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Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival
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Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

Capital City & Lake Murray Country
How do you like your greens? Or with a side of barbecue? If you like collards and barbecue, then this is the festival for you. Celebrate fall harvest at the annual Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival with a parade, free rides, games, antique cars, live entertainment and a barbecue cook-off. There's even a beauty pageant the weekend before the festival. Of course, barbecue and fixin's like cornbread , black eyed peas, collards, mac n cheese and pound cake will be available.

This is a clean family festival for all to enjoy!!! First Saturday in October.October 5, 2019
Visit the Website Midlands
Gaston
Midlands
131 N Carlisle ST,
Gaston, SC 29053 (803) 796-7725
Info & Amenities
Location
Coming from Columbia: Take Highway 321 South to Gaston, SC. Turn right onto Mack Street, take another right onto North Carlisle and the Civic Center is on your left.
Price
Free
Event Hours
10am until 5pm
Year Event Started
1982
Food Vendors
Yes

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