Festivals & Events

The arts are vibrant in York County, South Carolina! The Arts Council of York County has several art festivals and events throughout the year.

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BLUES & JAZZ
FESTIVAL

Celebrate the roots of modern music with infectious rhythms, soulful sounds, and high energy performances at the Arts Council of York County’s annual Blues & Jazz Festival.

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FIRST FRIDAYS
ROCK HILL

First Fridays Rock Hill are family-friendly celebrations of our creative culture! Head to Old Town's shops, restaurants, venues, and galleries to connect with friends and neighbors through food, art, music, and more!

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ANNUAL
CELEBRATION

Celebrate the arts in York County at the Arts Council's Annual Celebration. Dedicated members and supporters are recognized, new ACYC Board members are installed, and the recipients of the annual ACYC Arts Awards are announced.

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UNDEREXPOSED
FILM FESTIVAL YC

The Underexposed Film Festival yc focuses its attention on encouraging, nurturing, and supporting the creativity and vision of independent filmmakers, and providing a forum where their work can be viewed.

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AG + ART TOUR
OF YORK COUNTY

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans at every stop.

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COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING

Competitive Portrait Drawing is a fast-paced tournament style knockout battle with artists paired off in sets of 2, competing to create their best portrait of a single model with just 5 minutes on the clock.

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ABOUT THE QUILT TRAIL

South Carolina offers a rich tapestry of life, often expressed through the artistry and craftsmanship of quiltmaking. York County, SC joined the South Carolina Quilt Trails in 2012 with the installation of two quilt blocks, one at Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery and another at the Center for the Arts. Since then, five additional quilt blocks have been created. Many are on-site along the Ag + Art Tour of York County. Each year, the Arts Council of York County plans to add quilt blocks to farms participating the Ag + Art Tour of York County.

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