to register your Jeep is $20, and all proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Hospital. There will be raffles. No alcohol allowed.

Have fun while preparing for school at the Sumter Police Department Back 2 School Bash from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 28, at Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. There will be free Kona Ice, face painting, balloon artists and DJ Howie D providing the music. On site will be the Sumter Fire Department, Sumter County EMS, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Sumter County DJJ, Tandem Health, Duke Energy, SAFE Federal Credit Union, Durant Children's Center, SAFE Kids Sumter County, YMCA of Sumter and more. Rain date is July 30.

Don't miss out on a good time at Sumter's second-annual Mr. Hops Beer Empourium on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sumter Original Brewery. Join Mr. Hops and breweries from all over at SOB for this brew party. The event starts at 1 p.m. at 2 S. Main St. Get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/3mx9xnmx.

Meet a furry friend and enjoy a meal at the Sumter SPCA's Semi-Annual Pancake Breakfast Meet and Greet from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sumter SPCA's Doggie Day Care Building (known also as the Korn building), 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and bacon with your choice of coffee or juice for $15 per person. Purchase tickets at the SPCA office, Doggie Day Care Building or the morning of. There will be adoptable pets out in the play area for the meet and greet in hopes of finding each a forever home. Bring your own pet if you'd like to adopt a new furry friend, but make sure your pet is leashed and is pet friendly. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA.

Sip a cup of tea and celebrate the women who helped shape America at the Revolutionary High Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Sumter Museum, 122 N. Washington St. "Enjoy classic scones, delicate petit fours, tea, period-inspired crafts and captivating stories that bring the past to life. Colonial daywear is encouraged but not required. Be sure to browse our Costume Closet. From gowns and petticoats to accessories, you may find just what you need for Revolutionary High Tea." Tickets are $10 / member; and $15/public. To purchase tickets visit, https://tinyurl.com/52v4a377.

Mackenzie Sholtz's work in "Handwork Exhibit: Celebrating Community-based Art and Art Education" showcases Aug. 27 to Oct. 23 at Sumter County Gallery of Art. For 250th U.S. anniversary-related sewing classes, check out "Learn to Make History: The 1700s," an introductory sewing course offered by Sumter County Gallery of Art in partnership with Sumter Museum. In this three-week course starting Aug. 1, students will create a wearable final garment inspired by colonial dress and participate in a Revolutionary High Tea at Sumter Museum Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 22. Registration is open. To register or learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/2b4jhejp.

The Sumter 2026 Annual Coin and Currency Show will be held at 2320 Four Bridges Road, Sumter, on Aug. 28-29, starting at 11 a.m. that Friday. This event brings together coin dealers, collectors and numismatic enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade coins, currency, bullion and collectibles. Whether you're looking to add to your collection, get a free appraisal or simply browse, the show offers something for collectors at every level.

Sumter Gun Show will be held this year Aug. 29 to Aug. 30 all day at Sumter American Legion (Sumter fairgrounds), 30 S. Artillery Drive, through Great American Promotions. One hundred twenty exhibitors are expected to attend.

The US MTB Series returns to Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, for another edition of The Knot MTB race at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/366bwxbt.

CLARENDON COUNTY

The Town of Summerton will hold its free fourth-annual Back 2 School Summer Town Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the gym, 1154 4th St. This event will have free hotdogs, chicken, nachos and cheese, assorted chips and school supplies. Music will be provided by DJ Soldier Boy. Ultimate Gamers Mobile Gaming Trailer will be on site. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Mayor Keith Bowman at (803) 720-4095, Kathleen L. Gibson with K&H Resource Center at (803) 225-0832 or Annett Smith at (803) 460-6679, email Annett at Annett.Smith1@gmail.com.

Join the Jordan Community Center Inaugural Golf Tournament for a day of golf and giving from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at The Players Course at Wyboo, 1560 Players Course Drive. Cost per golfer: $100; Gold, $3,500; Silver, $2,500; Bronze, $1,500; and Entry, $750. For information, contact David Ross at (443) 414-7000 or TeetimewithDavid@gmail.com or Henry L. Woods at (678) 598-2553 henrylwoods64@gmail.com.

The Jordan Community Cookout will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Jordan Community Center Park, S.C. 260, Manning. Parking will be at Union Cypress AME Church, 8247 S.C. 260. Proceeds benefit the Jordan Community Center Project. There will be a hot dog / sausage station including chili, potato chips and drink; fish fry station including french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll and drink; BBQ station including coleslaw and water; and boiled peanuts. There will also be an ice cream truck and a bounce house. Please wear your May Fest T-shirts and bring lawn chairs. For information, contact coretta@jordancommujnity.com.

The S.C. Charity Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at Santee Cooper Country Club, 630 Santee Drive, Santee. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $75/player and $300/team. Tournament prizes include Closest to Pin, Longest Drive and raffles/door prizes. For additional information, contact Kenneth Johnson at (803) 410-0976 or email info@jwcmemorial.org.

COLUMBIA

Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming to Columbia with an outstanding mixture of vendors and breeders Aug. 1-2. This family oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach in their field of herpetology. Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids and small exotic animals. Repticon Columbia is also the perfect place for them to get merchandise, cages, supplies and both live and frozen feeders, as well as to get expert advice about caring for their new household member. This event, held at the Jamil Temple at 206 Jamil Road, Columbia, offers a unique family outing suitable for all ages and for a diverse range of enthusiasts. Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information about the show, visit https://repticon.com/south-carolina/columbia.

Join local naturalist Capt. Zach Steinhauser for a pontoon boat tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America on Lake Murray. Evening tours showcasing the spectacular sunset return of the purple martins to Bomb Island will be offered Wednesday through Sunday through Aug. 23. Guests are encouraged to reserve their seats early through www.carolinasafarico.com, as tours often sell out during peak migration season.

Vince Gill will bring his 50 Years From Home tour to the Township Auditorium, Columbia, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/nhb7pchs.

Comedian Desi Banks will bring his all new Your Favorite Cousin Tour to the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Green St., Columbia, on Saturday, Oct. 10. Banks is an actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster and entrepreneur who has a strong social media influence with more than 19 million fans. He is known for his "razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing." Tickets that were sold for Desi's show, "The Elevation Tour," originally scheduled in 2025 at the Koger Center, are valid for this performance. For more information and tickets, visit KogerCenterForTheArts.com.

Brew at the Zoo returns to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, on Friday, Aug. 7. Try a new brew or sip an old favorite while you walk through the zoo. Use your souvenir tasting glass to sample from more than 200 specialties domestic, import and microbrews. Tickets are $80 general public; $70 Riverbanks members. Purchase tickets at https://www.riverbanks.org/events/brew-at-the-zoo.

CAMDEN

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association will host the Hero Fest motorcycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 26, with all proceeds going to veterans in the Midlands. Participants will make multiple stops along the ride, including in Sumter, starting and stopping at Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge, 1015 Broad St., Camden. Other stops will include Wild Heart Brewing Co., Southern Hops Brewing Co., Slabs BBQ Restaurant and Willie Sue's. There will also be vendors, food trucks, raffles, silent auction, live music and games. Must be present to win prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Rider signup costs $20, and passenger signup is $10. First bike leaves at 10:30 a.m., and the last bike returns at 4 p.m. A meet and greet before the event will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at Greener Pastures Brewing Co., 826 Broad St., Camden, at 6 p.m.