South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – May 2010

South Carolina's Featured May Events

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: Cinco De Mayo - Charleston - salsa band, DJ, Mexican cuisine, "Dancing with the Local Stars", professional dancers - benefit

May 1: Greer Family Fest - live music, children's parade, KidsZone, Creation Station, arts & crafts, restaurant row

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: Miles of Hope - Rock Hill - 5K run or 1 mile fun run - proceeds benefit area hospice care patients

May 1: Peach Blossom Festival - Johnston - parade, rides and games, arts & crafts, food vendors, live entertainment

May 1: Rosewood Crawfish Festival - Columbia - kid's area, Creole & Cajun cuisine, live music

May 1: Spirit of South Carolina Adult Education Sail - PDF - Charleston - learn about marine science and maritime history

May 1: Spring Festival on the Square - Abbeville - amusement rides, antique car show, talent show, Swingin' Medallions concert

May 1: St. Francis Mud Run - Greenville - 4 person teams, kids course - benefits Goodwill Foundation & Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

May 1: Taste of Beaufort - at least 60 different dishes to taste from nearly 20 restaurants

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

May 1-2: Battle for Columbia - Sandy Run - Civil War reenactment, period demonstrations and exhibits - don't forget your chair

May 1-2: Black Cowboy Man Or Myth African American Festival - Rembert - concerts, horse show, period demonstrations and food

May 1-2: Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Adoptathon - reduced adoption rates - see some of the animals

May 1-2: Orangeburg Festival of Roses - petting zoo, arts & crafts, airplane rides, Princess & Queen of Roses

May 1-2: Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival - Greenville State Farmer’s Market - click, then scroll down

May 1-2: Spring Fling - Spartanburg - street festival - dozens of bands, art show, kids' carnival, food court, Rock Band competition

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

May 3: Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference - Columbia - seminars, networking

May 3 - Jun 5: Allendale Paleoamerican Expedition - near Martin - help excavate the Topper Archaeological Site

May 6-8: South Carolina Poultry Festival - Batesburg-Leesville - parade, fireworks, chicken calling & Cook-Cluck-Win-A-Buck contests

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

May 7-8: Allendale County Spring Cooter Fest - "Carolina Cooter" turtle races, carnival rides, live music, parade, fireworks

May 7-9: Artisphere - Greenville - visual arts, live performances, gala, kids' international area

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

May 8: Dragon Boat Charleston Festival - 250-meter paddling races celebrate cancer survivors - benefit

May 8: Lancaster Area Literacy Cooperative 5K Race for Literacy - race location is USC-Lancaster - benefit

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

May 8: NASCAR Southern 500 - Darlington - camping available

May 8: Ride for the Rack Breast Cancer Benefit - Spartanburg - poker run, auction, music, professional bull riding & barrel racing

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

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

May 11-12: InnoVenture Southeast Conference - Greenville - information to assist small and medium enterprises grow

May 13-15: Black Expo - Columbia - seminars, entertainment, youth activities, charity golf tournament

May 13-16: BMW Charity Pro-Am - Spartanburg - golf tournament benefits 99 charities - $7.3 million raised over the last 9 years!

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

May 13-16: Greek Festival - Greenville - live music, folk dances, children’s rides, arts & crafts, tours, and lots of food!

May 14-15: Blue Ridge Fest - Pickens - music, food, car cruise-in, motorcycle ride - benefiting 13 local charities

May 15: Angel Walk - Mount Pleasant - 5K walk, pre-event expo, post-walk festival - for MUSC medulloblastoma research

May 15: Cateechee Fest - Ninety Six - honoring Native American heritage, performers, costume & tee-pee contests, plus Model A cars

May 15: Strawberry Festival - Slater (Greenville County) - pancake breakfast, music, food, arts & crafts

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

May 15-16: Carolina Children's Home BBQ Cook-Off Festival - Columbia - music, kids activities, "Save the Pigs Party" - benefit

May 15-16: Sculpture in the South - Summerville - features sculptors from across the US - benefits Permanent Public Sculpture Program

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

May 22: Foothills 5K And The Beat Goes On - Westminster's historic district - proceeds benefit the Foothills Pregnancy Care Center

May 22: Going the Extra Mile 5K - Irmo - run or walk - fundraiser for ACTS Metro Outreach's local family and support programs

May 22: Golf Fore Life - Greenville - golf tournament - benefiting and promoting awareness of the SC Organ and Tissue Donor Registry

May 24: South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony - Columbia - plus silent auction

May 23-26: Veterans Golf Classic - Myrtle Beach - at least one team member must be active-duty or veteran

May 27-30: Iris Festival - Sumter - concerts, arts & crafts, flower show, food tasting, contests, children's activities, pageant, market place

May 28-29: Arts on the Alley - Seneca - admission-free events that showcases local artists and performers

May 28-29: Greenville Scottish Games - parade, children's events, car show, 5K run, pageant, bagpipes, athletics, border collie trials
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May 28-29: Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival - Campobello - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

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

May 28-31: Military Appreciation Days - Myrtle Beach - sports, concerts, fireworks, parade, kids zone, laser show, fireworks, exhibits, 5K

May 28 - Jun 13: Piccolo Spoleto - Charleston - local visual and performing arts events at various venues

May 28 - Jun 13: Spoleto Festival USA - Charleston - international arts festival, performing and visual arts

May 29: SummerFun Horseshoe Tournament - Newberry - SC's largest annual horseshoe tournament

May 29: Tri-County 5K Race: Run for the Health of It! - Anderson - benefiting health education program and scholarships

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

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

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

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 musical acts - free admission

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

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