SwampFest
November 5, 2011
First Saturday in November every year.
10:00am – 3:00pm.
Exhibit set-up time before 9:30am.
Public invited, admission is FREE!
Exhibitors, performers, and volunteers are needed. See info below.
SwampFest is Playcard’s annual open house to showcase to the public the unique natural and cultural history of Horry County South Carolina. SwampFest celebrates the local community and is free for anyone that would like to come and share their talents to the public. ADMISSION is FREE and the PUBLIC IS INVITED.
Dedicated community volunteers run the event that includes conservation and natural history, antique tractors, bluegrass and folk music, historical displays in pioneer and Native American history, scout programs, school programs, outdoor skills groups, civic organizations, and other local and regional talent. We also have some of the most unique food and drink combinations of any event in the area.
Horry County Schools hosts the event in conjunction with Coastal Carolina University, Blackwater Celebrations LLC, and the Horry County Conservation Foundation.
We need your support for this community event. We are currently seeking applications for exhibitors, performers, and volunteers. If you would like to be a part of SwampFest, please contact Ben Abercrombie: (843) 756-1277 or e-mail babercrombie@horrycountyschools.net
10729 Highway 19 West, Loris, SC 29566
We would love to have you!
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Playcard Environmental Education Center is located near the intersection of Highways 410 and 19, approximately six miles west of Loris and ten miles north of Conway. The physical address is 10729 Highway 19 West, Loris, SC 29566.
Directions to Playcard…
From North Myrtle Beach
Travel on Highway 9 North, turn left onto Highway 701 South, this is the main intersection in Loris SC. At the Allsbrook Intersection turn right on Highway 19 West, Allsbrook Grocery (Convenience) Store will be on your left at this intersection. Drive approximately 3-5 miles to the Playcard Enviornmental Education Center that will be on your left.
From Conway / 701
Travel on Highway 701 North. Turn left on Hwy 410. Turn right on Highway 19 West. Travel 0.1 miles and Playcard will be on your right.
From Conway / 701 (Alternate Directions)
Travel on Highway 701 North to intersection of 701 and 410. Travel 5.3 miles past the intersection. Turn left on Highway 19 West (Allsbrook Grocery Store is on right side of the intersection. There will be a large white Victorian house on the left side of the intersection.) Travel approximately 3-4 miles and Playcard will be on your left.
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For more information, contact Ben Abercrombie at babercrombie@horrycountyschools.net or call 843-756-1277.
Click here for a map to Playcard.