4 Summer Events Hitting Manning, SC

Summer in Manning, South Carolina, is arguably the best time of the year. The sun is shining, people seem happier, and the calendar of events starts to explode. If you’re in the mood to break out of cabin fever, become more social, and enjoy everything this lovely rural town has to offer, check out these summer events hitting Manning and the surrounding area in 2019.

1. Wild Summer’s Night Auction & Wild Game Feast

Take the 1.5-hour drive to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, July 20, for a night unlike any other. On this date, the Wild Summer’s Night Auction & Wild Game Feast takes place at Seawell’s Catering with over 400 attendees. At this event, you can place your bids on handmade jewelry, guided nature tours, fishing equipment, hunting gear, and more.

During the auction, chow down on a wild game feast that includes tastings of venison, quail, duck, alligator, catfish, and shrimp. You won’t find any menu like this in Manning or anywhere else. All proceeds from the auction benefit local education and wildlife preservation funds. Attire is business casual. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m.

2. Night at the Museum: Colonial Camp

If you’re tired of your kids saying they’re bored or lounging around the house playing video games, a Night at the Museum: Colonial Camp will immerse them in the history of the area in one fun-filled night. Taking place in historic Camden, South Carolina, at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War building, this June 7 event will let your children experience life as an early settler.

For only $20, each child will receive dinner and the chance to explore history first-hand. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., but organizers want all participants to arrive 15 minutes early. All children must register online prior to the event.

3. Carolina Country Music Fest 2019

Hop on U.S. Highway 378 east for about two hours, and you’ll eventually run into the tourist mecca of Myrtle Beach. On June 6 through June 9, this town heats up for its annual Carolina Country Music Fest. Now in its fifth year, this festival welcomes the biggest stars in country music to the stage. The 2019 lineup includes Alabama, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborn and more. Taking place on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, this concert offers the opportunity to see all your favorite artists while the sea breeze blows through your hair.

Three-day tickets for the event start at just $199.

4 Sixth Annual Ladybug Release

On Saturday, July 20th, experience the magic of a ladybug release with your entire family. Taking place at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, this event allows children to release over 200,000 ladybugs into the wild wherever they please. Food, drink, interactive events, and nature walks are also part of the festivities.

The event is $20 for adults and $10 for children and goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the ladybug release starting at 10 a.m.

No matter what you decide to do this summer, these events near Manning are sure to provide a treat for you, your friends, and the entire family.

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