Photos: Earth Fair at Saluda Shoals Park

Earth Fair, known as a celebration of the Earth and our environment, was held Saurday at Saluda Shoals Park.

Dolly Patton, director of the Saluda Shoals Foundation, said the event was a way to get people to learn about nature and environmental programs.

"We want people to understand the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources," Patton said. "It’s very important in our electronic age to connect to nature and be outdoors and understand that you need green space for a lot of reasons."

Some of those reasons include one's health and wellness. 

Kicking off the fair was the Tour de Lake Bike Rally sponsored by the Lake Murray/Irmo Rotary Club. About 100 people rode cycled around Lake Murray early Saturday morning. 

The fair included an 8K (5 mile) Race a one mile Kids Fun Run, musical performances by members of the Musicians & Songwriters Guild of South Carolina including Danielle Howle and Chris Compton, and local environmental vendors.

The Saluda Shoals Foundation is a nonprofit that raises money to support the Saluda Shoals park.