If There's One Fall Festival You Attend In South Carolina, Make It The South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival
By AnneMarie|Published September 27, 2022
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
As America’s favorite season, it comes as no surprise that we celebrate fall with all types of festivals. Just in South Carolina, there are over 20 fall festivals to choose from this year. We even start celebrating before the official first day of fall! With so many options, if you could only experience one fall festival in South Carolina, the Pecan Music and Food Festival in Florence will not disappoint!
In its 18th year, this festival has attracted over 50,000 attendees annually from the area and well beyond, making it the region’s largest event.
There are over 250 vendors that participate each year, making it a great place to get some holiday shopping done and to try some new, delicious treats.
Food is one of those amazing things that bring humanity together, which adds a great sense of irony and humor to the age-old debate that comes with America’s native nut.
And no matter whether you pronounce it "PEE-can" or "puh-KAHN," we could all agree that pecans have brought more joy than angst to our lives through the years, especially during this time of year.
There are many volunteer opportunities to help out with the festival, as such an enormous undertaking requires a team effort. Judging for the cook-off competition is just one of many possibilities.
Additional things in the Kids Fun Zone include games, inflatables, and other activities.
Other stages will include Blues, Dance, Gospel, Jazz, the Main Stage, and more for multiple music tastes. One year, The Spinners performed “I’ll Be Around” and “Working My Way Back To You.”
Another regular part of the event is the Run Like a Nut road race. You get to decide between 5K, 10K, or USATF-certified half marathon through the beautiful Downtown Florence residential areas. The courses are on flat terrain and all begin at 120 E. Elm Street (the former Fitness Forum) downtown.
This festival has won numerous awards and accolades through the years.
