South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – april 2013

South Carolina's Featured april Event

More SC april Festivals, Events

• Family Circle Cup - Daniel Island 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 - Daniel Island 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 - Daniel Island 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 - Daniel Island 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 - Daniel Island 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 - Summerville - arts & crafts, Children’s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

• Garden Club of Charleston Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens - 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 - Charleston - world-class 10-K run and walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival
  See beautiful pictures of the bridges of Charleston

• Family Circle Cup - Daniel Island 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 - Summerville - arts & crafts, Children’s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA

• Garden Club of Charleston Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens - Visit homes and gardens featuring floral arrangements

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

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

• Charleston Lowcountry Cajun Festival - James Island - Cajun & Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities, entertainment

• Family Circle Cup - Daniel Island 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 - Summerville - 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 - Rock Hill - 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

• Southern Plant and Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Myrtle Beach - dinner, dancing, auctions - South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association

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

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

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

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

• Southern Plant and Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

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

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

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Greenville - teams of 4 compete on a 3.5 mile course with 35 obstacles

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

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

• Pet Fest - Mount Pleasant - exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your pup!

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

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Belton - plus live music and vendors - benefit

• Southern Plant and Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

• Upcountry Living Market - Williamston - air marketplace featuring vintage items, antiques, art, jewelry, painted furniture and more

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

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

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Greenville - teams of 4 compete on a 3.5 mile course with 35 obstacles

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

• Pet Fest - Mount Pleasant - exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your pup!

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

• ShalomFest - Greenville - activities, educational programs, specialty foods, entertainment

• Southern Plant and Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmer's Market - bring a wagon!

• Upcountry Living Market - Williamston - air marketplace featuring vintage items, antiques, art, jewelry, painted furniture and more

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

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Columbia - The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

• Monday After the Masters - North Myrtle Beach - celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish
  Learn more about South Carolina golf courses

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Columbia - The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

• Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill - 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 - Columbia - The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hilton Head - 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 - Rock Hill - 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 - Columbia - The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros

• Midlands Plant and Flower Festival - West Columbia - South Carolina State Farmers Market

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hemingway - 3-day event includes cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, car show
  Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

• The RBC Heritage - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

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

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Rock Hill - 10-day festival includes food, live music, and many kids' activities

• East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival - James Island - 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 - Columbia - 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 - West Columbia - South Carolina State Farmers Market

• Pickens Azalea Festival - 2-day event includes music, helicopter & carriage rides, amusement rides & games, classic car cruise-in, 5K

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hemingway - 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 - Beaufort - candlelight tour of the Historic Point Neighborhood

• The RBC Heritage - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

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

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

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

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

• East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival - James Island - 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 - Columbia - 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 - West Columbia - South Carolina State Farmers Market

• Olde Towne Artisans' Fair - North Augusta - artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park, plus live music

• Pickens Azalea Festival - 2-day event includes music, helicopter & carriage rides, amusement rides & games, classic car cruise-in, 5K

• Pork in the Park - Newberry - barbecue competition, kids' activities, and live entertainment

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

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Hemingway - 3-day event includes cook-offs, fireworks, rides, pageant, car show
  Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

• Spring Bonanza - McCormick - local music, hot air tethered balloon rides, art & crafts, food

• Spring Tour of Homes - Beaufort - candlelight tour of the Historic Point Neighborhood

• Striped Bass Festival - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• The RBC Heritage - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - James Island - lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all paddler levels

• Indie Grits Film Fest - Columbia - 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 - West Columbia - South Carolina State Farmers Market

• Olde Towne Artisans' Fair - North Augusta - artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park, plus live music

• SOS Spring Safari - North Myrtle Beach - 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 - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• The Big Nosh Jewish Cultural Festival - Columbia - authentic foods, live performances, children's activities, food drive, art

• The RBC Heritage - Hilton Head - PGA men's golf tournament

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

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

• Food for Thought Conference - Greenville - celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

• Striped Bass Festival - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Greenville - celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

• Striped Bass Festival - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Greenville - celebrates food, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism

• 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 - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Walterboro - 3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

• 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 - Charleston - "Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars" to benefit American Lung Association - tickets $150

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

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

• Striped Bass Festival - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

• Art Market at Historic Honey Horn - Hilton Head - juried event - art on display and for sale in many disciplines

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Walterboro - 3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

• Firing on Fort Sumter - Spartanburg - period Civil War-era dinner and public ball

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

• 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 - Summerville - golf tournament, dinner, auction - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease

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

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

• Striped Bass Festival - Manning - includes sporting tournaments, dances, parade, boating events and many other activities

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

• Art Market at Historic Honey Horn - Hilton Head - juried event - art on display and for sale in many disciplines

• ArtFields - Lake City - 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 - Walterboro - 3-day event includes parade, crafts, 5K Rice Run, cooking contest, fireworks, street dance

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

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

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

• Archaeological Society of South Carolina Conference - Columbia - presentations, speakers

• Artista Vista - Columbia - gallery crawl, beverages and hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment

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

• Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival - Mount Pleasant - family activities to celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, contests
  Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina

• CREATE South - Myrtle Beach - for those interested in art, blogging, podcasting, video, social networking - Horry County Arts Council

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

• Central Carolina Food and Wine Festival Gala - Columbia - domestic and international wines, craft beers, local dishes, live music - benefit

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

• Charleston Bluegrass Festival - Awendaw - portion of proceeds to benefit the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge's Sea Turtle Programs

• Congaree Arts Festival - Columbia - State Museum displays artwork by South Carolina artists

• Craftin on the Square - Laurens - visit booths of crafters and non-profit organizations

• Follow the Blooms Garden Tour - Hilton Head - visit historic and unique gardens

• Follow the Blooms Garden Tour - Conway - visit historic and unique gardens

• Follow the Blooms Garden Tour - Bishopville, Lake City - visit historic and unique gardens

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

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

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

• Hilton Head Seafood Festival - over 12 local restaurants featuring their seafood specialties, competitions, Kids' Zone - benefit

• Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show - Conway - featuring local and regional comedians - benefits Conway Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club

• Liberty Automotive Showcase & Festival - Pickens County - car, bike & truck show, entertainment and vendors

• Midlands Walk to Defeat ALS - Columbia - 3-mile or 1-mile walk to help fight Lou Gehrig's Disease

• Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture at Converse College - Spartanburg - six-day event with various activities

• Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Memorial Music Festival - Pickens - bluegrass music, workshops, jam sessions
  Learn more about Bluegrass in South Carolina

• Puddin' Swamp Festival - Turbeville - 3-day event includes carnival, music, pet contest, Swamp Stomp street dance

• Riverwalk Music Festival - West Columbia - four live performances, artists' courtyard, food

• Soft Shell Crab Festival - Port Royal - food, crafts, community booths

• Spring Social - Charleston - visit homes and gardens with live music, silent auction - benefits The Teachers' Supply Closet

• Stone Soup Festival - Woodruff - storytelling workshops, award-winning storytellers

• Taste of the Lowcountry, Jasper Style - Ridgeland - local food, wild game cook-off, auctions - benefits Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County

• Village Antiques & Collectibles Show - North Charleston - books, art, jewelry, more - admission fee benefits Spay Not Slay Endowment

• Water Ball - Charleston - dinner, dancing, silent auction, tickets $60.00/person - benefits Charleston Water Keeper

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