Have a sweet old time at the Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival & Parade this Saturday!

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) – Get ready to have a blast at South Carolina’s “sweetest” party of the year!

The Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival starts Saturday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Hopkins Park, 6940 Lower Richland Blvd.

The parade starts at 11.

Curtis spoke with Eric McCollough about all the fun activities in store, like live music, games and all the sweet potato you can eat!

There will also be a free screenings for vision, prostate, breast exams, HIV, and more.

The event is free to attend.

Visit their website for details.