Blowfish baseball and peanuts come together in Pelion this weekend
The S.C. Peanut Party in Pelion, which kicks off Friday night, is honoring some newcomers this year.
The theme is “peanuts, popcorn and baseball,” a nod to the Blowfish collegiate summer league team that now calls Lexington County home.
Blowfish Baseball team members and owner Bill Shanahan are this year’s parade grand marshals. The team will ride on a float and be on the grounds afterward. And Blowie, the mascot, will be there for photos and to sign baseballs.
Pelion’s famous peanuts are the other star of the festival, which runs through 10:30 p.m. Saturday and is expected to attract 15,000 people.
If you go
Where: Downtown Pelion
When: Friday 5-10:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Key moments: The Blessing of the Pots is at 5 p.m. Friday. The parade is at 10 a.m. Saturday.
More: Alcohol and pet free. Visit www.scpelionpeanutparty.com for more information and a list of events.
This story was originally published August 6, 2015 at 9:41 PM with the headline "Blowfish baseball and peanuts come together in Pelion this weekend."