november 2013 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

FestiVELO de Charleston
Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available
Find more about bicycling in South Carolina

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

FestiVELO de Charleston
Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available
Find more about bicycling in South Carolina

Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, dancing, food, crafts, games

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit

James Island Connector Run
10K run, 5K walk on certified course - benefits students with special needs and their families

Pauwau of the Waccamaw Indian People
Traditional Native American ceremony
Learn more about South Carolina's Native Americans

South Carolina Pecan Festival
"Run Like A Nut" races, half-marathon, fun walk, kids' fun zone, vendors, arts and crafts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit

Pauwau of the Waccamaw Indian People
Traditional Native American ceremony
Learn more about South Carolina's Native Americans

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
Plus kid zone, holiday craft show, live music - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
3-day event includes live music, food, Kid Zone, holiday crafts - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation's scholarship fund

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Governor's Cup Road Race
Half marathon, 8K, 4-mile walk, kids' cup
Learn more about South Carolina running events

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
Plus kid zone, holiday craft show, live music - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
3-day event includes live music, food, Kid Zone, holiday crafts - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation's scholarship fund

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Pee Dee Artisan Market
The area's premier shopping event featuring collections from local artisans. The admission is free and everything is handmade!

Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge
Raising awareness and monies to combat childhood obesity
Learn more about South Carolina obesity prevention resources

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
Plus kid zone, holiday craft show, live music - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
3-day event includes live music, food, Kid Zone, holiday crafts - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation's scholarship fund

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

SC Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Forum
Workshops, networking

Veterans Day
State and federal holiday - Thank you for our freedom!

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

SC Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Forum
Workshops, networking

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

SC Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Forum
Workshops, networking

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

SC Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Forum
Workshops, networking

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

SC Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Forum
Workshops, networking

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest

HOPE Relay
48-mile relay for teams of six runners - benefits Project HOPE Foundation's autism program

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Anderson Lights of Hope
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Roper Mountain Holiday Lights
Over 110 towering light displays - benefit

South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Many live performances
Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina

Surfside Beach Turkey Trot
8K, 5K, Kids' Tot Trot - benefits local charities

Thanksgiving Day
State and federal holiday

Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble
5K, children's fun run - benefits local charities

Anderson Lights of Hope
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities

Day after Thanksgiving
State holiday - also known as 'Black Friday'

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Lights Before Christmas
Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights!

Roper Mountain Holiday Lights
Over 110 towering light displays - benefit

Anderson Lights of Hope
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities

Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade, toy drive and humane society collection, starts in Little River

Jamil Shriners Craft Show
Various craft artisans - benefits Shriner hospitals

Lights Before Christmas
Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights!

Roper Mountain Holiday Lights
Over 110 towering light displays - benefit

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

Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival
Enjoy over 135 beers from 65 of the world's best breweries plus music and food - benefit

Castra Romana
Dorchester County - Roman Imperial Army encampment - public displays Saturday only

Charleston Cup Steeplechase
Steeplechase and flat races, elegant picnics and tailgates

Chili Cook-Off
Over 50 chili cookers plus live entertainment - benefits the Hope Center and Camp Kemo

Chitlin' Strut
Parade, Chitlin' Queens, rides plus hawg-calling, strut & chitlin' eating contests

Colonial Cup
Steeplechase horse racing at Springdale
Learn more about the Springdale Race Course

Columbia Gem & Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
More than 20 dealers and displays

Columbia's Blues Festival
Enjoy ten hours of live entertainment at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park

Decadent Dreams Chocolate Festival
Activities and lots of chocolate! - benefits Keystone Substance Abuse Services

Dickens of a Christmas
Carriage rides, seasonal entertainment, characters from the Dickens novel, tree lighting

Fine Art Weekend
3-day event includes auctions, lectures - benefits fine arts programs
Find more South Carolina art galleries

Gala Event and Golf Tournament
Benefits the REACH Program at the College of Charleston

Greenville Open Studios
Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public

Holiday Craft Show
25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food

Holiday Lights on the River
More than a million sparkling lights with music, activities

Ice On Main
Take a spin on the upstate's only open-air ice skating rink

King's Tree Trials Horse Race
Plus elegant tailgate parties reminiscent of earlier times

North Charleston Christmas Festival
4-day event includes holiday market, parade, tree lighting, children events

Park Day on Daniel Island
Games, food, live music - family event benefiting over 20 local organizations

Poochapalooza
K-9 5K run, clinics, entertainment, costume dog show - benefits PAALS and Heartworm Project

Revolutionary War Field Days
Reenactment, hands-on activities, demonstrations, family fun
Learn more about the Revolutionary War in South Carolina

Run for the Yorktown
5K run or walk, post-race party - benefits USS Yorktown education programs

South Carolina Week for the Animals
Various activities around the state
Learn how you can help SC Animal Rescue Organizations

St. Nicholas Winterfest
Local cuisine, bbq cookoff, arts and crafts fair, kids' activities - benefits relief organizations

TreesGreenville Turkey Day 8K
8K run on certified course, 2 mile walk, ¼ mile toddler trot - benefits TreesGreenville

Uptown Greenwood Holiday Open House
Activities with Santa, carriage rides, live music, cruise-in, art show, tree lighting

Vista Lights
Family celebration of food and arts, tree lighting, and horse-drawn carriage rides