Steeplechase racing
The Aiken Steeplechase Association, founded in 1930,hosts the Imperial Cup each March and the Holiday Cup in October, both of which are steeplechase races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. This event shows large attendances of more than 30,000 spectators.
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1977 as a tribute to the famous flat racing and steeplechase Thoroughbred horses that trained at The Aiken Training Track.
Aiken also hosts many polo matches at the numerous polo fields located in the city. There are also many other events held in Aiken such as:
� The Lobster Races
� Aiken's Makin'
� Western Carolina State Fair
� Battle of Aiken Reenactment
� The Whiskey Road Race
� Aiken Triple Crown
� Fall
