2016 Blackwater Festival

Held for the first time in 2014, Blackwater is a celebration of the arrival of summertime on the south fork of the Edisto. The focus of Blackwater, which is hosted at Aiken State Park, is to bring people closer to the Edisto. Our inaugural event featured guided nature walks, paddling opportunities, camping, music, food, education talks and wildlife demonstrations. A variety of other offerings are being planned for the 2016 Blackwater Festival, and plans will be announced soon. Registration opens at 9 a.m.