Looking for fun fall parties near you? Here is a list of autumn events taking place in the Midlands.
Communities are in alphabetical order and events are in chronological order.
If you don’t see an event, tap the link at the bottom of the page and send us the event information.
LEXINGTON COUNTY
Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival
The LPD Foundation Fall Festival returns after a two-year hiatus. The event will take place on October 25th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Icehouse Amphitheater on East Main Street in Lexington.
The Fall Festival will include entertainment, rides and bounce houses, local restaurants, a costume contest and more.
Tickets are $5 for individuals and $20 for families (up to 5 people). Organizers say tickets will cover the entire event and can be purchased for by clicking here Get your tickets now as they will have a maximum of 2,000 attendees.
This event is a fundraiser for the Lexington Police Department Foundation.
Businesses or organizations interested in supporting the LPD Foundation Fall Festival can contact Officer William Norris at 803-358-1564 or wnorris@lexsc.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
For more information, click here
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Russell Street Scarecrow Competition
This event is organized by the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA).
Scarecrow artists can be of all ages and include individuals, businesses, schools, students and civic groups, officials said. The scarecrows will be displayed in the 1100, 1200 and 1300 blocks of Russell Street.
Scarecrows should be familiar and not scary.
Participation is free though you must register here.
All entries must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 12 October. The scarecrows will be on display until November 4.
The public will vote for their favourites Facebook from October 13 to November 3.
2nd Annual Downtown Boo Bash
The second annual Downtown Boo Bash will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 12pm to 3pm.
The 1100 block of Russell Street will be closed for games and treats. Local downtown businesses will be open for shopping and calling.
If you want to promote your business, click here
This event will also be part of “Painting the Downtown Pink” in support of the Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Fund.
Taste of Orangeburg
After a two-year hiatus, the Taste of Orangeburg is back.
This event will take place on Sunday, October 23, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Center Market Pavilion.
Orangeburg restaurants will sell “tailored” menu items. There will be live music and entertainment.
If you want to register as a seller, click here
RICHLAND COUNTY
Gang Awareness Hoopfest
The Richland County Recreation Commission and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will host the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest on Saturday, September 24 at Polo Road Park at 730 Polo Rd.
The event is free and is aimed at middle and high school students to educate them about the growing concern of gangs and how to protect themselves from any involvement.
The event will take place from 1pm to 6pm
For more information, call Polo Road Park at 803-736-1657.
4th Annual Blythewood Oktoberfest
Blythewood Oktoberfest will take place on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st at Doko Meadows Park located at 100 Alvina Hagood Circle from 7:00am to 9:30pm.
Entry is FREE.
The event will include biergartens, food trucks, live traditional German and local music acts, yodeling contests, food and more.
There will also be a stein race, a 5K run/walk, and log sawing, barrel rolling and barrel throwing contests.
Click here for more information and to get tickets for the 5k and other contests.
Columbia Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Columbia will take place October 7-9 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, located at 3005 Devine Street.
The event will include two authentic biergartens, live entertainment from bands and dancers, homemade and authentic German food and more.
This is a family event. There will be a “kids zone” with face painting, a balloon artist, a playground and more.
Organizers ask that you DO NOT bring pets.
The festival schedules are as follows:
Friday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.mSaturday, October 8, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.mSunday, October 9, from 12 to 6 p.m
*Last call is half an hour before closing!
More information can be found here
USC Veterans Day 5k 2022
The 2022 USC Veterans Day 5k will take place on Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m.
The 5k will benefit Big Red Bard Retreata local veterans organization that provides assistance to veterans, active duty service members and first responders at little or no cost.
You can register for the 5k or sign up to be a sponsor by clicking here
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