Jail & Bail 2025: Let’s Raise the Bar (and the Bail) for Laurens County Kids!

Get ready to rally, Laurens County! The wildly popular Jail & Bail fundraiser is making its return on Friday, May 16, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at The Plaza on the Historic Courthouse Square in Laurens, and the stakes are higher than ever. After raising an impressive $24,000 in 2024, the goal for this year is $25,000—and your help is needed to make it happen!

Hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Jail & Bail turns our most recognizable locals into “inmates” for a cause we can all get behind: the Christmas for Kids program, which ensures children across Laurens County experience the joy of the holiday season.

And this year’s event carries special meaning—it’s being held in loving memory of Mr. Bill Palmer, a longtime participant and dedicated supporter who never missed a single Jail & Bail. His family will be joining us on May 16 to raise funds in his honor and continue the legacy he helped build.

So, who’s trading in their day job for a jail cell? Here are just a few of this year’s rumored arrestees:

• A Dairy Farmer – Will the cows bail him out?

• A Boutique Owner – Can fashion help her escape?

• Kids – Yes, even some brave young fundraisers are stepping into the “cell” for a great cause!

• A Pharmacist – Who will prescribe the funds for freedom?

• An Educator – Is it your child’s favorite teacher?

• A Florist – Will the community bloom with support?

• A Pastor – Will his congregation come to the rescue?

• A Firefighter – Will his crew help extinguish his bail?

• A Hair Stylist – Can they cut their way to freedom?

• A Publisher – Wonder who that could be? (Hint: They might just report on their own arrest!)

Expect to see business leaders, community volunteers, and familiar faces from across Laurens County stepping up—and behind bars—to raise money for this incredible cause.

“This is one of our favorite events of the year,” says Courtney Snow, Public Information Officer for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. “It’s a fun, high-energy day that brings the whole community together. And best of all, every dollar raised goes toward making Christmas brighter for local children.”

Participants set personal bail goals of at least $100, with some already collecting donations to earn early release. Those still short on bail will be counting on YOU to come out, make a donation, and help spring them from the slammer.

🎄 Why It Matters: This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a movement. When you contribute to Jail & Bail, you’re giving directly to the Christmas for Kids program, helping ensure that no child in Laurens County goes without a gift under the tree this holiday season.

🎉 Why You’ll Love It: Great photo ops, hilarious moments, local celebrities in stripes, and the unbeatable feeling of giving back.

Want to get in on the action? You can still sign yourself—or a willing friend, coworker, or family member—up to participate! Contact Courtney Snow at 864-871-8497 or email [email protected] to join the Jail & Bail lineup.

📍 Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: The Plaza at the Historic Courthouse Square, Laurens, SC

Let’s lock ‘em up—and help our kids break free of holiday hardship. Come out to honor Mr. Bill Palmer’s memory, support your neighbors, and be a part of something that truly makes a difference.