Rock Hill’s Come-See-Me Festival: A 10-Day Spring Celebration

Rock Hill, South Carolina, is set to burst into vibrant spring colors as the annual Come-See-Me Festival returns from April 3 to 12, 2025. This beloved 10-day celebration, a cornerstone of the community, promises a delightful array of family-friendly activities and events.

What began as a simple weekend gathering in 1962 has blossomed into a regional attraction, drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. The festival’s enduring popularity is a testament to its commitment to fostering community spirit and providing diverse entertainment for all ages.

“I could not be more excited for this year’s Come-See-Me Festival,” said Andy Clinton, President and CEO of Visit York County. “It’s such a long-running tradition and truly unique to York County. This event not only brings our local residents together in celebration, but also serves as a powerful driver for tourism. We anticipate hosting many new and returning visitors this year and look forward to showing them what makes York County such a special place to experience.”

The festival’s schedule is packed with events catering to a variety of interests. Here’s a daily breakdown:

Festival Event Highlights:

• April 3 (Thursday):
  • Parade: A family-friendly parade kicks off the festival in downtown Rock Hill.
• April 4 (Friday):
  • Musical Mania: A hands-on musical experience for children.
  • Chalk on Main: A free chalk drawing event for all ages.
  • Beach Bash: An evening of beach music and dancing.
• April 5 (Saturday):
  • Road Races: USATF-certified 5K and 10K races.
  • Cornhole Throwdown: A cornhole tournament with cash prizes.
  • Healthy Kids Zone: Family friendly outdoor activities.
  • Mayor’s Frog Jump: A signature event with frog-jumping competitions.
  • Gourmet Gardens: Food trucks and live music.
  • Hops at the Park: Craft beer, food, and music.
  • Movie Night in Fountain Park: An outdoor family movie night.
• April 6 (Sunday):
  • Disc Golf Open: A disc golf competition.
  • Sundaes with Glen & Mother Goose: Ice cream and storytime with festival mascots.
• April 7 (Monday):
  • Golf Classic: Come-See-Me Golf tournament.
  • Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
  • Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
• April 8 (Tuesday):
  • Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
  • Coloring Contest Awards Ceremony: Awards for the coloring contest.
  • Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
• April 9 (Wednesday):
  • Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
  • Teddy Bear Tea Party: A tea party for children and their teddy bears.
  • Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
• April 10 (Thursday):
  • Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
  • Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
  • Broadway Night: A talent showcase of Broadway music.
• April 11 (Friday):
  • Moonlight Jazz & Blues: Live jazz and blues music.
  • Barbeque Cook-Off/Anything But Butts: Food offerings during the jazz event.
• April 12 (Saturday):
  • Everything Trucks: A touch-a-truck event for children.
  • Barbeque Cook-Off/Sales: A barbecue cook-off competition and sales.

For the most up-to-date information, including event schedules, locations, and ticket details, please visit the official Come-See-Me Festival website: https://www.comeseeme.org/