PELZER — Fall festivities and support for local students highlighted a busy month in the Town of Pelzer, with families gathering for the annual Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree and town officials presenting a donation to Palmetto High School’s FFA program.
The updates were shared by Tiffany McElhannon, the town’s director of community outreach.
Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree Brings Families Together
The town hosted its annual Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree on Saturday, Oct. 17, offering families a day of free autumn activities.
The Palmetto Twirlers opened the festivities, which included free carnival rides, a rock wall, a trackless train, an inflatable obstacle course and a petting zoo. Food and drink trucks were also on hand, while local businesses and organizations provided carnival games and booths.
Lilly Mayo, Donna Smith and Elaine Moore were recognized as winners of the Great Pelzer Bake-off.
Live entertainment included performances by Slammin’ Sammy and the Knockouts, Cashmere Possums and another showcase by the Palmetto Twirlers. High winds brought the evening to an early close and prevented the scheduled fireworks show.
The town thanked Stage and Kid Zone sponsors Advanced Packaging, Meridian Waste, Upstate Federal Credit Union and B&W Fireworks of Pelzer, along with petting zoo sponsors Redemption Ranch and Nilsen Electric.
Game and booth sponsors included the West Pelzer Fire Department, Upstate Federal Credit Union, State Farm, Friends of the Community Upstate, Palmetto Twirlers, Captivating Escapes, LLC, Cross Country Mortgage, Lauren Marvin of Kenneth Rhodes & Associates, Inc., and ACTC Pulse Radio.
Town officials also recognized Palmetto Beta Club volunteers for their work in helping make the free community event possible.
Homesteading Day Raises $510 for FFA
During the Tuesday, Oct. 13, Town Council meeting, Mayor Chase Smithwick and council members presented a $510 donation to Palmetto High School’s FFA program.
The money was raised during Pelzer Homesteading Day on Sept. 19. The event featured a tractor show, food trucks and local vendors selling crafts, plants and baked goods.
Families also enjoyed an inflatable obstacle course and a petting zoo, supported by sponsors Rogers Seed and Feed, Sabal Sips, Nilsen Electric and Redemption Ranch.
Town officials thanked residents and sponsors for supporting local agriculture and the next generation of leaders at Palmetto High School.
