27th Annual Spring Water Festival Saturday, August 23, 2008  10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Come See Us!       Mineral Spring Park Williamston, SC State Hwy. 20 just off I-85 between Anderson and Greenville, SC Arts & Crafts  Health Fair  Live Music  Gospel music showcase Free Children's Activities Amusement Rides  Spring Water 5K Run  1 Mile Fun Run  Antique Car Show  Food  Exhibits Souvenirs    Latest News and Information (Updated June 28, 2008) Welcome! Planning underway for annual festival The Spring Water Festival will celebrate its 27th year of providing a fun filled family event when it is held on Saturday, August 23 in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park. This year promises to be as big or bigger than ever, organizers said. This year’s festival will again feature expanded hours, from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. with an impressive line up of entertainment on three stages, including one dedicated to children. The Spring Water Festival amphitheater will feature the return of Southern Crescent. One of the upstate’s favorite party bands, the group was the featured band each of the first seven years of the festival. They will return 20 years later for an exciting performance at 2 p.m. The festival will also feature one of the biggest gospel showcase events in the upstate with daylong music on the park’s center stage. Expanding the entertainment lineup, organizers are planning to bring in a household name entertainer as the final performer of the day. All music at the Spring Water Festival is free. The 2008 festival will feature a Spring Water Run, being organized by Chris Bradberry and Renee Rowland. Persons interested in participating in the event can pick up an entry form at The Journal in Williamston, Nationwide Insurance in Belton, on the festival website or call Bradberry at 864-420-3282. Local crafters who would like to display handmade items for sale at the festival are also invited to participate. Contact Ellen Harvell at 847-5588. The festival will again feature one of the upstate’s largest antique and classic auto shows, being sponsored by the Williamston Fire Department. To register contact Steve Ellison at 864-847-4950. Local businesses are invited to have displays at the festival. For more information contact Dianne Lollis at 864-847-5743. The Springwater Committee, a committee of volunteers which organized the festival last year, will again take responsibility for the annual event and will continue the tradition with the support of the town officials. The Springwater Committee is  chartered with the State of South Carolina and has a 501C3 non-profit status. Proceeds from the festival go toward improvements in the park and to fund the town’s other special event, the Christmas Park, held each year in December. David Meade will  chair the festival. Co-chair is Steve Ellison. Other committee members include Jim Barnes, treasurer; Barbara Davis, secretary; Ellen Harvell, crafts; Dianne Lollis, displays/children’s entertainment; Catlin Tierce, gospel stage; Jim Riddle, food; Mark Pitts, souvenirs;  Shirley Pace, Kenneth Bearden, Joe and Diane Greco. The Williamston Police Department and the State Guard will provide traffic control and security. Crafters  More than 50 craft vendors that are expected from NC, SC, GA and one traveling from Alabama. Crafters will offer quality juried handmade crafts. Craft vendor guidelines Craft vendor application For more information - Contact Ellen Harvell 864-847-5588 864-847-7498 e31975@juno.com Spring Water Auto Show The Spring Water Festival Antique and Classic Auto Show is sponsored by the Williamston Fire Department. Enter your vehicle or just come see one of the upstates largest free admission auto shows. For more information: www.Williamstonfire.com ersvideo@bellsouth.net Spring Water Run Organizers of the Spring Water Run are now accepting applications for the 2008 event. The run is sanctioned as an RRCA Grand Prix event and will include a 1 mile and 5k run. Online registration will be available For additional information contact Chris Bradberry at 864-420-3282 or email bradberry9600@msn.com. Run information Run registration form p1 Run registration form p2 Spring Water Run Map Spring Water Run Directions Business/Non Profit Display Display Application form Contact Dianne Lollis at: missetta@charter.net Entertainment/General Information Email - editor@thejournalonline.com The Spring Water Festival amphitheater will feature the return of  Southern Crescent. One of the upstate’s favorite party bands, the group was the featured band each of the first seven years of the festival. They will return 20 years later for an exciting performance at 2 p.m. The Spring Water Festival is proud to announce the appearance of Danielle Howle. Danielle Howle is a powerful singer whose vivid yet off-kilter musical stories weave a sweet sensibility and bare honesty into her work. Her solo performances are breathtaking, with captivating vocals. A comedian between songs, her prattles are filled with insight, inquiry, and wonder that speak of true romanticism. Howle’s polished yet spontaneous hilarity creates a singular experience on the music scene. The stage will also feature a beach blast with the Royal Scotsmen Band, and blues with Marvin King and Blues Revival. And this is just the first half of the day on the Amphitheater stage. The festival will also feature one of the biggest gospel showcase events in the upstate with daylong music on the park’s center stage. Expanding the entertainment lineup, organizers are planning to bring in a household name entertainer as the final performer of the day. All music at the Spring Water Festival is free.