May 6th 2008 (tentative date)
Taste of Darlington
 7:00pm-9:00pm Enjoy samples of delicious delights prepared by local cooks and chefs in the Hospitality Village at Darlington Raceway 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy. (on SC 151 just west of US 52) Darlington. Tickets are $30.00 per person, including open bar. For more information contact Tony Dileo, Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association 843-395-2310.

 May 15th 2008
Annual Taste of Hartsville Festival
 6:30pm-9:00pm Sample delectable delights prepared by local cooks and chefs at Kalmia Gardens of Coker College. 1624 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville. Hosted by the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $30.00 per person, including open bar. For more information call 843-332-6401.

July 4th 2008
July 4th Family Fireworks Festival
 6:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church 1001 North Marquis Hwy. (intersection of US 15 and US 15 Business) just north of Hartsville. Enjoy live entertainment, food and craft venders, carnival games, a patriotic tribute by the National Guard, and a grand display of fireworks . For more information call 843-3323-6401.

October 11th 2008
South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival
 9:00am-4:00pm on the Square in Downtown Darlington. Entertainment, activities, vendors, food, balloon launch, beauty pageant and antique car show. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Darlington. For more information contact Miriam Campbell at 843-395-2940 or 1-888-427-8720.

October 4th 2008
Jazz Carolina After Hours Block Party
7:00pm - E. Carolina Avenue (between 4th and 5th Street), Hartsville. Featuring live jazz, food, and refreshments. Free admission; street closed to traffic. For more information call Hartsville Downtown Development Association at 843-332-1600 or go to http://www.coker.edu/jazz2006/