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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Apple Harvest Festival
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hailed as one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”, the 30th Annual Apple Festival is a celebration of the autumn harvest and Haywood County’s agricultural heritage.

Visit the famous town of Waynesville, nestled in the NC Smoky Mountains. Countless booths of fresh apple pies, tarts, caramel apples, ciders, jewelry, pottery and yard art will be present. Try your hand at hand-cranking ice cream or pressing apple cider, then taste the fruit of your labor. Live Music, dancing, crafts, and old-fashioned games make this event fun for the whole family!

** ENTERTAINMENT: **
TBA

For vendor, parking, and more info visit: https://visitncsmokies.com/attractions/apple-harvest-festival/
https://haywoodchamber.com/events-calendar/signature-events/apple-harvest-festival

Funded in part by: Visit NC Smokies, Duke Energy, Haywood Regional Medical Center, J M Teague Engineering, PLLC, Evergreen Packaging, The Mountaineer, Smoky Mountain News, and Vicinitus Haywood

https://www.facebook.com/events/162008517905625/

Bauernaroo! Fundraiser #AtTheBauern
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Ales

Bauernaroo!
Fundraising event for Anderson Plays it Forward.
Saturday, October 20
2p-10pm
At the Carolina Bauernhaus Wines and Ales taproom in Downtown Anderson.

21 performers, live music, food, games

“The mission of Anderson Plays it Forward is to make music, music education and musician mentorship accessible equally and to everyone.”

At Carolina Bauernhaus we believe that Beer is merely the vessel from which we serve our community. This month’s charity is one we helped found! Anderson Plays it Forward is a fundraising organization currently comprised of 21 area musicians each recording an original piece of music or a personally rearranged piece from public domain. All songs were recorded at Time Travelers Studio pro-bono courtesy of Anderson Plays it Forward Co-founder Mike Cannon. We believe that music and music mentorship should be accessible to everyone regardless of finances. The 21 musicians on this album have all looked to music for expressing creativity, engaging our minds, entertainment, careers, personal growth and spiritual connections. We firmly believe that music is an opportunity for everyone to grow, learn, heal, bridge social gaps and uplift our communities.

Bauernaroo is our inaugural fundraising event for Anderson Plays it Forward. Several musicians from the concept album will be performing sets of original music in our taproom from 2pm-10pm. All proceeds from music, 10% of sales, as well as donations, go directly to the project and will help finance the final leg of production including artwork and printing for the full length album to be released this spring. 100% of proceeds from the album sales will go into the Anderson Plays it Forward scholarship fund. The fund will be open to all area applicants to apply for financial assistance for music lessons or seeking music production mentorship.

We are all so excited for this cause, and can’t wait to share this project with our community.

Go ahead and mark your calendars to stay updated as we announce performers, food vendors and details about the event! This is a free event, and 10% of all sales during the event will be contributed to the Anderson Plays it Forward production costs.

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https://www.facebook.com/events/307874726681523/

Greer Oktoberfest
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 2:00 am
The Blue Ridge Brewing Company

Hey Everyone!

In the absence of another drinking event in Greer this year, we have decided to throw our own Oktoberfest! We will have a German-style menu for everyone to enjoy, as well as some of our classics. The beer will be flowing, the bands will be playing and fun will be had for all! We hope to see you there!

Cheers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1978349728893865/

Beauty and the Beast
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Ballet Spartanburg

Journey into a tale as old as time with this magical and enchanting time honored story. Carlos Agudelo underscores this original ballet with such notes composers as Eric Coates, Richard Stauss and more. With a majestic castle filled with cursed occupants locates in an enchanted forest, this ballet is a spectacular feast for the senses. Perfect for any age, this story reminds us all that true love can overcome any obstacle. Wear your favorite Beauty and the Beast costume and take your picture with the characters!

https://www.facebook.com/events/272876586563275/?event_time_id=272876593229941

BYOB – Wooden Pallet Class
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wine & Design

Get your ART BUZZ on and design your very own wooden sign. Registration required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1306421612844320/

Fall Farm Day!
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate our new location (254 Morgan Rd, Wellford, SC) at our Fall Farm Day! Come see the new place, shop local vendors, feed your family, pet some farm animals, buy a pumpkin! Stay a while and have fun at this FREE event!
Note that this event is at our new location, not our Duncan location!

https://www.facebook.com/events/290923758181403/

Furmageddon III
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hub City Animal Project

Enjoy music, photo booth, snacks, games, crafts and artists at Love Where You Live Park, then join the Doggie Parade to the FR8yard to view pet photos from our pet photo contest on the jumbo screen and announce the winners! Free Event.

3-5PM Love Where You Live Park (Downtown next to the Clock Tower)

5-6PM Doggie Parade and Contest Celebration at FR8yard

Want to enter your pet in Furmageddon: The Ultimate Pet Photo Contest? Get your photos ready and start submitting beginning August 29th! More details and Photo Submission: http://www.makemycontest.com/hcapfurmageddon/

Photo Submission Period: August 29-September 17, 2018
Photo Voting Period: September 24-October 15, 2018

https://www.facebook.com/events/269264500352849/

Baires Food Truck – at the brewery
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Hendersonville’s newest food truck specializing in authentic Argentinian cuisine.

www.facebook.com/bairesfoodtruck

https://www.facebook.com/events/337797723450028/

Chunky Knit Blankets – Specialty Workshop // Limited Seats Avail
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AR Workshop Greenville

The holidays are coming and it’s the perfect time for our Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop! We are so excited to have Diane Bogart of ArtizenHome as a guest instructor for this class!

She will guide you step by step through the hand knitting process to create a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket. Make one for you or one as a gift!

All materials are provided. The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! You will get 140 yards of chunky chenille yarn and your blanket will measure roughly 40″ x 60″.

https://www.facebook.com/events/872397999619428/

Saturday Night Lights – $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*
Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tryon International Equestrian Center

Attention #TIEC fans, make sure you don’t miss this #SaturdayNightLights! It’s going to be the biggest and most competitive SNL of the YEAR. The $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will see the best horse and rider athletes jump at the highest of heights! FREE general admission and FREE parking.

Activities begin at 5pm in the Legends Club Plaza and the adorable Hobby Horse competition starts at 5:30pm on the front lawn. (Pre-register here to participate: https://bit.ly/2see5ge)
Then catch the incredible 5* jumping competition in Tryon Stadium starting at 7pm! Watch from the stadium seats or enjoy VIP seating on the Legends Club Porch (details below).

Highland Brewing will also be here passing out samples to adults 21+! The sampling station will be located under the Announcer’s Tower in Vendor Row at 5pm.

Family Activities Include: Pony rides, face painting, juggler, magician, carousel rides, coloring books, and t-shirt tosses.
Karaoke After-Party at Silo Bar following the Grand Prix!

Enjoy VIP seating during the competition on the Legends Club Porch! You’ll have great views, delicious buffet options, a full bar, and saved seats for the entire night. Click here to book now: https://bit.ly/2KUoE0P

All of our on-site restaurants including Legends Grille, Roger’s Diner, Blue Ginger Sushi, Campagna Italian, and more will be open and ready to serve you a delicious dinner before the Grand Prix.

For more information on Saturday Night Lights, click here: http://bit.ly/1KQTo1d

https://www.facebook.com/events/337727223459347/

April Bennett
Oct 20 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
RJ Rockers Brewery

Join us for cold brews, handcrafted food, and April Bennett live. Rain or Shine.

https://www.facebook.com/events/279351946122643/

Fall Festival
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A free family event for the community. Games, piñatas, candy, prizes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2119515664962097/

Gaither Reunion – Greenville, SC
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Excited to bring to you the best of the Gaithers! Bill & Gloria Gaither, along with some of the greatest voices you have heard Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, Michael English and many more! Friday & Saturday, October 19th and 20th at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena!


On Sale: NOW

https://www.facebook.com/events/246264049251243/

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Mon, 7 May 2018 at 10:00 AM

Gaither Member Presale : Tue, 17 Apr 2018 at 10:00 AM

Gaither Event Past Purchasers Presale : Fri, 20 Apr 2018 at 10:00 AM

Premier/Venue/Past Greenville Presale : Fri, 27 Apr 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/217743375652884/

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Gaither Vocal Band will have a reunion at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on October 19th and 20th! The weekend of events includes a concert on Friday at 7pm, a keynote convocation on Saturday at 10am, followed by an evening concert on Saturday at 6pm. This is an event that you will not want to miss, make sure to get your tickets when they come out on May 7th @ 10:00am!
Special Note: The tickets are not on sale yet, they will officially go on sale May 7th @ 10:00am!

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion LIVE!
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion
A Live Concert Event
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 North Academy Street
Greenville, SC 29601

We invite you to a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience on October 19 & 20 in Greenville, SC at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena where Bill Gaither will gather the Gaither Vocal Band alumni to celebrate the legacy of the GVB in a one-time-only concert event. This event will feature the current GVB group line-up along with past members:
Gary McSpadden, Mark Lowry, Russ Taff, Larnelle Harris, David Phelps, Jim Murray, Guy Penrod, Jon Mohr, Michael English, Buddy Mullins, Lee Young, and Marshall Hall with special guests Gloria Gaither, Gene McDonald, Wesley Pritchard and Kevin Williams.

Friday, October 19
7:00pm ET – Opening Concert

Saturday, October 20
10:00am ET – Morning Session
Includes music and guest speaker Gloria Gaither

6:00pm ET – Ending Concert
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On Sale: May 7, 2018 – 10:00am
Pre-Sale Starts: April 17, 2018 – 10:00am

https://www.facebook.com/events/551029988617500/

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion: Guy Penrod LIVE October 19 & 20th!
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

We invite you to a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience on October 19 & 20 in Greenville, SC at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena where Bill Gaither will gather the Gaither Vocal Band alumni to celebrate the legacy of the GVB in a one-time only concert event. This event will feature the current GVB group line-up along with past members:
Gary McSpadden, Mark Lowry, Russ Taff, Larnelle Harris, David Phelps, Jim Murray, Guy Penrod, Jon Mohr, Michael English, Buddy Mullins, Lee Young, and Marshall Hall.
With special guests Gloria Gaither, Gene McDonald, Wesley Pritchard and Kevin Williams.

Friday, October 19
7:00pm ET – Opening Concert

Saturday, October 20
10:00am ET – Morning Session
Includes music and guest speaker Gloria Gaither
6:00pm ET – Ending Concert

https://www.facebook.com/events/1136182196529586/

GORUCK Firearms Training Fight-Greenville South Carolina
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The highest caliber instruction outside of Special Forces training.

https://www.facebook.com/events/223976835019043/

Greenville Derby Dames Home Game
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come out to support the Greenville Derby Dames, an all women’s flat track roller derby league, as they host other teams to battle it out. Established in 2008, this is a group of independent, strong, dedicated women.
This year, the Dames have chosen to support Homeless Period Project. Bring a feminine product to a game and get a dollar off your ticket price. Ticket are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.  Kids 10 & under are FREE! Tickets are available here.   
Seating is limited, so bring a chair to the game. It promises to be a fun-filled game. There will also be a table of Greenville Dames merchandise to show your support. See you there!
To see the full schedule, follow this link.   Door open at 6pm, game starts at 7pm
 

Lecherous Nocturne , Cesspool Of Vermin , Krvsade Sat Oct 20
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
GroundZero

Lecherous Nocturne , Cesspool of Vermin , Engulfed In Blackness , Krvsade , Mangled Atrocity , Veils Of Fog will perform in Spartanburg October 20th

https://www.facebook.com/events/239855189948547/