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Council authorizes Irish Fest at Woodward Airport; staff to confirm insurance and permitting
Summary
Kershaw County Council authorized staff to host Irish Fest 2025 at the county airport; staff said the event organizer will provide required insurance riders and staff will handle operational details and permitting.
Kershaw County Council on Jan. 14 authorized county staff to host Irish Fest 2025 at Woodward Airport, after staff said the nonprofit festival had outgrown its historic Camden footprint and requested use of county airport property.
County Administrator Danny Templer said the event is expected to be mutually beneficial and that organizers plan to provide insurance riders naming the county as an additional insured. Councilman Tucker moved to authorize staff to host the event; Councilman Tomlinson seconded. The clerk recorded the motion as passing unanimously among those present.
Council members asked whether adult beverages would be permitted; staff said beverage service and consumption would be managed through standard event permitting and insurance requirements. Templer said staff will verify permits and insurance prior to the event.
Why it matters: Irish Fest draws vendors and attendees from across the region; hosting the event at the airport creates a larger footprint for growth while requiring county oversight of permitting, insurance and operations.
Next steps: staff will confirm insurance requirements, permitting and event logistics with organizers and return any required administrative approvals before the event date.
