This Year’s South Carolina Fall Festivals

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October is here, bringing cool weather, all things pumpkin and, most importantly, the start of fall! Thankfully, the Palmetto State has plenty of different festivals every year to get you in the autumn mood. Here are just a few of the many fall festivals you can enjoy throughout South Carolina throughout the next two months!

South Carolina State Fair
When: October 9-20
Where: Columbia
This year’s 150th annual South Carolina State Fair will carry out the tradition of big names in entertainment, competitions, food, rides and exhibits. Held since 1869, you know this fall fair is doing things right to still be going on 150 years later!

Fall for Greenville
When: October 11-13
Where: Greenville
The Southeast’s most popular outdoor festival is put on every fall right in the Upstate. With over 200 menu items from 40 restaurants and 7 stages of live entertainment taking up 8 blocks of downtown Greenville, this event is definitely a fall favorite!

Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest
When: October 11-12
Where: Myrtle Beach
The 10th Annual Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest will include German foods and other items from over 60 vendors, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch and of course a beer garden! Don’t miss out on the Steinholding contest, relay contests or the eating contests.

South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival
When: October 12
Where: Darlington
Since 1983, Darlington’s public square fills up with all types of sweet potato dishes on the second Saturday of every October. From sweet potato pies to funnel cakes, this Autumn root makes for one of the greatest Fall festivals around!

Habersham Harvest Festival
When: October 19-20
Where: Beaufort
This street festival emphasizes all things local for a weekend of family fun in the Lowcountry. With local food vendors, fall crops and artisan crafts, this coastal festival will warm your heart in the cold fall weather!

Art & Music Funk Fest
When: November 2
Where: Myrtle Beach
During every hour of this craft beer and local art festival, a new limited beer is released for attendees to try. Come celebrate local arts and great drinks on the Grand Strand!

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
When: November 8
Where: Hilton Head Island
What better way to celebrate fall than with an oyster roast! This fall festival allows you to try all types of oysters from fried to stewed and enjoy live entertainment. The best part is, it’s all you can eat!

South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
When: November 28-30
Where: Myrtle Beach
This year’s 50th Annual SC Bluegrass Festival will offer tons of bluegrass artists to celebrate this sweet southern music. Head to Myrtle Beach this Thanksgiving weekend for three days of fall fun, while relaxing to the sound of the best bluegrass musicians around.