–GIVEAWAY– Celebrate Anderson is giving away a Family Prize Pack to their big celebration! Scroll down for full details and to enter the giveaway!
Excited to celebrate Labor Day in Anderson with music, fireworks, and some seriously cool Jeeps? For 26 years, Anderson County has elevated the Labor Day weekend fun with Celebrate Anderson (partner), a big party for the whole community, with a free concert with Kool & The Gang and a fireworks show! Plus, for 2025, you can spend the entire day at Jeep Extravaganza with 300+ Jeeps, contests, and more.
Here’s everything your family needs to know about Celebrate Anderson 2025, happening on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater.
Did you know Celebrate Anderson takes place alongside the Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer balloon festival—at the same location? Enjoy the free concert as hot air balloons lift off around sunset, with glowing tethered balloons lighting up the evening (weather permitting).
Free Concert with Kool & the Gang + Fireworks Show
This year, Celebrate Anderson is turning up the fun with a disco! The main event kicks off in the evening with a free concert headlined by the legendary Kool & the Gang, followed by a spectacular fireworks display that’s perfect for kids of all ages.
This year’s concert breaks tradition by shifting from country to disco. Kool & the Gang are known for popular songs like “Get Down on It” and “Celebration”.
The concert happens at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater, part of the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center.
“Almost all of the previous concerts have been country, and this year, with it being Kool & the Gang, we’re kind of playing with this whole Labor Day disco,” says Marty Elliott. “We really want to encourage folks to lean into the theme and come dressed to party.” So break out your bell-bottoms and sequins for a night of dancing and grooving!
As the concert wraps up, attendees will be treated to a giant fireworks finale to the event, with Marty saying that the “fireworks show is going to be bigger, better this year.”
- Concert + Fireworks: 5 pm – 10 pm
- Location: Anderson County Sports & Entertainment Center
- Admission: Free — but you must reserve a ticket ahead of time! (more on how below)
NEW This Year: Jeep Extravaganza!
If your family loves Jeeps (or just fun, friendly events for a great cause), don’t miss the Jeep Extravaganza, happening earlier throughout the day on Sunday, August 31st, 2025.
Presented by Shock City Jeep Club, this unique event will showcase owner-submitted jeeps from all across the Southeast for you to view and vote on. All proceeds benefit the Area 14 Anderson County SC Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and events for athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities.
What You’ll See at Jeep Extravaganza:
- 300+ Jeeps from across the Southeast
- Live music, food trucks, games, and family fun!
- Meet inspiring athletes from Area 14 Anderson County Special Olympics
- Prizes for participants, including:
- Crowd Favorite
- Special Olympics Favorite
- Stock & Modified Jeep categories (1st–5th place)
- Best Overall Jeep
- Jeep Club with the Most in Attendance
Jeep Extravaganza Schedule
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Want to participate and bring your Jeep? Entry Fee (for Jeep participants):
$25 general entry
$20 for Jeep Club MembersLocation: 3027 MLK Jr Boulevard, Anderson, SC
Register and Learn More about Jeep Extravaganza
Free Tickets: Here’s What to Know
The entire Celebrate Anderson event is free (other than the cost of food you purchase from vendors), thanks to generous sponsors, including Michelin and Arthrex, in addition to several gracious sponsors who make it all possible. “Free parking. Free show. Free fireworks. Free, literally everything except your food,” says Marty.
Reserving your ticket early helps organizers plan better and keeps everyone in the loop! Reserving tickets helps the event keep track, but also gives ticket holders access to valuable information, including parking info, inclement weather announcements, and updates about the event in real time.
When choosing your tickets for Celebrate Anderson, the two options include:
- Lawn Tickets: Bring your blankets and chairs and spread out with the kids.
- Standing Room Only Tickets: Be near the stage for the music, just no chairs allowed.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is a cashless venue.
Make sure to bring a Valid ID and a Credit or debit card (for food, drinks, or alcohol) - Keep in the know about inclement weather. The event can be impacted by rain and thunderstorms, but your ticket reservation will let you know if the event is delayed.
- Bring bug spray! The open field is super nice, but it’s summer, so bugs love the open grassy spaces too.
- Lawn seating allows you to bring in chairs and blankets, which is great for families with younger kids.
- The fireworks can be loud for little ears, so bring ear protection.
- With weather permitting, attendees will be able to see hot air balloons in the early evening of the event from Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer, happening in the same area.
Want to Sponsor or Volunteer?
Sponsorships and volunteer spots are available for both the concert and the Jeep event! Reach out to celebrateanderson@andersoncountysc.org for sponsorship information
Whether your family is there for Jeep Extravaganza, Kool & the Gang, fireworks, or all of the above, Celebrate Anderson 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable Labor Day weekend.
Celebrate Anderson is the perfect way to wrap up summer with your crew! Tell us if you’re going, or share your best Celebrate Anderson memory in the comments below!
Win A Family Prize Pack to Celebrate Anderson
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