Aiken Daily Brief: Antique Show Weekend, Hunt Week Continues, Markets and Campus Events

What’s happening around Aiken today

Aiken heads into the weekend with a full slate of familiar winter traditions and community gatherings, drawing locals and visitors into the city center, green spaces, and the USC Aiken campus.

Aiken Antique Show returns downtown

The Aiken Antique Show continues today at the Aiken Center for the Arts, marking its 25th year as one of the region’s signature cultural events. Dealers from across the Southeast are showcasing antique furniture, art, jewelry, and decorative pieces, with steady foot traffic expected throughout the day.

The show has long been a winter anchor for downtown Aiken, supporting local shops and restaurants while highlighting the city’s reputation as a regional arts destination.

Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week underway

Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week is also in full swing, with scheduled hunts and evening social events taking place across the area. The annual February tradition brings riders, spectators, and longtime members together for several days of organized hunts, reinforcing Aiken’s deep equestrian roots.

Traffic and activity may be heavier than usual in some areas as events move between locations.

Markets, campus programs, and outdoor activities

The Aiken County Farmers Market is open this morning, offering local produce, baked goods, meats, and crafts. The market remains a year-round staple for residents, even during the colder months.

At USC Aiken, AI & Cyber Innovation Week wraps up today with final sessions and campus programming. The university has hosted a mix of educational events focused on emerging technology and workforce development.

Elsewhere, guided hikes, historic trolley tours, planetarium shows, and live music round out the day, giving residents plenty of options to enjoy Aiken’s mild winter weather.

Looking ahead

Several county and city meetings are scheduled later this month, and February’s event calendar remains packed with performances, markets, and outdoor activities as Aiken moves toward spring.

Sources

https://www.aikencountysc.gov/Calendar.aspx
https://www.visitaikensc.com
https://www.usca.edu