26th Annual Belton Standpipe Heritage
& Arts Festival 2012 plus Other Related Events
Belton, SC
 

 

Photos from the 2010 Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival

BAMA Heritage Days Photos  (Sept. 30, Oct. 1 - 2, 2010)

Contact Info for 2011 Vendors, Sponsors & Others

History of the Belton Standpipe

The Belton Standpipe is Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival celebrates its silver anniversary, with new events, updated vendors, and fun for the whole family.  Celebrating the City of Belton and the Belton community, this festival attracts over 8000 visitors annually.

On Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM,  the city square in Belton hums to the music of popular upstate groups while an art show and market, heritage artisans, sporting events, historical tours, fire truck rides, a classic car show, great food, children's activities, over 30 quality craft vendors, and community outreach booths entertain the crowds.

After a street dance featuring the versatile music of the City Street Band, the evening ends with a spectacular fireworks finale. at 9:15 PM.

Come celebrate the historical and cultural heritage of our small town!

This festival is sponsored in part by the Belton Area Partnership, the City of Belton Hospitality Fund, Anderson County ATAX, and Superior Engineering.

 

Bingo, Classic Car Show, Arts & Crafts, Historical Walks, Food, Food, Food, Children's Area

We love pets too, but due to issues surrounding food and safety, we
ask that you leave your furry friends at home during the festival.

Details Subject to Change


Friday, September 23, 2011

Belton Center For the Arts 14th Annual Juried Art Show Opening Reception -  Downtown,  Details and Entry Information 
Reception - September 23, 2011 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Show Dates -
September 29 through November 16, 2012


Thursday, September 29, 2011 
Friday, September 30 2011 
Saturday, October 1, 2011

7th Annual Heritage Days at the Depot - (Thursday & Friday, September 29 & 30, 2011 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) for Area School Students in grades 2 - 5, homeschoolers, and private school children at the Historic Belton Train Depot.  (Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) is for the General Public during the Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival.  This award-winning living history event showcases the talents of 15 traditional skills artisans and historical interpreters who offer presentations and hands-on demonstrations of their crafts and skills.  Details  Artisans and Interpreters  Heritage Day Flyer  [PDF file]


Belton Standpipe - Registered SC Historical Site
 26th Annual Belton Standpipe
Heritage & Arts Festival
Friday & Saturday, October 5 & 6, 2012
News Ad  [PDF file]
Standpipe Festival Flyer  [PDF file]


Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival 2011 - Main Stage Events

11th Annual Standpipe Road Race & Fun Run/Walk -  Location is Belton First Baptist Church parking lot, Brown Ave.:  1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:00 am - 5K Meters Run begins at 8:30 am.  See adjacent link for additional details and Pre-registration form.  2011 Details and Entry Form  [pdf file]

Results of 2011 5K Run  and Awards  1 Mile

Rising Stars Tennis Tourney -  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Belton Tennis Courts and Leda Poore Park), registration fee

Open Car Show - (Main Street 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; awards ceremony at 3:30 PM), registration fee, registration forms available online at  2011 Details and Entry Form.  

BattleCat Laser Tag Obstacle Course - $5 per person; Air Soft Gun Shooting Gallery, $2 per person with prizes awarded to best shooters.

Opening Ceremonies on the Main Stage with Live Entertainment - (2011 Time Schedule) The Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 am with the National Anthem sung by Patti Hedgepath and Counterflo with the Presentation of Colors by the B-HP AFJROTC.  Live music, dancing, cheerleading and gymnastics exhibitions and performances throughout the day, including Counterflo, BasicLife Band, Side Track Band, Loretta Holloway, and the Temptations.  (Main Stage, Belton Square, 10 AM - 7 PM)  See 2011 Time Schedule above for more information. 

7th Annual Heritage Days at the Depot:  Demonstrations and presentations by 15 traditional skills artisans including a rope maker, a Catawba Indian potter, a dulcimer maker/player, a corn husk doll maker, a school marm/calligrapher, a sweetgrass basket weaver, an herbalist, a rug weaver, a brick maker, a pewtersmith, a Revolutionary War Militiaman, a farrier, a bird house maker, a flax producer, and a Storyteller of Native American culture; sponsored by the City of Belton Hospitality Fund, Walmart Foundation, Anderson County, Senator Billy O'Dell, Representative Mike Gambrell, the National Endowment for the Arts, the SC Arts Commission, the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, and Belton Metal Corp., free to the public, (Greenspace surrounding the Historic Belton Train Depot, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)  Details  Artisans and Interpreters  Heritage Day Flyer  [PDF file]

30 Food and over 50 Craft Vendors (Belton Square, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)

13th Annual BCA Juried Art Show Exhibition, Art Market, and children's art activities including face painting, sidewalk chalk art, and pumpkin paper crafts, free to the public (Belton Center for the Arts, Belton Square, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM).  Details

Artist Demonstrations - Renowned painters Barbara Ervin and Jo Anne Anderson and potter Robert Piper will be creating new artwork, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rock and Gem Museum Children's Dig - Children are welcomed to dig through the dirt to find treasures thousands of years old (North Main Street, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

My Dog, My Hero - Story time and exhibition featuring K-9 Unit and Bloodhounds, Belton Library grounds (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mule Drawn Wagon Rides Through Historic District:  Come take a leisurely ride through the historic district of the City of Belton as a guide narrates the history of its people and places. View the beautiful architecture, learn about the entrepreneurs and the town's eccentric characters, and listen to interesting stories and fascinating facts of another age and time.  (Anderson Street, $3 per person, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM)  Sponsored by Superior Engineering

Times to Board: 
10:00 AM    10:40 AM     11:20 AM     12:00 Noon     12:40 PM     1:50 PM     2:30 PM     3:10 PM     3:50 PM     4:30 PM
Maximum of 18 riders per tour

Sunset Hot Air Balloon Rides:  As the sun goes down, rise 75 feet above the treetops and buildings of the historic Belton Square during a tethered hot air balloon ride provided by SkyScapes of America.  $10 adults and $5 children.  Sponsored by the BAP.  Breazeale Street.  Rides starting at 5:00 PM, weather permitting. 

Antique refurbished Cotton Gin - Watch a 100 year old portable cotton gin work its magic on the raw cotton product (Breazeale Street, 10:00 - 5:00 PM)

Tour of Historic Belton Standpipe (Open to Visitors) - Local historian Linda Bradshaw will be at the Belton Standpipe to discuss its history and allow visitors a chance to look in and ask questions.  This essential structure and emblem of our city has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Free to the public.  (Campbell Street, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Jack Roper Magic Show - (Belton City Square, Main Stage, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Children's Play Area with inflatable bounces and games, fee for armband which entitles child to unlimited access (Belton City Square, 10 AM - 10 PM)

Children's Build a Project - Children can pick out a project and hammer, saw, and paint their way to a finished design, free of charge, sponsored by Lowe's and Home Depot

Information Booth - Don't know where to find it?  Come by the Lion's Club Information Spot, sponsored by Belton Lion's Club  (Belton Square, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

City of Belton Fire Department Fire Truck Rides - $1 per person, proceeds fund fire prevention programs in area schools (corner of Breazeale and Main Streets, 1 - 8 PM)

Bingo on the Square -  win some great prizes donated by area businesses  50 cents per game (Belton Square, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

T-Shirts Sales designed by Chuck Brooks (The Jean Shoppe, $12, children's sizes thru 3x).

BAMA Antique Market, Silent Auction and Appraisals:   The Belton Area Museum Association will offer an antique showcase in the center section of the depot.  The public is invited to browse through and purchase antiques offered for sale by acclaimed collectors, bid on a few donated treasures during the silent auction benefiting the museum, and bring in personal treasures for examination by expert appraisers.  A $5.00 donation to BAMA is required for each item to be appraised.  (Center Section of Historic Belton Train Depot, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

BAMA Exhibit -- The Mill Hill:  A Self-Contained World.  This exhibit will bring back memories for those who grew up on the Mill Hill.   On display are photographs, tokens, trophies, equipment, etc. from the mills, schools, sports teams, and recreational activities.  The exhibit will be on display until December 17.  This exhibit is sponsored by the City of Belton Hospitality Fund and Anderson County ATAX.  Free to the public.  (North End Gallery of the Historic Belton Train Depot, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Karate demonstration by Enoch's Karate, Dance exhibition by Steppin' Out Dance Studio, and Fencing demonstration by Foothills Fencing Academy

Street Dance - music provided by The City Street Band.  Come and dance to classic rock, soul, blues, and country as this versatile band makes you put on your "boogie shoes."  (Belton Square, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Fireworks Display - End your evening with this awe-inspiring spectacular!  Sponsored by Anderson Regional Landfill  (Belton Square, 9:15 PM)

For more information, contact Gina Clary (864-934-3744) or Alison Darby (864-958-5264).

 


CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VENDORS SPONSORS & OTHERS

Belton Standpipe Festival - For more information, contact Dave Jones, Scott McGonigle, or Nicole Rutledge at 864 226-8799 or email davidj@superioreng.com.  Vendors & Sponsors (See links at bottom of page)  2011 Main Stage Events

Open Car Show - For more information, contact Dave Jones, Scott McGonigle or Nicole Rutledge at 864 226-8799 or 800 359-3052 or email davidj@superioreng.com 2011 Details and Entry Form  [doc file]

Standpipe Festival 5K M Run & Fun Run/Walk -  For more information, contact Renea Rowland at 864 338-1600.  2011 Details and Entry Form  [pdf file]

Standpipe Juried Art Show - For more information, contact Betsy Chapman at 864 338-8556, FAX 864 338-0280 or email betsychapman@beltonsc.com 2011 Details and Entry Information

2011 Application & Information Forms for Craft, Food, and Other Vendors

2011 Information for Sponsorship Opportunities

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