Happening this year on;
May 23-24, 2008

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About the Catfish Feastival

20,000 visitors each year come from all over the upstate, and further destinations, to enjoy this one of a kind event.

The large catfish feast is held each Memorial Day weekend dating back to 1981. The festival started in order to harvest more than a ton of catfish from the shallows during the draining of the Riegel Textile Company pool and dam site.  

The highlight of the Feastival is the wondeful food. Skilled cooks return year after year to bring the now famous fried catfish plates. Another featured food that keeps people returning is the catfish stew, a local recepie. But the food doesn't stop at catfish, you'll also find barbecued chicken and much more.

In addition to the catfish feast, the feastival also hosts a carnival, arts and crafts tables with a variety of vendors, and  at night the streets are roped off and become alive with dancing.

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To Contact:

  • For more information about the Catfish Feastival you can reach their offices at (864) 456-7664.
  • or via E-mail at nwrenn49@yahoo.com