April

Pickens Azalea Festival

Held in April on Main Street in Pickens. The event begins Friday evening with a classic car cruise in, amusement rides and entertainment. Saturday the event offers children's games, a variety of foods, arts and crafts, live entertainment and much more. Admission is free. For more information call (864) 878-3258.

May

Blue Ridge Fest, Pickens

This two-day event is held in May with all proceeds going to charity. Friday offers a night of beach music and a car show followed by a Bike Run on Saturday. For more information call (864) 878-6326.

July

July 3rd Clemsonfest, Clemson (5 PM-until)

On the evening before Independence Day, Clemsonfest kicks off numerous area festivals and is the only opportunity to see a major fireworks display over beautiful Lake Hartwell. Join thousands of revelers for family fun in the early evening with games, food, and crafts. Later enjoy doing South Carolina's official dance, the Shag, to the best of hot beach groups such as the Tams as the fireworks ring in the 4th. For more information call (864) 654-1200 or visit us at www.clemsonchamber.org.

July 4th Festivities, Easley

Several days of celebrating with religious and patriotic services, crafters, food vendors, children's amusements, a grand fireworks show and much more. For more information call (864) 855-7933.

August

Big League World Series, Easley

In August of each year, the International Big League World Series is played in the J.B. Owens Recreation Complex. This includes a parade and a community outing. For more information call (864) 855-7933.

Hillbilly Days, Pickens

A two-day event held in August is sponsored by Pickens County Shrine Club. For more information call (864) 878-3258.

September

Dacusville Farm Days, Dacusville

This event is held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday through Monday. Enjoy tractor pulls, sawing and milling demonstrations and a variety of foods. For more information call (864) 836-6893.

Pickens County Upcountry Folklife Festival & Ole Time Fiddlin' Convention, Pickens

Held in September on the 3rd Saturday at the historic Hagood Mill. This is an even greater celebration of "milling, music and memories" which is held the 3rd Saturday of every month during the year. Enjoy live music, crafters, mill tours and demonstrations. 10:00am - Dark. For more information call the Pickens County Museum (864) 898-5963.

Central Heritage Festival, Central

This annual event highlights the charming town of Central's rich history and provides a variety of family entertainments including the Drover's Old Time Medicine Show and others. The festival also showcases local arts and crafts, thrills the children in the special kids' area and provides a variety of food and beverages for everybody. It is usually on the last Saturday of September that the Clemson Tigers are not playing football at home. For more information call us at (864) 639-5608 or visit us at www.clemsonchamber.org.

October

Antiques on Main, Easley

Not Sold In Stores: Easley’s Antiques on Main features items only found at auction and antique shows.

Many of the dealers who have sign up for the event do not have their own shops nor do they rent space in antique malls. Many prefer the excitement and public draw of the auction house and the antique show. 

If you are an antiques dealer and would like a booth at the show, or if you would like more information about Easley’s Antiques on Main, contact Trish Watson at Mountain View Hotel Antiques on North West Main Street in Easley by calling (864) 306-1069, or visit AntiquesSC.com.

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Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkintown

Normally held the 2nd Saturday in October and located at the Oolenoy Community Center in Pumpkintown, SC. Admission is free. For more information contact Susie Flowers at 864-898-0261.

Old Country Fair, Liberty

This annual fall festival is held in Sarlin Community Square, downtown Liberty. Featuring kids' rides, game booths, crafts, food vendors, car show, local restaurant dining and live entertainment all day. For more information contact Debbie Chapman (864) 843-3019.

December

Christmas Tree Lighting Tour, Easley

This event is usually the Friday night before the first Sunday in December. This is a walking tour with programs in each of the downtown churches. The tour ends in Old Market Square with a mass choir from other local churches and a live nativity. For more information call (864) 855-7933.

Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Pageant, Pickens

Held in December at the historic McKinney Chapel in Eastatoe Valley off S.C. Hwy 11. For more information call (864) 878-2161, (864) 868-2591 or (864) 868-2555.