22nd
Annual Belton Standpipe Heritage
& Arts Festival 2008 plus Other Related Events
Belton, SC
Photos from the 2007 Standpipe Festival
Contact
Info for 2008 Vendors, Sponsors & Others
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 & Arts Festival is a festival celebrating the City of Belton and the Belton community. The excitement begins at 10:00 am October 4, 2008 with entertainment, games, rides, children's area, exhibitions and much more continuing throughout the day. Crowd expectancy is over 10,000 on a sunny day. Commercial vendors and craft vendors are welcomed as space allows. An open car show is a main attraction of the festival. Cars range in type from a 1953 Corvette to a 1997 low-rider pick-up truck to a Model-T. Entertainment on one stage will provide the crowd with great music that they can sing along to, dance to or just enjoy. Everyone becomes a performer at the Street Dance on Saturday from 6:00-10:00 pm. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:45 pm. |
Bingo, Classic
Car Show, Arts & Crafts, Historical Walks, Food, Food, Food,
Children's
Area
Link to 2008 Expanded Details of Special Events
Date to be announced, 2008
Standpipe 19th Annual Golf Tournament - Saluda Valley Country Club Golf Course, Lunch at 12:00 Noon and Golf at 1:00 pm.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Belton Center For the Arts 10th Annual Juried Art Show Opening Reception - Downtown, Details and Entry Information Heritage Flier [pdf file]
Reception - September 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Show Dates - September 27 through November 14, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 20084th Annual Heritage Days at the Depot - (Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3, 2008) for Teachers & Area School Students; (Saturday, October 4, 2008) for General Public during the Standpipe Festival
Friday, October 3, 2008 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm22nd Annual Hall of Fame Classic Tennis Tournament - girls' high school tennis tournament with 8 top teams (to be announced) will be held at the Downtown Courts and Leda Poore Park in Belton. There is no admission charge.
Winner last year: Hilton Head won the 2007 Hall of Fame Classic. Complete Details
Saturday, October 4, 2008
22nd Annual Belton Standpipe
Heritage & Arts Festival8th Annual Standpipe Road Race & Fun Run/Walk - Location is Belton First Baptist Church: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:00 am - 5K Meters Run begins at 8:30 am - Participants receive a free T-shirt. See adjacent link for additional details and Pre-registration form. 2008 Details and Entry Form [pdf file]
Winners & Sponsors of 2007 5K Meters Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Food and Craft Vendors will begin sales at 9:00 am, so arrive early for the best selections.
Open Car Show - Open car show, Registration from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ($20.00), 25 judged classes, Trophy awarded for all classes, Awards presented at 2:00 pm 2008 Details and Entry Form [pdf file]
Opening Ceremonies on the Main Stage - (2008 Time Schedule) begin at 10:00 am with the National Anthem by Dr. Mitchell Brooks and Presentation of Colors by the B-HP AFJROTC. Entertainment will continue throughout the day and evening, featuring Marshall Primary Chorus, Beach Springs Church Band, Dancers Edge, Side Track Band, and there will be dancing in the street with The Bruce Griffin Band. See Expanded Details link above for more information.
4th Annual Heritage Days at the Depot - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the General Public during the Standpipe Festival
The Belton Center for the Arts will be open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm to display entries in the 10th Annual Juried Art Show. There will be art activities for the children: Face Painting, Crystal Dig, Paint the Town and Clay Creations.
3rd Annual Major Skateboard Contest/Park - Contest starts at 12:00 pm. Park opens for free skate at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and when contest is over until dark. Two Waivers (available later on this site) MUST be signed to free skate, also 18 & Under MUST also be signed by Parent. Park will be located in BB&T parking lot, Belton, SC (right beside the standpipe).
Belton Standpipe Open to Visitors - Linda and Larry Bradshaw will be at the Belton Standpipe (behind the square) to discuss it's history and allow visitors a chance to look in and ask questions.
Standpipe Festival T-Shirts will be available at The Jean Shoppe in a variety of sizes. Prices: $10 for T-Shirt. The T-Shirts were designed by Matt Lusk and printed by Sports-Plus of Belton.
Street Dance - 6:00 - 9:30 pm featuring The Bruce Griffin Band. Their will be dancing in the street with Country Music with line dancing, Beach music for Shaggers and a little classic Rock and Roll.
Fireworks Display - 9:45 pm sponsored by the Anderson Regional Landfill.
Other Festival Events - Include Bingo Games, Children's Area featuring jumping jax inflatable Bounces, Spider Jump, Reptile Exhibit, Fire Truck Rides, Culinary Treats, Children's Games, Face Painting and Other Art Activities, Entertainment from 10:00 am -10:00 pm and much more!!!
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VENDORS SPONSORS & OTHERS
Belton Standpipe Festival - For more information, contact Dave Jones, Scott McGonigle, or Kristy Sealy at 864 226-8799 or email davidj@superioreng.com. Vendors & Sponsors (See links at bottom of page) Link to Details of 2008 Special Events
Open Car Show - For more information, contact Dave Jones or Scott McGonigle at 864 226-8799 or 800 359-3052 or email. 2008 Details and Entry Form [pdf file]
Golf Tournament - For more information, contact Dave Jones or Scott McGonigle at 864 226-8799. Details and Entry Form
Standpipe Festival 5K M Run & Fun Run/Walk - For more information, contact Renea Rowland at 864 338-1600. 2008 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. 2007 Details and Entry Information
2008 Application & Information Forms for Craft, Food, and Other Vendors
