Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee
April
This springtime festival is a weekend of quality arts and crafts, antiques, a variety of musical entertainment, historic tours, bike rides, unique shops and restaurants. For more information, visit the Historic Pendleton Jubilee online.
Anderson Soiree
April
Join the City of Anderson for food and entertainment, fine art and pottery, games and fun for the whole family in Historic Downtown Anderson. Events include a 5K road race and 1K walk, professional and amateur acts on four stages, the Kids Kingdom, karaoke on the teen stage and 'You Do Raku' - pick a clay pot, apply ceramic glazes and enjoy the festival while it gets fired. Usually held the last full weekend in April. For more information, see Anderson Soiree online.
The Great Southeast Balloon Fest
September
A new hot air balloon festival, named The Great Southeast Balloon Fest will take place over Labor Day weekend. A variety of music (country, beach, rhythm and blues, and adult contemporary), and those special things that make our community unique (Celebrate Anderson, Zambelli fireworks displays, Skin's hotdogs, Midnight Flight, Clemson football, and a genuine love of cars and motorcycles) are highlights. For more information, visit The Great Southeast Balloon Fest online.
South Carolina Apple Festival, Westminster, SC
September
The Upcountry’s salute to the apple, the SC Apple Festival celebrates the beginning of apple harvest season in Oconee County, the largest apple producing area in the state. The annual festival starts on the Tuesday after Labor Day and continues to the following Saturday. The week long activities include arts, crafts and food vendors, a Chattooga River Float, live entertainment by a variety of musicians and the annual Apple Festival IPRA sanctioned World Championship Rodeo, and much, much more. Most of the events are free and are planned with the family in mind.
The Anderson Greek Festival
October
Join the Greek-American community for a day of food, dancing, shopping and just plain fun from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Eat Greek, dance Greek, play Greek and, before the day is done, you might think you are Greek. Food will be served all day including lamb, chicken, gyros and souvlaki and delicious Greek pastries. Music throughout the day. A Parthenon playground for children, as well as crafts, will provide fun learning.
Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkintown, SC
October
Enjoy this daylong event starts with a parade at 9:00 a.m. and is followed by children's activities. There will be a greased pole climb, great food and the ever present pumpkins and pumpkin pies. In addition, the festival will include art and craft booths and the beautifully designed Pumpkin Festival Quilt. Music and the aroma of delicious food fills the air. Country music and stage dancing is a must see and do. The event is usually held the second Saturday in October and continues until 6:00 p.m.
Walhalla Oktoberfest
October
Walhalla, tucked into the mountains of northwest corner of the Upcountry and 45 minutes from the KOA, was founded by German settlers in the 1850s. The heritage is celebrated each year with an annual festival held the third weekend in October. Visitors can experience good spirits, good times, laughter and goodwill at the Oktoberfest. Enjoy Walhalla’s heritage with bratwurst, sauerkraut, strudel, crafts, the music, the costumes and the dances.
Holiday Lights
November - December
The annual Roper Mountain Rotary Holiday Light Show opens on Thanksgiving night and runs through the end of December.
The Celebration of Lights is celebrated at the Upper SC State Fairgrounds near Easley with over one million lights which can be driven through. The Celebration of Lights is open nightly from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day. Admission is charged.
ESPN Bassmaster Classic
The ESPN Bassmaster Classic will be held on Lake Hartwell February 22-24, 2008. The top 50 fisherman determined by participation in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year competion, from the Bassmaster Central and Southern Opens, from the BASS Federation National Championships and the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series events will compete for $1.2 million in prizes. Boats will launch at Portman Marina - just 3 blocks from the campground - and the weigh-in will be held in Greenville SC.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series
The Georgia East/SC West Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Tournament will be held on Lake Hartwell on June 21, 2008. Over 300 boats are expected to launch from Broyles Recreation Area - just 3 miles from the campground.
Southeast 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 7th Annual Southeastern 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals will be held at the Anderson County Fairgrounds on April 26 and 27, 2008. The trucks and mud are back! Whether show truck, trail beater, monster machine or a mixture of each the 4-Wheel Jamboree is the place to see the 4x4s. The campground is just 15 miles from the fairgrounds. If you are a competitor let us know when you make your reservation so we can be sure to accommodate your truck and trailer!
