april 2014 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

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

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

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

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

Family Circle Cup
9-day 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
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children�s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

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

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

Family Circle Cup
9-day 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
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children�s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

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

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

Family Circle Cup
9-day 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
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children�s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

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

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox

The RBC Heritage
PGA men's golf tournament

Kid's Day of Lexington
Learn about health, safety and environmental awareness through booths, activities, live performances

Abbeville French Heritage Festival
3-day event includes tours, flower show, play, concert, wine tasting

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

Allendale Paleoamerican Expedition
Help excavate the Topper Archaeological Site

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

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

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

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

Central Railroad Festival
Bands, kids' fun, arts & crafts, and food booths

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

Charleston Bluegrass Festival
2-day event with over a dozen acts - portion of proceeds benefit Awendaw Community Outreach Center

Charleston Dog Show
Demonstrations, exhibits - benefit
You can save an animal and help SC's animal rescue organizations

Charleston Honey & Bee Expo
Learn about bees, taste honey products, exhibits, movies

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

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

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

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

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

Dig South
Interactive festival exploring the digital economy with conference sessions and keynotes

Earth Day Celebration
Exhibits, live music, Upcycled Art Show

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

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

Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival
Street party, surfing competition, sand sculpting contest, live music, 5K run/walk, kids' activities

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

Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens South of Broad featuring exquisite floral arrangements

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

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars, networking

Gowns for Giving
Bridal and formal ware sale to benefit Camp Happy Days

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

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

Greer Earth Day Run
Half-marathon, 10K, 5K, fitness fest

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

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

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

Little River Sports & Outdoor Living Show
In-water boat show, archery, fishing, hunting, garden and landscaping demonstrations

Love Peace & Hip Hop Festival
DJs, dancing, hip-hop visual art, crafts, and fashion

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

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival
Fresh strawberries, amusement rides, live entertainment

Marsh Tacky Beach Race
Meet South Carolina's state horse

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

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

Money Rocks
Financial literacy event for teens and young adults

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

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

Olympia Fest
Live music, kids' activities, Quarry Crusher Run

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

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

Patriot Challenge
Paddling event open to several types of boats, choose 6-mile or 3-mile course - benefits wounded Veterans in the Lowcountry

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

Perc Up
Percussion clinic and drumming seminars from some of the world's best drummers and percussionists, showcase concert in the evening

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

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

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

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

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

Reach for the Stars Pageant
Benefits Make-A-Wish South Carolina

Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries

River Rocks Festival
Live music, races

River Sweep
Boaters are welcome to take a cruise down the waterway and help clean up trash and debris

Run Back to the '80s
5K - run, walk or flashdance through the course - benefits USC Upstate Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

Runaway Runway: A Recycled Fashion Show
Designers turn trash into fashionable outfits

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

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

ShalomFest
Activities, educational programs, specialty foods, entertainment

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

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

Southern Flame Food and Music Festival
BBQ competition, Bluegrass and rock bands - benefits Summerville Miracle League

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

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

Tartan Day South
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations

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

Upstate Strides for Autism
A walk-what-you-can event, plus music, games, and entertainment

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

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