If you’re looking for some fun events and activities to get in the fall spirit, look no further than the Old 96 District of South Carolina! With the cooler temps and changing colors, we’ll set the scene for the perfect fall getaway for you and your family. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
Stewart Farms in Enoree, SC is the perfect place to kick off fall with your family! Enjoy a wagon ride, corn maze—and don’t forget to take home a mum and a few pumpkins and gourds from this treasured Laurens County attraction. During select weekends in October, you can even take your turn through their (family-friendly) haunted corn maze and a nighttime wagon ride! Their 2023 fall season is all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays September 23-October 29.


October 6-7, 2023 is Squealin on the Square in Laurens, SC. Come celebrate the 21st anniversary of the BBQ festival and make a weekend of it to hit all the vendors and enjoy all Laurens has to offer.
Fall Farm Nights at Hickory Hill Farm are back for their 14th year of wagon rides, corn mazes, live music, and food trucks—select Tuesdays nights throughout fall! See their full schedule of performers and delicious eats on their website.
Make your reservations now for the Autumn Candlelight Tour at Ninety Six State Historic Site in Greenwood, SC. This annual event is Saturday, October 14, and while it is free, reservations are required as this is a popular event and space is limited. Tour the area famous for being the first southern land battle of the Revolutionary War by candlelight and learn all about the local history dating back before America was even a country!
The downtown square in Abbeville, SC is the place to be October 20-21, 2023 for the 2023 Hogs and Hens Festival. Enjoy the enchanting and historcial downtown Abbeville while shopping a great selection of craft vendors, enjoying live music, and feasting on the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi!
Make a weekend out of your fall getaway to the Old 96 District by staying at one of our beautiful bed and breakfasts. Or, for those more adventurous, check out our many campgrounds!

Charming small towns are a trademark of the Old 96 District, and with ongoing fall festivities, we’re excited to see what you find! Post your fall discoveries on social media with the hashtag #VisitOld96SC for a chance to be featured.
