27th
Annual Belton Standpipe Heritage
& Arts Festival 2013 plus Other Related Events
Belton, SC
Contact
Info for 2013 Vendors, Sponsors & Others
Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival 2013 - Main Stage Events
History of the Belton Standpipe
The Belton Standpipe is Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival commemorates over twenty-five years of fun, with new events, updated vendors, and entertaining activities for the whole family. Celebrating the City of Belton and the Belton community, this festival attracts over 8000 visitors annually. On Saturday, October 5 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 50 quality craft vendors, and community outreach booths entertain the crowds. After a street dance, 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. Admission and parking are free. |
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
27th Annual Belton Standpipe
Heritage & Arts Festival
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival 2013 - Main Stage Events
13th 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. 2013 Details and Entry Form [pdf file]
Open Car Show - (Main Street 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; awards ceremony at 3:30 PM), registration fee, registration forms available online at 2013 Details and Entry Form.
Opening Ceremonies on the Main Stage with Live Entertainment - (2013 Time Schedule) The Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 am with the National Anthem sung by Patti Hedgepath Lusk and Counterflo with the Presentation of Colors by the B-HP AFJROTC.
Heritage Days at the Depot:
Food Vendors: (Belton Square, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) Choose from fried candy bars to birddogs to cotton candy to melt-in-your-mouth barbecue...you won't leave hungry!
Craft Vendors (Belton Square, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) From candles to pocketbooks, wreaths to smocked dresses, gems to handmade items, there's something unique to purchase!
15th Annual BCA Juried Art Show Exhibition and Art Market
Children's art activities
Rock and Gem Museum Children's Dig
Historic 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 het entrepreneurs and the town's eccentric characters, and listen to interesting stories and fascinating facts of another age and time.
Sunset Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides:
Antique Hit-n-Miss Engines
Tours of Historic Belton Standpipe
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, sponsored by Lowe's
Information Booth, sponsored by Belton Lion's Club (Belton Square, 10:00 AM - 5 PM)
Information Booth, 3 booths sponsored by BHP AFJROTC (Belton Square, 9:00 AM - 7 PM)
City of Belton Fire Department Fire Truck Rides -
Bingo, 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: (Center Section of Historic Belton Train Depot, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) renowned antiques dealers will have unique items on hand for sale and will also be available for appraisals; $5 donation to BAMA for each item to be appraised
BAMA Exhibit,
Car Seat Safety Checks
Battle of the Sexes by Marty Knight Karate: Come see the boys and girls of Marty Knight's dojo duke it out for bragging rights.
Doggy Fashion Show
Texting Competition:
Street Dance -
Fireworks Display, 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) 2013 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. 2013 Details and Entry Form
Standpipe Festival 5K M Run & Fun Run/Walk - For more information, contact Renea Rowland at 864 338-1600. 2013 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.
2013 Application & Information Forms for Craft, Food, and Other Vendors
