Walhalla, SC

I am sure most of you know about the Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla SC and know about the great work they are doing to educate everyone about our local history. But did you know that they are having their First Annual Heritage haunt this Saturday from 3pm to 9pm?

The festivites kick off at 3pm with the Time Warp Trick or treat which runs until the all ages costume contest at 430pm.

From 5 to 530pm they will be showing the family film "Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" which everyone knows is a Halloween classic.

But at 6pm they start the Frankenstein Film Fest & Pizza, and parental guidance is suggested since they will be showing "Frankenstein" from 1910 and "Young Frankenstein" from 1931. No since in scaring the younger ones after an afternoon of fun!

But I hope you will make plans to attend The Oconee Heritage Center's Heritage haunt will be taking place at 123 Brown's Square Drive in Walhalla.

For more information about the Heritage Haunt, please call 864-638-2224

I just blogged about Oktoberfest in Walhalla and thought I would share pictures!

Round and Round You Go

That Poor De-Horned Bulls Couldn't Buck this Cowgirl!

I wanted to join in, but they prefer you actually have talent

Sadly, the picture of me with a butterfly on my face didn't turn out

OK folks I have blogged about it and you have seen the pictures. I can say there were plenty of vendors, great food and rides for the young or young at heart! So, no excuses next year you will attend the Oktoberfest in Walhalla!

Dracula In Dixie At Walhalla Civic Auditorium

The 31st Annual Oktoberfest in Walhalla SC

October 16,17, 18th 2009

It has been almost 2 years since i had the extreme pleasure of attending Oktoberfest in Walhalla. It is a great event for the entire family. Don't think it is just Brats and Beer!

Each year since 1979, Walhalla has been hosting this event. It takes place at the Sertoma Field on Highway 183. There will be crafts, carnival rides for the young and the young at heart and of course, my favorite: FOOD! There will be wurst and kraut, strudel along with authentic German music and dancers.The last time I went one of the craft vendors was selling some great preserves and I bought a jar of Jalapeno Jelly. Sounds strange I know but try it on Townhouse crackers with cream cheese and you will be amazed.

The event kicks off Friday with the Opening ceremonies at 6PM followed by crafts, food and rides until 10PM when it is time for the Little German Band and Dancers.

Saturdays events start at 9AM and run all the way up to Midnite with Fireworks at 10PM. Some of the highlights of Saturdays's events is the Kinderhaus (Children's Art Center) from 1 to 5PM.

Sundays festivities start at Noon and run until 5PM. Plus the ad I saw said that there is a special on Sunday that Kids ride all day for $10! Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children 3-10 years and FREE for kids under 3!

Leslie White has been named the new curator of the Oconee Heritage Center. The Oconee Heritage Center, at 123 Browns Square Drive in Walhalla, opened in 2004 and boasts exhibits of Oconee County, and offers education programs, festivals and other social events intended to promote the area’s history.

The Oconee Heritage Center will be celebrating it's 5th Anniversary on Friday, September 25 at the 5th Annual Harvest Moon Gala. The Oconee Heritage Center is housed in the historic Tobacco Warehouse (1892) and first opened in 2004.

The center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as by appointment and for special programs or events. You can explore the history of Native Americans, Immigration, Railroads, New Deal Programs, Textile Mills, Agriculture and much more as it relates to Oconee County. The museum offers a self-guided tour through time of Oconee’s history even long before it became a county. Popular exhibits include the Dugout Canoes being preserved within the museum, a walk-in Stump House Tunnel exhibit and a Depression Era Tenant Farmer’s House.