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Rhythm on the River
May 2nd | 2:00 pm - May 3rd | 12:00 am
🎶 Get ready for Powdersville’s biggest day of the year!
Join us for the 5th Annual AnMed Rhythm on the River 2026—a FREE family-friendly outdoor festival at the beautiful Dolly Cooper Park!
🏃➡️AnMed Rhythm on the River 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (all-ages)
🕐 11 AM – 8 PM: Festivities begin with:
• 🎸 Live music all day long!
• Food, dessert and beer trucks serving up your favorites
• Local artisan makers market
• The ever-popular KidsZone loaded with fun
🎉 Admission & Parking are FREE!
Sponsored By: AnMed Health
Follow the event page on Facebook for band announcements, vendor features, schedules, and more updates as we countdown to May 2nd!
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The 5th annual AnMed Rhythm on the River festival returns to Powdersville’s Dolly Cooper Park on Saturday, May 2, with live music, food trucks, local arts-and-crafts vendors and more.
The free, family-friendly festival showcases Powdersville’s picturesque recreation destination on the Saluda River.
🏃♀️➡️The day kicks of at 10 a.m. with an all-ages AnMed Rhythm on the River 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run along the scenic riverside course. The run, with timing services provided by Upstate Race Series, is open to all levels of runners, joggers and walkers, with prizes awarded in several age categories and for best river-themed costumes. Register at the link here.
This year’s festival also includes new opportunities for friendly competitions as the Upstate Disc Golf Club hosts clinics and hole-in-one shootouts for prizes.
Local, regional and national artists will perform bluegrass and Americana all day. Performers include The Travelin’ McCourys, Steve Ray Ladson, Tobacco Road, Jackson Truluck, and Buddha Libre.
The Kids Zone will offer children plenty to do at “Sal’s Sandlot,” named for Powdersville’s new mascot, Saluda Sal, a spotted salamander and South Carolina’s official state amphibian. The Kids Zone will feature interactive and educational activities and hands-on games and roving entertainment.
More than 50 local artisans and craftspeople will be on hand to show and sell their handmade wares.
Admission and parking are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Register for free tickets at the link here at etix.com.
For more information, including race registration, vendor opportunities and entertainment updates, visit rythmontheriver.org and follow ROTRPVL on Instagram and Facebook.
5K + 1 Mile Fun Run Presented by AnMed Registration:
