2026 Exciting Fall Festivals: Greenville, SC and the Surrounding Area

If you are looking for the best fall festivals, Greenville, SC and the surrounding area have 30+ festivals to enjoy. These are some of the best festivals you will find all year long! Pumpkin spice, cornfields, fields full of sunflowers; all of these things are synonymous with fall. The greatest thing that the fall season ushers in is the festival season!

Family-friendly festivals celebrating apples, pumpkins, harvests, and all the other wonderful things that the fall months have to offer can be found at these gatherings. The wonderful thing about fall festivals in and around Greenville is that they are outdoors (for the most part) so you can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons!

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This list is provided for informational purposes, and events may change or be canceled at the last minute. Therefore, please be sure to confirm the status of an event before heading out.

2026 Fall Festivals: Greenville, SC, and the Upstate

Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer

• Where: Anderson Civic Center Balloon Launch Field
• When: September 4th–7th, 2026
• What: Hot air balloons, food vendors, kid’s zone, and more. Event updates can be found on the event’s Facebook page. Hot Air Balloons are mostly morning/evenings and are subjected to weather. All day events include a kid’s area, vendors, food, and afternoon/evening music.
• Admission: Free admission and parking

Indie Craft Parade

• Where: Judson Mill
• When: September 11th–13th, 2026
• What: As one of the earliest fall festivals, Greenville, SC offers Indie Craft parade, a place for Arts and Makers, Pop-Up Shops, and Mini-Markets
• Admission: $8 general admission (ages 16 and under free)
  First Dibs Party on Friday is an additional fee

Upstate Renaissance Faire w/ Medieval Market

• Where: Hollywild Animal Preserve (new venue for 2026)
• When: September 18th–20th, 2026
• What: Vendors, entertainment, food. Knights, dragons, and more!
• Admission Cost: Free
• Kidding Around® Review: Spend The Day With Knights And Fair Maidens At The Upstate Renaissance Faire in Greer, SC

Sooie BBQ Festival

• Where: Mauldin Cultural Center
• When: September 11th-12th, 2026
• What: BBQ tastings & live music
• Admission: $1-$10+, $1 per tasting ticket

Hispanic Heritage Festival

• Where: Fluor Field
• When: September 13th, 2026
• What: If you are looking for cultural fall festivals, Greenville, SC offers the Hispanic Heritage Festival. There will be cultural entertainment, food, dancing, children’s activities, crafts, and more!
• Admission: $5-$10

Euphoria

• Where: Downtown Greenville
• When: September 17th–20th, 2026
• What: Food, Wine, and Music
• Admission Cost: Varies

This event sells out quickly — we recommend booking as soon as tickets go on sale in April! Visit euphoriagreenville.com for the full 2026 schedule.

South Greenville Fair

• Where: 215 South East Main Street, Simpsonville. Simpsonville United Methodist Church
• When: September. 18th-19th, 2026
• What: Livestock shows, and a pageant
• Admission: Free

AutumnFest at the Market

• Where: Greenville State Farmers Market
• When: September 25th-26, 2026
• What: Large selection of flowers, plants, and home decor for purchase. There will be educational demonstrations and gardening tips available. Food trucks will be available to purchase food.
• Admission: Free

Project Host BBQ Cook-off and Festival

• Where: Fluor Field at the West End
• When: September 25th-26, 2026
• What: BBQ competitions, music, KidsZone, and more.
• Admission: Free entry; tickets for food and activities are available for purchase

Railfest

• Where: Greer City Park
• When: September 26th, 2026
• What: Celebration of all things trains and rail safety. Food and drink available to purchase.
• Admission: Free

Hops and Herons Beer Festival

• Where: Lake Conestee Nature Preserve, Mauldin
• When: September 26th, 2026
• What: Multiple breweries, live music, food trucks, and more.
• Admission: $11.25 for under 20, $21.5 for designated driver, $60.75 for adults

Albino Skunk Music Festival

• Where: 4067 Jordan Road, Greer
• When: September 30th–October 3rd, 2026
• What: Arts & crafts, live music, kids activities, and food
• Admission: $75+ for adults | Tickets Prices for Albino Skunk Music Festival

Greer Arts and Eats Festival

• Where: Downtown Greer on Trade Street
• When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
• What: Lots of food, live music, art, and more!
• Admission: Free
• Kidding Around® Review: Enjoy Local Food and Live Music at the Arts and Eats Festival in Greer, SC

Festifall- Colonial and Revolutionary War Weekend

• Where: Walnut Grove Plantation
• When: October 3rd – 4th, 2026
• What: Experience what life was like in 1781, with live demonstrations, games, 18th century music, and a live reenactment.
• Admission: Adults $15, Children $10

Aunt Het Fall Festival & Car Show

• Where: Downtown Fountain Inn
• When: October 3rd, 2026
• What: Vendors, arts & crafts, food, and classic cars
• Admission: Free

Neewollah

• Where: Croft State Park
• When: October 3rd, 2026
• What: Annual Halloween celebration with bounce houses, face painting, Safe Haven animal ambassadors, hay rides, trick or treating, and more.
• Admission: $5 adults $2 child $10 wristband

Fall for Greenville

• Where: Downtown Greenville
• When: October 9th–11th, 2026
• What: One of the area’s most popular fall festivals, Greenville, SC offers Fall for Greenville in October. There will be excellent food, live music, rides, wine, and competitions
• Admission: Free
• Kidding Around® Review: Don’t Miss One of Greenville’s Best Events of the Year!

Hampton-Pinckney Porch Fest

• Where: Pinckney Street, Greenville
• When: October 18th, 2026
• What: The annual Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest takes place on a Sunday afternoon in the historic Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood of Greenville, SC — a free, family-friendly event celebrating local music, community, and historic preservation.
• Admission: Free (donations welcome)

Fall Festival at Safe Haven

• Where: Safe Haven & Educational Adventures
• When: November 7th, 2026
• What: Enjoy fall activities among a variety of animals. There will be games, raffles, food, and more!
• Admission: $8 wristband to pet animals; proceeds go to the facility’s animal rescue mission.

Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

• Where: Hagood Mill Historic Site
• When: October 23rd–24th, 2026
• What: Celebration of Appalachia, with bluegrass music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and more!
• Admission: Free

Holly Jolly Holiday Fair

• Where: Anderson Civic Center
• When: November 13th-15th, 2026
• What: Huge vendor craft fair with over 200 homemade/DIY/holiday vendors
• Admission: Ticket prices vary

Hopkins Holiday Market

• Where: Historic Hopkins Farm, Simpsonville
• When: November 28th, 2026
• What: Holiday craft fair with 50+ vendors, handcrafted gifts, and more to round out the fall season as we transition into the holidays!
• Admission: TBD

Fall Festivals with Dates TBA

City Scape Winery Annual Fall Food & Wine Festival

• Where: CityScape Winery
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check cityscapewinery.com for updates
• What: Celebration of food, wine, and live music! Family and pet friendly.
• Admission: Prices of wine tastings vary.

Fall at the Farm

• Where: Thompson Family Farms, Campobello
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check the Thompson Family Farms Facebook page for updates
• What: Upick flowers, sunflower maze, pick your own pumpkin patch, photo opportunities, and flowers, corn, etc to purchase
• Admission: Free admission
• Kidding Around® Review: Thompson Family Farms

St. Mary Magdalene International Festival

• Where: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Simpsonville
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check smmcc.org for updates
• What: Celebration of all cultures and food + live music
• Admission: Free – tickets required for food and kids activities

Barefoot Acres Fall Festival

• Where: Barefoot Acres SC, Fountain Inn
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check Barefoot Acres SC for updates
• What: Food trucks, live music, hayrides, and more.
• Admission: Free Admission

Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival

• Where: Mt. Pleasant Community Center
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check greenvillerec.com for updates
• What: Family-friendly, games, arts and crafts, food, fun, fellowship, free family fun, Halloween celebration, safe environment
• Admission: Free

Everything Outdoor Fest

• Where: Historic Hopkins Farm
• When: Not Happening in 2026
• What: Explore outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy with tons of clinics, demos, and exhibits led by experts across a wide range of interests. Highlights include hay rides, rock climbing wall, fun run, and dog frisbee competition with live music and food trucks.
• Admission: $6-$12, 3 and under are free

Pumpkinfest

• Where: Abiding Peace Academy
• What: Food, vendors, games, pumpkins
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check Abiding Peace Academy for updates
• Admission: Free

Don’t miss our Pumpkin Patch Guide, Corn Maze Guide, and List of U-Pick Apple Orchards Near Greenville

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2026 Fall Events A Short Drive From The Upstate

Oktoberfest in Helen, GA

• Where:1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA
• When: September 10th–November 1st, 2026
• What: German food, beer, a celebration of German culture, fun for all ages!
• Admission: Entry is $10.00 Monday – Friday; $20.00 Saturday; Free on Sundays

NC Mountain State Fair

• Where: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
• When: September 11th–20th, 2026
• What: Rides, food, agriculture, and art
• Admission: $5 -$9; 5 and under are admitted for free

Eliada Annual Fall Festival & Corn Maze

• Where: Asheville, NC
• When: September 25th – November 1st, 2026
• What: Hay rides, pumpkins for purchase, jump pillows, corn mazes, food trucks, and more!
• Admission: $15.00

Denver Downs Fall Festival

• Where: Denver Downs Farm – 1515 Denver Road, Anderson
• When: September 25th – November 15th, 2026
• What: Fun on one of SC’s oldest family farms including a corn maze, live music, kids play area, food vendors, bonfires, and more.
• Admission: Ticket prices TBA
• Kidding Around® Review: Denver Downs is the One Farm To Put On Your Don’t Miss List This Fall!

Mountain Monarch Festival

• Where: Gorges State Park, Sapphire, NC
• When: October 3rd, 2026
• What: Celebration of the Monarch Butterfly. There will be music, keynote speakers, local vendors, food, and more! The event will be held rain or shine.
• Admission: Free event but registration is required

Carolina Renaissance Festival

• Where: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville NC
• When: Saturdays and Sundays; October 3rd–November 22nd, 2026
• What: A completely immersive experience, with knights, mermaids, jousting, vendors, food, and more.
• Admission: $20 +
• Kidding Around® Review: Renaissance Festive in Charlotte is Sure to be Fun for the Entire Family

Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival

• Where: Belton, SC
• When: October 3rd, 2026
• What: Live music, children’s activities, local artisans, fireworks
• Admission: Free

Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival

• Where: Oak & Grist Distilling Company, Black Mountain, NC (about 90 minutes from Greenville)
• When: October 11th, 2026
• What: Cheese! The Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest is an annual festival that benefits the WNC Cheese Trail, which is a nonprofit whose entire existence revolves around spreading the word about the cheese made in Western NC.
• Admission: Starts at $20 and tastings, classes, and tours are additional costs; ages 10+ require a ticket

South Carolina State Fair

• Where: South Carolina State Fairgrounds
• When: October 15th–25th, 2026
• What: Traditional state fair with rides, and food vendors
• Admission: $15 – $20 (deals and specials available)

Find all the Fall Festivals in Columbia, SC on our sister site, Kidding Around Columbia.

Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival

• Where: 105 Exchange Street, Pendleton
• When: October 3rd, 2026
• What: Children’s games, Music, Scarecrows, Ghost tour, Crafts, and Food
• Admission: Free

Dupont Forest Festival

• Where: Stanton Road, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check dupontforest.com for updates
• What: Family-friendly celebration of the beauty of Dupont State Recreational Forest. There will be tons of activities related to hiking, outdoor recreation, and more!
• Admission: Free event

Asbury Hills Fall Festival

• Where: Asbury Hills Camp, Cleveland, SC
• When: 2026 dates TBA — check asburyhills.org for updates
• What: Activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be 11 years or older
• Admission: Free but charge for lunch

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Frequently Asked Questions: Fall Festivals Near Greenville, SC

When is Fall for Greenville 2026?

The 2026 Bank of America Fall for Greenville runs October 9–11, 2026 on Main Street in downtown Greenville, SC. Admission is free. Visit fallforgreenville.net for the schedule. (Source: visitgreenvillesc.com, verified July 2026)

What is the biggest fall festival near Greenville, SC?

Fall for Greenville is the region’s largest fall festival, drawing tens of thousands each October with 50+ restaurants, 80+ live music acts on six stages, and beer/wine vendors — all with free admission along Main Street in downtown Greenville.

Are fall festivals near Greenville free to attend?

Many are! Free admission events include Fall for Greenville, the Hot Air Affair in Anderson, Greer Arts & Eats Festival, Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival, and numerous community festivals across the Upstate. See individual listings above for the most current details.

When does Euphoria take place in 2026?

Euphoria Greenville 2026 runs September 17–20, 2026. This four-day food, wine, and music festival features ticketed events across downtown Greenville. Tickets go on sale in April and sell out quickly. Visit euphoriagreenville.com for the full schedule. (Source: euphoriagreenville.com, verified July 2026)

What fall festivals are family-friendly near Greenville?

Top picks for families include the Hot Air Affair (hot air balloons, kids’ zone, free), Indie Craft Parade (kids 16 & under free), Fall for Greenville (free), the Albino Skunk Music Festival (camping, kids activities), and the Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival (free). Don’t miss our Pumpkin Patch Guide and Corn Maze Guide for more fall fun!

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