Labor Day Weekend in Anderson County to Feature Cycling, Music and More

Beginning Saturday, August 31st, Anderson County’s streets will once again fill with cyclists of all ages and abilities. The 2013 Celebrate Anderson Weekend will include the 5th annual Tour de La France, Criterium, Circuit Races and culminate with the 15th annual Celebrate Anderson concert on Sunday evening, September 1.  

“Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or haven’t been on your bike in years, you will enjoy the fun and excitement of the 5th Annual Tour de La France,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. “If you want to see pure adrenaline on the streets of Anderson County, come out. Celebrate Anderson has the capability of growing into a premier cycling destination. This year, we are excited to incorporate the nearly completed and long awaited East-West Connector into our rides and  races. I encourage everyone to come out and spend Labor Day Weekend celebrating the best Anderson County has to offer. Tell your neighbors and friends to join us as we CELEBRATE ANDERSON!”

Celebrate Anderson Weekend Activities

Friday, August 30

            7:00 pm          Rodney Atkins Concert – purchase concert tickets at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Rodney-Atkins-tickets/artist/795750

                                    William A. Floyd Amphitheater

                                    3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 

            9:15 pm          People’s Bank 36th Annual Midnight Flight – sign up for this YMCA event at: http://www.andersonareaymca.org/

                                    201 E. Reed Road

Saturday, August 31

9:00 am - 2:00 pm       Tour de La France 7-mile & Family Fun Rides (29 & 66-mile rides)

                                      *Cash Prizes for top three placements in the 66-mile ride

                             Civic Center of Anderson/East-West Connector & County

                                      Register: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/20142

9:00 am - 6:00 pm     Celebrate Anderson Championships

                                                US Handcycling & USA Cycling Races

                                                Civic Center of Anderson/East-West Connector 

COURSE INFO
Beltline Circuit - Saturday, August 31
1.95 mile neutral start, with each lap being 5 miles. Rolling.
Anderson County Civic Center
3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Anderson, SC

Civic Center Circuit - Sunday, September 1
2.81 mile course around the Civic Center and Amphitheater. Rolling.
Anderson County Civic Center
3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Anderson, SC

                10:30 AM               Charity Pedal Race & TRIKE Competition

                                                Register by Emailing : wheeldogs@yahoo.com

                11:00 AM               SafeKids of Anderson County Bike Rodeo

                                             Civic Center of Anderson

Sunday, September 1

                   9:00 am - 5:00 pm     US Handcycling & USA Cycling Circuit Races

                                                Civic Center of Anderson

5:15 pm             Amphitheater Gates Open

6:00 pm             Celebrate Anderson/Tour de La France Award Ceremony

City of Anderson Buses will provide free transportation to and from the event. Pickups every 30 minutes from each location              
(last pickup at 8 pm) from Transit Transfer Stations at Historic McCant’s School, Homeland Park Elementary School and the
Westside Community Center. Return transportation will take place after the fireworks.

6:30 pm              15th Annual Celebrate Anderson Concert Featuring

TL Hanna Jazz Band accompanied by Bonita Young

                                                Chocolate Thunder

                                                Wanda Johnson

                                                *Bring your chairs, blankets and coolers! No Glass! 

*ALSO, CELEBRATE ANDERSON WILL BE A COLLECTION POINT

FOR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CUPBOARD

AS WELL AS ITEMS FOR ANDERSON COUNTY P.A.W.S.

VOLUNTEERS WILL ACCEPT ITEMS IN THE AMPHITHEATER

TO THE LEFT OF THE STAGE AFTER THE GATES OPEN.

                   10:00 pm          Spectacular Zambelli Fireworks Finale

The clock is ticking, but you can still sign up to volunteer, ride/race and of course…spectator. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved in the weekend activities. Celebrate Anderson Weekend is certain to grow, attracting more and more attention, draw more tourists into Anderson County and continue on its journey as an established Upstate Tradition. 

For more information or to register for one of the events, visit

https://www.bikereg.com/Net/20142.

For more information, you may contact Angela Stringer at 934.6451 or astringer@andersoncountysc.org.