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 Laurens, SC — upcoming
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Squealin' on the Square
Courthouse Square, Laurens, SC
Status: Updated 9/11/2025
A Food Festival organized by Main Street Laurens.
This South Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 9am-9pm. This event will also include: championship bbq cookoff, tractor/car show, children's area, arts & crafts.
This South Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 9am-9pm. This event will also include: championship bbq cookoff, tractor/car show, children's area, arts & crafts.
