Local Events: September/October
FEATURED EVENT
Tuesday, October 29
64th Lexington County Peach Festival
Lexington Police Department Foundation’s Fall Festival
This family-friendly event benefits the Lexington Police Department Foundation, which supports the work of officers, the department, and community-focused programs. Tickets cover all activities: games, rides, food, music, and a costume contest with prizes. Admission is $5 per person; children under 5 years old are free.
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 1-Monday, September 2
“New Frontiers” Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade Beaufort St., Chapin, various locations and times. Grab your partner, a cowboy hat or boots, and head to Chapin! Enjoy live music at the “Boots on Beaufort” concert, 6pm, Sunday, Sept. 1st, then return on Monday for the signature event: a western-themed parade, beginning at 9:30 am on Chapin Rd. Stay after the parade for amazing Chapin Labor Day Festival activities, including a classic car show, a children’s carnival area, and tours of the train museum. ChapinSC.com
Friday, September 13 
Fallapalooza ’24, Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main St., Lexington, 6pm. Enjoy the brisk fall weather with tunes by Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience, Glide: A Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, and Hey Johnny Park Presents: Foo Fighters Unplugged. Free-standing chairs, outside food, and drinks are prohibited. Tickets are $18. LexingtonSC.org
Friday, September 13-Saturday, September 14
Jamil Shriner’s 14th Annual BBQ Cookoff. Jamil Shrine Center, 206 Jamil Rd., Columbia, 6:30pm. Cure your BBQ craving at this friendly and fun annual competition with prizes, live entertainment, and incredible food! Sampling begins at 6:30pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday. The Jamil Shrine Center is a non-profit organization supporting hospitals and initiatives to improve the lives of critically ill children. JamilShrineCenter.com
Monday, September 16 
Rotary Club of Lexington’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament. Country Club of Lexington, 1066 Barr Rd., Lexington, 12:30pm registration & lunch. Join the effort to support the Chris Myers’ Children’s Shelter, the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, and other local charity organizations. Register a team, become a sponsor, or just come out to support your community! For tickets and details, contact Baxter Donaldson. [email protected]
Friday, September 20
Real Men Wear Pink American Cancer Society Benefit Show. Wings N Ale, 186 Ellis Ave., Lexington, 8pm. Join the fight against breast cancer as you sit back for a night of live entertainment with The Fringe Benefits band. This event is free, 50/50 tickets will be available; donors receive a special signature drink during the event! AllEvents.in
Friday, September 27 – Saturday, 28 
The Irmo Okra Strut Festival. Irmo Community Park, 7473 Church St. Irmo SC 29063. Come out and celebrate the 50th year of the Irmo Okra Strut! This family fun festival will have it all: live music, festival rides and amusements, tasty food, and all the goodness that is Okra. Okrastrut.com
OCTOBER
Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 20.
Chapin Theatre presents “The 39 Steps” Chapin Theatre, 830 Columbia Ave., Chapin, various times. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you get an outrageously hilarious murder mystery! Discounts for advance tickets, military members, and students. ChapinTheatre.org
Saturday, October 5 
Tony Howard’s Motown and Elvis Revue. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo, 7pm. This Las Vegas-style lineup will have you singing, toe-tapping, and shimmying on the edge of your seat! Tickets are $45. HarbisonTheatre.org
Saturday, October 5
Lindsey’s Fearless 5k. Strictly Running, 2515 Devine St., Columbia, 7am registration, 8am race time. This race is more than just a run; it’s a stride toward empowering and uplifting women of all ages. Men and women are invited to compete, rain or shine, with an awards ceremony at 9am. Early packets will be available October 3rd and 4th, from 11am-5:30pm. The Lindsey Pilkington Memorial Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides resources to prepare and strengthen women in abusive situations. StricklyRunning.com
Saturday, October 5
7th Annual Fall Art Festival. Chapin Town Hall, 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin, 9am-4pm. Mingle with local artists as you browse diverse vendors, explore food options, and enjoy live music for the whole family! A wide and eclectic array of expressive selections will be featured to share Chapin’s passion for the arts. ChapinSC.com
Sunday, October 13
Fall Festival at The Corley Mill House and Gardens. Corley Mill House and Gardens, 221 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington, 11am-4pm. Load up the family for hands-on activities, live entertainment, shopping, a pumpkin patch, sweet treats, prizes, and more! Participants enjoy free admission and free parking. CorleyMillHouse.com
Friday, October 18 
Town of Chapin’s Fall Night Out. Chapin Town Hall, 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin, 6pm-8pm. Gather the whole family for mouth-watering food, games, specially curated local vendors, and a chance to meet local law enforcement officers who serve the Chapin community and beyond! ChapinSC.com
Thursday, October 24
Gala for Growth, a District 5 Foundation Fundraiser. Cooperative Conference Center, 169 Laurelhurst Ave., Columbia, 6pm-9pm. Entertainment for this elegant night will be provided by Gary “Thrills” Mills! Proceeds will support the mission of District 5 Foundation, to enhance education experiences, fund innovative programs, and meet the diverse needs of students, teachers and staff. District5Foundation.org