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Festival of Roses

Festival of Roses

For almost half a century the Festival of Roses has offered families the opportunity to enjoy the arrival of spring and engage with vendors from across the Southeast. This year's event promises to continue the tradition with food and fun for all ages.

Join our growing list of sponsors

What's at the Festival?

Food, flowers, and fun!

This year’s 100% free-to-attend Festival of Roses features vendors from all over the Southeast, award-winning food trucks, and family-friendly events of all kinds – from musical performances to bingo.

A wide variety of award-winning food trucks
Musical performances, dance parties, and more
Crafts and clothing from regional vendors
Events from local organizations like the Fine Arts Center and YMCA

Event Schedule

Learn about everything happening at this year's festival.

The Festival of Roses is a three-day festival with events at both the Downtown Pavilion and Edisto Memorial Gardens. Check out a detailed schedule below to learn more!

DORA's Festival of Roses Street Dance

Presented by DORA.
May 3, 2024
6PM - 10PM

Join DORA and the community for the Annual Festival of Roses Street Dance in downtown Orangeburg! Kicking off this year’s festivities, the street dance features live music from the The Promise Land Band, food trucks, games, and adult beverages.

Vendor forms will be available soon. In the meantime, you can visit the DORA website here to learn more.

For ongoing updates on the Street Dance, be sure to follow DORA on Facebook here.

The Festival of Roses

May 4, 2024
10AM - 7PM

The Festival of Roses begins in earnest with a full day of food, flowers and fun! As guests arrive, the roses will be in full bloom, so be prepared to enjoy the full magic of the Edisto Memorial Gardens!

On Saturday, enjoy performances showcasing dancers, singers, and musicians of all ages. They all share one thing in common — a whole lot of talent! These performances are perfect for a picnic so, so grab a chair and we'll meet you there!

Festival Schedule

Festival Schedule

Time
Event
Location
6:00am
Festival of Roses Open Bass Tournament begins
Location
Location TBD
8:00am
Festival of Roses Golf Tournament
Location
Hillcrest Golf Club
10:00am
Vendors Open
Location
Edisto Memorial Gardens
10:30am
LaLa Land Academy
Location
Centennial Park Stage
10:30am
All In One Dance Movement
Location
Garden Stage
10:30am
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Table
11:00am
Mary Jane’s School of Dance
Location
Centennial Park Stage
11:00am
MOVE with Celeste
Location
Garden Stage
11:00am
Fiber Art Indigo Demonstration by Susan Livingston
Location
OCFAC
11:30am
Queen and Princess of Roses
Location
Centennial Park Stage
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Open Bass Tournament weigh-in
Location
Orangeburg County Fairgrounds
12:00pm
Garden City Gymnastics
Location
Centennial Park Stage
12:00pm
Orangeburg Part-Time Players
Location
Garden Stage
1:00pm
Fusion Dance Academy
Location
Centennial Park Stage
1:00pm
Saidi Friends Dance Troupe
Location
Garden Stage
1:30pm
Debbie Lingle’s Vocal Performance Vocalists
Location
Centennial Park Stage
2:00pm
Silver Slippers Dance Troupe
Location
Garden Stage
2:00pm
Fiber Art Indigo Demonstration by Susan Livingston
Location
OCFAC
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Kids Workshops
Location
OCFAC
2:30pm
DJ MixMaster Mike
Location
Centennial Park Stage
2:30pm
Senior Bingo sponsored by Longwood Plantation
Location
Garden Stage
3:00pm
AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455 Line Dancers
Location
Garden Stage
3:30pm
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Table
4:30pm
The Pocket Band
Location
Centennial Park Stage
6:00pm
Rockin’ on the River featuring The Mike Stone Band
Location
Edisto Beer Garden
7:00pm
Vendors Close
Location

The Festival continues...

The 2024 Festival Continues with another day of food, flowers, and fun!

Community-Wide Church Service

Presented by DORA.
May 5, 2024
12PM - 6PM

Guests are also invited to join us at the Festival for a community church service, featuring afternoon of prayer and special music led by local churches.

Festival Schedule

Festival Schedule

Time
Event
Location
12pm
Vendors Open
Location
Edisto Memorial Garden
1:00pm
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Table
1:30pm
Community-Wide Church Service
Location
Centennial Park Stage
2:00pm
Creative Kids Workshops hosted by OCFA
Location
Garden Stage
5:00pm
The Lady in the Blue Dress
Location
Stevenson Auditorium
6:00pm
Festival Concludes
Location

Festival Map

Find vendors or events on our festival map.
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We're still building the official Festival Map. Check back soon for more details.
Festival of Roses 2023 Map

Community Events

There’s more happening just outside of the Festival. See what the rest of our community is up to.

Festival of Roses Open Bass Tournament

Grab a friend and join us for this incredible open bass tournament! $125 per two-man team including big fish pot.
Learn More

Festival of Roses Softball Tournament

Register by April 14 to compete in the Festival of Roses Softball Tournament!
Learn More

Festival of Roses Golf Tournament

The Annual Festival of Roses Golf Tournament returns to Hillcrest Golf Club.
Learn More
Call (803) 533-6030 to secure your spot!

Rose Festival Gala

Join us for the Rose Festival Gala to enjoy live music by the Joey Williams Band, and enjoy whiskey, beer, whine, and food! Tickets are $75.
Learn More

Rose Festival Creative Kids Worsop

Calling all kids for an afternoon of painting, decopauge, and craft!
Call (803) 536-4074 to sign up today!

Check back soon.

We're still scheduling our Community Events. Check back soon for more details.

Become a Vendor or Sponsor

Become a Vendor

Without our incredible vendors, the Festival of Roses just wouldn't be the same. Interested in putting your business in front of thousands of attendees from all over the Southeast? Find a list of opportunities under Guidelines & Applications.

For questions, email chopkins@orangeburgsc.net or call (803) 534-6821.

Guidelines & Applications

Find specific guidelines and applications for becoming a vendor at this year’s Festival of Roses. The application deadline to become a vendor for the 2024 festival is April 16, 2024.
If you'd prefer paper/PDF copies of the applications, you can find them here.
Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Festival of Roses offers the unique opportunity to market your business to thousands of attendees from Orangeburg and beyond while supporting our local economy.

If you'd prefer a paper/PDF copy of the application, you can find one here.

Sponsorship

$500

Features

10'x10' space to market and sell your product
Booth placement in prime festival area
Logo recognition on signage at Festival entrances
Logo recognition on the Festival website (12k+ annual visitors)
Logo recognition in Chamber email newsletters
Recognition in social media posts across Chamber channels

Vendor & Sponsor List

Find out which restaurants, retailers, crafters, and community groups will be at this year's Festival.

Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Bamberg Legal
Direct Auto Insurance
Direct Auto Insurance
Hunter Quinn Homes
The Moore Group—The Litchfield Company
Valenica Golden for Coroner

Vendors

2 Girls 1 Scrunchie
2024 DYB World Series
3 Cooks and Amiricle
A Sweet Squeeze
AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
AJM Rentals
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Amazing Grace Mission
Bath Fitter
Bath Fitter
Bay & Scrap Catering LLC
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
Bella Beauty School LLC
Bella Beauty School LLC
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
Bonita Boutique
Bubba Johnson for Sheriff
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
Candy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Carolina Made
Carolina Made
Carolina Novelties
Coffee and Things
Country Flames Candle Co.
Country Flames Candle Co.
Cutco
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
DOGS ON THE RUN
DOGS ON THE RUN
Daisy Lemonade LLC
Daisy Lemonade LLC
David Pasco for Senator
Dazz
Doggone
Doggone
Dogs on the Run
Edible Party Creations
Elks Lodge
Equintual Scentz
Equintual Scentz
Family Health Centers
Foxy Epoxy
Foxy Epoxy
Full As A Tick
Full As A Tick
Glamped Life, LLC
Glamped Life, LLC
Godly Whites
Grace Baptist Church
Greater Orangeburg Leathernecks
HDP Glass Gardens
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Her Candle Company
Her Candle Company
Hometown Catering
HopeHealth
Iza Customized Goods
Janeece Original Prints
Ja’Bae’s Italian Water Ice
Jessica Joan Art
Jessica Joan Art
Johovah Witnesses
Jo’s Creations
Jumpin Joes Party Rental
Karens Accessories
Karens Accessories
Kay’s Boutique & More
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Lac’ds Boutique
Lady Wildflower LLC
Lady Wildflower llc
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
LeafGuard
Loco For Elotes LLC
Loco For Elotes LLC
Loco for Elotes
Logan’s Pizza House
Love Craft
Love Craft
Love Yourself Jewelry
Love Yourself Jewelry
Low Country Creations
Ma’s Gourmet Kettle Corn
Mom & Pops Maple
Montez P. Haynes
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Nothing But The Truth Ministry
Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce
Orangeburg Community of Character
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Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Bamberg Legal
Direct Auto Insurance
Direct Auto Insurance
Hunter Quinn Homes
The Moore Group—The Litchfield Company
Valenica Golden for Coroner

Vendors

2 Girls 1 Scrunchie
2024 DYB World Series
3 Cooks and Amiricle
A Sweet Squeeze
AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
AJM Rentals
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Amazing Grace Mission
Bath Fitter
Bath Fitter
Bay & Scrap Catering LLC
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
Bella Beauty School LLC
Bella Beauty School LLC
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
Bonita Boutique
Bubba Johnson for Sheriff
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
Candy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Carolina Made
Carolina Made
Carolina Novelties
Coffee and Things
Country Flames Candle Co.
Country Flames Candle Co.
Cutco
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
DOGS ON THE RUN
DOGS ON THE RUN
Daisy Lemonade LLC
Daisy Lemonade LLC
David Pasco for Senator
Dazz
Doggone
Doggone
Dogs on the Run
Edible Party Creations
Elks Lodge
Equintual Scentz
Equintual Scentz
Family Health Centers
Foxy Epoxy
Foxy Epoxy
Full As A Tick
Full As A Tick
Glamped Life, LLC
Glamped Life, LLC
Godly Whites
Grace Baptist Church
Greater Orangeburg Leathernecks
HDP Glass Gardens
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Her Candle Company
Her Candle Company
Hometown Catering
HopeHealth
Iza Customized Goods
Janeece Original Prints
Ja’Bae’s Italian Water Ice
Jessica Joan Art
Jessica Joan Art
Johovah Witnesses
Jo’s Creations
Jumpin Joes Party Rental
Karens Accessories
Karens Accessories
Kay’s Boutique & More
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Lac’ds Boutique
Lady Wildflower LLC
Lady Wildflower llc
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
LeafGuard
Loco For Elotes LLC
Loco For Elotes LLC
Loco for Elotes
Logan’s Pizza House
Love Craft
Love Craft
Love Yourself Jewelry
Love Yourself Jewelry
Low Country Creations
Ma’s Gourmet Kettle Corn
Mom & Pops Maple
Montez P. Haynes
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Nothing But The Truth Ministry
Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce
Orangeburg Community of Character

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