| Upcoming Event |
| Event Name: | Blessing of the Hounds |
| Event Occurs: | Once |
| Event Description: | The annual Blessing of the Hounds immediately precedes Aiken Hounds' formal Opening Meet. The Blessing is held on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gate in the Woods. This traditional ceremony and beloved tradition lasts about 30 minutes and the public is welcome. There is no parking at the South Boundary entrance, but attendees may park downtown. One should allow 30 minutes to walk from Laurens Street to Memorial Gate. No motorized vehicles or dogs are permitted in the Woods for this event. There is no charge. |
| Event Class: | General |
| Contact Person or Organization: | The Hitchcock Woods Foundation |
| Website Address: | https://www.hitchcockwoods.org/ |
| Contact Phone: | 803-642-0528 |
| Contact Email: | n/a |
| Start Date/Time: | 11/28/2019 11:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 11/28/2019 11:30 AM |
| Directions: | Memorial Gate in Hitchcock Woods South Boundary Entrance Aiken, SC 29801 |
