World Carnivorous Plant Day includes food trucks

Goodale State Park in Camden, South Carolina, is hosting World Carnivorous Plant Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (southcarolinaparks.com) South Carolina State Parks lists food trucks, vendors, games and ranger-guided mini tours as part of the event. An Olde English District listing also says the park will have craft vendors, educational displays and activities. (southcarolinaparks.com) (oldeenglishdistrict.com) Carnivorous plants are species that trap insects and other prey to get nutrients, and the International Carnivorous Plant Society marks World Carnivorous Plant Day on the first Wednesday in May each year. In 2026, that global observance falls on May 6. (carnivorousplants.org) Goodale’s event lands four days earlier, on Saturday, May 2, turning the observance into a weekend draw at the park rather than a midweek online-only program. (southcarolinaparks.com) (carnivorousplants.org) The park is in Kershaw County near Camden and is known for a 3-mile cypress canoe trail, shoreline fishing, hiking and canoe rentals. State park information describes it as a longtime community favorite. (southcarolinaparks.com) That local, family-event strategy has shown up at Goodale before. Experience Camden promoted an April 5, 2025 Family Fun Day there with food trucks, games, information booths and kayak demos. (experiencecamdensc.com) A volunteer nonprofit, Friends of Goodale State Park, says it is working with South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism to renovate and revitalize the park and make it a more family-friendly destination. (friendsofgoodale.org) So the May 2 program is not just a plant talk. It is a four-hour park event that mixes niche nature education with lunch, vendors and short guided tours. (southcarolinaparks.com) (oldeenglishdistrict.com)