Bicentennial

The City of Bennettsville is a delightful rural city, offering a taste of history, architecture, tourism and events, and so much more. Located in the heart of the Pee Dee, Bennettsville has miles of history and scenic views within the city limits. Established in 1819, Bennettsville is celebrating its bicentennial with yearlong festivities during 2019. The city’s small town charm combined with rich traditions and history make Bennettsville a desirable community to visit and live.


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Bennettsville Bicentennial

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January

Lynda Randle Concert

January 19, 2019 –
Marlboro Civic Center – 7 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

January 19, 2019 – Broad Street, Bennettsville, SC – 12 PM

February

Farewell Angelina Concert

February 15, 2019 – Marlboro Civic Center – 7:30 PM

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March

Marlboro County School District Art Show

March 22 & 23 – Bennettsville Community Center

1st Annual Women’s Conference

March 29 & 30 – Marlboro School Community Center

April

City of Bennettsville Easter Egg Hunt

April 6 – Smith Park
10 AM – 12 PM

Bennettsville Hall of Fame & Concert by Linda Eder

April 13 – The Skye 6PM – Concert at Marlboro Civic Center 8PM

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April

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May

The Gulf Dedication & Street Dance

May 24, 2019 –
Market Street – 6 – 11 PM

Kelly Miller Circus

May 26 – Cheraw Street – Shows at 2 PM & 4:30 PM

June

Shiny Ribs – 2 Hrs From Anywhere Concert

June 8, 2019 – TBD – 8 PM

4th of July Fireworks – 2 Hrs From Anywere Concert

June 29, 2019 – Lake Paul Wallace – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

July

2 Hrs From Anywhere Concert

July 11, 2019 – Lawn of the Murchison School – 6 – 9 PM

2 Hrs From Anywhere Concert

July 25, 2019 – Lawn of the Murchison School – 6 – 9 PM

August

2 Hrs From Anywhere Concert

August 8, 2019 – Lawn of the Murchison School – 6 – 9 PM

Beach Blast – 2 Hrs From Anywhere Concert

August 24, 2019 -Lake Paul Wallace – 3 PM – 11 PM

September

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October

Slave Dwelling Project with Joe McGill

October 11-12, 2019 – Jennings-Brown House

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October

McArthur Farms Festival

October 19, 2019 – McArthur Farms

Trunk of Treat

October 26, 2019 – Marlboro County Courthouse Square – 2 – 5 PM

November

Scarecrow Fest

November 2, 2019 – Murchison School Lawn – 9 AM – 2 PM

Taste of Marlboro

November 7, 2019 – TBD

December

“The Nutcracker” Columbia City Ballet

December 7, 2019 – Marlboro Civic Center – 7:30 PM

Bicentennial Christmas Parade

December 14, 2019 – Broad Street