Celebrate fall at the Harvest Festival on Nov. 1

Head on out to Johns Island County Park on Nov. 1 for bluegrass, hayrides, and fall family fun at the annual Harvest Festival!

From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., this beautiful park will celebrate fall with lots of festival fun. The Harvest Festival is known for its showcase of Charleston’s own bluegrass talent, with local bands playing throughout the day. Hosted by emcee Richard Todd, the event kicks off with a demo from the City of Charleston’s Mounted Police at 11 a.m. Live music begins at 12 p.m.

This year’s musical lineup is:

12 p.m. -1:30 p.m.: YeeHaw Junction

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Southern Flavor Bluegrass Band

3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.: Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass

No Harvest Festival would be complete without a feast! A variety of food vendors will be on site, selling barbeque, kettle corn and all your beloved festival treats, plus plenty of cold beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or tables.

Festival-goers are also encouraged to stop by the crafters’ market, which features a variety of hand-made items from local craft and merchandise vendors that make perfect holiday gifts. Families will find activities to keep the kids occupied including hayrides, kids’ fall arts and crafts, giant bubbles, hay bale rolling and more!

Charleston County Parks has partnered with Kulture City to offer sensory inclusive accommodations at the event, including sensory bags, to help any guest with sensory needs. A quiet area will also be available on site behind the park’s barn. For more information on accessibility at the Harvest Festival, visit the event webpage.

Admission to the Harvest Festival is $10 per person. Kids 12 and under and Gold Pass holders are admitted free. Gold Passes are not sold on site and receipt of purchase is not accepted; Gold Pass must be presented for free entry. Advance ticket sales are not available for this event.

Food and beverages are available for additional fees; valid ID is required for alcohol purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited.

For more information, call 843-795-4386, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks.

Owned and managed by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), Johns Island County Park is located at 2662 Mullet Hall Road. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six land parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, a historic plantation site, a skate park, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information, call 843-795-4386, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.