Festivals and fun in the oed this october
October is here, and the Olde English District is bursting with fall fun! From pumpkin patches and hayrides to festivals, haunted happenings, and live music, there’s something for everyone this month. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, spooky adventures, or just a scenic day out enjoying the crisp fall air, our guide has you covered with events happening across all seven counties. Grab your calendar and start planning your perfect October in the OED!
Chester County
Fort Lawn Fall Festival
📍 Fort Lawn Community Center (5554 Main St, Fort Lawn, SC 29714)
📅 Friday, Oct. 10 (7–9:30 PM) & Saturday, Oct. 11 (10 AM–4 PM)
💲 Free
The Fort Lawn Fall Festival is packed with family fun, including face painting, a bake sale, and photo sessions, plus pumpkin painting and a bouncy house for the kids. Visitors can also enjoy a raffle, delicious food and artisan vendors, classic children’s games, and even horse rides on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fall Farm Day
📍 Watson Farms, 713 Colony Road, Chester, SC
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11 (10 AM–2 PM)
💲 Free
Fall Farm Day at Watson Farms offers a fun-filled day for the whole family with hayrides, a variety of farm vendors, and the chance to shop the farm store. Don’t forget to grab a bite from the delicious food trucks on site!
Hillarity Fall Fest
📍 Joe Collins Stadium (100 Brendale Drive Chester, 29706)
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18
💲 Free
Hillarity Fall Fest is a lively celebration with vendors, food trucks, and live music to keep everyone entertained. Families will love the kid zone, and car enthusiasts can enjoy a fun car show during the festivities.
Cotton Hills Farms Fall Fun
📍 Cotton Hills Farms
📅 Saturdays – Sept. 13 through Oct. 25
💲 $15 all-access pass or individual pricing
Cotton Hills Farms offers a full day of fall fun with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and a sunflower field (tentatively on October 11). Guests can also enjoy hayrides and tractor train rides, making it the perfect autumn outing for families.
Chesterfield County
SC Jazz Festival
📍 Downtown Cheraw, SC
📅 Oct. 16 – Oc. 19
💲Tickets can be purchased for individual concerts
The South Carolina Jazz Festival in Cheraw celebrates jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie from October 16–19, 2025 with live performances, jazz crawls, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. For the full schedule and details, check out our blog post.
McLeod Farms Fall Fun
📍McLeod Farms Roadside Market (29247 SC-151, McBee, SC 29101)
📅 Open Saturdays (9–5), Sundays (1–5), Tues–Fri (1–5)
💲 $12 for corn maze & pumpkin patch
McLeod Farms Fall Fun is the perfect autumn outing, featuring a pumpkin patch, U-pick flowers, a corn maze, and plenty of market shopping for seasonal treats and gifts.
Fairfield County
Rock Around the Clock Festival
📍Downtown Winnsboro
📅 Friday, Oct. 10 (8–11 PM) & Saturday, Oct. 11 (9 AM–1 PM)
💲 Free
The Rock Around the Clock Festival offers a weekend of fun with live bands and entertainment, a cruise-in car show, and plenty of activities for all ages, including exhibitors, artisans, and a kid-friendly zone.
Lake Wateree’s Creepy Campout – Lake Wateree State Park
📍Lake Wateree State Park (881 State Park Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180)
📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 (11 AM–9 PM)
💲 $5 adults / $3 kids
Starting at 11:00 AM, enjoy a scavenger hunt and games at the Tackle Shop. At 3:30 PM, participate in the costume contest at Picnic Patio 4, followed by the scavenger hunt raffle and costume contest awards at 4:00 PM (must be present to win). The golf cart parade begins at 5:00 PM at the Tackle Shop, with trick-or-treating and hayrides from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The day concludes with the campsite decoration contest winner being announced at 7:30 PM.
Kershaw County
Camden Jazz Festival
📍 Gallery 537 (537 E DeKalb St, Camden, SC 29020)
📅 Oct. 9–11
💲$15
Get ready for three unforgettable days of smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and world-class talent as the heart of Camden comes alive with jazz! The 2025 Camden Jazz Festival will showcase an incredible lineup of musicians who bring both tradition and innovation to the stage.
Southern Gothic Festival
📍 Gallery 537 (537 E DeKalb St, Camden, SC 29020)
📅 Oct. 10–11
💲Free, but ghost tours require tickets
The Southern Gothic Festival in Camden is a spooky celebration of Southern culture, featuring live concerts, folklore storytelling, and lantern-lit ghost tours. Attendees can also enjoy true crime and Southern culture talks, along with book signings from local and regional authors.
Boo Fest – Camden
📍 Edge of Broadstreet 1036 Broad Street Camden, SC 29020)
📅 Oct. 25 (12–3 PM)
💲Free, but ghost tours require tickets
The Boo Fest in Camden is a Halloween favorite, featuring trick-or-treating at downtown shops, the festive Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree at 5 PM, and a fun trick-or-treat trail with food trucks for the whole family to enjoy.
Lancaster County
Boo Fun Fest – American Legion, Lancaster
📍 American Legion (823 S Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720)
📅 Saturday, Oct. 26 (5–9 PM)
💲Free
The Boo Fun Fest in Lancaster is a family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating, carnival rides and games, a spooky haunted house, and delicious food trucks to keep everyone fueled for fun.
Lancaster County Parks and Rec Spooktacular Event
📍Buford Rec Center (4073 Hurley Walters Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720)
📅 Friday, Oct. 25 (4–8 PM)
💲 Free
The Spooktacular Event hosted by Lancaster County Parks and Recreation features pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and trick-or-treating, along with tasty offerings from local food trucks for a fun-filled family Halloween experience.
Humanities Festival
📍Downtown Lancaster
📅 Oct. 17–19
💲 Free
The Humanities Festival celebrates local history and culture with engaging lectures, thought-provoking films, and interactive exhibits, offering a deep dive into the stories and traditions of the community.
Union County
Carolina Tales & Beyond
📍Rose Hill Plantation Historic Site (2677 Sardis Rd, Union, SC 29379)
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 (6:30–8:30 PM)
💲 $10 | Pre-registration required
Carolina Tales & Beyond at Rose Hill Plantation Historic Site offers an evening of ghostly storytelling by the campfire, sharing local folklore, legends, and spine-chilling tales. Guests can enjoy s’mores, drinks, and a cozy campfire while immersing themselves in the spooky atmosphere.
York County
Cherry Place Farms
📍Cherry Place Farms (1950 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730)
📅 Weekends, Oct. 4–26
💲 $10/person
Cherry Place Farms is a perfect fall destination with a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkins for all to enjoy, plus a petting zoo and kids’ play area to keep the little ones entertained.
Curtin Farms Fest
📍Curtin Farms (407 N Paraham Rd, Clover, SC 29710)
📅 Oct. 11 (10 AM–4 PM)
💲 $10 adults / $5 kids (under 2 free)
Curtin Farms Fest offers a full day of fall fun with over 80 vendors and hands-on experiences on a 100-year-old working farm, giving visitors a glimpse into traditional farm life while enjoying seasonal festivities.
Harvest on the Homestead
📍Historic Brattonsville (1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC 29726)
📅 Oct. 11, 18 & 25
💲 $15
Harvest on the Homestead at Brattonsville lets visitors experience historic fall traditions and activities, with each week featuring a different theme that highlights the region’s agricultural heritage and seasonal preparations.
Black’s Peaches Fall Fun
📍Black’s Peaches (1800 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745)
📅 Oct. 11, 18 & 25 (10 AM–4 PM)
💲 $12
Black’s Peaches offers a fun-filled fall experience with hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin chunkin’, and a hay maze. Visitors can also enjoy a rodeo, skeeball, and a farm playground, making it perfect for families of all ages.
Catawba Fest / Music in the Park
📍Catawba Park (2351 New Gray Rock Rd, Tega Cay, SC 29708)
📅 Oct. 11
💲 Free
Catawba Fest & Music in the Park in Tega Cay is a lively fall celebration featuring holiday shopping, food competitions, and a children’s market. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and a special performance by a Queen tribute band.
Creekside Farm
📍Creekside Farm (2238 York Hwy, York, SC 29745)
📅 Sept. 20 through Nov. 9 (Saturdays and Sundays 10AM – 4PM)
💲 $10 adults / $5 kids (under 2 free)
Creekside Farm is a fun fall destination with farm-fresh eggs at $5 per dozen, farm-themed t-shirts, and tasty treats like lemonade, cotton candy, and sno-cones. Guests can also enjoy putt-putt golf and visit the farm animals, making it a perfect outing for families.
No matter where you go in the Olde English District this October, fall fun awaits! From pumpkin patches and hayrides to festivals and spooky events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
