Category: Tourism

Major League Fishing Set to Visit Lake Hartwell

Posted on October 23, 2025 by - Events, Tourism, Uncategorized

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ANDERSON, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse circuits are set to visit Anderson, South Carolina, this weekend, Oct. 24-25, for the final regular-season events of the 2025 season – the Abu Garcia College Fishing at Lake Hartwell Open Presented by Columbia PFG on Friday, and the Abu Garcia High School Fishing at Lake Hartwell Open Presented by Columbia PFG on Saturday.

 

The two one-day bass tournaments, hosted by Visit Anderson, will showcase top student anglers from across the region competing to qualify for their respective National Championship events. The top finishing college teams will also take home payouts, including $2,000 to the winner.

 

Anglers will begin each day at 7:30 a.m. ET, launching from Green Pond Landing, located at 470 Green Pond Road in Anderson. Weigh-ins will take place at the boat ramp, starting at 3:30 p.m. each day. Fans are invited to attend in person and can also stay connected by following the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily updates on MajorLeagueFishing.com.

 

The 2025 MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI season features college teams from across the country competing in six regular-season open tournaments. The top 15 percent of teams from each regular-season tournament advance to the 2026 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship.

 

MLF Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and TBF Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10% of teams at each Open event, along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships, advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

 

Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and the Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse include: 7Brew Coffee, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, Columbia PFG, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Humminbird,  Lew’s, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota , WIX Filters and YETI.

 

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular MLF College Fishing and High School Fishing updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

About Major League Fishing

Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 20 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

Celebrate Anderson’s 25th Anniversary

Posted on July 1, 2024 by - Events, News Releases, Tourism

For 25 years, Anderson County has invited the community to “Celebrate Anderson” by hosting a free concert and fireworks show at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater over the Labor Day Weekend.  This year, in honor of reaching the 25th anniversary milestone, friends and family can enjoy two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages.  Anderson County, WSSL, and WESC are excited to welcome national touring artists Randy Houser on Saturday, August 31, and Ashley McBryde on Sunday, September 1.

“Anderson County is thrilled to expand headlining concerts on both Saturday and Sunday,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns.  “Celebrate Anderson has been something families can look forward to being free for 25 years, and we are thankful for the continued support of our partners at Michelin and Arthrex in making this possible.”

Both concerts are FREE but do require a free ticket to enter. Organizers are expecting both events to reach capacity and encourage fans to get tickets early. You can secure your ticket beginning at 10:00 am EST at www.andersonevents.com.

 Lawn tickets are for fans who wish to bring their blankets and chairs to set up on the lawn. Standing Room Only tickets are for those who want to stand up close to the stage where chairs are not permitted. Fans are reminded that securing the free tickets helps organizers best prepare and communicate important information to ticket holders about the event.

“Ashley McBryde is an incredible talent; she recently co-hosted CMA fest in Nashville; she is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM winner and was nominated for her membership to the Grand Ole Opry by Country Legend Garth Brooks. She is currently touring with her latest album; The Devil I Know. We are thrilled to welcome her to Anderson and know she will put on an incredible show,” Kix Layton, Vice President of Programming at iHeart Media said. “And Randy is an exceptional singer-songwriter who never fails to impress a live audience; he will raise the roof of that amphitheater on Saturday night,” Kix continued, “It’s honestly hard to believe that shows of this caliber are free and open to all. Way to go, Anderson County!”

For more information about sponsorship and vendor opportunities at Celebrate Anderson, please email Adrienne Cole, celebrateanderson@andersoncountysc.org

 

About Anderson County Sports and Entertainment Center:  ASEC is a live event and festival venue featuring a 12,000-capacity amphitheater, civic center, and park. The sports fields schedule numerous sporting tournaments, family reunions, and special events.  The festival grounds also host the annual fair, hot air balloon events, and the largest music festival in the upstate, Rock the Country.

Learn more at www.andersonevents.com

 

Link to both event tickets here.

 

Artist approved images and event assets may be found here.

About Ashley McBryde: GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post, and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album.

McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards, and two nominations for the 2020 Grammys for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and the Recording Academy in the same award season.

Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development, and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville garnered applause from The New York Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Stereogum, among many more.

With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native, The Devil I Know is available now, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen.” McBryde recently announced new shows through Summer 2024 with The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat.

 

For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

 

About Randy Houser: With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser has racked up over half a dozen hits and 1 billion streams. His How Country Feels album topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and nominated CMA Song of the Year, “Like A Cowboy.”

 

Houser has since added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native, with his lead single and title track “Note To Self” marking his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia. In their response to Houser’s latest project, MusicRow boasted the Mississippi-native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.”

 

With multiple sold-out shows in 2023, including an at-capacity stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Houser wrapped 12 months of touring with Cody Johnson.

 

In late 2023, he landed on-screen roles in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed film “Killers of the Flower Moon” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, as well as Dennis Quaid’s “The Hill”, an inspirational drama that hailed as the number one most streamed Netflix movie in February 2024. This April, Billboard-lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Houser released his new single “Country Back”, a full throttle proclamation of all things country.

 

For more information, go to RandyHouser.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Cole, Civic Center Manager

celebrateanderson@andersoncountysc.org

Grant Received for an Aviation-Themed Playground at the Anderson Regional Airport

Posted on June 27, 2024 by - Economic Development, Events, News Releases, Tourism

Anderson County Receives a $350,000 Grant for the Anderson Regional Airport.
The grant funding will be for a public-private aviation-themed playground.

Anderson County, S.C. (June 27, 2024) — Chairman Tommy Dunn and the Anderson County Council offer their sincere appreciation to Senator Mike Gambrell and Representative Don Chapman for their sponsorship of a $350,000 grant to construct a new aviation-themed playground at Anderson Regional Airport.

The grant funding, in addition to the generous private contributions from our community, will bring the project to life. With all project funding now secured, Anderson County will proceed with the final design and development of the playground’s customized play elements. The development of the play structure is part of the county’s effort to enhance Anderson Regional Airport’s utility as a community-wide asset.

“We are grateful for Senator Gambrell and Representative Chapman’s assistance with this public-private partnership. This project will provide additional recreation opportunities for children living in western Anderson County, and we expect its relationship with the airport will encourage some of these kids to consider careers in aviation and other STEM-related activities.”—Tommy Dunn, Chairman, Anderson County Council

Honea Path and Anderson County Announce a $2.6 Million Grant for the Restoration and Redevelopment of the Historic Chiquola Mill Site

Posted on May 22, 2024 by - Economic Development, Events, News Releases, Tourism, Uncategorized

Chiquola Mill

Anderson County, S.C. (May 21, 2024) – The Town of Honea Path has been awarded a $2,650,770 grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency for environmental remediation and cleanup efforts at the Historic Chiquola Mill site. The funding was awarded under the auspices of the Federal government’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) of 2021. Honea Path is one of only 35 cleanup grant recipients in the southeast, and the grant amount awarded to the project is the fourth highest in the region.

Cleanup efforts will be supplemented by a $1 million redevelopment site grant from the State of South Carolina sponsored by State Senator Michael W. Gambrell and State Representative Jay West. Anderson County is serving as a project partner and is providing technical support and other resources toward the redevelopment effort.

“This is a monumental day for our Town and our community,” said Honea Path Mayor Christopher Burton. “Almost all of our residents have ties to the Chiquola Mill, and we are committed to helping the site become something that will help Honea Path usher in a new era of prosperity.”

“Small towns like Honea Path are the backbone of South Carolina, and promoting revitalization efforts in these areas makes for a more prosperous community for us all,” said Rep. Jay West. “I am proud to have been part of this effort and can’t wait to see what the future brings!”

“Renewal of the Chiquola site has been a top priority here since the day the mill closed its doors for good, and now the time has come when we can finally celebrate what the future holds in store,” said Sen. Michael W. Gambrell.

“Honea Path is a very unique, very resilient community with some of the best people you’ll find anywhere,” said Anderson County Councilmember Cindy Wilson. “I am so proud of them today—they truly deserve to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

According to Stantec, the site’s environmental consulting firm, cleanup activities will include removing approximately 10,750 tons of asbestos-containing materials found in debris piles and the remnants of onsite structures. It will also include removing approximately 6,500 cubic yards of contaminated soil. In the area of soil removal, a demarcation barrier will be installed, and the area will be backfilled to grade with 1-1.5 feet of clay and 0.5-1 foot of topsoil.

Chiquola Manufacturing (later Springs Industries) developed a textile mill on the property in the early 1900s. Its operations included spinning, carding, and weaving. it remained the town’s largest employer until its closure in 2003, and it provided work for thousands in this region over several generations. As such, the site has always been an integral part of Honea Path’s geography and character. Local, state, and community leaders have pledged to work together to ensure that redevelopment efforts will serve the greater good in much the same way as the Chiquola Mill did in its lifetime.

Anderson County SC Voted Best Area To Retire

Posted on October 18, 2023 by - Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism

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One of the Best Place to Retire

This may come as no surprise to those of us who live here, but  Anderson County was recently named one of the best towns in the United States to retire by Travel and Leisure. It’s not hard to believe! With the sprawling mountains at the foothills of the Appalachian mountain chain and the sparkling waters of Lake Hartwell, Anderson has many things to offer to those who appreciate the greatness of nature. The Blue Ridge Mountains sit nestled on the shoulder of the county while the waters of Lake Hartwell craft a magnificent shoreline along the border of stateline. Those of us here would tell you that Anderson County is not just the best place to retire but also a fantastic place to live.

Downtown Anderson

Things in downtown Anderson are steadily growing with opportunities for dining, nightlife, and family nights. Escape rooms, breweries, dog parks, walking areas, and eateries populate the downtown city stretch of Main Street. Anderson encapsulates the vibrant, bustling attraction while still holding that hometown feel that makes this such a special place.

The City of Anderson continues to grow with many things as old buildings become fresh with facelifts and remodeling. The old, empty structures of yesteryear now hold the dream of today and the promise of tomorrow with brand new business and homegrown appeal that brings our community and visitors together.

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Surrounding the City of Anderson are the wonderful municipalities and many things that Anderson County has to offer. Each municipality offers its own feel on what it’s like to be a part of Anderson County. From the family-like feel of Lincoln Taproom in West Pelzer to the beautiful streets on the square Anderson County has something for everyone. No matter what corner of the county you may find yourself you can be sure that you’ll meet the nicest people and be greeted with a handshake and a smile. The South Carolina saying was “Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places” and nothing could be more true!

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Things To Do

For future opportunities to see Anderson County’s continued growth or to find new and exciting things to do please follow our social media and the Anderson County website. There is always something new and exciting going on in the county. If you have any questions on upcoming events, please contact our Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.

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Bassmaster High School Championship launching in Anderson County

Posted on July 19, 2023 by - News Releases, Tourism

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Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell in Anderson County SCThe best young anglers from around the country will be part of the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors July 27-29 on the storied waters of Lake Hartwell.

Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.

July 19, 2023

Opportunity awaits anglers at the Bassmaster High School Championship

Bassmaster High School Strike King LogoANDERSON, S.C. — The best youth anglers in the country will head to Lake Hartwell for the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors July 27-29, and Justin Kimmel, who competes in the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens, says the tournament couldn’t be at a better time.

 

“This is my favorite time of year to fish the lake,” the Athens, Ga., native said. “My biggest bags on Lake Hartwell have come in July. I’m talking, like, 25- to 28-pound days. A lot of these kids may come in thinking this is a blueback herring lake and that is what they have to do to win, and that is just not the case.”

The High School Championship — featuring more than 480 teams from 35 states and Canada — will take off from legendary Green Pond Landing each day at 6:20 a.m. ET and return at 2:20 p.m. for weigh-in. Full coverage will be available on Bassmaster.com.

Lake Hartwell continues to be one of the premier fisheries for prestigious tournaments. Last year was the first time the High School Championship was held on the upstate South Carolina reservoir, which has hosted four Bassmaster Classics.

Last year, Wisconsin anglers Reece Keeney and Bryce Moder won the three-day high school event by catching mostly largemouth on a buzz frog, finishing with 43 pounds, 1 ounce. While Moder was still in high school, Keeney moved on to the college fishing ranks, competing for Kentucky Christian University.

Kimmel, a multitime BFL champion on Hartwell as both a co-angler and boater, believes there will be plenty of opportunities for high school anglers to repeat and expand on those largemouth tactics Keeney and Moder used to win.

Those shallow-water largemouth could be around laydowns, docks or around shade lines, but most of those largemouth are going to be eating bream. Kimmel said these bass will get super-shallow. A good largemouth bite also opens up the entire lake.

“Buzzbaits and other topwaters will play,” Kimmel said. “Poppers and bream bed-type stuff like a prop bait. A swim jig is a really big deal for me that time of year. A frog bite will be good around bluegill eaters. The whole tacklebox gets opened up.

“Largemouth should win in July.”

With blueback herring roaming the bottom end of the lake, spotted bass have gotten much of the attention on Lake Hartwell in recent years, and rightly so. A one-day tournament this year was won with over 21 pounds of spotted bass.

“A lot of local stuff gets won with spotted bass because they are more consistent,” Kimmel said. “They will be in the same places, and there are more of them.”

Cane piles, brush piles and points are classic areas for spotted bass to school up and chase herring. A topwater and fluke could be key to catching those bass that are actively feeding on herring.

“Hartwell is known for the blueback herring deal now and anglers figuring out one of three things — brush piles, cane piles or standing timber — and finding bass on the lower section or the Andersonville Island area. It usually ends up being whoever has the best milk run. There is always a section that is firing better than others.

“If you stay longer than 10 minutes, you ruin a particular spot for the day. You really have to run and gun to be successful doing that.”

The Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors is being hosted by Visit Anderson.

2023 Bassmaster High School Series Title Sponsor: Strike King

2023 Bassmaster High School Series Presenting Sponsor: Academy Sports + Outdoors

2023 Bassmaster High School Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota2023 Bassmaster High School Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Dakota Lithium, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha2023 Bassmaster High School Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Lew’s, Marathon, Triton Boats, VMC

2023 Bassmaster High School Series Youth Sponsors: 13 Fishing, Seaguar, Shimano

Connect with #Bassmaster on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.About B.A.S.S.

B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota.

Media Contact: Emily Harley, B.A.S.S. Communications Manager, 205-313-0945, eharley@bassmaster.com

The 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship will be held from Thursday July 27th through Saturday July 29th at Green Pond Landing on Lake Hartwell. More than 480 boats with teams representing 39 states and Canada are scheduled to participate.

In an effort to support the participants and spectators visiting from across the continent, Anderson County is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Portman Marina in order to program three additional boat ramps in the vicinity of Green Pond Landing for tournament support.

Area residents and recreational boaters should be advised of temporary operational changes at the following access facilities:

Green Pond Landing & Event Center:

  • Closed to the public for boat launching Thursday 7/27 and Friday 7/28.
  • No boat parking permitted as a spectator or competitor during weigh-in.

Broyles Recreation Area:

  • A portion of the parking area will be supporting the tournament; public boat launching will be available as long as space allows.

River Forks Recreation Area:

  • The entire boat ramp parking area and West Beach will be closed to the public for boat launching on Thursday 7/27 and Friday 7/28.
  • The East Beach recreation area will remain open for day use.

Portman Marina:

  • A portion of the parking area will be supporting the tournament; public boat launching will be available as long as space allows.

All residents should further be advised of the potential for heavier-than-normal vehicular and marine traffic in the area.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:     Matt Schell, Parks Manager | 864.231.7275

For future events at Green Pond Landing and other places in Anderson County be sure to follow our social media and check out the news on our website.

Broadway Lake Family Day 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by - News Releases, Tourism

Broadway Lake Fun Day

Anderson County is celebrating a day at the lake at McFall’s Landing on Broadway Lake. The day will be packed with fun starting with a water slide, face painting, obstacle course, and car show. There will also be food, games, and music throughout the day.

Bring out your classic boat and show off in the Classic Boat Parade on the lake!

 

There will also be a cardboard boat race with both a fireman’s class and a family class. Boats made of cardboard, glue, and duct tape will race to the finish line in the Cardboard Boat Race. All ages are welcome and there is sure to be fun for all!

The Carolina Show Ski Team will also be performing on the lake to add to the festivities.

Gracie Floyd Event Center at McFalls Landing

The event will start at 10 a.m. and end around 2 p.m. that afternoon. Be sure to come on out because this will be a lake day of fun to remember!

For more details on the event please click the link below and for more details on the Gracie Floyd Center at McFall’s Landing please contact the Anderson County Parks Department.

Broadway Lake Family Day 2023

Pitbull to perform at Anderson County Sports and Entertainment Center

Posted on June 20, 2023 by - Events, News Releases, Tourism

Pitbull is set to perform in Anderson County SC

The Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center will host an internationally recognized megastar at William A. Floyd Amphitheater on Friday, September 8, 2023.

GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Pitbull to perform a full-scale live concert that will feature Pitbull’s biggest hits, including “Give Me Everything,” “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” and more.

Tickets will be available on Friday, June 23rd

Ticketing link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8835898/pitbull-anderson-william-afloyd-amphitheater

All ages show

About the Venue: https://andersonevents.com/

The Willliam A. Floyd Amphitheater recently completed a renovation project to improve production capabilities. The facility has been the location for many concerts, festivals, and fairs for more than 25 years attracting A-list artists to the upstate of South Carolina. The Amphitheater is part of the 300-acre Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.

Centrally located and easy to find off I-85 the venue has abundant parking, and incredible sight-lines for up to 13,000 people and fans can expect to enjoy an incredible evening in a fun, safe environment. Venue rules include a clear bag policy, no weapons, and no outside food or drink. Fans will be permitted to bring one personal folding chair (without the bag) to the event.

Gates open at 5 p.m. for fans to enjoy authentic Latin food and beverages provided by local vendors. Efforts are underway to engage and involve the latinx communities that have rich cultural connections in our community.  Pitbull fans span a diverse audience. He appeals across genres, ages, and all demographic markers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. 305 to the 864 and we know he will fill our beautiful venue with his showmanship and music and we look forward to serving the fans to provide a night to remember. ” Said Adrienne Cole, General Manager.

The venue in Anderson County is 30 miles from Greenville *

15 miles from Clemson University  *

30 miles from Greenwood  *

23 Miles from Seneca *

2.5 hours from Atlanta or Charlotte *

About Pitbull:

Pitbull invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With countless awards, dozens of international number-one hits, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, millions of single sales, 25 million album sales, and cumulative video views in excess of 15 billion, one of the most impressive careers in music history set the stage for him to make true change.

Not only did he successfully help establish Sports Leadership Arts and Management (SLAM!) tuition-free public charter schools across the country, he was honored by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of Clean Water Here; he is a partner in eMerge Americas, the annual tech and innovation summit held in Miami; and he was honored alongside music legends as well as Nobel Peace Prize and Pulitzer Prize winners at the 2019 International Achievement Summit. Pitbull and Horizon Media have partnered to launch 305 Worldwide, a new multicultural marketing agency. 

Partnerships

After announcing several partnerships in 2020 such as Espanita Tequila, LivexLive, and “From Negative to Positive” Podcast, Pitbull ended 2020 with a bang by ringing in the new year performing on the main stage in Times Square. In the first month of 2021, Pitbull became the co-owner of the NASCAR racing team [Team Trackhouse], and proudly served as the Grand Marshal of the 2021 NASCAR Daytona 500. At the same time, he only continues to expand his influence across fitness, health, and wellness. 

He launched 305-Life as the first daily supplement line to philosophically reflect the vibrant spirit of Miami through its high-quality product. As an investor and brand ambassador, he joined forces with Echelon for the “Pitbull X Echelon” partnership, providing Pitbull-themed rides to millions of users exclusively in the Echelon Fit App.  He returned to the road in 2022 with the sold-out North American Can’t Stop Us Now Tour, packing arenas and amphitheaters coast-to-coast. 

Pitbull has performed for millions worldwide and even joined forces with the #1 life and business strategist, Tony Robbins, for numerous engagements around the globe. 

Pitbull is bringing his unbridled performance energy to Anderson, SC September 8, 2023! 

Hot Air Affair 2023 Labor Day Weekend

Posted on June 1, 2023 by - Events, News Releases, Tourism

Hot Air Affair on Labor Day Weekend in Anderson County SC

Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer joins Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson for a spectacular 2023 Labor Day Weekend!

Celebrate Anderson is our community’s largest annual outdoor concert focusing on family, fun, and camaraderie. This year’s music under the stars will feature world-renowned country artist Martina McBride. NEW to Celebrate Anderson this year: The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer event will kick off our Celebrate Anderson – Labor Day Weekend spectacularly. Anderson County is excited to partner with the Cancer Association’s ballooning event, establishing the Celebrate Anderson Weekend and solidifying Anderson County’s reputation as THE Labor Day Destination!

“Anderson County is appreciative of its partners and Michelin, Arthrex and many sponsors for joining with the county in giving back to the local community by funding and to the Cancer Association of Anderson as they provide assistance to many Andersonians through a life-changing experience,” said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn. “There’s no need to look further for something to do this Labor Day Weekend; it’s right here in Anderson County.”

Martina McBride in Anderson County

The Cancer Association of Anderson is proud to bring the 2023 HOT AIR AFFAIR: RISING ABOVE CANCER to the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Complex during this upcoming Labor Day Weekend! Once again, skies above Anderson County will be filled with beautiful hot air balloons. Mark your calendar for Labor Day Weekend, Sep 1st – 4th! This signature event benefits the Cancer Association of Anderson, the only LOCAL cancer charity in Anderson County.

Come join our Hot Air Affair sponsors: Anderson County, Blossman Gas & Appliance, AnMed Health, The People’s Bank, and many others as we join with Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson to bring together more than twenty-five hot air balloons, and a Labor Day Weekend filled with Family Fun and entertainment!

According to Cancer Association Director Angela Stringer, “We look forward to welcoming our balloon pilots to the skies over Anderson County every year! The opportunity to join with Celebrate Anderson to provide a FREE event that raises funds and awareness for our brave patients and survivors makes it even more exciting! The fabulous Combo Kings will be performing on the Balloon Stage as well as other local talent. Please come out and join us for a family-friendly weekend with hot air balloons, kids-zone, food trucks, vendors, and much, much more.”

Organizers are expecting 30,000+ people during the three-day event.

CAA will host a couple of training sessions for those who would like to volunteer and/or crew with the balloons. For volunteer or sponsorship opportunities at the Hot Air Affair, please email Angela@CAAnderson.org or call 864.222.3500.

CANCER ASSOCIATION OF ANDERSON

For twenty years, the Cancer Association of Anderson has fulfilled its mission to “lessen the burden on Anderson County residents who are battling cancer” by providing financial, physical, and emotional assistance.” CAA is a LOCAL charity and is not affiliated with, nor receives any funding from larger, national organizations such as the American Relay for Life or any Relay for Life events.