Whether fall makes you think of candied apples, apple cider and donuts, pumpkin-spiced lattes or just the notion of cooler weather, the season is also known for all of the festivities it ushers in to small communities around the state. This year marks the 40th annual Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival, and you’ll want to clear your calendar for this Saturday, October 13, 2018, so you can get in on the fun!
Most people don’t realize the small community of Pumpkintown was settled long before the Revolutionary War and got its name from the large pumpkins covering the nearby Oolenoy River.
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Each year, the community bands together to throw a pumpkin festival that’s fun for the entire family.
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The day begins with a parade that leads right to the festival that’s held on the grounds of the Oolenoy Community Building.
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More than 150 vendors will be on hand displaying and selling their handcrafted wares. With the holidays ahead, it’s a great place to score some gifts.
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Come hungry so you can enjoy some traditional festival food, plus plenty of BBQ cooked right on site. Bring a chair and just plan to spend all day.
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Other fun events to look forward to include the greased pole climbing competition and live local music.
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Kids should come prepared to take a spin on the carnival rides. (Don’t worry, Mom and Dad, you can ride too!)
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Go ahead, pull out all those orange clothes in your closet and head to the 40th Annual Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival this weekend!
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We can’t think of a more appropriate place for a pumpkin festival than Pumpkintown, can you? The festival takes place this Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Oolenoy Community Building at 5298 SC-135, Pickens, SC. For more information, see the festival’s Facebook page.
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