Looking for ways to get outside this autumn? Luckily, there is no shortage of great Greenville Fall Festivals. Check out our list below for some of the best in the Upstate.
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Greenville Fall Festivals
Fall for Greenville
Fall for Greenville is the signature Greenville Fall Festival. Experience three days of live music, food from 50 of Greenville’s best restaurants and a beer garden featuring drinks from some of the best breweries and wineries in the Southeast.
This year’s headliners are Johnnyswim, Madeline Edwards and Danielle Ponder. Previous lineups have featured many up-and-coming artists like Sturgill Simpson, Marcus King Band, Adia Victoria and Moon Taxi, so be sure to check out some of the 80+ artists on the undercard to spot some future stars!
The festival itself is free to the public. Food and drinks cost tickets, which are available in bundles of 5 for $5.
Date: October 12-15, 2023
Location: Downtown Greenville
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Now in its 24th year! Experience the rich traditions that define Hispanic Heritage with delicious food, a craft market and live music. Over 15 Hispanic Countries are represented in this Greenville Fall Festival.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. Children 4 and under enter for free.
Date: October 1, 2023
Time: 12PM – 6PM
Location: Fluor Field
Albino Skunk Music Festival
The Albino Skunk Music Festival features bluegrass, americana, folk, roots & rock music at The Skunk Farm campground in Greer.
Tickets for all three days are $195 for adults and $80 for youth, with single-day tickets available. You can also camp all weekend for rates going from $55 for tents to $345 for a reserved RV site bundled with a ticket.
Previous lineups have included Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, The Avett Brothers, Trampled by Turtles and more.
Date: October 5-7, 2023
Location: The Skunk Farm, Greer, SC
Greer Arts & Eats Festival
Live music, a food court, a beer garden and over 80 local artists will pepper downtown Greer. There is also a kids’ creation station with interactive activities, making this the perfect Greenville Fall Festival for the whole family.
Date: October 7, 2023, 10AM – 8PM
Location: Downtown Greer
Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival
Celebrate Appalachia with traditional bluegrass and folk music in downtown Pickens. Bands like the Bear Creek String Bandits and The Reedy River String Band will perform at the amphitheater, with plenty of food trucks and artisan vendors around as well.
Date: October 13-14, 2023
Location: Pickens, SC
2023 Craft Beer Festival
The Upstate’s premier craft beer festival is now in its 10th year, and it’s bigger than ever!
Over 100 breweries will offer unlimited free samples of some of their best brews. Ticket holders receive a complimentary 7oz mini pint taster and a complimentary food voucher.
General admission tickets cost $55. If you can’t wait, purchase the VIP ticket for $85 and be admitted to the park 1 hour early.
Date: October 21, 2023, 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Fluor Field
Spinx Run Fest
Dubbed “the biggest day of running in Greenville,” Sphinx Run Fest is a can’t-miss event for all upstate runners. It offers a 1K kids’ run, the Big Pumpkin 5K, a 10K, a half marathon and the famous Spinx Marathon. All courses are on the flat Swamp Rabbit Trail towards Travelers’ Rest, making it the perfect race for both Boston Qualifiers and casual runners alike.
Prices are as follows:
Big Pumpkin 5K: $30
10K: $50
Half Marathon: $65
Spinx Marathon: $110
While spaces last. Prices increase after September 29.
Date: October 28, 2023
Location: Fluor Field
Upstate SC Fall Festivals
Denver Downs Fall Festival
If a zipline, a climbing wall, farm animals and a massive corn maze sound like your thing, this is the festival for you. Called “the One Farm To Put On Your Don’t Miss List This Fall” by Kidding Around Greenville, Denver Downs celebrates Autumn each weekend with a plethora of outdoor activities for the whole family. Come for the corn maze, stay for the live music and s’mores.
Tickets are $24.95 ahead of time and $29.95 at the door. Children 2 or under are free.
Date: September 23 – November 12, 2023
Location: Denver Downs Farm, Anderson, SC
Walhalla Oktoberfest
Celebrate Walhalla’s rich German heritage with one of the most famous Oktoberfests in the Upstate. Dance to some polka music, check out local artists and indulge in some bratwurst & cold beer. There are also funnel cakes and carnival rides, making it the perfect event for the whole family.
Dates: October 20-22, 2023
Location: Sertoma Field, Walhalla, SC
