Storytelling Festival + Liars Competition

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Storytelling Festival + Liars Competition

After an evening of frightful stories, enjoy a beautiful fall day listening to tall tales and deciding for yourself what is true!

Each October, the hills and hollers around the Hagood Mill Historic Site come alive with storytellers sharing the weird and wonderful, mountain funnies, memories of yesteryear, and tales of mystical places in Appalachia.

In addition to our fabulous storytellers, eight talented wordsmiths will have eight minutes each to tell their best, their boldest, their funniest and most outlandish lies to be crowned with the title of “Biggest Liar in South Carolina.”  Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place contestants.  If you have tall tales, fish stories, alternative facts, or bald-faced bits of balderdash and aren’t afraid to share them, make sure you register for one of the limited spaces!

Finally, we have a writing contest in our local schools.  Our winner in each age group, will be here to share their story.  Perhaps you’ll see a future storyteller here.

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We love Hagood Mill! This is a great place to bring the family for a day of affordable fun! Enjoy live music, food, merchants, + more and I'm sure you will love it as much as we do!

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Join us on “Third Saturdays” at Hagood Mill Historic Site for a day filled with history, entertainment, culture, and the great outdoors. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or simply seeking a delightful weekend family-fun adventure, this monthly event offers an unforgettable experience in a setting steeped in Southern charm. Come be a part of the tradition!

Enjoy a day of fun at our historic Hagood Mill while you shop local merchants, watch demonstrations, and relax on our beautiful 55+ acre site. Enjoy great eats from our local featured foodtrucks or shop our mercantile for one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts! 

Our fresh ground-milled products are available for purchase or purchase ahead of time to pickup at our third saturday events. 

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