Come-See-Me to charge $5 entry fee for tailgate party, jazz event

For the first time, some Come-See-Me festival-goers this year will be charged a fee to enter two major events that previously have been free to attend, organizers said Thursday.

Attendees over age 21 will be charged a $5 entry fee for the Moonlight Jazz and Blues event on April 24, and another $5 fee for the Tailgate Party on April 25. The charge covers an armband that allows the wearer to bring alcohol into the events.

Both events will continue to be free for those under 21, although there will also be a $5 parking fee to use the lot at Winthrop Coliseum.

The Beach Bash on April 17, which also will have alcohol available, will continue to provide armbands separately for $2 each.

Come-See-Me – Rock Hill’s annual 10-day spring festival – will feature more than 70 events and activities April 16-25 at various locations around town. It is considered the largest, all-volunteer festival in the state. Organizers say more than 125,000 people attended last year.

This year’s festival will incorporate the new Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill for the first time. On April 16, the opening parade will conclude at the park on Main Street between Saluda Street and Elizabeth Lane. The Chalk on Main event on April 17 will take place on Main Street beside the park. At the same time, Musical Mania will be held in Fountain Park.

Everything Trucks on April 25 has been moved to First Baptist Church on Dave Lyle Boulevard.

Also Thursday:

The family-friendly festival will welcome back dozens of longtime favorite events, including:

This story was originally published February 5, 2015 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Come-See-Me to charge $5 entry fee for tailgate party, jazz event."