It's hot outside! And sometimes, all you want to do is stay inside in the air conditioning. But there are plenty of fun ways to take a break from the heat in York County, SC. Here are some of our favorites:

Visit a York County ice cream place in your area

Scoops Ice Cream – Clover - Come grab a little “Scoop “ of happiness in Clover! 40+favors, homemade waffle cones, delicious brownie sundaes, scrumptious different flavor cherries, frozen NY cheesecake.., these are just some of the goodies you can experience!

Location: 113 N. Main St., Clover, SC 29710

Whits Frozen Custard of Fort Mill – Whit’s makes their frozen custard fresh every day so you can enjoy the best experience that frozen custard has to offer. And because of the care they put into each batch of Whit’s frozen custard, you’ll understand why they only feature three flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Whit’s Special Flavor Weekly flavor. Three flavors are all anyone needs to create an endless variety of flavor combinations when you consider all our fruit toppings, nuts, and candies that can be blended in to make our famous Whitser™. They also feature hand-dipped waffle cones, cakes, and other delicious treats.

Location: 1642 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill, SC 29708

Bagel Boat - While the Bagel Boat may offer the best coffee for 4 years and counting in Lake Wylie, they also make creamy soft serve ice cream with their secret mixture of heavy cream and milk. It serves so well over homemade pound cake, fresh strawberries, creamy Vanilla topped off with Ghirardelli Premium Chocolate. You'll for sure leave full and happy!

Location: 4090 Charlotte Hwy 49, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Two Scoops Creamery - Two Scoops Creamery offers over 32 homemade flavors year-round as well as seasonal specials. Their ice cream flavors are playful, fresh churned and there is no skimping on fillings. Their recipes are a family secret - made with love and amazing ingredients!

Location: Rock Hill, 161 W. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29715

Springs Farm Cafe - Whether you're coming primarily to stock up on fruit and veggies or to have a playdate with friends, be sure to stop by our Farm Cafe. Here you will find lots of sweet treats including fresh donuts, ice cream, slushies, and blendies (an ice cream and slush combo). They also serve hotdogs if you'd like to have a fun picnic lunch.   

Location: 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745

Don't let the summer heat stop you from having a good time. York County has some of the best public pools around!

Beach & Swim Center – You’ll find an 8 lane Junior Olympic size swimming pool, wading pool, shaded picnic area, view of Lake Wylie with access to walking trails.

Tega Cay Beach & Swim Center

4088 Beach Club Ln

Tega Cay, Sc 29708

Phone: 803-548-3787

Northside Recreation Center - The 5.5 acre Northside Recreation Center offers a playground, swimming pool, two picnic shelters, and an all-purpose field. Inside the recreation center, visitors will find a community room, game room, gym, craft room, meeting rooms, and a climbing wall.

Northside Recreation Center

900 Annafrel Street

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Phone: 803-329-5633

Rock Hill Aquatic Center – The facility is amazing! With a 10 lane, 25 yard x 25 meter competition pool (cool water) and an 8 lane, 25 yard warm water pool with wheelchair access ramp, it's perfect for everyone. The 800 square foot special events/meeting room is also great for any occasion. Bleacher seating for 500 spectators makes it easy to watch any event. The best part is that the facility is open to the public! So come and enjoy.

Rock Hill Aquatic Center

325 Rawlinson Road

Rock Hill, Sc 29730

Phone: 803-817-7665

Gain a breath of fresh air at one of these York County parks

Ebenezer Park – A 26-acre park located north of Rock Hill on the shores of Lake Wylie’s 13,443 acre lake that borders both North and South Carolina.

Ebenezer Park offers a wide variety of day use recreational opportunities; as well as, overnight stays in one of our 67 campsites.

Location:

4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Nanny’s Mountain Historical Park -

York County's Nanny's Mountain is a historical park. Nanny's Mountain dates back to the American Revolutionary War. This is where South Carolina got the iron to manufacture its Revolutionary War weaponry. In fact, from the parking area on Liberty Hill Road West at SC 49, hikers will pass the mines in the first quarter-mile of the hike.  

Nanny's Mountain Historical Park provides a 1.8 mile trail up to a small mountain formation that is known as a monadnock, a single rock outcropping surrounded by gently sloping or even flat land.  This trail is good for all skill levels. The trail splits with one trail taking hikers to the education center at the top of Nanny's Mountain, and the other to a picnic area and scenic overlook displaying Lake Wylie, Kings Mountain, and Charlotte, NC. 

Location:

1780 Nanny's Mountain Road, York, SC 29745

Field Day Park - Field Day Park at Lake Wylie is a 50-acre athletic complex located in the Paddlers Cove subdivision. The park’s amenities provide numerous opportunities for individuals and families, as well as team sports. 

• Community Building
• Fenced Playground
• Baseball/Softball Fields (3)
• Multipurpose Turf Fields (3)
• Pickleball Courts (6)
• Pavilions (2)
• Scores Tower
• Walking trails

Location: 1101 Field Day Lane, Clover, SC 29710

Catawba Bend Preserve

York County Council made a tremendous investment in Dec. 2018, by purchasing a 1,900 acre parcel that borders the Catawba River for almost five miles. This land, first dubbed RiverBend Park, features primary forests, seasonal wetlands, ponds, enormous pines, and expansive meadows. It's now officially known as Catawba Bend Preserve.  Currently, this park is not open to the public. We had to include this future opportunity!

If you're looking for a place to cool off in York County, South Carolina, The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice has the scoop on the best ice cream spots, parks, and pools. And if you're interested in calling York County home, we can help with that too! Give us a call today and let us show you around some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in this charming corner of the Palmetto State.

Strategistico, an online platform for strategic insights on living and in-depth guides for travel, recently ranked the 12 best places to live in South Carolina. They used criteria such as cost of living, job prospects, desirability, crime rates, commute time, and things to do. Oh, and as they pointed out and we thought you’d find this interesting, South Carolina has seen an increase in population in 2020 of 1.19 percent, making us the 6^th fastest growing State in America!

The Linda Hall Team is going to share the local communities that made the list –

#9 on the list was Linda Hall’s community of Fort Mill. Here’s what Strategistico had to share about it.

Pros and Cons:
+ Charming downtown
+ Excellent school system
+ Low crime
– Traffic and commute to Charlotte

Location: Check on Google Maps

Fort Mill is another small suburb of Charlotte that sits right at the northern border with North Carolina. It is surrounded by nature and offers tons of hiking and biking trails nearby. There are numerous parks around the city as well.

Fort Mill also features a cute downtown area with many locally-owned shops, bars, and restaurants lining its historic Main Street.

To top it all off, there is a strong focus on education and Fort Mill’s school system has been consistently rated as one of the best in the state, earning an A+ rating from Areavibes. Meanwhile, its crime is also low – 52% below the national average.

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Take A Trip To The Hottest City In America: Fort Mill, SC | Huckabee

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#5 on their list was Rock Hill. From their article -

Pros and Cons:
+ Outdoor spaces
+ Arts and culture
+ Affordable housing
– Some areas of crime

Location: Check on Google Maps

The charming city of Rock Hill is home to ***76,818 (updated 2022 via worldpopulationreview.com) residents and is the 5th largest city in South Carolina. It is close to Charlotte, sitting at the border between North and South Carolina. Rock Hill is near the smaller towns on our list of Tega Cay and Fort Mill, but is quite a bit larger and thus offers more opportunities for its residents.

For example, the city has a rich history and is filled with museums and art centers. Rock Hill is also home to Winthrop University, which helps add to the cultural vibes of the city.

Meanwhile, there are tons of parks and public plazas in and around Rock Hill that make it an outdoor lover’s dream. If you combine that with the strong sense of community that has been cultivated here, it is easy to see why Rock Hill is one of the best places to live in South Carolina.

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Rock Hill: Good Town to Great City - 

#2 on the list was none other than Tega Cay!

Pros and Cons:
+ Excellent school system
+ Loads of outdoor activities
+ Close to big cities
– Limited options for singles

Location: Check on Google Maps

Tega Cay is a great choice for families looking for a safe area with a great school system. This quiet community of ***12,742 (updated 2022 via worldpopulationreview.com) sits right at the border of South Carolina and North Carolina and is only 20 miles from downtown Charlotte.

It’s a planned city that was built on a peninsula along Lake Wylie, allowing it to be surrounded by the water.

Tega Cay also offers numerous leisure activities around town, with golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, baseball and soccer fields, and miles of walking trails scattered across the town.

Its proximity to Charlotte and relaxed living right on the water make Tega Cay one of the most desirable small towns to live in South Carolina. It was even ranked the #1 best place to raise a family in South Carolina.

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Tour the City of Tega Cay below -

The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice consists of members who live, work and play in these communities. We know the neighborhoods, local restaurants, the schools, and all there is to know as a local community member. We want to show you around and we would love to make you our neighbor. Give us a call today at 803-548-4499. 

Summertime in York County South Carolina is a time for many to enjoy whether indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. Here are just a few suggestions of activities you can do this Summer.  

See a movie at the Regal Manchester in Rock Hill. They have a wide variety of movies and showings throughout the week.

Visit the York County Library in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The library offers a wide range of services, including free internet access, children's programs, classes, book clubs, and more!

Take a trip to Adventure Air Sports in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for hours of fun! You can jump on their trampolines, scale the Ninja course, or watch others have fun jumping into their foam pits or zip-lining! They even have a Summer Lock-In!

Get lost in Rock Hill's first escape room at Escape Eight. This exciting adventure will test your problem-solving skills as you try to solve puzzles and riddles while locked inside an escape room!

If you have children, they will love visiting the Main Street Children's Museum in Rock Hill, or they may want to go fishing on the banks of Lake Wylie at Ebenezer Park.

There are plenty of historical sites nearby if you enjoy history, such as Fort Mill History Museum & Battle Reenactments and hiking at Kings National Military Park. You'll learn about historical places and people during your self-guided tour.

For those who enjoy shopping, take a stroll through downtown Fort Mill where you'll find plenty of stores for all tastes.

Go on a hike, take a bike ride or listen to some music any Thursday from May through June at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill.

If you are looking to escape the heat, you might want to try these suggestions. First, rent a stand-up paddleboard at The Goat Boater and spend some time out on the water. Reservations are required. How about boating and fishing? Lake Wylie is a go-to destination for fisher enthusiasts as it provides 13,443 acres with 325 miles of shoreline. Lake Wylie is home to some of the best fishing across the southeast.

Golfing is another favorite pastime in York County. Several golf courses offer both 18-hole courses and miniature golf courses if you're looking for something different than just another round at your local course.

If you are looking for a place to relax and get away from it all, then York County is your place. The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice hopes you've enjoyed these suggestions, and we also hope you'll want to make York County your home. Reach out to us if you would like to make that happen. 

The above video shows us a quick overview of the market, but let's dive deeper with this comprehensive look at the APRIL 2022 real estate market in York County, South Carolina.

APRIL 2022 New Listings:

We start by looking at the NEW LISTINGS that came on the market in APRIL and we begin with 2020, where we see there were 447 NEW LISTINGS that came on the market. In APRIL of 2021, we find we decreased by -0.2 percent with 446 NEW LISTINGS. This year in APRIL of 2022, we increased slightly by +0.4 percent with 448 NEW LISTINGS. 

APRIL 2022 Homes for Sale:

We again, start by looking at APRIL of 2020, where we see there were 827 HOMES FOR SALE. In APRIL of 2021, we find a decrease of -62.9 percent with 307 HOMES FOR SALE. This year in APRIL of 2022, we decreased again by -16.9 percent with only 255 HOMES FOR SALE.

APRIL 2022 Pending Sales:

Let's view APRIL of 2020, where we see there were 381 PENDING SALES. In APRIL of 2021, we increased by +4.5 percent with 398 PENDING SALES. This year in APRIL, we increased by +4.0 percent with 414 PENDING SALES.

APRIL 2022 Median Days on Market:

Let's view APRIL of 2020, where we see there were 10 MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET. In APRIL of 2021, we decreased from the previous year by -70.0 percent with 3 Median Days on Market. This year in APRIL, we increased by +33.3 percent with 4 Median Days on Market. 

APRIL 2022 Months Supply of Homes for Sale:

In APRIL of 2020, the MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE was 2.19. In APRIL of 2021, we decreased by -66.7 percent with a 0.7 MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE. This year in APRIL, we decreased by -14.3 percent with only 0.6 MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE! 

So there is your comprehensive LOCAL look at the real estate market. Below is a summary of what we've shown above in an infographic format. If you are considering a sale of your home then now might be a perfect time as the competition is still pretty low as we mentioned the inventory of homes is down by -16.9 percent from 2021 and the median number of days on market is still low with only 4 days! If you are interested in buying a home then let us help you get a competitive advantage. Please reach out to the Linda Hall Team. We'd love to assist you!!

Fort Mill is known for its southern hospitality with old-fashioned southern traditions. It has steadily grown in popularity by welcoming businesses that cater to many varied interests, from fine craft beers to fresh organic produce and even outdoor meet-up activities with several bike trail options.  

You’ll find several craft beer options such as the following Fort Mill places:

1^st. Replay Brewing is located at 1317 Broadcloth Street, Fort Mill, SC. Replay has old-school games and is a great place to kick back while living your best life outside on their outdoor covered patio. There’s quite a selection of brews.

2^nd. Armor Artis Brewing is located at 204 Main Street, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC. Armor Artist Brewing is family-owned and is dedicated to developing artfully-crafted beer. They are also very community-focused and have several events every month every week.

3^rd. 1873 Brewing is located at 415 Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill, SC. Their motto is “local beer brewed by local guys.” They also serve lovely flatbread, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts.

4^th Little York Brewing Company is located at 1029 Spratt St B, Fort Mill, SC. This brewery also wants to be known as a gathering place for neighbors. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating—a great place to go with your date or just for after-work drinks.

If you need fresh organic produce, look no further than these places:

Farm Fresh Carolinas delivers farm-fresh favorites right to your door, and you get to select the size and frequency of your order. What’s better than that?

The Peach Stand is another local favorite that offers fresh and locally grown produce, a custom butcher shop, a restaurant and deli, a baker, an ice cream parlor, and a local foods section packed with gourmet items. We highly recommend you check this place out! Located at 1325 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill, SC.

Springs Farm also has a farm market, produce, peaches, strawberries, etc. So many local options to choose from, and pick your own opportunities as well! They are located at 1010 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC.

Fort Mill Farmers Market is another beautiful opportunity to choose from local produce, farm/agricultural products, and handmade/handcrafted items. The market is located at Veterans Park, 106 N. White Street, Fort Mill, SC. The market opens each May and runs from May 14^th to October 29^th every Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

If you find you need to get outside and hit a bike trail, then check out these places:

Anne Springs Close Greenway has an Adventure Road that is a great way to introduce you to mountain biking. With 438 google reviews, it rates 4.7 stars. The red and green trails are for mountain biking and hiking.

Another local favorite is the Baxter Village Trail. This trail is 3.3 miles one way and is for both hiking and biking. It has a natural surface, boardwalk, sidewalk, and pavement.  

There are several other nearby trails as well. Discover them HERE.

Fort Mill is a fantastic place to work, live and play. The quality of life is amazing. Contact The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice if you are considering a relocation to our beautiful corner of the world. We’d love to help you find your paradise. 

The York County AG & ART Tour began in 2012 and since then it has grown to the point of needing two weekends to experience all the farm and art fun offered! There are two sections of York County which are covered by the AG & ART Tour and they are as follows:

Eastern York County

Saturday, June 4^th from 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, June 5^th from 1 PM to 5 PM

Western York County

Saturday, June 11^th from 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, June 12^th from 1 PM to 5 PM

We are going to cover the Eastern side of York County in this particular blog, but if you need to know the specific sites participating on the Western side, please visit - HERE

Baker Farm located at 2494 greenwood Road in Rock Hill, SC will be open on both Saturday and Sunday.

They are a first generation farm specializing in heritage breed Shetland sheep for fiber production. Come learn about the steps to go from sheep to yarn. They also have angora rabbits and chicken. 

There will be kid-friendly activities on-site, ready to eat food on-site (lunch, snakes, etc.) and beverages for purchase. 

Center for the Arts located at 121 East Main Street in Rock Hill will be open on Saturday only from 10 am to 4 pm. 

The exhibit, "Battlescapes and illuminations, works by Kristen van Diggelen Sloan" is on display in the Dalton Gallery. Restroom facility on-site. 

Cherry Place Farm located at 1922 Oakdale Road in Rock Hill, SC will have the following vendors –

Will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They are a small family-run agritourism operation. During the spring and summer season they have you-pick strawberry and flower patches and they sell summertime produce. There will be kid-friendly activities on-site and ready to eat food. Restroom facility on-site. Handicap accessible restroom facility on-site. 

Fort Mill Farmers Market which is located at 106 N. White Street in Fort Mill will be open on Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

Visitors can find fresh and local produce, meats, flowers and other plants, as well as artisan vendors. 

Kid-friendly activities on-site, ready to eat food for purchase, and beverages. 

Kingdom Gardens located at 3650 Indian Hook Road in Rock Hill will be open only on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Come see this farm’s intentional approach to agriculture that welcomes pollinators and nourishes the farm ecosystem. 

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Livestock - Eggs, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Flowers, Honey

Kid-friendly activities on-site, Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site

Old Town Farmers Market located at 129 Oakland Ave in Rock Hill will be open on Saturday from 8 am to noon.

The Old Town Farmers Market at Legal Remedy Brewing is OPEN every Saturday, May - September, 8 AM - Noon with Special Market Days October - December. You can find fresh produce, local meats, and so much more. See you at the market!

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.)

Kid-friendly activities on-site

Olive's Mud Puddle located at 229 Main Street in Fort Mill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They offer Crafted Coffee Drinks, craft beer and wine. They are also a Ceramic Studio and Gallery with  ceramic items made in their studio for sale.

Adult Beverages (Wine, Beer, Spirits), Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Flowers

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site.

PuckerButt Pepper Company located at 237 Main Street in Fort Mill will be open both Saturday and Sunday.

They grow, harvest and produce great tasting all-natural pepper products. They’re industry experts - there’s no doubt about that. Their very own Smokin’ Ed created the hottest pepper in the world, the Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper®. And that doesn't even begin to touch on their expertise.

Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.)

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.)

Rock Hill Educational Community Garden located at 349 Columbia Ave in Rock Hill will be only open on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

Gardeners will be on-site providing visitors tours answering questions sharing information about the various plants and gardening techniques used.   There will be children's activities available teaching about gardening and growing food.  Throughout the day, Winthrop's Department of Human Nutrition will demonstrate the preparation of seasonal produce grown in the garden.

Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers

Kid-friendly activities on-site

Spring Farms located at 1010 Springfield Parkway in Fort Mill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

We grow peaches, strawberries, garden produce, and the world's hottest pepper! Our Springs Farm Market sells our homegrown produce along with local items and homemade ice cream and slushies. Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site, Handicap accessible restroom facility on-site.

Tega Hills Farm is located at 1780 Zoar Road in Fort Mill and will be open only on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tega Hills Farm uses hydroponic growing methods in greenhouses to grow lettuce, tender greens, edible flowers, microgreens, herbs year-round. They also grow season crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, squash blooms, and whatever they think is cool and fun that year. Learn about trellising vine crops, scouting for insects and integrated pest management, fixing pumps and fans, selling produce to restaurants, and planning for consistent weekly harvests. Purchase fresh produce from our farm stand!

Vegetables, Flowers, Hydroponics/Aquaponics, Honey

Guided greenhouse tours, Saturday, June 4, 10:00 - 4:00 PM

The Country Carrot which is located at 463 W. Main Street, Suite 103 in Rock Hill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They are a local food store sourcing 100% local from the Carolinas and a tad in Georgia. They have a wide variety of products ranging from produce to meat, coffees and teas, to seasonings and grits.

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Livestock - Eggs, Dairy, Commodity Crops, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Honey

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site

The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice hopes you've enjoyed this blog and will continue to visit for future LOCAL updates and news!

We're almost a little late to the game here, but we thought we would share what we could find regarding Easter-related activities in York County. We hope you enjoy and find an activity that will leave you with warm and happy memories.

LRB Can Hunt

April 9^th from 11 am to 12 pm

Legal Remedy Brewing, 129 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC

For the young at heart who loved Easter egg hunts. LRB will be hiding cans of LRB beer instead of Easter eggs across the LRB brewpub property. Fill a provided bag with as many beer cans as possible in the 30-minute timeframe—21 and up only. IDs will be checked at event check-in.

38^th Annual Great Easter Egg Classic

April 14^th Vendors open at 1:15 pm. Come Early.

Cherry Park, 1466 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC

There will be 50,000 eggs hidden for all the kids to find. Come early as parking will fill up fast.

Drive Through Easter Event

April 14^th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm

21 White Rose Ln., York, SC

Drive up and get a treat from the Easter Bunny while supplies last!

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 14^th at 6 pm

New Centre Park, 501 Memorial Drive, Clover, SC

Ages 2-4 @ 6:20 PM
* Ages 5-7 @ 6:45 PM
* Ages 8-11 @ 7:10 PM

In addition to the egg hunt, there will be face painting, music, games, and food in addition to the egg hunt!

Main Street Easter Jam

April 16^th from 12 pm to 6 pm

Amor Artis Brewing, 204 Main Street, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC

Main Street Fort Mill welcomes all to come to enjoy the 1st Main Street Easter Jam! LIVE MUSIC - 30+ local artisan vendors - FOOD TRUCKS Cold beer and wine Children's Activities include Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, Face painting, and more!

NarroWay Productions – The Fourth Cross

Dates: March 5^th – April 23^rd, Recurring Wkly on Fridays 6:30 pm and Saturdays 12 pm and 5 pm

NarroWay Productions, 3327 Hwy 51, Fort Mill, SC

The tickets include the show and a biblically themed meal—more information is found on their website – Narroway.

Here are 5 Great Easter Brunch Options in York County

Papa Doc’s Shore Club – The Easter Bunny will be on-site, so snap a picture of the kids with the Easter Bunny between 11 am to 3 pm on April 17^th.

The Flipside – Recently, the Flipside Café (owned by the same owners as The Flipside Restaurant) sustained some damage from a car driving into the building. Still, they were able to open in some capacity on April 7^th. Their message on Facebook said Salmeri’s Italian Kitchen would offer family-style packages for to-go and in-house dining for Easter. The Flipside Café will be open 11-3 only and said to please call for reservations right away (803)396-0285.

Here's their menu –

The Pump House in Rock Hill is serving “Easter Sunday at Our Table” on April 17^th for a fantastic brunch or dinner. Call today to make your reservation. (803) 329-8888.  Click here to view their HOLIDAY MENUS.

The Shore Club at Tega Cay wants you to join them for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 17^th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. They have an extensive buffet that will satisfy the pickiest of eaters. Call for reservations (803)630-0540.

Napa at Kingsley also invites you to Easter brunch or dinner. To see their menu click here - NapaKingsleyMenu Call for reservations (803)548-6335.

So there you have it!! Don’t forget to make those reservations if you opt to eat out as they fill up fast. May you have a blessed Easter day!

The above video shows us a quick overview of the market, but let's dive deeper with this comprehensive look at the MARCH 2022 real estate market in York County, South Carolina.

MARCH 2022 New Listings:

We start by looking at the NEW LISTINGS that came on the market in MARCH and we begin with 2020, where we see there were 729 NEW LISTINGS that came on the market. In MARCH of 2021, we find we decreased by -9.7 percent with 658 NEW LISTINGS. This year in MARCH of 2022, we decreased again by -22.2 percent with 512 NEW LISTINGS. 

MARCH 2022 Homes for Sale:

We again, start by looking at MARCH of 2020, where we see there were 1,425 HOMES FOR SALE. In MARCH of 2021, we find a decrease of -56.1 percent with 625 HOMES FOR SALE. This year in MARCH of 2022, we decreased again by -41.3 percent with only 367 HOMES FOR SALE.

MARCH 2022 Pending Sales:

Let's view MARCH of 2020, where we see there were 546 PENDING SALES. In MARCH of 2021, we decreased by +13.7 percent with 621 PENDING SALES. This year in MARCH, we decreased by -11.8 percent with 548 PENDING SALES.

MARCH 2022 Median Days on Market:

Let's view MARCH of 2020, where we see there were 19 MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET. In MARCH of 2021, we decreased from the previous year by -84.2 percent with 3 Median Days on Market. This year in MARCH, we increased by +33.3 percent with 4 Median Days on Market. 

MARCH 2022 Months Supply of Homes for Sale:

In MARCH of 2020, the MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE was 2.9. In MARCH of 2021, we decreased by -58.6 percent with a 1.2 MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE. This year in MARCH, we decreased by -41.7 percent with only 0.7 MONTHS SUPPLY OF HOMES FOR SALE! 

So there is your comprehensive LOCAL look at the real estate market. If you are considering a sale of your home then now might be a perfect time as the competition is still be pretty low as we mentioned the inventory of homes is down by -41.3 percent from 2021 and the median number of days on market is still low with only 4 days! If you are interested in buying a home then let us help you get a competitive advantage. Please reach out to the Linda Hall Team. We'd love to assist you!!

As we welcome Spring, we anticipate the annual return of the Fort Mill Strawberry Festival. This event is held in Fort Mill each year and draws people from all over South Carolina.

This year's Festival is preceded by a week of events, Friday, April 29^th through Thursday, May 5^th, with the 13^th Annual Festival being held on Friday, May 6^th through Saturday, May 7^th.

Get your strawberries from the following locations:

1010 Springfield Parkway

Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803) 548-3939

And

The Old Peach Stand

1325 Highway 160 West

Fort Mill, SC 29715

The Festival location is:

Fort Mill, South Carolina

The Festival Events include the following:

Friday, May 6, 2022, Festival 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Opening Ceremony 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Strawberry Idol Showcase 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Ryan Perry Band (Country) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Carolina Rhythm Band (Variety) 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Strangers (Billy Joel Tribute) 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm

5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DJ Brown sound

Rides

Vendors

Food Trucks

Wrestling  6:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Family Trust Fun Zone Tent 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Meet & Greet Berry & 13^th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Queens

Saturday, May 7, 2022, Festival 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Festival Amphitheater Stage:

Fort Mill Schools 10:00 AM

Fort Mill Church of God 11:00 AM

PUSHH (Variety) 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Kyle Dills Band (Country) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ace Party Band (Variety) 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Groove Machine (Variety) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Kids in America (Totally 80s Tribute) 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Boy Band Review (Boy Band Tribute) 8:15 PM – 9:45 PM

Fire Works 9:45 PM

Activities:

DJ Brown Sound 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM

Roving Entertainment 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Stage Shows – Family Trust Fun Zone Tent 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM

Eating Contests – Family Trust Fun Zone Tent 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Car Show 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Pig Races Every hour on the hours

Wrestling Matches (Merchandise Tent Always Open) 12 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM

Rides – Vendors – Food Trucks 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Activities that Precede the Festival are the following:

South Carolina Strawberry Festival Poster Unveiling – Friday, April 29^th

South Carolina Strawberry Festival Little Miss Pagent – Friday, April 29th

South Carolina Strawberry Festival Teen Miss Ms Pagent – Saturday, April 30^th

Strawberry Sprint and Stroll – Saturday, April 30^th

Strawberry Scavenger Hunt Around Town – Saturday, April 30^th

Strawberry Doggie Fashion Show – Saturday, April 30^th

Strawberry Snocone Day – Saturday, April 30th

Strawberry Festival Brunch – Sunday, May 1st

Strawberry Baby Photo Contest – Monday, May 2^nd

Golf Tournament – Tuesday, May 3^rd

Downtown Strawberry Jam – Wednesday, May 4^th

Strawberry Idol – Thursday, May 5^th

 Enjoy this well loved community event!!

The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice strongly supports our local growers. Since Spring is upon us, we thought we would share some options for you to go and purchase fresh and local produce. Let’s get started!

The Peach Stand – Fort Mill, SC

Family-owned farm offering a market with local grocery items and a daytime eatery with American meals. Your one stop shop for everything fresh and local. They’ve been a community market since 1980.

Location:

1325 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Hours are: Weekdays 6 am to 8 pm and Weekends 8 am to 8 pm.

The Country Carrot – Rock Hill, SC

Working to keep local food products in your kitchen by sourcing from local farmers and small businesses. From veggies to jam and chocolate to honey, you can stock your kitchen with local goods.

You can order online via their website - HERE

Or at their physical location: 463 W. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm

Wednesday from 12 pm to 6 pm and closed Thursday and Sunday

Bush-N-Vine Farm – York, SC

Family owned by the Halls for over 150 years. It was originally a peach farm, but in 1979, Bob Hall reopened the doors as an open-air market and in 2014, they moved into their new building.

Farm Stand Locations:

York – 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745 (Open year-round) The Farm Café is located here and is open Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm

Rock Hill – On Ebenezer Road across from KFC and near the Hospital (Open April – November)

Lake Wylie – Next to the Bagel Boat in Lake Wylie (Open April – August)

Sharon Hill Farm – Sharon, SC

A family-owned and operated farm by the Deckers in Sharon, SC and the Reinhardts in Rock Hill, SC. This is how they came up with the combined name of “Sharon Hill” Farm.

You can find Sharon Hill Farm chicken at several area restaurants and farm stands as well as buying directly from the farm.  

SHOP ONLINE

Also usually found at the Old Town Farmers Market at Legal Remedy Brewing, 129 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm.

Thames Farm – Fort Lawn, SC

Thames Farm is a go-to for the locals when they need meat or eggs. Thames also produces wonderful turkeys for Thanksgiving each year too.  

This farm participates in the SC Agriculture & Art Tour held in the month of June.

Located at 3510 Catawba River Road, Fort Lawn, SC 29714.  Call for their hours 803-323-7789

The Meat Center – Lancaster, SC

They are locally owned and operated for 34 years and offer freshly cut on site meat with a great selection.

Located at 657 Lancaster Bypass E, Lancaster, SC 29720, open Monday – Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Call to confirm hours 803-286-5077.

Watson Farms Beef – Chester, SC

The Watson Farm has a VERY interesting history. You should viist their website to read all about it. CLICK HERE

Farm Store location is 713 Colony Road, Chester, SC 29706 and the hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. They are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

We’re sure we didn’t hit ALL of our local farms, but it’s a start!! Just remember to always try to support our local hardworking farmers.