Live in or near York County? Mark your calendars for October 10–13! Winthrop University will host the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) and the “Fresh & Now” evening concert series, celebrating the sport as well as art, music and community.
Returning to York County for the 26th consecutive year, the world's best disc golfers will compete at Winthrop's renowned Arena Course in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The Championship Village festival, set in the middle of the course, will feature free nightly concerts, over 40 vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, live painting and more. Plus, each day offers special themed events to keep the fun going. Locals can arrive at 5 p.m. and watch the last hour of play for free and stay for the evening concert.
“Whether you're a die-hard disc golf fan or new to the sport, the Disc Golf Championship is an unforgettably fun experience,” said Andy Clinton, president and CEO of Visit York County. “You get the thrill of world-class competition right in our backyard, combined with a high-energy festival, family-friendly activities and free live music for our community!”
Among the festival’s activities:
- “Fresh & Now” Concert Series: Free nightly performances starting at 6 p.m., featuring Treehouse, Karina Rykman, Perpetual Groove & Friends, and Clayton Q
- Over 10 food trucks with savory and sweet options
- Kids Zone with mini golf, cornhole and one-wheel skateboard demos
- Live, large-canvas painting by artists
- Community blood drive on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Each day of the festival offers themed events:
- Thursday, October 10 – Fan Appreciation Day: Discounted passes and the Legends Skins Match
- Friday, October 11 – Throw Pink Women's Day: Free admission all day for women, with an exclusive Mimosa Party at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12 – Family Adventure Day: Kids Zone activities including face painting, bounce house, cornhole, mini golf, and one-wheel skateboard demos
- Sunday, October 13 – Championship Sunday: Final rounds and award ceremonies, plus the Distance Showcase
Tickets are available for purchase online and on site. Day passes start at $25. Children age 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult. All active-duty military and veterans are free with ID. Entry after 5 p.m. is free for everyone.
For more information, visit USDGC.com.
About Visit York County
As the destination marketing organization (DMO) for York County, South Carolina, Visit York County exists to raise the profile and boost the economy of York County through tourism and destination marketing while also contributing to the quality of life for residents. For additional information, visit www.VisitYorkCounty.com.
About the United States Disc Golf Championship
The United States Disc Golf Championship is an annual sporting event by Innova Disc Golf and U.S. Disc Golf focused on bringing the best of the best in disc golf to compete over four days for the title of US Champion. For more information, visit USDGC.com..
