We look forward to you joining us October 16-18, 2026 for a Walhalla Oktoberfest celebration better than ever! Oktoberfest is a wonderful fall celebration of Walhalla's German heritage with something fun for everyone! Each year, thousands of people come to Walhalla to experience Oktoberfest! Listen to the OOPS Polka Band while munching on a bratwurst with kraut. Enjoy a refreshing mug of cold German beer. Reunite with old friends. Join the dance floor for the always fun "chicken dance". Explore our amazing arts & crafts with vendors from all over the Southeast. And don't forget an apple dumpling for dessert! The kids will love our carnival rides and games as well as a delicious funnel cake! There's truly something for everyone at the Walhalla Oktoberfest! Special thanks to our friends at Vyve Broadband for providing WiFi on the field for Oktoberfest!
New Ellenton, nicknamed the Atomic City, hosts the Atomic City Festival as its flagship annual event. The daylong celebration draws visitors for family activities, local vendors, and live entertainment, reflecting the city's history and hometown pride.
South Carolina State Fair's Home and Craft competition runs alongside the main fair at the State Fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive in Columbia. South Carolina residents can register entries in categories like canning, hobby crafts and fabrics and threads, with online registration open from July 1 to September 1. Commercial and craft vendors apply separately through the fair's own vendor form for a display booth in the Goodman Building or on the grounds.
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Famously Hot SC Pride’s RockOUT Festival is bringing the music, the energy, and the heat with a week of community celebration leading up to our iconic Pride Parade, GET LIT Concert, and all-out Saturday Festival in downtown Columbia.
From live music and vibrant performers to community, creativity, and fearless self-expression, this is where Pride finds its rhythm and everyone is invited to RockOUT!
The 22nd Annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival runs October 9 through 18, 2026, in Bluffton, South Carolina. It culminates in the Street Fest on October 17 and 18, a juried fine art show with more than 100 artists, live music, Lowcountry food and events like a 10K race, an Oyster Run 5K and a kids fishing tournament.
Fall for Greenville is a three day food and music festival along Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, running October 9 through 11, 2026. Dozens of local restaurants set up tasting booths for the event, known locally as Tastes, alongside live entertainment across the festival footprint. Food vendor spaces for the 2026 festival are announced through the event's own vendor page.
Festival on Main isn't just about food and music—it's also a celebration of community spirit and togetherness. Families come together to enjoy carnival games, face painting, and other kid-friendly activities, while neighbors catch up with one another and newcomers are welcomed with open arms. Whether you're a long-time resident or just passing through, Hardeeville's Festival on Main is an experience you won't soon forget. So come join us as we celebrate the best of our community and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Old fashioned southern street festival with arts & crafts, business, food and community organization vendors with live music and a Kids Zone that celebrates our fresh local seafood under the live oaks on the historic Little River Waterfront.
Art in the Park - Myrtle Beach Artists - Valor Park - Market Common : Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Dates: One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in April, October and November. Art in the Park is an artist run venue, held 3 weekends a year in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is a popular destination for artists and customers alike. Artist may submit only original work and high quality prints or casts of their original work, we accept no resale items and no items that fall outside of the visual arts and crafts category. Visual art, as defined here includes (but is not limited to): painting, sculpture, Woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery, stone and mixed media works. 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday – Valor Park, Market Common, Myrtle Beach, SC
Join us for Brunch, Brews & Makers Market at Greener Pastures Brewery! Spend your Sunday browsing a curated market filled with local makers, artists and crafters while enjoying brunch and your favorite brews.Come shop handmade goods, discover local talent, grab a bite, sip something good and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon with us. Local makers, artists & crafters🍳 Brunch🍺 Brews📍 Greener Pastures Brewery🕚 11 AM–3 PMHosted by Camden Boutique & Craft
This fall market, now run by Charleston County Parks as Palmetto Park Jam, is held each October at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant, with the 2026 date set for Sunday, October 11 from 11 am to 4:30 pm. The park expects about 1,000 attendees and charges craft and merchandise vendors 100 dollars a booth, with a 50 dollar rate for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Vendors must supply their own electricity, tent, tables and chairs, and the event runs rain or shine.
We are located in Anderson, South Carolina, proudly owned by the Garrison family since 1869. This historic farm started with cotton, then dairy, and now offers agri-tourism and entertainment! Come enjoy our sunflower fields, Fall Festival with pumpkins, mazes, bonfires, and live music nights every weekend! Join the fun and make lasting memories at Denver Downs Farm! We hope to see you soon!
The CSI Fall Book Festival is a celebration of books, stories, creativity, and community. Join us for a day filled with books, author meet-and-greets, and opportunities to discover new favorites across a wide variety of genres. Hosted by Creative Slingers of Ink, this annual event brings together talented authors from across the region and beyond to connect directly with readers in a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re searching for your next great read, looking for a unique gift, or simply enjoy meeting the people behind the stories, there’s something here for everyone. Browse author tables, chat with writers about their books, participate in interactive activities, and experience the excitement of a community brought together through a shared love of reading. Readers will have the opportunity to explore dozens of genres, discover signed books, learn about upcomi...
FOODEESFEST is delighted to bring our traveling Food & Culture Festival to Florence, SC. This three-day extravaganza offers diverse cuisine, handcrafted goods, and a welcoming atmosphere—perfect for families, foodies, and everyone in between. From sizzling street tacos to decadent sweet treats, there’s something for every palate.
Event Highlights
-40+ Food Trucks & Vendors: Explore a wide array of local and regional flavors—BBQ, vegan delights, baked goods, and more!
-Artisans & Crafters: Discover unique arts, crafts, and gift items from talented makers.
-Community & Culture: Our mission is to unite people through the universal love of food and art. Enjoy a memorable weekend celebrating tastes and traditions from different cultures.
Join us for Brunch, Brews & Makers Market at Greener Pastures Brewery! Spend your Sunday browsing a curated market filled with local makers, artists and crafters while enjoying brunch and your favorite brews.Come shop handmade goods, discover local talent, grab a bite, sip something good and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon with us. Local makers, artists & crafters🍳 Brunch🍺 Brews📍 Greener Pastures Brewery🕚 11 AM–3 PMHosted by Camden Boutique & Craft
SC Comicon Fall Edition takes place October 25, 2026, 11 AM–6 PM at Greenville Convention Center. This one-day comics and pop-culture convention includes artist alley, merchandise vendors, comics, collectibles, celebrity guests, and cosplay. The 2026 fall application lists an $110 artist table, a $170 inline 8-by-8-foot vendor booth, and a $195 corner booth. Artist-alley sellers must make everything they sell. The organizer prohibits AI work and adult material. No application deadline is listed; contact sccomicon@gmail.com for availability.
Join the City of Hardeeville’s 2025 Trunk-or-Treat on October 31st! 🎃We’re looking for food vendors and community members to decorate their trunks and hand out candy during this safe, family-friendly Halloween celebration. The fun happens from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Richard Gray Recreation Complex (205 Main St., Hardeeville, SC), with contests for best-decorated trunk and best costume. Help us make this a festive, spooky night to remember!
The SC Pecan Music and Food Festival is an exciting one-day festival that has delighted residents and visitors alike and is the area’s largest event, drawing over 50,000 attendees each year. The Pecan Festival is a decades old tradition in Downtown Florence, SC, which was a 2023 winner of Main Street America's Great American Main Street Award. The festival consistently wins Best of the Pee Dee awards and has been featured in numerous national publications such as Travel + Leisure Magazine Online and AAA’s Go Magazine.
The festival highlights include nine stages of live entertainment, over 250 vendors, free kids fun zone, Run Like a Nut 5K, 10K, and USATF-certified half marathon, arts demonstrations, classic car show, Pecan Pub experience, and more!
The Mistletoe Market at the Anderson County Museum returns Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm. This juried show kicks off the Christmas shopping season in South Carolina's Upstate, highlighting local artists and crafters chosen by category to keep the selection varied.
<A HREF="http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/files/State%20Parks%20Files/Sesqui/SQ-movie%20night%2010-28-11.pdf">HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT</A><br><br> Sesquicentennial State Park, situated in the middle of the Sandhills region, features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. <br><br> The park’s proximity to downtown Columbia and interstate highways attracts both local residents and travelers.<br><br> Sesqui, as it’s affectionately known, is heavily used for family reunions and group campouts. It also features dog park and well-attended interpretive nature programs, as well as a dormitory, meeting facility and ropes course popular for corporate retreats and team-building.<br><br> Once a drive out to the country but now a green space in the Columbia suburbs, the park was originally built by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Evidence of their cra...
