A tremendous display of antique and classic autos and trucks will surely delight enthusiasts during the 38th Annual Spring Water Festival. The show is being held at the Williamston Fire Dept. and on West Main St. in front of the park. It is being sponsored by Clinkscales Chevrolet in Belton and the Williamston Fire Department.
Organizer Williamston Fire Chief Steve Ellison said he is expecting more than 100 antique autos, street rods, customs, trucks and other special vehicles to be on display.
The show will feature the town’s 1936 Chevrolet Fire Engine. Vehicles from outside the local area are also expected.
This year there will be a $500 Cash Give-a-Way to registered entries, $100 each hour. Registration will be $20 with awards to the top 25, plus six specialty awards. Owners may register their vehicles between 8 a.m. and noon on festival day.
Persons interested in displaying a customized vehicle, antique or tractor in the show should call (864) 844-7171, 847-4155 or 847-4950 for more information.
Specialty awards include Best Original, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Truck, Best Street Rod, Best Rat Rod, Mayor’s Choice, and The Will Drake Memorial Award. Trophies are a special design.
The fire department will also offer $1 rides on the restored 1936 Chevrolet fire engine.
Category Archives: AUTO SHOW
Spring Water Festival Auto Show
The 2019 Spring Water 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 864-844-7101 or email wfd100@att.net. Also online at www.williamstonfire.com. There will be awards in a number of categories.
Spring Water Festival Now Accepting Vendor Applications
Organizers of the 38th Annual Spring Water Festival are now accepting vendor, display and run applications for the two day festival August 23 & 24, 2019. Hours for the festival this year will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Any local craft vendor interested in participating in the event can pick up an application and guidelines at The Journal office or online at the Spring Water Festival website at www.springwaterfestival.com.
For more information on crafts contact Beth Watkins at 864-704-4502 or email swfcrafts@gmail.com
Local businesses, and non-profits are also invited to have a display to promote their business at the festival.
Business displays should contact Dianne Lollis at 864-847-5743 or by email at missetta@charter.net.
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 864-844-7107 or email wfd100@att.net. Also online at www.williamstonfire.com. There will be awards in a number of categories.
The 5K Spring Water Run will be a featured attraction and will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24. The run is sanctioned as an USATF certified course. The 5K open race will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a 1 mile fun run at 7:45 a.m.
The course includes city streets and country roads with rolling hills. Splits will be called at the one and two mile mark and water stations will be on the course.
2019 Business & Non-Profit Display Application
2019 Business & Non-Profit Guidelines
2019 Craft Vendor Application
2019 Craft Vendor Guidelines
2019 5K Spring Water Run Application
2019 Festival Brochure
Spring Water Festival 2019 Coming Soon!
The SPRING WATER FESTIVAL 2019
COMING SOON!
SPRING WATER FESTIVAL
August 23 & 24, 2019
Mineral Spring Park
Williamston, SC
State Hwy. 20 just off I-85 between Anderson and Greenville, SC
Arts & Crafts Live Music Gospel Music Showcase
Free Children’s Activities Amusement Rides
Spring Water 5K Run 1 Mile Fun Run
Antique Car Show Festival Food Exhibits Souvenirs
Directions to Festival
From I-85 or Hwy. 29, exit onto Hwy.8 to Pelzer (Exit 32)
Right on Hwy. 20 into downtown Williamston
50 plus Crafters – 50 plus Display Vendors – 12 Food Vendors
Live Music on 3 stages
125 + Car Show entries – Antique Fire Truck exhibit – Fire Truck Rides
FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKING
All Events – Rain or Shine
No alcohol – No coolers – No Pets – No Bicycles, No Skate Boards
2019 Business & Non-Profit Display Application
2019 Business & Non-Profit Guidelines
2019 Craft Vendor Application
2019 Craft Vendor Guidelines
2019 5k Spring Water Run Application
2019 Festival Brochure
Spring Water Festival Auto Show accepting applications
The 2018 Spring Water Festival will again feature one of the Upstate’s largest antique and classic auto shows hosted by the Williamston Fire Department. To register contact Steve Ellison at 864-844-7101 or email wfd100@att.net. Also online at www.williamstonfire.com. There will be awards in a number of categories.
Spring Water Festival 2018 Applications
Organizers of the 37th Annual Spring Water Festival are now accepting craft vendor, business and non-profit applications for the two day festival in August. Dates for this year’s festival are August 24 & 25, 2018.
Any local vendor interested in participating in the event can pick up an application and guidelines at The Journal office or download/print from the Spring Water Festival website at www.springwaterfestival.com.
For more information on crafts contact Beth Watkins at 864-704-4502 or email swfcrafts@gmail.com or watkinsb@anderson1.k12.sc.us.
Local businesses and non-profit organizations are also invited to have a display to promote their business or organization at the festival.
Business and non-profits should contact Dianne Lollis at 864-847-5743 or by email at missetta@charter.net.
2018 SWF Forms and Applications
Business & Non-Profit Display Application
2018 Spring Water Festival
Coming Soon!
August 24 & 25 – 2018
Mineral Spring Park – Williamston, SC
State Hwy. 20 just off I-85 between Anderson and Greenville, SC
Arts & Crafts 5K Spring Water Run Mineral Spring Trail Walk (New)
Health Fair Live Music Gospel music showcase
Free Children’s Activities Amusement Rides
Antique Car Show Festival Food Exhibits Souvenirs
Directions to Festival
From I-85 or Hwy. 29, exit onto Hwy.8 to Pelzer.
Right on Hwy. 20 into downtown Williamston
SWF Auto Show now accepting registration
The 2017 Spring Water Festival will again feature one of the upstate’s largest antique and classic auto shows hosted by the Williamston Fire Department and Sponsored by McDonalds, Clinkscales Chevrolet and Tri-City NAPA Auto Parts. To register contact Steve Ellison at 864-844-7101 or email wfd100@att.net. Also online at www.williamstonfire.com. There will be awards in a number of categories.
The antique and classic auto show is held on West Main Street in front of Mineral Spring Park in Historic Downtown Williamston, SC. Hundreds of custom vehicles line the street, surround the Williamston Fire Department and line the new Mineral Spring (Auto) Trail from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on festival day.
Don’t Miss It!
Spring Water Festival 2017 – Now Making Plans
Now Making Plans for
August 25 & 26 – 2017
Mineral Spring Park – Williamston, SC
State Hwy. 20 just off I-85 between Anderson and Greenville, SC
Thanks For Making the 2016 Spring Water Festival a Success! We are now making plans for the 2017 Festival planned for Friday August 25 and Saturday August 27, 2017! Check Back in Early Spring For Updates.
Thanks for making the 2016 Spring Water Festival a success!
The 2016 Spring Water Festival held over the weekend of Aug. 26 & 27 was a tremendous success! Thanks to all of the vendors, performers, displays, businesses, volunteers, runners, walkers, Town of Williamston, Williamston Police Department, MedShore EMS and most of all to the people of Williamston and the surrounding areas who came out to enjoy the activities and supports us!