2025 South Carolina Pawpaw Festival, celebrating the region’s native pawpaw fruit in a festive, family-friendly setting:

🍂 Event Highlights
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (gates open at ~2:30 PM) Project Pawpaw+5SimpleTix+5Upcountry South Carolina+5
Location: Blue Oak Horticulture, 198 Fews Bridge Road, Taylors, SC 29687 — nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills near Travelers Rest Facebook+12Project Pawpaw+12AARP Local+12

🌳 What to Expect
Pawpaw Fruit Tastings: Sample fresh fruit and pawpaw‑inspired treats like ice cream. South Carolina Native Plant Society+2National Today+2
Native Plant Sale & Farm Tours: Explore the property, learn about native plants, and take both guided and self-guided farm walks. Upcountry South Carolina+5South Carolina Native Plant Society+5Project Pawpaw+5
Live Music & Food Trucks: Enjoy bluegrass performances and culinary offerings, including pawpaw-themed dishes from local vendors. ohiopawpawfest.com+5South Carolina Native Plant Society+5Upcountry South Carolina+5
Local Artisans & Vendors: Shop unique crafts and pawpaw-themed products from area makers. South Carolina Native Plant Society
Educational Talks & Demonstrations: Learn about pawpaw tree cultivation, seed preservation, and native plant ecology. South Carolina Native Plant Society+2Heppy+2

🤝 Community Focus
Hosted by Blue Oak Horticulture, a local farm passionate about native plants and community education. Fest proceeds (like parking pass fees) are reinvested into the event—not profit-driven. Facebook+8Project Pawpaw+8AllEvents+8
Volunteer opportunities are available, including roles in fruit tasting assistance and seed-handling education, led by SC Native Plant Society members. South Carolina Native Plant Society

👥 Attendance & Atmosphere
2019–2024 Growth: Attendance has steadily risen—last year’s event drew over 650 participants; this year more than 700 are expected. South Carolina Native Plant SocietySimpleTixAllEvents
The setting is casual, outdoorsy, and community-driven—great for families, local food lovers, gardeners, and pawpaw enthusiasts alike. South Carolina Native Plant SocietyUpcountry South Carolina

📋 At‑a‑Glance Summary
Feature
Details
When
August 30, 2025
Where
Blue Oak Horticulture, Taylors, SC
Highlights
Pawpaw tastings, live bluegrass, pawpaw food, native plant activities
Local Vendors
Food trucks, artisans, native plants for sale
Learning Opportunities
Farm & greenhouse tours, cultivation talks, seed preservation demos
Admission
Parking pass required (fees support festival operations)
Audience
General public, pawpaw lovers, gardeners, families


🌟 Why Attend?
It’s one of the only South Carolina–centric pawpaw celebrations, bringing attention to America’s largest native fruit during its harvest season. Facebook+10Project Pawpaw+10AllEvents+10South Carolina Native Plant Society
The festival blends food, culture, education, and community engagement in a rustic, natural setting. South Carolina Native Plant SocietyUpcountry South Carolina
With interactive activities and educational talks, attendees can both enjoy and learn about this distinctive fruit and its role in local ecology. National Today