6th Annual North Charleston Harvest Festival Set for October 20th

The City of North Charleston’s 6th Annual Harvest Festival will feature live musical performances, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, a pop-up pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. The fall festivities will take place in the Olde Village of North Charleston, located on East Montague Avenue near Park Circle, on Saturday, October 20th from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Admission and parking are free. East Montague Avenue will close to vehicular traffic from Jenkins Avenue to Virginia Avenue at 2 pm and remain closed for the duration of the event.

The celebration includes live music by ultimate 80’s rock band The Spazmatics and singer-songwriter Lindsay Holler. The Kid’s Zone offers a craft activity led by the City’s artist-in-residence Quintin Chaplin, carnival games, face painting, drumming with RBM African Drum and Dance, interactive bubble and hula hoop play with Good Clean Fun, and a variety of inflatables. An artist market featuring local artists, crafters, and makers will line two blocks of East Montague Avenue, along with a few festive treat vendors. In addition, many of the restaurants in the Olde Village will offer food and drink specials.

Other highlights include trick-or-treating on the street with free treat bags for kids age 12 and under (4 pm – 6 pm, while supplies last), a pop-up pumpkin patch with on-site decorating stations (cash only – prices of pumpkins vary), a mechanical bull, a fall-themed photo op, and costume contests with prizes for children, adults, and pets. The contests are free to enter. Participants for all contests should be prepared to line up for judging at 5:45 pm for the contests to begin at 6 pm.

The annual Harvest Festival is a rain or shine event. For information on additional programs and events, visit the Arts & Culture section of the City’s website at www.northcharleston.org.

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