Gaston Collard and Barbeque Festival
October 3, 2026
(803) 796-7725
Gaston Civic Center - Gaston, SC
A parade, games, live entertainment, crafters, vendors, and lots more!!! But best of all is our famous collards and barbeque plates for $13 (Collard greens, barbeque, black-eyed peas, cornbread, pound cake, and tea or lemonade). The kitchen will open around 11:30 a.m. No alcohol is allowed on the festival grounds. This is a clean family festival for all to enjoy!
Christmas Made in the South / Charleston
December 4 - 6, 2026
madeinthesouthshows.com
(704) 847-9480
Exchange Park - Ladson, SC
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Events in Chester, SC — upcoming
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook Off
Back Lot, Chester, SC
Status: Updated 3/20/2025
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11am-2pm. This event will also include kids' activities.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Hillarity Fall Fest
Joe Collins Stadium/Fairgrounds, Chester, SC
Status: Updated 7/15/2025
This South Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm. This event will also include: car & motor cycle show, kid's area, puppet show, donut eating contest.
