Upstate fall activites

calico77

We moved here in June and am looking for fun fall activities...pumpkin patches, corn mazes, etc....recs would be great since I don't know anything about any of these:

 

http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/SCpumpkins.php

ama1221

Fall for Greenville should be coming up soon, October 9-11.  Its in downtown greenville.  It is by far one of my favorite things to do.  I think it is especially fun if you're new to town.

There are different music acts performing.  They sell tickets for food.  Different restaurants are set up and you redeem the tickets for food.  If you are new to town this is great because you can sample food from many different local restaurants for very little money.  Most restaurants give pretty generous amounts of food for you to sample.  My husband and I can buy $20 worth of tickets and leave satisfied.  I've also been able to introduce my husband to Thai food this way!

MRSD 07

I cannot wait for Fall For Greenville!!!! We've been here for 2 years and this is the first year we'll actually be in town (as far as I know-lol)!!!

ama-is there as big a variety of restaurant vendors-i.e. various ethnic varieties, etc??? DH & I love Thai food and sushi. We'll pretty much try any food once.

sctiger

MRSD 07:

I cannot wait for Fall For Greenville!!!! We've been here for 2 years and this is the first year we'll actually be in town (as far as I know-lol)!!!

ama-is there as big a variety of restaurant vendors-i.e. various ethnic varieties, etc??? DH & I love Thai food and sushi. We'll pretty much try any food once.

We've never been either, but I'm pretty sure we will this year!

hudysgirl

I've never heard of this but it sounds FUN!!! Can you please post a reminder here before it happens. I'd lvoe to attend.

sctiger

hudysgirl:

I've never heard of this but it sounds FUN!!! Can you please post a reminder here before it happens. I'd lvoe to attend.

Will do!  It's the weekend of October 10, but I'm sure we'll all be talking about it as it gets closer!

AlwaysMrs.S

The apple festival Hendersville NC  (which I know isn't upstate SC but we will go anywhere within an hr drive) is this weekend. it's a lot of fun and quaint and really helps get you in the fall mood.

Also, as far as the pumpkin patches and farms we go in October to Denver Down Farms in Anderson: http://www.denverdownsfarm.com/  (they have: pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals)

and in early November we venture back up to NC to Sky top Apple Orchard to pick the yummy apples for our applebutter, apple dumpling and apple bread. They have most apples availble into December too http://www.skytoporchard.com/

(and just for kicks in case you are wondering Ty-Lyn Tree farm in NC has good trees and a nice atmosphere)

and just like everyone mentioned fall for Greenville is a good time every year.

Fall for Greenville 10/9/2009 - 10/11/2009 Days & Times: Location: Downtown Greenville Address: Main Street , Greenville, SC Phone: 864 235-5525 Admission: Free URL: http://www.mainstevents.com

also:

AutumnFest at the Market

9/25/2009 - 9/27/2009 Days & Times: Friday & Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 4pm Location: Address: 1354 Rutherford Road , Greenville, SC 29609 Phone: 864-244-4023 Admission: no admission charge URL: www.agriculture.sc.gov AutumnFest offers an opportunity to come out and indulge in the colors and flavors of Fall. Locally grown apples, pumpkins, plants, trees and yard accessories will be available.   Octoberfest 10/18/2009 - 10/18/2009 Days & Times: October 18th Location: Peace Center Amphitheater Address: 318 S. Main Street , Greenville , SC 29601 Phone: 864 467-3020 Admission: Check Website URL: http://www.larkinsontheriver.com   Boo in the Zoo 10/16/2009 - 10/20/2009 Days & Times: call for times Location: Greenville Zoo Address: 150 Cleveland Park Drive , Greenville, SC Phone: 864 467-4300 Admission: call URL: http://www.greatergreenville.com /city_services/parks.asp Haunted House: Gates of Delirium 10/22/2009 - 10/24/2009 Days & Times: The Haunted House runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, 10/24 through 10/31, from 7 pm until midnight. Location: The Warehouse Theatre Address: 37 Augusta Street , Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-235-6948 Admission: $13 The Warehouse Theatre's Haunted House is like no other in the area, for 'hauntrepreneur' Suzie Grow uses the black box theatre to create unparalleled illusions. The minute guests enter the door they are transported into a different dimension, moving along dark winding hallways and in and out of mysterious rooms. Guests will be intrigued and shocked by the bizarre deeds of Dr. Delirium, who performed a grotesque experiment with his good friend, Dr. A. Wall. No one really knows for sure what happened that night, but Dr. Wall has not been seen or heard from since. Twilight Ball 11/13/2009 - 11/13/2009 Days & Times: Friday the 13th of November 2009 7pm-12:30pm Location: Zen of Greenville SC 924 Main st. Downtown Address: 2435 E North St Suite 295 , Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-295-1649 Admission: $45pp or $75 Couple URL: http://www.twilightball.com The Twilight Ball is a costumed / semi-formal affair. Come and celebrate the opening of New Moon at the Twilight Ball. The Twilight Ball will be an exciting evening of bloodsucking entertainment. The evening will consist of hors d?oeuvres, music, dancing, prizes and giveaways, and of course?. birthday cake. Come dressed to impress in costume (no jeans please) or simply in appropriate evening attire. Tickets for opening night of New Moon will be provided for all guests who attend. A Portion of the Proceeds will be used to purchase books and literary material for the Pendleton Place Children?s Shelter

hudysgirl

I saw a sign for a FallFest in Spartanburg. I think the dates were Sept 25 - 27.