Sumter Shaw Street Fest 2011

Friday, September 23rd is the 10th Annual Sumter-Shaw Street Fest... a salute to the men and women stationed at Shaw Air Force Base!

Come join Sumter’s largest FREE street party ever…everyone is invited!  Sumter/Shaw Street Fest will take place on Friday September 23rd from 5:30pm to 10pm. The Street Fest kicks off at 5:30 pm as you walk your way down Main Street and hear the sounds of the talented Lemira Percussion Ensemble. At 6:00 pm the festivities gear up when opening ceremonies begin. Featuring non stop music with TWO great bands! "Tokyo Joe" and the "USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble" will be taking the stage starting at 6:00pm.

For the kids we have a FREE Children’s area with City, County and Military displays, friendly characters, inflatables, Sumter Cruisers Car Display, rides, games, arts and crafts with the Sumter County Gallery of Art and much more!  Food and beverages of all types will be available for purchase, the music of the bands, and fun for all ages … it’s all at the Sumter/Shaw Street Fest, Friday night September 23rd from 5:30 pm until 10 pm on Main Street in downtown Sumter. It’s the Sumter/Shaw Street Fest hosted by the City of Sumter. Parking in rear of Main Street on Harvin St. and Sumter St. 

•  5:30pm to 6:00pm - The Lemira Percussion Ensemble – In front of the Opera House
•  5:30pm to 9:00pm -  Sumter Cruisers Car Display
                                Various Government Displays
•  6:00pm – Opening Ceremony
•  6:00pm to 9:00pm –  Children’s area open for Fun! – Main Street
•  6:00pm to 10:00pm - Non Stop Music with TWO Great Bands! 
                                Tokyo Joe 
                                        USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble

Bring your chair and please no coolers.

Kids Area