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Good Hope Picnic Good Hope Picnic is the oldest African American event in the community of Lone Star, SC, founded in August 1915, celebrating the end of planting season.

Good Hope Picnic, is the oldest African American celebration in the Lonestar Star Community held every 2nd Friday in August founded in 1915, a celebration of the end of the planting season and is held every year on the second Friday of August. Founders Thomas Lemon, Jerry Bodrick and Frank Bodrick Sr. wanted to provide local black farmers with a marketing outlet for their crops. Over the years, the picnic evolved into a fundraising and social occasion as well as a time to honor outstanding community members for their contributions to the area. Often compared to a huge reunion by organizers, the event draws folks from throughout South Carolina and even from other states. In 2010, the Good Hope Foundation dedicated a new permanent shelter for the picnic grounds funded by U.S. Sixth District Congressman Jim Clyburn and Tri-County Electric Cooperative. A cornerstone honoring the late Timothy "Tim" Fowler, who served on the Good Hope Foundation, was placed at the site in 2011.

09/11/2026
🌟 Thank You for Celebrating the 111th Good Hope Picnic! 🌟The Good Hope Picnic Foundation extends a heartfelt thank-you ...
08/18/2026

🌟 Thank You for Celebrating the 111th Good Hope Picnic! 🌟

The Good Hope Picnic Foundation extends a heartfelt thank-you to all our vendors, supporters, and community members who came out to celebrate with us. Your continued support helps keep this treasured tradition and legacy alive in the Lone Star Community.

We are excited to announce that the 112th Good Hope Picnic will take place on Friday, August 13, 2027, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

We hope to see each and every one of you next year as we come together once again to celebrate our community, honor our history, and continue the legacy and tradition of the Good Hope Picnic.

💙Save the date—we’ll see you in 2027!

08/18/2026

The Good Hope Picnic Foundation would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their continuing support of the Good Hope Picnic:

Fairey Chevrolet Cadillac
The Calhoun Times
The Calhoun County Museum
Councilman Kenneth Westbury
Sen. Russell Ott
Mr. Richard Carson
St Matthews Chapter, NAACP
Jermaine McFadden
Ariail's Exterminating, LLC and Lawn Care - Kenny Bird

Thanks to Mr. Paul McFadden, Mr. Laverne McFadden, Mr. Marion Curry, and Mr. Keyawn Fowler for their hard work in getting the grounds ready for the celebration.

06/19/2026
Happy New Year!!
01/02/2026

Happy New Year!!

On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans,and their families who have sacrificed so much so that...
11/12/2025

On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans,and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free. Good Hope Picnic recognizes our two veterans who help make sure that the picnic grounds and Good Hope Picnic continues each year. Thank you for your service 💙❤️🤍

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3231 McCords Ferry Road
Cameron, SC
29030

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+19106508769

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