The Hitchcock Woods Foundation hosts and participates in a variety of events annually;
February – Hunt Week Gala
March – The Historic Aiken Horse Show in the Woods
April – Earth Day
September – Festival of the Woods and Festival of the Woods Family Day
October – Annual Science Education Enrichment Day (S.E.E.D)
November – The Blessing of the Hounds
November 2017
April 2018
Earth Day
Each year, the Hitchcock Woods Foundation participates in the City of Aiken’s public celebration and observation of Earth Day. For more information, visit the City’s website at www.aiken.net.
Find out more »October 2018
Annual S.E.E.D. Event (Science Education Enrichment Day)
Science Education Enrichment Day (S.E.E.D), located on the USC Aiken Campus, is a family themed festival celebrating science, technology, engineering and math.
Find out more »April 2019
Aiken Earth Day
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Walk in the Woods Back by popular demand, there will be two Walk-in-the-Woods opportunities during Earth Day Aiken. One at 8:45am and the other at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA5SDHoTV6ijbi8RR3kitK1K5qoMWkMIp1ixbRCFtcyO_xJw/viewform Each walk is limited to 25 people. The walk is about 2 miles, so wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. There will be a $5 charge per participant, but that price includes an EDA t-shirt and transportation to and from the Hitchcock Woods entrance.…
Find out more »September 2019
Festival of the Woods Family Day
The Festival of the Woods Family Day is the community coming together to celebrate the cultural and natural resources of Hitchcock Woods. This free event will include learning stations for everyone to learn about our accomplishments and priorities of the Hitchcock Woods. Subject Matter Experts will be on-hand to answer your questions. Pack and lunch and picnic under the pines. Family Day is a classroom for adventurers of all ages!
Find out more »November 2019
Blessing of the Hounds
The annual Blessing of the Hounds immediately precedes Aiken Hounds’ formal Opening Meet. The Blessing is held on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gate in the Woods. This traditional ceremony and beloved tradition lasts about 30 minutes and the public is welcome. There is no parking at the South Boundary entrance, but attendees may park downtown. One should allow 30 minutes to walk from Laurens Street to Memorial Gate. No motorized vehicles or dogs are permitted in the…
Find out more »February 2020
Hunt Week Gala
The Hunt Week Gala is a privately hosted cocktail party for all local equestrian hunt week club participants and guests.
Find out more »September 2020
Annual Aiken Horse Show
The 104th Annual Aiken Horse Show is held at the legendary show ring in the Hitchcock Woods. Founded by Louise Hitchcock in 1916, the Aiken Horse Show is one of the most elegant and historic affairs in Aiken’s lively sporting calendar. This prestigious and popular event attracts equestrians in many disciplines and loyal spectators from the Southeast. For ticket and other information, visit http://www.aikenhorseshow.org. **PLEASE NOTE: Due to continued concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Trustees of the…
Find out more »Festival of the Woods
The Festival of the Woods is an annual evening celebration of the history and natural resources of Hitchcock Woods. The event features a guest speaker, dinner under the stars in Hitchcock Woods, a wine bar, and live music. For reservations please call the Foundation office at 803-642-0528.
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