Catawba Fest
Visitors can browse a variety of local vendor booths offering handmade jewelry, clothing, candles, wood art, and home decor. The festival features live musical performances on the Catawba Stage, karaoke, and a dedicated Kids Zone alongside the Children's Entrepreneur Market. Guests can also watch or take part in eating contests ranging from pumpkin pie to spicy Carolina Reaper desserts.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Admission is free.
Hours
Festival: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Listed schedule: 10:00 AM welcome and vendors, Kids Market and Kids Zone open; 10:15 AM Gold Hill Middle School; 11:00 AM Encore Music Studios; 1:15 PM Mix Tape Entertainment; 2:00 PM Smokin' Ed's Eating Competition; 2:15 PM School of Rock; 4:45 PM Diamond Dixie. Eating competition registration begins at 11:00 AM and the competition begins at 2 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Festival vendors and the Children’s Market offer food, and eating contests feature pumpkin pie, mini cake, and Carolina Reaper dessert.
Parking
On-site parking is available at Catawba Park, with additional off-site parking. Overflow parking is at Carolina's Cornerstone Church, with a free shuttle to Catawba Park beginning at 10:00 am. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes.
Accessibility
Handicapped accessible transportation is available at the overflow shuttle pick-up.
Pets
Pets are not allowed on festival grounds.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Take advantage of the free overflow shuttle service running from Carolinas Cornerstone Church to Catawba Park.
- Leave pets at home, as they are not permitted on festival grounds.
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and outside coolers are prohibited inside the event site.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Children's Market returns for its third year at Catawba Fest.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Tega Cay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed at the festival?
No, pets are prohibited on the festival grounds.
What is the Children's Entrepreneur Market?
It is a farmer's market-style area where children run their own mini-businesses selling handmade crafts, food, and games.
What eating contests are held?
Competitors can enter mini pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie, mini cake, or Carolina Reaper Dessert contests, with the Carolina Reaper competition open to ages 18 and up only.
Can I bring my own food, drinks, or cooler?
No, outside coolers, outside food, and outside drinks or alcohol are not permitted.
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