AnMed Rhythm on the River in Powdersville postponed: Here's what you need to know
The third annual AnMed Rhythm on the River event at Dolly Cooper Park, 170 Spearman Circle, in Powdersville, has been postponed until Saturday, May 19, from noon to 8:00 p.m.
Connect Powdersville announced that the event date had been changed due to safety concerns. "Safety and well-being are our utmost priority, and with the new date, we can deliver a safe and exceptional event that our sponsors, vendors, and attendees expect and deserve without the worry of inclement weather," on behalf of Chairman Johnny Harvin.
More than 4,000 people attended last year’s festival, according to a press release.
This year's event will feature talented bands, a Kids' Zone, more than 15 food trucks, 30 craft vendors, special prizes and giveaways, face painting, balloon artists, giant games for all ages, golf cart transportation, and a hospitality tent. Admission and parking are free.
AnMed officials will be on-site sharing information about AnMed Piedmont. This new campus will open next year and is being built on the corner of South Carolina Highway 86 and Old Williamston Road, just a few miles from the festival site.
AnMed's CEO, William Kenley, expressed his enthusiasm for the local event that they have been supporting. "We love this event because we’re community members who are investing resources in health care here in Powdersville and Piedmont, and not just because we get to help bring together talented bands, delicious food trucks, crafts, and fun family games," he said.
"It’s a great excuse for us to personally get outside at Dolly Cooper Park and listen to talented bands, eat from delicious food trucks, indulge in local crafts, and bring our kids out to play," Kenley said. "Community is what it’s about, and we cherish being part of this community.”
Live entertainment
Here are some of the Bands slated to perform.
12:15 p.m. -- Andrew Crawford and Brandi Colt are a bluegrass duo based in South Carolina.
1:30 p.m -- The Powdersville High School Jazz Band recently won the South Carolina Band Directors Association Outstanding Performance Award for 2023-2024.
2:15 p.m. -- James Tucker, a country singer from Yadkin County, North Carolina, will perform on the AnMed Main Stage at 2:15. Tucker promoted the festival on his Facebook page.
3:45 p.m. -- The Sweet Potato Pie Kids are students in the Young Appalachian Musician program, which provides affordable lessons in Appalachian-style music. "These young musicians are selected to be part of the Sweet Potato Pie Kids for their talent, dedication, and love for the music they play," organizer Mary Roper said.
The current Sweet Potato Pie Kids band members are Ella Tetor on guitar, Luke Pilgrim on guitar, Madi White on fiddle, Lilly Chappell on mandolin, Ava Garrison on guitar, Seth Pilgrim on mandolin, and Whitman Tetor on banjo.
Their set will include traditional favorites like “I’ll Fly Away” and “Foggy Mountain Breakdown!"
4:15 p.m. -- The Fortunate Sons are a five-member rock 'n' roll party band from Greenville. According to fortunatesons.wixsite.com, the band's musical influences include rock, blues, pop, and soul, including Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Motown, and The Beatles.
6:15 p.m. -- Charleston singer and songwriter Gritty Flyright specializes in Classic Outlaw Country music from the 1970s and the Country Music Revival of the 1990s.
Foodies Concession
Here is a list of food vendors that will be on site.
Kevin Nelson and Casey Bellile are co-owners of Mac Attack Food Truck.
"Rhythm on the River has taken off as a local festival," Bellile said. He said the committee has done a great job improving the event year after year.
Bellile said Mac Attacks will attend the festival for the third time. "We will be on-site under a tent cooking fresh mac and cheese with selected different toppings, such as pulled pork with brown sugar BBQ, Nashville spicy chicken with a hot honey glaze, and brisket.
"There will also be vegetarian options like Brussels sprouts salad."
First responders get 20% off.
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.
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