Good morning, Florence.

Florence is preparing for the 21st South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival on Nov.

1 in downtown Florence—banners and signs are going up as officials say the event will draw up to 50,000 visitors who will enjoy live music, food, and family activities.

Florence city council passed a resolution this week that names October Domestic Violence Awareness Month—Ellen Hamilton of the Pee Dee Coalition spoke in support and urged local groups to boost awareness and prevention efforts.

Florence nonprofit A Mind That Matters hosted a candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — the event raised mental health awareness and stressed the need for suicide prevention to support local families.

Foodees Food and Culture Festival

1-7 p.m. — Magnolia Mall — Free entry — Experience a spooktacular food truck festival with gourmet bites and family-friendly crafts in Florence.

Pecan Festival

11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Florence Downtown Development Corp. — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities like coloring pages and puzzles at the library's tent.

Marty Stuart Live

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives promoting their new album, Space Junk.

RNB & Southern Soul Rodeo

5:00 PM – 11:59 PM — ECA Fairgrounds — Free parking — Experience two days of authentic country fun with music, horses, and more.