September 21: BREWGRASS FESTIVAL (Asheville, NC). Wow! Nearly 50 breweries will be on hand to showcase 120 specialty beers. Additionally, there will be music and food. www.brewgrassfestival.com
September 28: HARVEST DAY FESTIVAL (Inman, SC). This event includes food vendors, arts and crafts booths, a children’s zone, and more. FREE. www.inmanscchamber.org/harvest-day
October 4 – 5: 19th ANNUAL BEAUFORT SHRIMP FESTIVAL (Beaufort, SC). Shrimp, live music, arts and crafts will be abundant. FREE. www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com
October 11 – 12: 17th ANNUAL HISTORIC GHOST WALK (Elizabeth City, NC). This is a unique twist on the traditional ghost walk. www.historicghostwalk.org
October 26: BERTIE SPOOKTACULAR (Windsor, NC). This event includes a costume contest, music, food, 5K, 1-mile run/walk, and more. http://site.spooktacular5k.com 
It’s not a festival but you don’t want to miss the annual Lowcountry Culinary Celebration at Southern Living’s Taste of Charleston (September 27 – 29). Friday and Saturday will feature various events at different venues and the main event will be held on Sunday at Boone Hall Plantation. We’re talking about the best chefs and restaurants of the Lowcountry. For more information or to buy event tickets, go to www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
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