South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – April 2010

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South Carolina's Featured April Event

Adding Southern flavor to celluloid, The Indie Grits Film Festival brings together a series of low-budget films from South Carolina, as well as other neighboring Southern states like North Carolina and Georgia. The festival spans five days and features over 40 films. The festival director, Andy Smith, aims to give experienced and new media-makers a place "to come together and share their interest in independent media production."

More SC April Festivals, Events

Apr 1-17: Festival of Houses and Gardens - Historic Charleston Foundation - 8-10 properties per tour

Apr 3: Bluegrass Under the Stars - Pendleton - four live bands, fireworks, bring a blanket or stadium seat - free admission!
Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina

Apr 3: Clemson Easter Bunny Run 5K & Half Marathon - plus egg hunt - benefits the Clemson Triathlon Club

Apr 3: Governor's Frog Jump Festival - Springfield - frog-jumping contest plus parade, egg hunt, egg striking & sling shot contests

Apr 3: Tartan Fest - Columbia - SC State Museum - Scottish & Highland music, dancing, food, demonstrations
Learn more about South Carolina's Scots-Irish history

Apr 3-4: Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee - nearly 100 artists and crafters plus food, live music, museum tours

Apr 4: Easter - always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21

Apr 8-11: Charleston International Film Festival - over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries

Apr 8-11: Charleston Race Week - international sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races

Apr 8-11: Southern Plant and Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmer’s Market - bring a wagon!

Apr 9-10: Garden Club of Charleston Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens - in historic downtown

Apr 10: April in Meggett - arts & craft festival, many items on display and for sale - Charleston County

Apr 10: Building Futures Autism Clinic 5K and Dog Walk - Myrtle Beach - choose from 5K & 1K run or walks - for Autism awareness

Apr 10: Heritage Festival - Landrum - history speakers, local artisans, antique farm equipment & cars, children's area, live entertainment

Apr 10: Limestone College 5K & 1 Mile Run / Walk - Gaffney - certified 5K course - benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation

Apr 10: Moonlight & Magnolias Gala - Greenville - tickets $125 each or $225 for couple - benefits American Cancer Society

Apr 10: 3-D Biking - St. Stephen - scenic, non-challenging 10-mile family bicycle ride plus lunch

Apr 10: Top of the Hops Beer Festival - Greenville - sample beers from around the world, plus games, food and music

Apr 10-11: Pet Fest - Mount Pleasant - exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your dog & leash!

Apr 10-18: Family Circle Cup - Daniel Island - WTA women's tennis tournament

Apr 12: Monday After the Masters - North Myrtle Beach - celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish

Apr 12-18: Verizon Heritage - Hilton Head Island - PGA men's golf tournament
Learn more about golf in South Carolina

Apr 14-18: Indie Grits Film Fest - Columbia - The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers, pros

Apr 15: Emerald Evening - Greenville - tickets $100 - fundraiser for Carolina Ballet Theatre - see info on right

Apr 15-17: Masters of the Building Arts Festival - Charleston - family workshops, book signing, live entertainment, silent auction

Apr 15-17: Palmetto Open Source Software Conference - Columbia - info, networking for business, government, education applications

Apr 15-17: Puddin' Swamp Festival - Turbeville - carnival, music, pet contest, Swamp Stomp street dance

Apr 15-18: Midlands Plant and Flower Festival - Columbia - South Carolina State Farmers Market

Apr 15-24: Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - parade, fireworks, kids carnival, run, frog jumping contest, concerts, sporting events

Apr 16-17: Making History: Quilts-Then and Now - PDF - Greenville - show includes vintage quilt display and vendors

Apr 16-17: Pickens Azalea Festival - music, helicopter and carriage rides, amusement rides & games, classic car cruise-in, arts & crafts

Apr 16-18: Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow - Spartanburg - demonstrations, dancing, drumming, singing, story telling, tee pees
Learn more about Native Americans in South Carolina

Apr 16-18: Columbia International Festival - State Fairgrounds - parade, demonstrations, food, exhibits, shopping from 60+ countries

Apr 16-18: East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival - James Island - lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all levels of paddlers

Apr 16-18: Olde Towne Artisans' Fair - North Augusta - artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park

Apr 16-18: World Grits Festival - St. George - parade, carnival, grits grinding, "Rolling in Grits" contest, 5K run, dunking booth

Apr 17: Bark to the Park Walk - Columbia - 1-mile walk for dogs and their humans plus other activities - benefiting homeless pets

Apr 17: Cookout for Kids - Columbia - bbq cookoff, blue grass bands, Model A Ford show - fundraiser for Epworth Children's Home
Learn more about barbeque in South Carolina

Apr 17: Diann S. Nance Memorial Golf Classic - PDF - Newberry - for scholarship fund that assists first year teachers in Newberry County

Apr 17: Dragon Boat Upstate Festival - Lake Hartwell - paddling events - benefits cancer research

Apr 17: Iron City Festival - Blacksburg - car show, kid's parade, ride, games, health fair, cake contest - click, then scroll down

Apr 17: Sea and Sand Festival - Folly Beach - music, carnival, pony rides, art, food, beach dance, 5K fun run, skate or walk

Apr 17: Spring Bonanza - McCormick - antique appraisal fair, home and garden vendors, Gold Mine opening, balloon sculpturer

Apr 17: Touch A Truck - Columbia - kids will have fun exploring big rigs, heavy equipment, other amusements - Junior League fundraiser

Apr 17, 21-25: Vietnam Era Veterans Homecoming - Columbia - poker ride, golf tournament, banquet, tours

Apr 17-25: Striped Bass Festival - Manning - fireworks, dances, parade, children's rides, pageant for "Miss Striped Bass"

Apr 18: East Cooper Coastal Triathlon - Isle of Palms - .6 mile ocean swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run

Apr 18-24: Kiawah Island Earth Week - TRASHformation Station, contests, games, eco-friendly artists, family crafts, beach & river sweep

Apr 22: Earth Day - South Carolinians come together to promote a cleaner, safer environment

Apr 22-24: Rholetter's Bluegrass Festival - Long Creek in Oconee County - bluegrass bands and open jams - camping available

Apr 22-24: South Carolina BBQ - Shag Festival - Hemingway - cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, vendors
Learn more about South Carolina's official state dance, the shag

Apr 23: Oxygen Ball - Charleston - "Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars" - $150 tickets - benefits American Lung Association

Apr 23: Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden - Columbia - plus food from local chefs, music - benefit

Apr 23-24: A(ugusta) Baker's Dozen - Columbia - celebration of nationally-renowned children authors and storytellers
Learn more about Augusta Baker

Apr 23-24: The Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness - Greenville - also helping A Child's Haven

Apr 23-24: Stone Soup Festival - Woodruff - storytelling workshop, award-winning storytellers, concert, art exhibit

Apr 23-25: Colleton County Rice Festival - Walterboro - parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

Apr 24: Arts International - Florence - cultural festival of performing & visual arts at Francis Marion University

Apr 24: Central Railroad Festival - Pickens County - bands, kids' fun, arts & crafts and food booths

Apr 24: Congaree Arts Festival - Columbia - SC State Museum - displays by South Carolina artists

Apr 24: Firing on Fort Sumter: "The Opening Ball" - Spartanburg - period Civil War era dinner and public ball

Apr 24: Greer Earth Day Run - half marathon, 5K 'race to recycle', and kid's fun run

Apr 24: Hilton Head Seafood Fest - gourmet food, live music, "Iron Chef" competition, farmer’s market, crab races, kid zone

Apr 24: Loris in Bloom Spring Festival - home & garden expo, kid's area, arts & crafts, entertainment, farmers market, flowers for sale, food

Apr 24: Soft Shell Crab Festival - Port Royal - food, crafts, community booths

Apr 24: Sparkleberry Country Fair - Columbia - petting zoo, rides, games, food, entertainment, crafts, tractors - proceeds for local schools

Apr 24-25: Art Market at Historic Honey Horn - Hilton Head Island - juried event - art on display and for sale in many different disciplines

Apr 25: Blessing of the Fleet - Mount Pleasant - family activities celebrating the shrimping industry
Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina

Apr 26: SPINX Charity Golf Classic - Greenville - at three courses, to raise money for six local charities

Apr 27-29: Food for Thought Conference - Greenville - celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

Apr 29 - May 1: Spring Festival on the Square - Abbeville - amusement rides, antique car show, talent show, Swingin' Medallions concert

Apr 29 - May 2: Black Cowboy Man Or Myth African American Festival - Rembert - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations and food

Apr 29 - May 2: Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival - Greenville State Farmer’s Market - click, then scroll down

Apr 30: Celebrating Abilities: An Evening of Jazz and Art - Columbia - benefit for people with disabilities

Apr 30: Central Carolina Community Foundation Food and Wine Festival Gala Event - Columbia - tickets $75 each by April 9, $100 after

Apr 30 - May 1: Greer Family Fest - live music, children's parade, KidsZone, Creation Station, arts & crafts, restaurant row

Apr 30 - May 1: Taste of Beaufort - at least 60 different dishes to taste from nearly 20 restaurants, Shag night

Apr 30 - May 2: Orangeburg Festival of Roses - petting zoo, arts & crafts, airplane rides, Princess & Queen of Roses

Apr 30 - May 2: Spring Fling - Spartanburg - street festival - dozens of bands, art show, kids' carnival, food court, Rock Band competition

Apr 30 - May 8: North Charleston Arts Festival - over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

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