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Spotlight on Walhalla Businesses

The Main Street Walhalla program partnered with Jordan Fuller from Keowee Creative Co. to produce a great series of videos highlighting business owners and places of historical significance in Walhalla.

New Life for Newry

It’s hidden by trees and an earthen dam, so most people have no idea about the massive brick buildings that once housed a hard working textile plant.

Storm Recovery Updates

The latest on trails and parks that have reopened after storm damage from Hurricane Helene.

Fall Leaf Sightseeing

Late October, early November is the time to catch the best color! We’ve mapped driving routes specifically for leaf lookers.

Top Fall Activities

It’s a great time to visit! Enjoy a slower pace, cooler weather and seasonal scenery.

Walhalla’s Oktoberfest

Since 1979 visitors have flocked to Walhalla to celebrate the town’s German heritage. Walhalla’s Oktoberfest takes place at Sertoma Field October 18-20, 2024.

Living History

Get a glimpse into the past and see how The Foothills Farmstead helps preserve history by offering a taste of what life was like in the early 1900s in the Foothills of South Carolina.

Saving Monarch Butterflies

The numbers of eastern Monarchs have plummeted over the past few decades and biologists are concerned they may be facing extinction.

Mountain Grown Fruit

The northwestern corner of Oconee County, SC is a mountainous region well suited to growing fruit. See what’s available and shop roadside markets for the freshest fruit!

SC Apple Festival

Oconee County is the largest apple producing region in South Carolina. The city of Westminster hosts an annual festival to celebrate all things apple 🍎 September 6 & 7, 2024.

Become a Jocassee Wild Naturalist

An in-depth program is for anyone who’s wanted to go further and deeper into the study of the Jocassee Gorges. Classes begin in August 2024 and go through April 2025.