
TOWN OF KERSHAW
A Heart & Soul Community
HOME OF THE "TAILGATE FEST"
OCTOBER 8, 2022


K E R S H A W T A I L G A T E F E S T I V A L
Richards Park
Saturday, October 8th, 2022
12 p.m. -8 p.m.
Presented to you by the Town of Kershaw
Saturday
October 9th, 2021
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Welcome to the "Tailgate Festival" event page! We look forward to seeing all locals and well as those traveling in for the event from surrounding counties! Come out and join us for a day of "Tailgating" fun with the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for a day filled with lots of music, carnival rides, tailgate competitions and more!
COMPETE, SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER!
COMPETE
We look forward to the community competing in the Best-Looking Tailgate or the Kershaw Spirit competition. Entry fees is $25 for the Best Tailgate contest. Best-Looking Tailgate will be based on spirit with votes from those attending the event. Tailgate Cook-off will be your est tailgate entree whether it's short ribs, steak, hamburger, wings even a dessert! Your entry will be judged on presentation, tenderness and taste.
Overall Best Looking Tailgate
Cash Prize
Kershaw Spirit Award
Cash Prize
PARKING WILL BE AT FIRST & SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
SHUTTLES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE YOU TO AND FROM RICHARDS PARK.
KARE WILL BE ON SITE HOSTING NON-PROFITS
WHO IS ON TAP FOR THE DAY!
GOLD MINE CRUISERS
Car Show at the Kershaw Post Office Parking Lot
LIVE MUSIC
Love & Peace - 5pm - 8pm
FOOD VENDORS
Brenda Kays
Caters Taters
Creightons Creamery
Docs Sweet Treats
Hwy 55
Peanut Man
Lil Orbits
Shade Tree BBQ
Taco's Ole'
Wilburs Last Ride
Baked Goods by Bobbie Faulkenberry
MASH Shaved Ice Truck
Metro Concessions
RETAIL & ARTISAN VENDORS
Limit me Knot Boutique
Stonboro Studios
Angela Horton
Alexis Pope - Handmade Jewelry
Laura Pressley Wright- Paparazzi Jewelry
The Pink Zebra
Andrew Jackson Booster Club
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES
Inflatables
Bingo @ Half-time Show 2-4pm
Dog Show @ Half-time Show 2-4pm
Schedule of Events
8:00 a.m - 9:15 am: Tailgate competitors and Vendors arrive and set up.
12 p.m.: Festival Begins
12 pm - 3 p.m.:
3:00 pm - 5 pm - Dog Show Contest, Family Bingo & Winners announced.
5pm - 8pm - Peace & Love Band
Where to Park:
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Officers with the Lancaster County Sheriffs office will be onsite to direct traffic.
No Pets allowed other than dogs for competing in the dog contest.
Service Animals are Welcome.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
We also encourage businesses and organizations to sponsors this event. We have many levels of sponsorships; please contact the Town Clerk's Office for more information..
CURRENT SPONSORS
CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR; JOHN T. STEVENS FOUNDATION
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OCEANA GOLD; Touchdown Sponsor
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WINDSTREAM/KINETIC; Field Goal Sponsor
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DUKE ENERGY; Field Goal Sponsor
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COMPORIUM: 1st Down Sponsor
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RIVERNET; 1st Down Sponsor
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FIRST PALMETTO; 1st Down Sponsor
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SUBWAY; 1st Down Sponsor
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BOJANGLES; 1st Down Sponsor
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HAIRWORKS; Sideline Sponsor
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THAXTON INSURANCE; Sideline Sponsor
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MUSC LANCASTER; Sideline Sponsor
Continue to check back as details are still being finalized, more sponsorships are added and additional information becomes available.