Exciting Weekend Events Await in Aiken: Polo, Golf Tournaments, and Cultural Celebrations!

Exciting Events in Aiken This Weekend!

If you’re in Aiken this weekend, get ready for an amazing line-up of activities that are sure to bring community members together and create unforgettable memories! Let’s dive into all the details of what’s happening around town.

Four Years of Ponies & Pearls

This Sunday, October 20, the Brooke USA Foundation will celebrate its fourth annual Ponies & Pearls event at the beautiful New Bridge Polo and Country Club. Starting at 3:30 p.m. and running until 8:30 p.m., this event will feature the Women’s East Coast Challenge polo matches, where some of the best players in the region will showcase their skills. For a ticket price of $100, attendees can join in on the fun while supporting the Aiken Equine Rescue. Tickets and further details are available at brookeusa.org.

Golfing for a Good Cause

Golf enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Monday, October 21 as two significant golf events take place. First up is the ninth annual Playing Fore The Pets Golf Tournament, hosted by FOTAS (Friends of the Animal Shelter) at Woodside Country Club. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with a ball drop at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost to participate in this worthy cause is $125 per player.

Simultaneously, Umoja Village will host its second Unity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Houndslake Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Whether you’re going solo for $90 or gathering a team of four for $360, it’s sure to be a rewarding event!

Musical Experiences Await

If you’re a music lover, head over to Trinity United Methodist Church tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. for a jam session with the Savannah River Stringband. These talented musicians get together to share their love for music, and you’re invited to join in on the fun.

For a cozy and fun-filled evening, join the Let’s Go Bingo event every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aiken Senior Life Services. A cover charge of $5 gets you a shot at some exciting prizes!

Culture and Community

African Roots — Gullah Fruit Exhibit on October 22. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, historian Wayne O’Bryant will lead a discussion highlighting the rich Gullah culture. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.

Later in the week, on October 23, there’s a special lecture at the Etherredge Center regarding Successful Brand Strategies for the Modern Business Owner. This informative event begins at 11 a.m. and is free to the public.

Family Fun and Holiday Spirit

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for October 26. There will be numerous “Trunk-or-Treat” events around town! Citizens Park will be hosting from 3 to 6 p.m., offering food vendors, games, and more. Bring the kids in their cutest costumes for some early Halloween fun!

At the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, from 6 to 8 p.m., a Yappy Hour Trunk-or-Treat will feature costume contests, fire pits, s’mores, and even live music! What better way to enjoy the festivities than celebrating with your furry friends?

Wrap-Up

This weekend in Aiken promises to be filled with exciting events catering to all ages and interests. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some exciting polo, play a round of golf for a good cause, or appreciate local culture, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! So get out there, have fun, and embrace the community spirit that makes Aiken so special!