Posted in South Carolina
August 15, 2018
These 9 Small Town Fall Festivals In South Carolina Will Reconnect You With Your Roots
It’s fall festival time again and there is no better way to get back to your roots than either heading back to the tiny little town you grew up in, or reconnecting with the cool, crisp fall weather we come to look forward to at the end of each summer in the Palmetto State. Check out the upcoming festivals below, and then put a few on the calendar…
Whether you trace your roots back to Germany or not, you should make plans to get in on this annual Bavarian celebration in the one little town in South Carolina that has an extreme passion for celebrating their German roots. From food to dance, music and loads of other activities, this event is a dead ringer for the most lively fall festival of the year. Learn more here.
The Annual Irmo Okra Strut began as a fundraiser for the local women's club and has evolved into one of the biggest end-of-summer celebrations in the state. The two-day event includes food and craft vendors, a midway, musical performances and a parade. Don't miss it! It takes place at Irmo Community Park. More info.
There is no better way to experience the splendor of the fall season than at an outdoor music festival in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event takes place on an old farm near Greer and is a family-friendly event featuring an outstanding lineup of musical talent and hoards of local food and craft beer vendors. Bring a tent and stay the weekend on the farm and enjoy this laid back atmosphere. Learn more here.
Be sure to arrive hungry at the 40th Annual Loris Bog Off Festival. In addition to all of the other activities available at the festival, there are plenty of opportunities to eat! Learn more here.
MOJA is an annual celebration of African and Caribbean arts and is produced by the City of Charleston Cultural Affairs Department. The 11-day event includes a variety of indoor and outdoor events, including visual arts, classical music, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theater, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food and more. The festival kicks off on Thursday, September 26 with an opening day parade in downtown Charleston at 6:00 p.m. Learn more here.
Every South Carolinian can trace their love of BBQ back to their roots in the Palmetto State. This tiny town celebrates not only BBQ each year, but also the PIG. You'll find a variety of costumed pig statues scattered in the lawns of town residents as you make your way to the party. Oh, and be sure to come hungry! Learn more here.
Although Greenville isn't a small town, plenty of small town folks still feel akin to this city that's been on the up and coming scene for more than a decade. Spending a day at Fall for Greenville will definitely help you reconnect with small town life, even in a big city. Learn more here.
The annual Sugarfoot Festival in Honea Path is set for the third weekend in October and features a local "You've Got Talent" contest, a midway, attractions for the kiddos, and vendors galore. More info to come at this link.
Be sure to arrive early enough to get in on the hog callin' contest. In addition to plenty of chitlin samplings, you'll find the usual fair food, a variety of art and craft vendors and a midway. This is the 55th year for this annual event. More information is forthcoming at this link.
If summer has to come to an end, at least we celebrate in a big way with festivals all over the state of South Carolina. Does your small town have a festival not on this list? Feel free to add it!
