Fall Fun on Daniel Island this Weekend

The fall festivities continue this weekend on Daniel Island at the 6th annual resident Pumpkin Walk & Drum Circle on Saturday evening and the Charleston Battery’s Oktoberfest on Sunday. And then there’s the 2009 PGA Nationwide Tour Championship taking place all weekend at the Daniel Island Club. There’s something for everyone!

The weekend fun will begin at a pumpkin carving party on Friday, Oct. 23 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at Pierce Park. “We’d really like to get more than 500 pumpkins carved and ready to go for the walk and drum circle on Saturday,” said Jennifer Carrigan, event organizer. “In previous years, we’ve had great responses from island residents, businesses and organizations. I know we will reach our goal again this year!” Residents are asked to bring their own pumpkin to carve.

The next evening, island residents will walk or ride their bikes, golf carts and wagons over to Barfield Park for the 6th Annual Pumpkin Walk & Drum Circle, which is only open to Daniel Island residents. The park will be transformed into a magical menagerie of Jack-O-Lanterns, an outdoor amphitheater and the magical sounds of Adande, an authentic group of African drummers and dancers. The event will start around sunset (approximately 7:00 pm) and will last until 9:00 pm. For ticket and other information, click HERE.

On Sunday, cap off the weekend with a cold beer and delicious bratwurst at Oktoberfest, hosted by the Charleston Battery. Each year, Blackbaud Stadium is transformed into a Bavarian-style beer hall with authentic German music and dancers, a wide selection of German beer and delicious food and fun games for everyone. This year, the Roger Gootman Sauerkraut Oompah Band will be performing, and there will be a variety of fun games and events for children.

Oktoberfesters are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn-chairs. For tickets, visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

If you’re a golf fan, be sure to head over to the Daniel Island Club for some top-notch competitive golf at the 2009 PGA Nationwide Tour Championship, as the tour’s top 60 money winners compete for their chance to win a PGA Tour Card for the 2010 season. The tournament takes place Thursday through Sunday, with gates opening at 7:30 am each day. Tickets are just $10 per day. For more information, click HERE.

Whatever you choose, have fun!