Pound of Love Bakery

10/16/2026

We hope you enjoyed Porches of Sumter just as much as we did! This event gets bigger and better every year. Thank you to everyone who stopped to enjoy some Pound of Love treats. 🍰 We are so grateful for the support of our local community! ☺️ If you missed it this year, add this event to your Fall 🍂🍁 to-do list for 2027. The photos are proof you don't want to miss out next year!

10/09/2026

We can't wait to be a part of this SOLD OUT EVENT! I hope you have your tickets to Porches of Sumter. Pound of Love Bakery is looking forward to seeing you this evening!🏡🍁🍂

🎃🏡 ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE PORCHES… 🏡🎃

And all through Sumter, the excitement is brewing! The pumpkins are glowing, the porches are ready, and tomorrow night, we're welcoming you to Porches of Sumter 2026 presented by FTC and Tandem Health! 🍂✨

Before you head out the door, here's EVERYTHING you need to know!

🎟️ WE ARE SOLD OUT!
No tickets will be available at the gate! Have your tickets ready to show at check-in. Your ticket is the QR code that was sent to you! Have it out and ready to scan!

📍🚗 PARKING & ARRIVAL
Allow yourself a little extra time to park, check in, and get your evening started. Follow event signage and volunteer directions! Parking will be LIMITED. Please carpool, walk, or ride your golf cart to the event.

⏰ WHEN
Friday, October 9 | Check-In begins at 6:00pm - Hosts Serve through 7:30pm and then the concert starts at 7:30PM – 9:00 PM. The concert on the lawn is strictly for ticketed guests only.

🎃 FOLLOW THE MAP!
Explore the participating homes, hospitality hosts, and Vendor Market along the route. Pull up our interactive map at PorchesOfSumter.com to plan your evening! Click the link below to view it.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1HeLkSs94kK0BaelrJBMwhAZzpw14hMM&usp=sharing

🍽️ COME HUNGRY (BUT NOT STARVING!)
Our incredible Hospitality Hosts will be serving samples along the route. Please remember that portions are intended to be small tastings, one per ticketed guest, while supplies last!

🍻 DRINKS & GOOD TIMES
Enjoy beverages at our designated bars! Please have your ID ready if you plan to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker and Yahnis

✨ VIP GUESTS
Your VIP experience includes an exclusive area, delicious food from Jeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen, and specialty drinks! Keep those (2)drink vouchers handy in your lanyard! Sponsored by Business Technology Partners

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Catch Chappell Court Band performing on the Patriot Hall lawn at 7:30 PM! Exclusive to our Porches of Sumter attendees. Sponsored by Ashley Homestore and University of South Carolina Sumter

👟 DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
We're talking comfortable walking shoes, fall outfits, and maybe a light layer for the evening. You'll be exploring Sumter's beautiful historic neighborhood on foot! It will be DARK and CHILLY by 7:30pm. Bring a flashlight, a light sweater, and good times. For your safety, please stay on the sidewalks.

❤️ BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
These are real homes generously shared by our community. Please respect private property, use designated trash cans, restrooms, and help us leave the neighborhood just as beautiful as we found it! Do not enter the homes.

🛍️ SHOP THE VENDOR MARKET!
Don't forget to stop and shop with our amazing local vendors! From handmade treasures to unique gifts and goodies, there's plenty to discover. Show our small businesses some BIG love while you're there! 🧡 Sponsored by Black River Electric Cooperative

🍂 ONE LAST THING…
Be patient with parking and check in, be kind to our volunteers and staff, thank your Hospitality Hosts, and show some love to our local vendors and sponsors. A whole lot of people have worked incredibly hard to make this night happen!

The porches are ready. The pumpkins are glowing. Sumter, we'll see you TOMORROW! 🧡

A Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce event presented by FTC and Tandem Health.

🌐 PorchesOfSumter.com

09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂🍁 Pound of Love Bakery Fall Flavors are back!

09/20/2026

The countdown to the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Porches of Sumter is officially on! 🎉 A huge thank you to The Sumter Item for highlighting our journey and sharing our story with the community. Check out the feature and come hungry on October 9th!

📰 Another month, another Item Impact!

This edition is for the foodies. 🍽

This month, The Item sat down with local businesses, churches and neighbors to explore why a meal can be worth a thousand words.

Inside, you'll find:
🍕 How Pizza Lane's new owner plans to bring new life back to a Sumter favorite
🏡 A look at how homeowners and businesses embody the spirit behind Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's Porches of Sumter
🍛Local churches are coming together to make sure Sumter High School's football team has meal to share

And much more!

Pick up a copy and dig in! 🍲

The Item Impact is free to read and available online at the link in the comments. ⬇ You can also pick up copies at The Item office at 36 W. Liberty Street.

09/07/2026

🍁The Countdown Is Officially On!🍁

There are exactly 15 days until the first official day of fall and our ovens are ready! 🍂 It may not feel like fall yet, but your favorite cozy flavors are just around the corner.
✨ Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
✨ Sweet Potato Pound Cake
✨ Apple Caramel Pound Cake
will make their menu debut soon!

Until then enjoy the final days of summer! 🍓🫐

08/18/2026

We can't wait to be a part of this amazing event. Get your tickets for Porches of Sumter before they're gone! 🏡

🥧 Another Hospitality Host is coming BACK for Porches of Sumter 2026 presented by Farmers Telephone Cooperative and Tandem Health!

Last year, Pound of Love Bakery was a hit at the Jacksons’ home, where guests gathered to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery and porch, and experience the incredible hospitality shared by Derrick, Cassandra, and their son Devin.

That’s what Porches is all about. ❤️ Their generosity, love for Sumter, and passion for serving their community helped turn their stop into more than just a place to grab a bite. It became a place to gather, connect, and stay awhile.

🌟 Current Greater Sumter Chamber Members: Hospitality Host spots are still available! Restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, churches, and organizations can claim a designated porch, serve the community, and showcase their organization to hundreds of guests throughout the evening.

Hospitality Hosts receive:
• A designated porch location
• Company signage at their stop
• Recognition on printed + digital event maps
• A social media spotlight

🏡 Ready to serve up some Sumter hospitality?
PorchesOfSumter.com/hospitalityhosts


Porches of Sumter 2026 presented by FTC and Tandem Health

08/15/2026

Busy in the test kitchen this morning! Created a pistachio pound cake bite with pistachio buttercream, chocolate ganache drizzle and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. What do you guys think...... should this one make it into the rotation???? 👀👀

07/30/2026

Place your order today!

07/27/2026

Monday morning cake crush! 😍

07/13/2026

We are officially declaring Monday a "treat yourself" day with cookies! 🍪✨