On Friday March 27, 2009, Lander University students will be participating in a county wide celebration of Greenwood’s vast history in the manufacturing of textiles. The Greenwood Textile Appreciation Festival began in 1999 after the idea came to creator Douglas L. Menard in a dream. The Opening ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. in the downtown district near the fountain. There will be food, live musical performances, and many arts and crafts tables to show off the local talents. At 2 p.m., for all who wish to participate, there will be the annual mile race which is traditionally performed pantless. This has been a staple in previous textile celebrations, allowing the Greenwood community the opportunity to publicly display their favorite cotton underwear garments. At 5p.m., there will be a closing ceremony at which time awards will be given in the categories of food and art, and the winner of the pantless race will receive the coveted Golden Undies. These events are open to adults and children of all ages, so bring the kids.
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due to rain, the festivities have been postponed one week.
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