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Blessing of the Hounds

November 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

The annual Blessing of the Hounds is a must see for residents and visitors alike. Aiken Hounds is distinguished as having the oldest drag hunt in the nation. In a drag hunt, cloth saturated with fox scent is dragged across the terrain to create a trail for the hounds to follow. Mounted riders follow the pack. A local clergyman officiates the event each year. The ceremony pays homage to the various traditions of foxhunting, to the heritage of Aiken’s historic hunt culture, and to the skilled hounds that make this sport so engaging.There is no parking at the South Boundary entrance but attendees may park downtown. One should allow 30 minutes to walk from Laurens Street to Memorial Gate. No motorized vehicles or dogs are permitted in the Woods for this event. There is no charge.

Details

Date:
November 24, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Venue

Memorial Gate Hitchcock Woods
South Boundary Entrance
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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