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Turn Over a New Leaf with these Awesome Autumn Activities

Article by Kelly Hughes, Capital City/Lake Murray Country

Photography by Provided

Originally published in Lake Murray Lifestyle

As we say goodbye to summertime, the fun continues in Lake Murray Country. The region has a number of fall events and activities to help you embrace the seasonal spirit, including corn mazes, haunted houses, and delicious barbecue food. Check out this list of autumn events, mark your calendar, and let the autumn adventures begin!

Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Market

Saturday, September 16 - Sunday, September 17 | 3483 Charleston Hwy. West Columbia, SC 29172 

Clinton Sease Farm

Weekends from Saturday, September 22 - Sunday, November 5 | 382 Olde Farm Rd, Lexington, SC | Ticketed event

Harvest Festival at The FARM 1780

Saturday, September 30 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 1127 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC | $25

Newberry Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 7 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Historic Downtown Newberry, SC | Free

Cayce Fall Fest

Saturday, October 7 | 1800 12th Street, Cayce SC | Free

Gaston Collard and BBQ Fest

Saturday, October 7 | 10 AM | 131 North Carlisle Street, Gaston SC | Free

Fall for the Arts presented by Arts on the Ridge

Sunday, October 8 | 3 - 7 PM | North Oak Street, Batesburg, SC | Free

Ridge Spring Harvest Festival

Thursday, October 12 - Saturday, October 14 | West Main Street, Ridge Spring, SC | Free

Ready for your fall adventure?

You can find more fall favorites and other events by visiting LakeMurrayCountry.com/Events. The Midlands boasts a wide variety of things to do, from food festivals to art and entertainment to cultural, historical, and contemporary sites. Stop by the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center in the historic Lorick Plantation House (2184 North Lake Drive, Columbia) to discover hidden gems and more trip ideas.

As we say goodbye to summertime, the fun continues in Lake Murray Country.

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