South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – May 2010
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South Carolina's Featured May Events
United Artists for Hope Music & Arts Festival – North Charleston – Navy Yard at Noisette
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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.
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Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival – Campobello – Bands, Camping, All-Night Pickin'
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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.
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More SC May Festivals, Events
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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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