march 2014 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Charleston Food + Wine Festival
Entertainment, education, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships

Charleston Food + Wine Festival
Entertainment, education, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
6-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions

Wingfest
Wings, live music, kid zone - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund

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

Wingfest
Wings, live music, kid zone - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund

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

Plantation Tours of Prince George Winyah Parish
Visit privately owned plantations and town houses
Learn more about South Carolina plantations

SHE Columbia
Featuring three days of shopping, fashion, cooking and FUN for women!

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

Plantation Tours of Prince George Winyah Parish
Visit privately owned plantations and town houses
Learn more about South Carolina plantations

SHE Columbia
Featuring three days of shopping, fashion, cooking and FUN for women!

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

SHE Columbia
Featuring three days of shopping, fashion, cooking and FUN for women!

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

Aiken Spring Steeplechase
Aiken Triple Crown - Imperial Cup - horse racing - benefits local charities

Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating, first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefit

Archaeological Society of South Carolina Conference
Presentations, speakers

ArtFest
Live entertainment, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities

Baseball Classic
Showcasing South Carolina's high school athletes
Learn more about baseball in South Carolina

Battle for Broxton Bridge
Battle reenactments, history camp - Bamberg County

Battle of Charleston
Civil War reenactment and living history demonstrations
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina

Beaufort Twilight Run & Oyster Roast
8K run, 5K run, 5K walk, kids' fun run - Riverview Charter School benefit

Bridesmaid's Ball
Plus a bad dress contest - benefits the Upstate Homeless Coalition

Burning of the Socks
Bring your winter socks for the burning and enjoy pig roast with all the 'fixins, libations, music, door prize

Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties
Learn more about the Springdale Race Course

Catch the Leprechaun 5K
Post race party with live music and prizes - benefits Pattison's Academy

Charleston Fashion Week
Marion Square - 5-day event includes runway shows with nearly 100 designers

Charleston International Antiques Show
Exhibitors showcase items from late 17th-20th centuries

Charleston St. Patrick's Day Parade
Plus mass and raising of the Irish flag over City Hall

Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival
National and local storytellers with performances that reminisce about childhood, humor, significant times in history

Chefs' Feast
Benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank childhood feeding programs

Citadel Beautiful Bulldog Contest
See English bulldogs vie for top dog honors at the Citadel football spring game

Clemson Easter Bunny Run 5K & Half-Marathon
Plus egg hunt - benefits the Clemson Triathlon Club

Columbia SC Marathon
Also offering half-marathon, 10K, and kids marathon, health & fitness expo - benefit

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

Half Rubber Tournament
Beach game played with half rubber ball and thin bat

Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run
Benefits Mental Health America of Beaufort/Jasper

International Gala
Entertainment, authentic cuisine and drinks from around the world, silent auction

Juilliard in Aiken
7-day event with concerts at various locations

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show
Featuring local and regional comedians - benefit

Little River Bridge 8K Run / 5K Run-Walk
Winds through historic residential districts, downtown area, and Little River Trail

National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels
Learn more about South Carolina's official state dance, the shag

Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, & outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors

Reedy River Run
2-day event includes 10K run, 5K run or walk, youth mile run, children's fun run, post-race party

RenoFest Bluegrass Music Festival
Guitar, banjo and band competitions, concerts, barbeque
Learn more about the bluegrass in South Carolina

SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Conference
Seminars, networking

Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel Civil War Reenactment
Reenactments, camps - see history come alive!

South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo
Exhibits, workshops - open to the public

South Carolina Cornbread Festival
5K run/walk, cornbread cook-off, children’s cook-off, Little Miss Muffin pageant, live music

South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
Focusing on keys of success for museums large and small

South Carolina Salute to Manufacturing
Awards honoring SC's leading manufacturers

Spring Bridal Show
Runway shows, style lounge with exhibits

St. Pat's in Five Points
'Get to the Green Race', live music, children's carnival - proceeds for charities

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment

St. Patrick's Day on Main
Street festival with Irish music, dancers, arts and crafts, amusement area

St. Patty's Day Dash & Bash
Certified 5K and 10K runs, kids’ fun run, Irish-themed costume contest, after-race activities

Standard Flower Show
Blooming cut flowers, shrubs, and potted plants - open to public entries

SummerFun Horseshoe Tournament
The first stop on the Horseshoe Pitchers Pro Tour

Sweet Grass Music Festival
Start the day with a 5K then enjoy live music all day - benefit

Taste of Lake Murray
Food, auctions, live music - fundraiser for July 4th fireworks

Taste of the Coast
Plus music, kids' activities, food drive - benefits Risen Christ Lutheran School

Winyah Bay Heritage Festival
Wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, local artists, and the popular Dixie Dock Dogs contest