Events
Stay informed about what’s happening in Pumpkintown and the surrounding foothills. Find local festivals, community gatherings, church events, farmers markets, road closures, fundraisers, outdoor activities, and other important updates affecting residents and visitors throughout Pickens County.
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Teddy Swims Comes to Easley June 12: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Teddy Swims is coming to Easley on June 12. Here’s everything you need to know about parking, gates, bag policies, prohibited items, and arrival times before heading to District Park.
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National Doughnut Day Near Pumpkintown: Where to Score Free Donuts on June 5
For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the church remains a longstanding landmark in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Easton Corbin Coming to Easley for the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration
Country music star Easton Corbin is coming to Easley for the Historic Easley Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2026. Learn when he’ll perform and what else is happening during this special Independence Day event.
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Why Rainy Springs and Summers Are Part of Life in Pumpkintown
Dark clouds rolling over the mountains are a familiar sight in Pumpkintown. Discover why the foothills receive so much spring and summer rainfall and how these seasonal storms have shaped life in the Oolenoy Valley for generations.
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Pumpkintown Highway Bridge Closure Begins June 1
Motorists traveling through Pumpkintown should prepare for detours this summer as repairs to the Pumpkintown Highway bridge over the Oolenoy River continue through the end of the season.