Things to Do in Liberty, SC This Fall: Local Events, Festivals & Family Fun

Catch The Great Gatsby Right Here in Liberty

• Dates: October 8–11, 2026
• Location: Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main Street, Liberty

Looking for a date-night idea that doesn’t require driving into Greenville? The Pickens County Performing Arts Center is presenting The Great Gatsby, with evening performances on October 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and afternoon performances on October 10 and 11 at 3 p.m.

Make an evening of it with dinner before the show, or choose a matinee and leave the rest of your Saturday or Sunday open. It’s a great excuse to enjoy live theater while supporting a venue here in Liberty.

View performance dates and buy tickets

Try Something Different at Steppin’ In Pickens

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Location: Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site, Pickens

You don’t need dance experience to enjoy this one. Steppin’ In Pickens brings together a live band, a caller, square dancing, and line dancing for a free community evening.

The organizers say no partner or experience is needed for the line dancing, and square-dance instruction begins around 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be available, too. Bring a friend, learn a few steps, and give your usual Friday-night routine a change of pace.

See the City of Pickens event details

Bring Your Appetite to Fall for Greenville

• Dates: October 9–11, 2026
• Location: Downtown Greenville

If your ideal weekend involves trying different foods and listening to live music, Fall for Greenville belongs on your list. The festival’s 2026 lineup features more than 60 restaurants, hundreds of menu items, and music across seven stages.

Festival admission is free, with food and beverages purchased separately. It’s an easy outing to build around your interests: browse the menus, pick a few performances, and give yourself time to wander. There’s also a Thursday-night kickoff concert on October 8.

Explore the official festival schedule, food, and music

Enjoy Ghost Stories and Tall Tales at Hagood Mill

• Dates: October 16–17, 2026
• Location: Hagood Mill Historic Site, Pickens

For something that feels especially fitting for October, Hagood Mill is hosting its 25th Annual Storytelling Festival and Liar’s Competition.

Friday’s ghost-story program begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by more storytelling, folklore, and tall tales on Saturday. If you enjoy a good storyteller—or want an outing that’s a little different from the usual pumpkin patch—this is worth a look.

Admission varies by program, so check the event details before choosing your tickets.

View the storytelling festival information

Spend a Fall Day at Denver Downs Farm

• Dates: Select dates through November 14, 2026
• Location: 1515 Denver Road, Anderson

Pumpkins, a corn maze, farm animals, and room for the kids to play: Denver Downs offers plenty of classic fall fun in one stop. The farm lists more than 35 activities, along with weekend entertainment, seasonal food, and bonfires.

This is a good option when you want to turn an outing into a full afternoon or evening. Choose your date before heading out, since opening hours vary and outdoor activities can be affected by weather.

Check the official fall festival calendar, hours, and tickets

Make Time for a Clemson Football Saturday

• Dates: October and November 2026
• Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson

Fall around Liberty wouldn’t feel complete without a little orange. Clemson’s remaining home schedule includes:

• October 17: Charleston Southern — Military Appreciation Day
• October 24: Virginia Tech — Homecoming
• November 14: Georgia Tech — Senior Day
• November 28: South Carolina

Whether you’re planning to attend a game or gather with friends to watch, these are weekends worth marking down. Check the official schedule for kickoff announcements, tickets, and game-day information before making plans.

View Clemson’s official 2026 football schedule

See Darryl Worley Live in Liberty

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main Street, Liberty

Country music fans have another reason to stay close to home this fall. Darryl Worley is scheduled to perform at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center on November 14.

Plan a night out with friends or make it a date night without the long drive home afterward. Check the ticket page for available seating.

View the official concert listing and tickets

While You’re Out, Stop By and Say Hello

Between weekend outings, football games, and holiday visits just around the corner, fall is a great time to find a vehicle that better fits your everyday life. Maybe that means more room for the family, a truck for your projects, or a comfortable car for the daily commute.

If you haven’t stopped by Wheelin & Dealin Motors in Liberty yet, come out and say hello. We’d love to meet you, hear what you’re looking for, and show you what’s on the lot. You’re welcome to start browsing even if you’re still figuring out your next move.

Browse our current inventory at WNDMotors.com

And whatever you drive this fall, we hope you’ll make time to enjoy the places and people that make our corner of South Carolina worth calling home.

Event information checked October 4, 2026. Dates, hours, ticket availability, and weather plans can change; follow the linked event pages for the latest updates.