CALHOUN FALLS, SC - Plans are in the works for an Outdoor Sportsman's Festival to be held on Saturday, November 18 at Calhoun Falls High School. The Calhoun Falls Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring it as well as the 5K Turkey Trot and Food Drive on November 19 at the State Park on Lake Russell.

Organizers of the Sportsman's Festival are planning to offer exhibitions of the latest outdoor activites and equipment from area vendors and natural resource information from government and non-profit organizations, along with food and door prizes. The entire weekend is intended to promote tourism and provide fun, family entertainment.

The Turkey Trot includes an on/off road 5K and 1M fun run. The overall male and female in the 5K receive $100 each. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. Every kid participating in the fun run receives a medal. T-shirts guaranteed to those who pre-registered. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring at least one can of food to help restock the local food pantries at area churches the week before Thanksgiving.

For more information about the Outdoor Sportsman's Festival, contact Ken Tinsley, (864) 391-3885. For more information about the Turkey Trot and Food Drive, contact Lee Boggs (864) 844-5641.