Belton Events Scheduled During the Fall:

Events and activities scheduled for Belton during the summer, emphasizing Belton’s slogan “A Historic Heart….with a new beat!” include:

• Combo Kings:  Enjoy great music and dancing….and open to the public at the Listening Room on Main.  $10/person admission.  The doors open at the Listening Room at 6:30 and the band plays from 7:30 until 9:45  Wine, beer, soft drinks and water are sold for $4.  The band usually performs on Tuesday evenings.  See the separate post on the Combo Kings for their latest schedule. 
• Artists’ Gathering Open Studio, Belton Center for the Arts-Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00.  Members of the Belton Center for the Arts are offered the opportunity to use the upstairs classroom at no charge.  Get inspiration or critique from other artists if you’d like, or just work independently.  Depending on interest, live models may be available occasionally.  Bring your own materials and no instruction is provided.  No registration is required.
• Student Studio, Belton Center for the Arts-Thursdays 4:30 to 6:00 for students ages 10 and up who are looking for private lessons to expand their artistic abilities.  The curriculum follows South Carolina state standards and the instructor (Madison Ashley) works directly with students and their parents to ensure a class that accommodates introductory, intermediate and advance levels.  The cost is $50/month plus a one-time $50 charge for supplies and materials.  Students may begin the course at the beginning of any month or leave at the end of any month.  The program will follow a 10 month (September through June) curriculum.  Visit Beltoncenterforthearts.org/student-studio for a complete class syllabus and to register.  The fall schedule includes Form Sculptures (November 21 & December 5).  Visit www.beltoncenterforthearts.org for more information or to sign up.
• Littles…Miniature Collections, Belton Area Museum-This exhibit opened September 8 at the Historic Belton Depot and features small items for a collections, such as thimbles, spoons, shot glasses, blown glass animals, doll house furniture, trinkets, curio items, snuff boxes, and other tiny objects.  The exhibit will remain open during regular museum hours through December 14.
• Turkey Shoot, Belton Area Museum Association-Saturday, November 23 at Stoney Creek Plantation, 155 Toney Creek Road, just of HWY 247, in Belton.  Registration starts at 8:30 with the last shoot around 1:00.  A farmhouse breakfast consisting of biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits, and coffee/juice will be served from 8:30 to 11:00.  The cost is $10.  The Turkey Shoot is a family friendly event with the opportunity to win great prizes.  No live turkeys are harmed during this event, but participants will have the chance to try their luck at winning a frozen turkey, ham, pies and other hunting related prizes.  Targets can be purchased for $5 or $10, depending on the value of the prize, in the adult division (over 12).  Children ages 8 to 12 can purchase a turkey target too.  The target will be set up at a shorter distance.  Shotguns and ammunition will be provided for all participants, or you can use your own gun after inspection.  Instruction in shooting will be available, so even novice shooters are encourage to participate.  It’s a Thanksgiving tradition with a modern twist!
• Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Kick-off and Fireworks, City of Belton-Thursday, November 21.  Kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting at the Belton Depot at 6:00 followed by fireworks at 6:30.
• Christmas Parade, City of Belton-Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 in downtown Belton.  Go to www.cityofbeltonsc for a parade entry form.
• Holiday Market, Belton Center for the Arts-Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00 to 8:00.  Enjoy a festive shopping experience featuring hand-crafted goods, original art, and delicious food from local vendors.  The Holiday Market will remain open December 11-13 from 10:00 to 5:00 and December 14 from 10:00 to 2:00.