Sumter Esteam Festival & Parade

Sumter Esteam Festival & Parade eSTEAM Sumter is a family festival celebrating and bringing together enthusiasts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

IT’S TIME TO RUN FOR CURIOSITY! 👟We’re bringing something NEW to downtown Sumter this September — the eSTEAM In Motion 5...
08/25/2026

IT’S TIME TO RUN FOR CURIOSITY! 👟

We’re bringing something NEW to downtown Sumter this September — the eSTEAM In Motion 5K Run/Walk!

Whether you’re a runner, walker, parent, student, or just looking for a fun way to get moving with your family, this race is for YOU.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Downtown Sumter
👟 Adults: $30
🚀 Children: $15

And yes, you can walk it. You can run it. You can bring the whole family. The goal is to get our community moving together while celebrating curiosity, creativity, and everything eSTEAM represents.

Register by August 28 to guarantee your official race shirt!

The inaugural eSTEAM In Motion 5K is exclusively presented by Gallagher and Auto-Owners Insurance.

Ready to join us at the starting line?

Register today at https://esteamsumter.com/esteam-in-motion-5k-2/

RUN FOR CURIOSITY. 🚀

!!!! CALLING ALL YOUNG INNOVATORS, CREATORS & FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS!!!!Got a big idea? Y.E.P.!The Young Entrepreneur Pavi...
08/25/2026

!!!! CALLING ALL YOUNG INNOVATORS, CREATORS & FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS!!!!

Got a big idea? Y.E.P.!

The Young Entrepreneur Pavilion is giving K–12 students a chance to showcase their STEAM innovation at the eSTEAM Sumter Festival and there’s more than recognition on the line.

Every selected participant receives a $100 investment toward their idea.

One student will be named the inaugural Y.E.P. Young Entrepreneur of the Year and receive a $250 investment toward their idea!

That means we’re not just asking our youth to dream big, we’re putting something behind those dreams.

Y.E.P. is exclusively sponsored by SAFE Federal Credit Union, helping us invest now in who’s next.

📅 Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
🌐 Learn more and apply at esteamsumter.com

Parents, teachers, coaches, mentors—if you know a young person with an idea worth sharing, SEND THIS TO THEM.

Their idea could be the one we’re celebrating next. 🚀

Esteam Sumter Festival

What does a healthier tomorrow look like through the eyes of a student?This year's eSTEAM Sumter Art Contest theme is:"S...
08/19/2026

What does a healthier tomorrow look like through the eyes of a student?

This year's eSTEAM Sumter Art Contest theme is:
"Science Save the Day: STEAM for a Healthier Tomorrow"

Open to all students K-12 in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, and Kershaw Counties. Finalists will have their work displayed at the eSTEAM Sumter Festival and winners will have their art put on a billboard!

We want students to THINK. IMAGINE. CREATE.
Esteam Sumter Festival

Entry Deadline: September 9
www.esteamsumter.com

The eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade is bringing the community together on October 3, 2026 and we want MORE great food li...
08/19/2026

The eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade is bringing the community together on October 3, 2026 and we want MORE great food lineup!

If you own a food truck or know someone who needs to be there, tag them below! ⬇

We're looking for a variety of options to keep our festival crowd fueled while they explore a full day of STEAM, inn

Esteam Sumter Festival

FOOD TRUCKS, WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!Great events need great food and we’re building the lineup for the eSTEAM Sumter Fes...
08/15/2026

FOOD TRUCKS, WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Great events need great food and we’re building the lineup for the eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade on October 3, 2026.

If your food truck is ready to serve a crowd and be part of a fun, family-friendly day in Sumter, now’s the time to get registered.

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait until the lineup is full.

Register today and bring your flavor to eSTEAM!

https://esteamsumter.com/become-a-food-vendor/

ARE YOU COMING TO THE eSTEAM SUMTER FESTIVAL?October 3 is getting closer, and we want to know… are you joining us?Get re...
08/15/2026

ARE YOU COMING TO THE eSTEAM SUMTER FESTIVAL?

October 3 is getting closer, and we want to know… are you joining us?

Get ready for a full day of innovation, creativity, hands-on STEAM fun, the parade, food, family activities, and so much more!

October 3, 2026

Drop a 🚀 in the comments if you’re planning to be there and tag someone who needs to come with you!

CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCK VENDORS!The eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade is looking for food trucks to join us for a full day ...
08/15/2026

CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCK VENDORS!

The eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade is looking for food trucks to join us for a full day of family fun, innovation, creativity, and community!

October 3, 2026

If you serve up great food and want to be part of one of Sumter’s most exciting community events, we want to hear from you.

*Food
*Treats
*Snacks
*Drinks
…and more!

Vendor spaces are limited, so register today!

https://esteamsumter.com/become-a-food-vendor/

Still haven’t registered for eSTEAM?Consider this your sign.eSTEAM Sumter Festival & ParadeOctober 3, 2026Come explore. ...
08/15/2026

Still haven’t registered for eSTEAM?

Consider this your sign.

eSTEAM Sumter Festival & Parade
October 3, 2026

Come explore. Come create. Come discover what’s possible.

Register today — we’ll see you at eSTEAM!

https://esteamsumter.com/

Applications for the inaugural Young Entrepreneur Pavilion close September 9.Don't miss your chance to be part of histor...
08/14/2026

Applications for the inaugural Young Entrepreneur Pavilion close September 9.

Don't miss your chance to be part of history.

https://esteamsumter.com/yep/

Something new is coming to eSTEAM Sumter! 🚀We’re bringing even more movement to the festival experience with the eSTEAM ...
08/14/2026

Something new is coming to eSTEAM Sumter! 🚀

We’re bringing even more movement to the festival experience with the eSTEAM Sumter 5K!

Come run, walk, laugh, compete, or simply enjoy the morning with your crew. This one is about community — not just finish times.

Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 8 AM
*Register by August 28 for a guaranteed shirt*

Let’s see who’s ready to Run for Curiosity!

https://esteamsumter.com/esteam-in-motion-5k-2/

Address

18 E Liberty
Sumter, SC
29150

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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