april 2013 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Clemson Literary Festival
4-day event has something for all ages featuring readings, panels, discussions, and book fair

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Clemson Literary Festival
4-day event has something for all ages featuring readings, panels, discussions, and book fair

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Aiken Horse Show
Benefits Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in America

Clemson Literary Festival
4-day event has something for all ages featuring readings, panels, discussions, and book fair

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Flowertown Festival
Arts & crafts, Children’s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

Hilton Head Seafood Festival
2-day event includes local restaurants featuring their seafood specialties, competitions, Kids' Zone, live entertainment

House and Garden Tours
Visit homes and gardens featuring floral arrangements

Aiken Horse Show
Benefits Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in America

Clemson Literary Festival
4-day event has something for all ages featuring readings, panels, discussions, and book fair

Cooper River Bridge Run
World-class 10-K run and walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival
See beautiful pictures of the bridges of Charleston

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Flowertown Festival
Arts & crafts, Children’s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

Georgetown Rotary Shag Festival
Come early for shag lessons

Hilton Head Seafood Festival
2-day event includes local restaurants featuring their seafood specialties, competitions, Kids' Zone, live entertainment

Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee
Nearly 100 artists and crafters plus food, live music, museum tours

House and Garden Tours
Visit homes and gardens featuring floral arrangements

Aiken Horse Show
Benefits Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in America

Charleston Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun & Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities, entertainment

Family Circle Cup
9-day tournament in Charleston County - WTA women's tennis tournament

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Flowertown Festival
Arts & crafts, Children’s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee
Nearly 100 artists and crafters plus food, live music, museum tours

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Pee Dee and Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Grand Strand Forget-Me-Not Ball
Dinner, dancing, auctions - South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Palmetto Half Marathon
Events over two days also include a 5K run/walk, youth half marathon, kids' fun run, expo - benefit

Pee Dee and Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

Plantasia
Plant sale and "Real Yard Sale" - benefits the Charleston Horticultural Society

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, "Rolling in Grits" contest, 5K run

Cats' Meow Gala and Auction
Celebration of artists and volunteers with food, cash bar, live entertainment

Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes a parade, demonstrations, food, exhibits, shopping from 60+ countries

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Follow the Blooms Garden Tour
Visit Millford Plantation, Wedgefield Presbyterian Church, Church of the Holy Cross

Goodwill Mud Run
Teams of 4 compete on a 3.5 mile course with 35 obstacles

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Palmetto Half Marathon
Events over two days also include a 5K run/walk, youth half marathon, kids' fun run, expo - benefit

Pee Dee and Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

Pet Fest
Exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your pup!

Plantasia
Plant sale and "Real Yard Sale" - benefits the Charleston Horticultural Society

Race to the Rock: President's Race for the Library
Certified course 5K - proceeds for Clemson University Libraries

River Rocks Festival
Live music, races

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

South Carolina Chili Cook-Off Championship
Plus live music and vendors - benefit

Upcountry Living Market
Air marketplace featuring vintage items, antiques, art, jewelry, painted furniture and more

World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, "Rolling in Grits" contest, 5K run

Charleston Bed Race
Hampton Park - come watch as decorated beds race down Mary Murray Blvd - benefits Camp Happy Days

Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes a parade, demonstrations, food, exhibits, shopping from 60+ countries

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Goodwill Mud Run
Teams of 4 compete on a 3.5 mile course with 35 obstacles

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Mustang & Ford Show
Many judged classes, dj, vendors - benefit

Pee Dee and Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

Pet Fest
Exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your pup!

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

ShalomFest
Activities, educational programs, specialty foods, entertainment

Upcountry Living Market
Air marketplace featuring vintage items, antiques, art, jewelry, painted furniture and more

World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, "Rolling in Grits" contest, 5K run

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Monday After the Masters
Celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish
Learn more about South Carolina golf courses

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Learn more about boating in South Carolina

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Come out and explore the South Carolina State Farmers Market

Puddin' Swamp Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, live entertainment, street dance

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

South Carolina BBQ-Shag Festival
3-day event includes cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, car show
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

iFive:K Run/Walk/Shuffle
Plus post-race celebration - benefits the Charleston Digital Corridor Scholarship

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Learn more about boating in South Carolina

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all paddler levels

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
Classic cars, live music, food, drive through the island

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Come out and explore the South Carolina State Farmers Market

Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, 5K, arts and crafts

Puddin' Swamp Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, live entertainment, street dance

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

South Carolina BBQ-Shag Festival
3-day event includes cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, car show
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Spring Tour of Homes
Candlelight tour of the Historic Point Neighborhood

Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
Storytelling, ghost stories, workshops, amateur StorySlam Competition, cycling, 5K run

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Plus food from local chefs, music - benefits Riverbanks conservation efforts

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Arts International
International performing artists, art shows, exotic foods, cultural displays plus more!

Bark to the Park Walk
One-mile walk, pets are welcome - benefits homeless pets in the Midlands

CREATE South
For those interested in art, blogging, podcasting, video, social networking - Horry County Arts Council

Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Learn more about boating in South Carolina

Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all paddler levels

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
Classic cars, live music, food, drive through the island

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Come out and explore the South Carolina State Farmers Market

Olde Towne Artisans' Fair
Artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park, plus live music

Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, 5K, arts and crafts

Pork in the Park
Barbecue competition, kids' activities, and live entertainment

Prep Fest
Live music, activities - benefits Aiken Prep, Children's Place, Helping Hands, Golden Harvest Food Bank

Puddin' Swamp Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, live entertainment, street dance

Run United
5K, 10K, 1 mile fun run for kids 10 and under , wellness fair, music, food

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Soft Shell Crab Festival
Food, live music, classic car show, Port Royal Crab Race

South Carolina BBQ-Shag Festival
3-day event includes cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, car show
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Spring Bonanza
Local music, hot air tethered balloon rides, art and crafts, food

Spring Tour of Homes
Candlelight tour of the Historic Point Neighborhood

Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
Storytelling, ghost stories, workshops, amateur StorySlam Competition, cycling, 5K run

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Learn more about boating in South Carolina

East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all paddler levels

Indie Grits Film Fest
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
Classic cars, live music, food, drive through the island

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Come out and explore the South Carolina State Farmers Market

Olde Towne Artisans' Fair
Artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park, plus live music

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event includes live music, shagging classes, nightlife, and parade
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

The Big Nosh Jewish Cultural Festival
Authentic foods, live performances, children's activities, food drive, art

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Earth Day
Earth Day in South Carolina - come together for a cleaner, safer environment - many activities across SC

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Food for Thought Conference
Celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Charleston International Film Festival
Features over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Food for Thought Conference
Celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Charleston International Film Festival
Features over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Food for Thought Conference
Celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Categories include animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features, and "Anything Goes"
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Charleston International Film Festival
Features over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Colleton County Rice Festival
3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Categories include animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features, and "Anything Goes"
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Oxygen Ball
"Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars" to benefit American Lung Association

Santee Birding and Nature Festival
3-day event includes birdwatching, walking and hiking tours, paddling trip, banquet

Sparkleberry Country Fair
2-day event includes petting zoo, rides, food, crafts, tractors - proceeds benefit local schools

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
Juried event - art on display and for sale in many disciplines

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

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

Charleston International Film Festival
Features over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Colleton County Rice Festival
3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

Firing on Fort Sumter
Period Civil War-era dinner and public ball

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler
Run/walk 3 or 5 miles to raise heart disease awareness - post-race events

Lowcountry Festa Italiana
Featuring authentic Italian food, drink, merchandise, and music

Marsh Tacky Beach Race
Meet South Carolina's state horse

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Categories include animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features, and "Anything Goes"
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament, dinner, auction - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease

Santee Birding and Nature Festival
3-day event includes birdwatching, walking and hiking tours, paddling trip, banquet

Sparkleberry Country Fair
2-day event includes petting zoo, rides, food, crafts, tractors - proceeds benefit local schools

Striped Bass Festival
Includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run
Calhoun County - 4.5 mile course, 4 person teams, kids' race - Greater Columbia Marine Foundation

Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
Juried event - art on display and for sale in many disciplines

ArtFields
10-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Family activities to celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, contests
Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina

Charleston International Film Festival
Features over 60 not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Colleton County Rice Festival
3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

Santee Birding and Nature Festival
3-day event includes birdwatching, walking and hiking tours, paddling trip, banquet

Allendale Paleoamerican Expedition
Allendale County - help excavate the Topper Archaeological Site

Allendale Paleoamerican Expedition
Allendale County - help excavate the Topper Archaeological Site

Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show

BBQ Cook-off and Festival
Three cook-off categories, music, face painting, homemade ice cream - benefits Project Host

Celebrate Freedom Festival
Honoring our military with special focus on women in service for our nation - concerts, booths

Charleston Bluegrass Festival
Portion of proceeds to benefit the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge's Sea Turtle Programs

Greer Earth Day Run
Half-marathon, 5K Race to Recycle, and kids' fun run, entertainment

Heritage Festival
Live music, tractor show, hayrides, artisans, barbeque, 5K - benefits Blue Ridge Christian Academy

Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture
Six-day event with various activities

Taste of the Lowcountry, Jasper Style
Local food, wild game cook-off, auctions - benefits Boys and Girls Club of Jasper County

Water Ball
Dinner, dancing, silent auction, tickets - benefits Charleston Water Keeper