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FestiFeast at Walnut Grove Plantation

1200 Otts Shoals Road
Roebuck, SC

October 3, 2008

Advance Reservations (by Sept. 19): $60.00 [$70.00 at the door]

This great evening event serves to kick off our FestiFall weekend. This classic BBQ feast features music by The Fifth String bluegrass band, great food, and an opportunity to share your table with a Revolutionary War soldier who can share the latest progress in America's struggle for independence from Great Britain or perhaps a cooper or gunsmith who might share a few secrets of the trade. It's an evening not to be missed! For more information, contact the Historical Association at 864-596-3501 or email scha@spartanburghistory.org.

FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation

1200 Otts Shoals Road
Roebuck, SC

October 4 & 5, 2008; Saturday, 10:00-5:00; Sunday, 10:00-4:00

Admission: Adults $7, Children 6 to 17 $4, Children 5 and under Free

FestiFall is the largest annual event offered by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. This living history festival brings over 100 reenactors to Walnut Grove Plantation to camp for the first weekend in October each year. The two-day festival includes military demonstrations and reenactments, and dozens of ongoing demonstrations of colonial era crafts and trades. You can see the blacksmith working at his forge, a cooper making barrels, as well as a broom maker, a basket maker, and weavers. Kids can make their own candles, try their hand at weaving, and play some colonial games. This is truly a family friendly event and draws roughly 2,000 visitors over the weekend. The purpose of the event is to focus on the Upstate's rich Revolutionary War history. Parking is available on site. You can bring a picnic lunch or purchase a BBQ lunch in the pavilion. Come make a day of it! For more information call 864-576-6546 or email walnutgrove@spartanburghistory.org

Autumn Fun at the Price House

1200 Oak View Farms Road, Woodruff
October 25, 2008 from 11:00-4:00
Admission: $5 adults, $3 children age 6-17.
Groups of 10 or more that reserve by October 17 receive 10% off all admissions.

Autumn Fun is held in late October each year. This event is designed for children and includes games, locally-renowned storyteller Evelyn Parks, tours of the house that include a scavenger hunt, and the chance to cook hot dogs and roast marshmallows over an open fire. This year, Blacksmith Bruce Mills will be on site demonstrating his craft.