may 2013 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

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

Abbeville's Spring Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, antique cars, flower show, live music, crafts, food vendors, 5K run/walk

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

Black Cowboy Man or Myth African-American Festival
Sumter County - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations

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

Home of Distinction Tour
Pickens County - at The Reserve at Lake Keowee - admission benefits the Alzheimer's Association

Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival
Greenville State Farmers' Market - bring a wagon for your finds!

Abbeville's Spring Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, antique cars, flower show, live music, crafts, food vendors, 5K run/walk

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

Battle for Columbia
Calhoun County - Civil War reenactment, period demonstrations, exhibits - don't forget your lawn chair

Black Cowboy Man or Myth African-American Festival
Sumter County - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations

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

Great American Lobster Race
100 lobsters will compete in several heats - plus rides and music - benefit

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

Greer Family Fest
Live music, children's parade, KidsZone, Creation Station, arts & crafts, food court

Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off
Plus kid rides, live music, classic cars, horse and carriage rides - SC BBQ Association sanctioned

Home of Distinction Tour
Pickens County - at The Reserve at Lake Keowee - admission benefits the Alzheimer's Association

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

Orangeburg Festival of Roses
Edisto Memorial Gardens - celebrate the blooming of the roses

Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival
Greenville State Farmers' Market - bring a wagon for your finds!

SC Strawberry Festival
5-day event includes "Strawberry Jam" music, rides, pageant, recipe & eating contests, fireworks

Taste of Beaufort
2-day event includes dishes from local restaurants, live music, 5K, Shaggin' With A Taste, children's area

Abbeville's Spring Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, antique cars, flower show, live music, crafts, food vendors, 5K run/walk

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

Battle for Columbia
Calhoun County - Civil War reenactment, period demonstrations, exhibits - don't forget your lawn chair

Black Cowboy Man or Myth African-American Festival
Sumter County - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations

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

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

Greer Family Fest
Live music, children's parade, KidsZone, Creation Station, arts & crafts, food court

Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off
Plus kid rides, live music, classic cars, horse and carriage rides - SC BBQ Association sanctioned

Home of Distinction Tour
Pickens County - at The Reserve at Lake Keowee - admission benefits the Alzheimer's Association

Liberty's Spring Festival and Cruz-In
Pickens County

Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Entertainment, art, kids' corner, food

Midlands Strides for Autism
Plus music, games, and entertainment

Musgrove Mill Revolutionary War Encampment Weekend
2-day event features reenactors who will demonstrate aspects of Revolutionary War-era daily life in South Carolina

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

Orangeburg Festival of Roses
Edisto Memorial Gardens - celebrate the blooming of the roses

Peach Blossom Festival
Edgefield County - parade, rides and games, arts & crafts, food vendors, live entertainment

Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival
Greenville State Farmers' Market - bring a wagon for your finds!

SC Strawberry Festival
5-day event includes "Strawberry Jam" music, rides, pageant, recipe & eating contests, fireworks

Strawberry Festival
Greenville County - bluegrass music, arts and crafts, playground with kids' rides, food

Taste of Beaufort
2-day event includes dishes from local restaurants, live music, 5K, Shaggin' With A Taste, children's area

Tour de Cure
Newberry County - bicycling with choice of 4 routes, 5 miles to 100 miles or stationary bike - for American Diabetes Assoc

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

Battle for Columbia
Calhoun County - Civil War reenactment, period demonstrations, exhibits - don't forget your lawn chair

Black Cowboy Man or Myth African-American Festival
Sumter County - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations

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

Home of Distinction Tour
Pickens County - at The Reserve at Lake Keowee - admission benefits the Alzheimer's Association

Men's High Heel Race
Benefits JDRF Greater Western Carolinas

Musgrove Mill Revolutionary War Encampment Weekend
2-day event features reenactors who will demonstrate aspects of Revolutionary War-era daily life in South Carolina

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

Orangeburg Festival of Roses
Edisto Memorial Gardens - celebrate the blooming of the roses

Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival
Greenville State Farmers' Market - bring a wagon for your finds!

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

Ernie Magaro Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic
Shotgun start plus lunch - in support of college programs and services

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

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

Home & Garden Symposium
2-day event includes lectures, flower show, brunch with silent auction

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

SPINX Charity Golf Classic
To raise money for local charities

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

Home & Garden Symposium
2-day event includes lectures, flower show, brunch with silent auction

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

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

Better Together: A Mother's Day Event to Benefit Little Steps
Dinner, entertainment, silent auction

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, fireworks, contests

Aiken Bluegrass Festival
2-day event features 10 bands, bbq dinner event, camping available - benefiting STAR Riding and Driving

Allendale County Spring Cooter Fest
2-day event includes "Carolina Cooter" turtle races, rides and games, music, parade, fireworks

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

Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, opening night gala, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants

Blue Ridge Fest
Music, food, car cruise-in - benefiting 13 local charities

Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday

Get Down In Pumpkintown
Greenville County - 3-day music festival, camp along the Oolenoy River, vendors - family event

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

Relay for Life Lexington
Event to remember, celebrate, and fight cancer by walking and luminary ceremony

South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, fireworks, contests

Aiken Bluegrass Festival
2-day event features 10 bands, bbq dinner event, camping available - benefiting STAR Riding and Driving

Allendale County Spring Cooter Fest
2-day event includes "Carolina Cooter" turtle races, rides and games, music, parade, fireworks

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

Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, opening night gala, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants

Bluffton Village Festival
Music, food, arts and crafts

Get Down In Pumpkintown
Greenville County - 3-day music festival, camp along the Oolenoy River, vendors - family event

Lowcountry Roots, Rock & Reggae Run
5K, 10K, 15K plus post race party with live reggae music, refreshments and a Bob Marley look a like contest

Mayfest Art of Living
Artisans, craftsmen, local wine and beer, children's area

Mayfest on Main
Live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, community stage, children's area

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks

Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Kids' area, Creole & Cajun cuisine, live music, Crawdaddy Dash 5K run, pole vaulting

South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, fireworks, contests

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

Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, opening night gala, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants

Get Down In Pumpkintown
Greenville County - 3-day music festival, camp along the Oolenoy River, vendors - family event

Mother's Day
Let Mom put her feet up today and take her for a nice meal at a SC restaurant

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

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

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

SC Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony
Reception, banquet, induction ceremony

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

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

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

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

Blue Grass Jam
Bring your instrument and a chair and join in!

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

BMW Charity Pro-Am
Golf tournament benefits 150 charities - $7.96 million raised over the last 10 years!

Charleston Lindy Exchange
Lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs and live music

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

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

BMW Charity Pro-Am
Golf tournament benefits 150 charities - $7.96 million raised over the last 10 years!

Charleston Lindy Exchange
Lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs and live music

Greek Festival
4-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, tours, and lots of food!

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

Red Rose Festival
Live music, Kidz Zone with rides and games, arts and crafts market

Relay For Life of Charleston County
West Ashley - event to remember, celebrate, and fight cancer by walking and luminary ceremony

South Carolina Book Festival
Speakers, workshops, exhibits, autograph sessions
Learn more about and shop for South Carolina Books

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

BMW Charity Pro-Am
Golf tournament benefits 150 charities - $7.96 million raised over the last 10 years!

Blue Crab Festival
Horry County - 2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths, car & motorcycle show

COOLFest
Exhibits, contests, inflatables, kid-friendly educational and fun zones

Charleston Beer Garden
Craft brews from 10 breweries, food truck rodeo, music - benefit
Learn more about SC Beer and Breweries

Charleston Lindy Exchange
Lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs and live music

Clemson Festival of the Arts
Exhibits, live demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, Kids' Corner, food tastings

Dorchester Habitat for Humanity's Block Party
Music, food, kids' games, Habitat homes open to tour, dog adoption

Greek Festival
4-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, tours, and lots of food!

Horse Play In May Horse Show
CHSC open show series, hunter/jumper series, SCDCTA approved dressage/ct and western dressage classes

Lake Murray Pontoon Tour of Homes
Travel by boat to visit and tour through three homes - Lake Murray Association benefit

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

Overhaul
Collaborative performance by Annex Dance Company and Eclectic Chamber Orchestra

Palmetto Patriots' Ball
Reception, dinner, silent auction, guest speaker - Blue Star Mothers of South Carolina benefit

Red Rose Festival
Live music, Kidz Zone with rides and games, arts and crafts market

Relay For Life of Columbia
Event to remember, celebrate, and fight cancer by walking and luminary ceremony

Rib Burnoff
Judged BBQ festival with live music, inflatables - benefits local children's charities

South Carolina Book Festival
Speakers, workshops, exhibits, autograph sessions
Learn more about and shop for South Carolina Books

Tread The Thread Twlight 5K Trail Race & Fun Run
Plus after-party; fun run is 1-mile

Tri-County Technical College 5K Road Road Race
Run or walk - benefits school programs

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

BMW Charity Pro-Am
Golf tournament benefits 150 charities - $7.96 million raised over the last 10 years!

Blue Crab Festival
Horry County - 2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths, car & motorcycle show

Charleston Lindy Exchange
Lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs and live music

Greek Festival
4-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, tours, and lots of food!

Horse Play In May Horse Show
CHSC open show series, hunter/jumper series, SCDCTA approved dressage/ct and western dressage classes

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events
Learn more about South Carolina motorcycle resources

South Carolina Book Festival
Speakers, workshops, exhibits, autograph sessions
Learn more about and shop for South Carolina Books

Veterans Golf Classic
At least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

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

Greek Festival
4-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, tours, and lots of food!

Veterans Golf Classic
At least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

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

Golf Tournament
Captain's choice tournament with a shot gun start - benefits the East Cooper Community Outreach

Veterans Golf Classic
At least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

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

Veterans Golf Classic
At least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

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

Catawba Regional Job Fair
Meet area employers who are recruiting for open jobs

The Golf Ball
Plus local celebrity chefs competing against each other - benefits the East Cooper Community Outreach

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

Freedom Weekend Aloft
4-day event includes hot-air balloons, concerts, fun zone, disc dog nationals

Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, children's events, car show, 5K run, bagpipes, athletics, border collie trials
Learn more about South Carolina's Scots-Irish history

Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, forums, plays

Iris Festival
3-day event includes concerts, arts & crafts, flower show, food, contests, children's activities, market place, pageant

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Flopeye Fish Festival
Chester County - live entertainment, carnival rides, car show, crafters, food vendors, exhibits
Learn how South Carolina's town of Great Falls got its nickname

Freedom Weekend Aloft
4-day event includes hot-air balloons, concerts, fun zone, disc dog nationals

Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, children's events, car show, 5K run, bagpipes, athletics, border collie trials
Learn more about South Carolina's Scots-Irish history

Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, forums, plays

Invitational Golf Tournament
Horry County - benefits Cedar Branch Community Empowerment Center

Iris Festival
3-day event includes concerts, arts & crafts, flower show, food, contests, children's activities, market place, pageant

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Spring Valley High School Car and Truck Show
Plus live entertainment, auction, swap tables - benefit

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

Freedom Weekend Aloft
4-day event includes hot-air balloons, concerts, fun zone, disc dog nationals

Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, children's events, car show, 5K run, bagpipes, athletics, border collie trials
Learn more about South Carolina's Scots-Irish history

Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, forums, plays

Iris Festival
3-day event includes concerts, arts & crafts, flower show, food, contests, children's activities, market place, pageant

Memorial Day Cook Out
Live music, inflatables for kids, concessions

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Dailey and Vincent Memorial Day Concert
You are invited for great Bluegrass Music and Remembrance with a Dailey and Vincent Memorial Day Concert - Tickets $20.00 in advance, $25.00 the day of. Bring your own lawn chair - No Refunds

Freedom Weekend Aloft
4-day event includes hot-air balloons, concerts, fun zone, disc dog nationals

Memorial Day Service
Honor those who lost their lives serving for our country at the Veterans Memorial at Fuller Park

National Memorial Day
State and federal holiday

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

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

Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire
All ages will have fun visiting the Medieval/Renaissance Age

Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Troy Knight Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefits Dorchester Children's Center