The 2026 Festival Season is Almost Here!
Festival season in Oconee County brings months of live music, hometown traditions, heritage celebrations, and family friendly events across our mountain communities and historic downtowns.
From early summer gatherings to peak fall festival weekends, there are countless opportunities for both residents and visitors to experience the culture, creativity, and hospitality that make Oconee County special.
Explore what is happening each month, make plans with friends and family, and enjoy festival season across Oconee County!
June Festivals & Events
Summer Square Dancing
June-July, Every Friday | Oconee State Park
A fun Friday night tradition with guided square dancing for all experience levels.
July Festivals & Events
Independence Fest
July 3 | Walhalla
Start Independence Day festivities with fireworks, music, and activities for all ages.
Seneca’s 4th
July 4 | Seneca
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full evening of hometown festivities and a fireworks finale.
Annual Hillbilly Day
July 4 | Mountain Rest
Don’t miss bluegrass music, historic demonstrations, crafts, food, and family friendly fun at this annual heritage celebration.
September Festivals & Events
SC Apple Festival
Sept. 10-12 | Westminster
Enjoy a signature fall tradition featuring live music, local vendors, rides, and plenty of fresh apple favorites.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Sept. 19 | Walhalla
Celebrate culture and community with music, food, dance, and family friendly activities honoring Hispanic heritage.
SC Heritage Fair
Sept. 22-26 | Between Seneca & Westminster
We will have rides, live entertainment, exhibits, and classic fair food at this longtime Upstate tradition for all ages.
Rock the Ranch Music Festival
Sept. 26 | Seneca
This is a lively day of live music, local vendors, and family friendly fun.
October Festivals & Events
Merchant Market Walhalla
October 3 | Walhalla
Shop local vendors and handmade goods in downtown Walhalla.
Oktoberfest
October 16-18 | Walhalla
Expect German music, food, dancing, and one of the area’s most popular fall festivals.
SC Bigfoot Festival
October 9-10 | Westminster
Join us for live music, vendors, and family friendly fun celebrating all things Bigfoot.
Celebrate Festival Season in Oconee County
Festival season is one of the best times of year to experience everything happening across Oconee County! Whether you are planning a visit or have called this area home for years, summer through fall brings opportunities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the traditions that make our communities special.
From Friday night square dancing at Oconee State Park to Seneca’s Fourth of July celebration, the SC Apple Festival in Westminster, Walhalla’s Oktoberfest, the SC Bigfoot Festival, heritage celebrations, markets, and cultural events throughout the county, there is something happening nearly every month from June through October.
Check the local event calendar, invite your friends and family, and start planning which festivals you will experience this season. There is always something worth celebrating in Oconee County!
