South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – May 2010

South Carolina's Featured May Events

This family-oriented, eco-friendly festival will feature a variety of musical acts including recording-artists, The Afromotive, a children's area, arts & crafts, African bazaar, dancing and drumming workshops, plus much more. Learn about Project OKURASE's work with Ghana's children and sustainable, safe water treatment systems with partner Water Missions International.

Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival – Campobello – Bands, Camping, All-Night Pickin'

This alternative bluegrass festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains will feature offshoot genres such as New Grass, Jazz Grass, and other modern mixtures. Enjoy the music of Barney Barnwell and the Plum Hollow Band, as well as many other bands. There will be open jam circles so bring your instruments! Camping is encouraged and included in the ticket price.

More SC May Festivals, Events

May 1: Greer Family Fest - live music, children's parade, KidsZone, Creation Station, craft & food vendors

May 1: Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler - Columbia - run or walk - raising heart disease awareness

May 1: Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet - McClellanville - entertainment, art, kids' corner, food

May 1: Tour de Cure - Little Mountain - cycling with choice of 4 routes, 5 mi to 100 - for American Diabetes Assoc.

May 1-2: Black Cowboy Man Or Myth African American Festival - Rembert, Sumter County - family activities

May 1-2: Spring Fling - Spartanburg - huge street festival - dozens of bands, folk art, races, kids' carnival, more

May 1-8: North Charleston Arts Festival - over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, fireworks, vendors

May 7: Relay For Life of Clarendon County - Manning - raising awareness & funds for American Cancer Society

May 7-16: Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally - motorcycles - view City of Myrtle Beach's new ordinances

May 8: Mayfest on Main - North Myrtle Beach - live musical acts, car show, community stage, children's area

May 8: NASCAR Southern 500 - Darlington

May 9: Mother's Day - Sunday - Hooray Moms!

May 10: Confederate Memorial Day - Monday - observed state holiday

May 13-16: Charleston Lindy Exchange - lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs & live music

May 15-16: Blue Crab Festival - Little River - live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, food, community booths

May 20-24: Greenwood Music Festival - "Vive La France!" - concerts, opera, movie - at various venues

May 28-31: Freedom Weekend Aloft - Simpsonville - hot-air balloons, concerts, fun zone, disc dog nationals

May 28 - Jun 13: Spoleto Festival USA - Charleston - international arts festival - click for available discounts

May 31: National Memorial Day - Monday - state and federal holiday

May: Cinco De Mayo - Charleston - live music and DJ, Mexican cuisine, salsa "Dancing with the Local Stars"

May: Snowbirds Over Anderson - free airshow featuring stunt planes, jetfighters, parachute team

May: Spring Festival on the Square - Abbeville - rides, car show , more

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

May: Battle for Columbia - Sandy Run - Civil War reenactment, period demonstrations and exhibits

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

May: Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival - Greenville State Farmer’s Market - bring a wagon for your finds!

May: Dragon Boat Charleston Festival - 250-meter paddling races celebrate cancer survivors

May: Earth Fair - Columbia - eco-friendly activities, music, 8K trail run, 1 mile kid's fun run, Recycled Regatta

May: Surfers Healing Folly Beach 5K Fun Run & Splash Down - plus a street festival, bands - autism benefit

May: United Artists for Hope Music & Arts Festival - North Charleston - family-oriented, eco-friendly benefit

May: Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Adoptathon - reduced adoption rates - see some of the animals

May: Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference - Columbia - seminars, networking

May: Prime of Life Festival - Greenville - golf tournament, free expo, luncheon

May: Allendale Paleoamerican Expedition - near Martin - help excavate the Topper Archaeological Site

May: South Carolina Poultry Festival - Batesburg-Leesville - parade, fireworks, carnival rides, street dance

May: Aiken Garden Show - Aiken County Historical Museum - speakers, workshops, tours, exhibits

May: Allendale County Spring Cooter Fest - turtle races, rides, live music, parade, motorcycle show, fireworks

May: Artisphere - Greenville - visual arts, live performances, gala, kids' international area

May: Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association 3K Walk & 5K/10K Fun Run - Ft Jackson - civilians OK

May: Black Tie and Tails - Columbia - food, drinks, live entertainment - benefits Carolina Wildlife Care

May: Bluegrass on the Waccamaw - Conway - live music festival - includes free workshops

May: Blues by the Sea - Kiawah Island - features four msuical acts - free admission

May: Moonlight & Magnolias Gala - Greenville - benefits American Cancer Society - $125 tickets

May: SC Statewide Brain Injury Conference - Columbia - choose from variety of educational sessions

May: Black Expo - Columbia - seminars, entertainment, youth activities, charity golf tournament

May: BMW Charity Pro-Am - Spartanburg - golf tournament benefits 78 charities - over $6.6 million raised!

May: Greek Festival - Greenville - live music, folk dances, children’s rides, arts & crafts, and lots of food!

May: Blue Ridge Fest - Pickens - music, food, car cruise-in, motorcycle ride - benefiting 12 local charities

May: Carolina Children's Home BBQ Cook-Off Festival - Columbia - Friday night "Save the Pigs Party"

May: Central Railroad Festival - Pickens County - bands, kids' fun

May: Walterboro Antiques, History, Arts Festival - antique appraisers, vendors, tractors, art shows, tours

May: Armed Forces Day - Walhalla - military vehicles, street dance, music, lunch - click link then scroll down

May: Beach Music Day - Columbia - celebrate SC's state music at the State Museum - shag dancing too!

May: Mental Health Month 5K Fun Run & Walk - PDF - Charleston - benefiting NAMI Charleston Area

May: Potters on Gaffney's Old Field Pottery Show & Sale - includes auction and exhibits

May: Strawberry Festival - Slater (Greenville County) - music, food, arts & crafts, Little Mister & Miss Strawberry

May: Thunder at Fort Jackson - Columbia - military air & ground show, kids' activities, food, free admission

May: Beaufort Air Show - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - featuring the Blue Angels

May: Sculpture in the South - Summerville - features sculptors from across the US

May: Veterans Golf Classic - Myrtle Beach - at least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

May: Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival - live entertainment, food, rides, parade, art & crafts, auto show

May: Gullah Festival - Beaufort - entertainment, food, local tours, forums, plays

May: Iris Festival - Sumter - concerts, arts & crafts, flower show, food tasting, contests, children's activities

May: SummerFun Horseshoe Tournament - Newberry - SC's largest annual horseshoe tournament

May: Piccolo Spoleto - Charleston - local visual and performing arts events - various venues

May: Fort Mill Thunder - car show with 130+ classes - includes sound-offs, vendor booths, and food

May: Lowcountry Splash - Charleston - 2.4 mile open-water swim - for Logan Rutledge Children's Foundation

May: Surfside Beach Truck and Car Show - PDF - music, food, family fun, pier grand opening - benefit

May: South Carolina International Trade Conference - Charleston - networking, education sessions

May: Military Appreciation Days - Myrtle Beach - sports, concerts, fireworks, Combat Cuisine Cook-Off

May: Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival - Campobello - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

May: ALS H.O.P.E. - Isle of Palms - 5K walk/run supports Lou Gehrig’s disease research and patients

May: Color Your Mind, Body & Soul Family Fun Day - Columbia - various activities, many are free!

May: Going the Extra Mile 5K - Irmo - run or walk - fundraiser for local family outreach and support programs

May: Reedy River Cleanup - Greenville - tools & supplies provided - bring gloves, wear long pants & boots

May: Ribs & Renaissance - Columbia - bbq cook-off, live entertainment, No Co Film Fest, Crafty Feast

May: Folly Beach Wahine Classic - women's surfing event held at the Washout - open to all ages

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