Catawba Fest at Catawba Park
- When: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Catawba Park: 2531 New Grey Rock Road Fort Mill, SC 2970
- Cost: FREE admission
The City of Tega Cay is rolling out the welcome mat for Catawba Fest on Saturday, September 26 from 10 am until 6 pm in Catawba Park!
As the first fall market of the season, this festival kicks off the holiday shopping season in style, bringing together a fantastic line up of local and regional vendors. Browse candles, clothing, and creative arts, discover handmade jewelry and wood art, and find the perfect home decor pieces - everything you need to be checking off your holiday list while soaking up the fall festival spirit!
Grab your friends and family and join us!
Children's Entrepreneur Market Returns for a third Year!
The Children's Market is back for its third year at Catawba Fest, giving kids from across the Carolinas the chance to run their own mini-businesses, selling handmade crafts, food and games in a farmer's market-stule setting with children as the vendors. The nonprofit has successfully collaborated with numerous events throughout the Charlotte area.
EATING COMPETITION!
Feeling hungry - or brave? Get ready for the Smokin' Ed's Eating Competition, sponsored by PuckerButt Pepper Company. Back for the 4th year, brave competitors will compete in the mini pumpkin pie competition, the pumpkin pie competition, or the mini cake competition, or turn up the heat with the Carolina Reaper Dessert competition ( (ages 18 and up only - you've been warned!). Winners walk away with bragging rights and a fun medal to show off. Think you've got what it takes? Learn more!
LIVE MUSIC ON THE CATAWBA STAGE!
This year's musical lineup opens at 10 AM with the Gold Hill Middle School Band, under the direction of Jennifer Isenhour. At 11 AM, talented students from Tega Cay's Encore Music Studios take the Catawba Stage, followed by School of Rock Fort Mill at 2:15 PM, giving performers a chance to be selected to perform at the 2027 Best Dam Food Festival. At 1:15 PM, Mix Tape Entertainment hosts karaoke during the change over break. Headlining the day is the Diamond Dixie Band – two sisters bringing their "cool country" sound to the stage. The duo returns by popular demand after their performance at the 2025 Uncle Sam Jam.
- Website: www.tegacaysc.org
- Contact Phone: (803) 548-3512
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Parking: There will be on-site parking at Catawba Park. Additional off-site parking will also be available (additional details to follow).
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