Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival

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Food & DrinkWare Shoals
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe volunteer-run Catfish Feastival is a
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival in Ware Shoals

The volunteer-run Catfish Feastival is a long-standing Memorial weekend community event at Katherine Hall and surrounding grounds in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Food and craft vendors, carnival rides and nightly music form the main structure, with professional wrestling and clogging among the recurring documented attractions. The recurring practices—food-centered community gathering, carnival rides and live music, and professional wrestling and clogging—tie the public program to the place and the people who sustain it.

Ware Shoals explains the spelling with a grin—this is a 'Feastival' because the town intends to eat its way through the weekend.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The volunteer-run Catfish Feastival is a long-standing Memorial weekend community event at Katherine Hall and surrounding grounds in Ware Shoals, South Carolina

02

The mystery stays covered

Food and craft vendors, carnival rides and nightly music form the main structure, with professional wrestling and clogging among the recurring documented attractions

03

The city starts moving

That combination gives the gathering a character tied to this place and community, rather than a generic fair program that could be moved anywhere

04

The water draws everyone in

Its identity remains locally specific

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

food-centered community gathering

Water and renewal

Living ritual

carnival rides and live music

The sacred route

Living ritual

professional wrestling and clogging

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Coolers, tents, and umbrellas are restricted at the grounds, so dress for direct sun exposure rather than planning to create your own shade. A layer for after dark helps once the evening...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.40 N, 82.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Ware Shoals, United States

TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ware Shoals via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ware Shoals, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCoolers, tents, and umbrellas are restricted at the grounds, so dress for direct sun exposure rather than planning to create your own shade. A layer for after dark helps once the evening concerts, wrestling, and clogging crowd settles in.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival?

Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival is listed for Past edition: 21–23 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival take place?

The festival is listed in Ware Shoals, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ware Shoals, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcatfishfeastival.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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