We’re excited to introduce Alex Salmon, a dedicated board member of the Saluda Shoals Foundation since 2023! Alex is the Owner/Operator of Salmon Photo and Video where he uses video and photography to help businesses tell their stories. Alex is married to Blair (for 19 years), and they have two amazing sons. As a family, they love exploring our great state, towing their camper along the way. Thank you, Alex, for your continued support and dedication to Saluda Shoals Park and the Foundation.

Join us this Saturday, May 3 from 11am - 1:30pm for the Pickin' & Piggin' BBQ Cookoff – A Feast for Your Taste Buds! Get ready for a mouthwatering day at the Pickin' & Piggin' BBQ Cookoff! Taste BBQ from over 17 top-notch barbecue cookers, each competing to bring you the best flavors of the grill. Enjoy live music by the Water Kickers as you savor the smoky goodness of expertly prepared meats. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase—IDs required for alcohol purchases. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of great food, music, and community! Tickets can be purchased online at https://ow.ly/7JOS50VHNr6 or at the event.

🏀⚽Summer Sports Are Back!🏀⚽ Get ready for an action-packed summer at Seven Oaks Park and Crooked Creek Park! Registration is OPEN April 24–May 22 for: 🏀 Youth Basketball ⚽ Coerver Summer Soccer Club (Crooked Creek Park) Whether you're looking to build skills, stay active, or just have FUN—there’s something for everyone! Why youth sports? They build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong friendships—plus they keep kids moving all summer long! 📣Calling all game-changers! We’re looking for passionate volunteer youth coaches to inspire the next generation. No experience needed—just heart and hustle! Sign up at https://ow.ly/eaOo50VLmbs or stop by Seven Oaks Park or Crooked Creek Park today!

Step into the Magic! Join us for the very first Enchanted Fairy Trail at Saluda Shoals Park on Saturday, May 17! Wander through a whimsical world where fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures come to life in a afternoon filled with imagination, nature, and creativity. 🌟 Enjoy a charming vendor market 🌟 Live music by The Millhands (2:30–5:30PM) 🌟 Hands-on crafts & old-world demonstrations 🌟 Tasty bites from Brain Freeze Desserts and more! 🌟 Explore our magical Enchanted Fairy Trail—learn how to protect nature’s tiniest friends! Saturday, May 17, 2-6 p.m., Cattail Shelter, Saluda Shoals Park $10 Adults, $8 Youth (12 & under) – includes park admission Purchase tickets at https://ow.ly/qlS050VLpaQ Let your imagination take flight... #EnchantedFairyTrail #SaludaShoalsPark

We have outstanding TR programs at our parks, Palmetto Dinner Club, Palmetto Bake Club, Palmetto on the Town, adaptive sports, theatre, and so much more. Visit https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/special-needs-programs to learn more!

Join us on May 9th for a HOMERUN of FUN! This Fun Friday will be Baseball themed. Enjoy wiffle ball in the gym, Wii games, popcorn, and hotdogs! Registration is now open on https://ow.ly/9og450VI2Bc

🌞 Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! Looking for the perfect way to keep your kids active, engaged and having FUN this summer? We’ve got you covered with full-day and half-day camps for all ages and interests—including Gymnastics, Sports, STEM, Art, Dance, Cooking, Outdoor Adventure, and so much more! 📚 Check out our Camp Guides for all the details https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/summer-camps 💻 Register now at https://ow.ly/orkm50VOCuE Spots fill fast—don't miss out!

Congratulations to the 2025 Pickin' & Piggin' BBQ Cook-off Champions! 🏆🔥 We had an incredible day of smoky flavors and fierce competition this past Saturday, May 3, at Saluda Shoals Park—and now it’s time to celebrate the pitmasters who brought the heat! 🥇 1st Place Overall: Backwoods BBQ 🥈 2nd Place: Slinging Meat 🥉 3rd Place: Butt Wrestling BBQ 🍖 Best Ribs: CBF Que 🗳️ People’s Choice: Butt Wrestling BBQ A huge thank you to all the teams who competed and everyone who came out to support, taste, and vote. #saludashoalspark