Looking for fun Saturday? 3 outdoor festivals set for York County

Three popular outdoor festivals are in the plans for York County this weekend: Tawba Fest at Rock Hill’s Riverwalk, Fiddle ‘n Pig Shindig in Fort Mill, and the Butts and Bluegrass BBQ Festival in Clover.

Tawba Fest – named for the Catawba River – will be 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Riverwalk, off Cherry Road near Interstate 77.

This is the second year for the festival that includes free outdoor activities such as a “Spartan Workout,” mountain biking, disc golf and cycling activities. Tawba Fest also hosts local artists and vendors, food trucks and craft beer – all set up along the banks of the Catawba River.

Free parking and a free shuttle service will be available. Dogs on leashes are allowed.

For information, go to tawbafest.com.

BBQ competition in Fort Mill

The 10th annual two-day Fiddle ‘n Pig Shindig opens Friday at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill. Live bluegrass music is 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday.

A BBQ cooking competition with more than two dozen teams includes four categories: chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. A “People’s Choice Tasting” (tickets cost $5) starts at 11 a.m. with a trophy presentation and award announcement later in the day.

Tickets for Friday are available online for $20 for non-greenway members; $15 for members. Tickets purchased at the door Friday are $20 per person, $5 for ages 5-12. Ages 4 and under free. Admission for Saturday is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Ages 4 and younger admitted free.

Food and drink purchases available. Dogs are allowed on 6-foot leashes.

For information, call 803-547-4575 or visit ASCGreenway.org.

Butts & Bluegrass in Clover

In Clover, barbecue lovers can sample a variety of barbecue from across the state and vote for their favorite. “All-You-Can-Eat” $12 wristbands are available for adults ($7 for children up to age 12).

The fourth annual Butts and Bluegrass BBQ festival is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clover Community Park. Admission is free. Proceeds will go to the Full Choice Food Pantry at the Clover Area Assistance Center. People who bring a nonperishable food item to donate will receive $1 off wristbands.

The festival features a kids play zone, free health screenings and live bluegrass music.

For information, visit the festival’s Facebook page.

This story was originally published September 8, 2015 at 10:25 AM with the headline "Looking for fun Saturday? 3 outdoor festivals set for York County."