Experience Camden SC

06/12/2026

UPDATE: October 9th at 7:00 PM. Food trucks + awesome sauce

ANNOUNCEMENT! We are excited to invite you to a FREE screening of the film of "Hamilton" in October! Join us on the Arts Center lawn for a special night of community as we gather to experience the story of the American Revolution through the film of the hit Broadway Musical!

This program is sponsored (in part) by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission South Carolina 250, and Duke Energy.

Presented through arrangement with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

06/12/2026

✨ It’s another Foodie Friday in Camden, SC!

☕️ American Patriot Coffee is one of those cozy coffee shops where you instantly feel welcome. Come for the coffee, but stay for the new 🥐 food menu!

From 🍳 breakfast sandwiches and loaded grits bowls to house-made chicken salad and BBQ sandwiches 🥪, we know you’ll leave happy. 😊

Or, don’t leave and spend some ⏳ catching up with a friend, 🖍️ coloring with the kids or knocking out some 💻 emails. Don’t forget to take home some house roasted coffee 🫘 for yourself or as a gift!

📍 1012 Broad Street, Camden

06/11/2026

You're going to want to keep it cool this weekend, and we've got plenty of events to help! Starting on Thursday evening and running all weekend long, there's so many places where you can find live music, we're running out of room to list them! Bring the kiddos to Party Barn Play Adventure for a summer pop up party Friday afternoon. Hit the links at Pine Creek Golf Course early Saturday morning to benefit the Lugoff Optimist Club. Stop by the Kershaw County Farmers Market to get your local goodies, and check out Eagle's Nest Bar and their Game of Throws horseshoes and co****le tournaments Saturday afternoon. In the evening, you can experience the Elvis Presley tribute show with Phil Urban at Gallery 537 or get your history on with the Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour at Historic Camden Foundation. Stay cool out there!

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 Ready to uncover Camden’s Revolutionary secrets?

The KC 250th Committee is kicking off the America250 Scavenger 🔍 Hunt, the ultimate patriotic adventure for history buffs and families alike!

📜 Grab your passport starting THIS Friday, June 12th! Pick one up at the Simply Revolutionary Visitor Center or Books on Broad, or download it directly from the KC 250th 🔗: https://kershaw250.com

⏰ Deadlines & Details:
Drop off your completed passport at the Hobkirk Hill Chapter, NSDAR Tent at the 10th Annual Kids' 4th of July Parade & Camden Celebrates America's 250th 🥁. Winners will be announced at the big after-party at the Camden City Arena! Let the hunt, and the celebration, begin! 🎉

🇺🇸 Ready to uncover Camden’s Revolutionary secrets?

The KC 250th Committee is kicking off the America250 Scavenger 🔍 Hunt, the ultimate patriotic adventure for history buffs and families alike!

📜 Grab your passport starting THIS Friday, June 12th! Pick one up at the Simply Revolutionary Revolutionary War Visitor Center or Books on Broad, or download it directly from the KC 250th 🔗: https://kershaw250.com

⏰ Deadlines & Details:
Drop off your completed passport at the Hobkirk Hill Chapter, NSDAR Tent prior to the start of the 10th Annual Kids 4th of July Parade & Camden Celebrates America's 250th 🥁. Winners will be announced at the big after-party at the Camden City Arena! Let the hunt, and the celebration, begin! 🎉

06/05/2026

👀 Did you know we have a NEW monthly e-newsletter?

After a fresh glow up ✨, our newsletter delivers a monthly dose of Experience Camden straight to your inbox 📥

🫶 Head to the 🔗 in our bio to sign up today and stay in the loop 🔁 on all the latest happenings, can’t-miss events and travel ✈️ inspo for your next trip to Camden!

06/04/2026

A beautiful weekend ahead of us, starting Thursday evening with the final Blankets & Bands concert of the spring series. Live music is always a favorite, and you can find it in all the usual places Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Drop the kids off for a night out on Friday at DodonJeans, and treat yourself to a little something at one of our local restaurants! Saturday is Open Trails Day at Nature As Teacher, and of course the Kershaw County Farmers Market. Stop into the Simply Revolutionary Visitor Center for their Living History Timeline Saturday. And, if you're looking for love, why not give the Tangible Times Speed Dating Event a try at Gallery 537 Saturday evening. No matter where you go, make it a good one!

06/01/2026

✨ Give the Dad in your life a weekend to remember! From high-speed racing to premium bourbons, we’ve mapped out the ultimate Father’s Day blueprint right here in Camden.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on the list:
🏁 Cheering on high-speed racers at Carolina Motorsports Park
🛶 A scenic paddle through the ancient cypress trees at Goodale State Park
🍺 Cold brews and artisanal pizza at Greener Pastures Brewing Company
🍂 Premium cigar selection at Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge

Whether he’s an outdoor adventurer, a sports fanatic, or a connoisseur of the finer things, Camden has the perfect options for his special day. 🙌

🔗 Click the link ⬇️ to read the full blog and start planning the perfect Father’s Day weekend: https://experiencecamdensc.com/your-ultimate-fathers-day-blueprint-6-ways-to-celebrate-dad-in-camden/

How are you celebrating Dad this year? Drop your favorite local spots in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

📚 Have you been to Books on Broad yet?

This charming independent bookstore and coffee ☕️ shop is one of Camden’s best kept secrets, but no more! 👀🤫

✨ Here you’ll find books for everyone: kids, YA, fiction, non-fiction, brand new and pre-loved! Camden souvenirs, gifts 🎁 for others (or yourself!), whole roasted coffee, grab and go 🥯 snacks and hot and iced coffees, teas and seasonal specials. 🧋

🛑 Stop in at Books on Broad & Coffee to stock up on reads and caffeine before your next big Camden adventure!

05/28/2026

This weekend comes in with some fun festivities and lively performances all over KC! Starting Thursday evening with the The Dick Goodwin Big Band performing best of Broadway at the Arts Center of Kershaw County. There's live music to be heard all weekend long, all over town. Take a turn on the track Friday at the Carolina Motorsports Park, celebrate May Fest with the KC Mental Health Clinic, or jump into a Revolutionary War Day with the Kershaw County Library at the Simply Revolutionary Visitor Center. Rise and shine Saturday with the "Pickle Me This!" Mixer at the Tennis Center of Camden or the local vendors at the Kershaw County Farmers Market, before heading over to the KCL's "Messtival" at Nature As Teacher, or head down the road for the official Summer Kick Off at Old McCaskills Farm. Looking to keep in chill indoors? Broad & Vine Wine Bar hosts a Paint & Sip brunch Saturday. Sunday is a chance to learn and praise, with the "Let's Talk About" symposium hosted by the African American Cultural Center, or the return of the One City One Voice gospel concert series on Town Green. Make it a good one!

05/27/2026

✨ Make plans to stop by the NEW Battle of Hobkirk Hill Battlefield Park right here in Camden!

ℹ️ This new stop on the Liberty Trail is officially open to the public and ready to welcome you. At the new interpretive site, visitors can learn more about the Battle of Hobkirk Hill and see topography of the area that made Hobkirk Hill an advantageous location, even though General Nathaniel Greene and his Continental forces lost the battle. Two weeks later, British forces would abandon Camden.

📍 Greene Street off Broad Street | Camden, SC 29020