South Carolina Apple Festival

Each year the City of Westminster shines when Main Street comes alive with people celebrating all things apple!

Oconee County is the largest apple producing region in South Carolina. The SC Apple Festival began in 1961, and continues to this day, as a way to showcase and honor local apple growers. The festival is held the week after Labor Day and kicks off the beginning of the apple harvest season.

September 8th and 9th, 2023

Head over to Westminster, SC and enjoy live music, carnival rides, local crafts and food vendors. Whet your appetite and sample homemade apple treats while you shop booths offering hand crafted items.

2023 Apple Festival Schedule

Tuesday, September 5th

Rotary Golf Tournament 11am

Wednesday, September 6th

Chattooga River Float 1pm

Thursday, September 7th

Apple Baking Contest

Friday, September 8th

Main Street Festival 11am – 8pm
Quilt Show 11am-4:30pm
Live Broadcast with Jazzy Jeff and Donnie “Bigun” White 1-5pm
Apple Festival Parade 5pm
Street Dance Featuring Second Time Around 6-8pm

Westminster Championship Rodeo at the Michael Hare Memorial Arena 8pm

Saturday, September 9th

Main Street Festival 10am-5pm
Quilt Show 11am-4pm
Kiddie Parade 10am
Music:To Be Announced 10:30am-12:30pm
Music: To Be Announced 12:45-2:45pm
Music: To Be Announced 3-5pm

Westminster Championship Rodeo at the Michael Hare Memorial Arena 8pm

Why We Celebrate?

SC Apple Festival is fun-filled way for the community to showcase an industry with deep roots in Oconee County!

The Oconee History Museum has compiled a digital exhibit that you may find interesting.

View the digital exhibit WHY WE CELEBRATE: SC Apple Festival.