october 2013 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycles - cruises, vendors

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycles - cruises, vendors

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

SC State H.O.G. Rally
Motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, lots of food, 5K run/walk plus Popcorn Shrimp Run

Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival
Lexington County - 2-day event includes entertainment, rides, parade, BBQ contest, and of course, collards!

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycles - cruises, vendors

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmers Market - bring a wagon!

SC State H.O.G. Rally
Motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

Squealin' on the Square
BBQ cook-offs, music, crafts, rides, kids' area, antique tractor show, classic car cruise-in

Aunt Het Family Fall Festival
Crafts, food, children's activities, amusement rides, antique car and truck show, live music

Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, lots of food, 5K run/walk plus Popcorn Shrimp Run

Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival
Lexington County - 2-day event includes entertainment, rides, parade, BBQ contest, and of course, collards!

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Spartanburg County - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycles - cruises, vendors

Newberry Oktoberfest
German food, live entertainment, kids' zone, contests

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmers Market - bring a wagon!

SC State H.O.G. Rally
Motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

Squealin' on the Square
BBQ cook-offs, music, crafts, rides, kids' area, antique tractor show, classic car cruise-in

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycles - cruises, vendors

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmers Market - bring a wagon!

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Balloons Over Anderson
Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 38 restaurants, six music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Balloons Over Anderson
Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show

Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk
USATF certified course - benefits the Callen-Lacey Center for Children

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 38 restaurants, six music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Georgetown Bridge 2 Bridge Run
Half marathon, 12K, 5K run/walk, and kid's fun run through Georgetown's historic district - benefit

Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Pumpkintown Festival
Near Pickens - parade, arts and crafts, bluegrass music, food and pumpkins! - benefit
Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina

Ray Tanner Home Run
12K, 5K, and kids' fun run plus post race party - benefits the Ray Tanner Foundation

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run
Calhoun County - 4.5 miles, 4 person teams, kids' race - Greater Columbia Marine Foundation

Balloons Over Anderson
Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 38 restaurants, six music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference

Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
18-day festival includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
13-day event includes food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Columbus Day
Federal holiday

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays

Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Features one of the southeast's best wooden boat exhibits, boat-building competition, kid's model boat building

Komen Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 5K run/walk

Loris Bog-Off Festival
Horry Coutny - chicken bog contest, live music, fireworks, children's pavilion, arts and crafts

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, games, pony rides, face painting, food, and more!

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, plantations
Learn more about South Carolina Plantations

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference
Workshops for new and established authors
Visit SCIWAY's guide to SC books

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Art on the Trail
Artist market, kidz zone, art demonstrations, food court

Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, plantations
Learn more about South Carolina Plantations

Friends of the York County Library Book Sale
Over 10,000 books for adults and children plus audio-visual materials - benefit

South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference
Workshops for new and established authors
Visit SCIWAY's guide to SC books

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, plantations
Learn more about South Carolina Plantations

Shucking for Seniors
Oyster roast, music, chili cook-off, costume contest, silent auction - benefit

South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference
Workshops for new and established authors
Visit SCIWAY's guide to SC books

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

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

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

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

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

A Day to Remember Colonial Times
Reenactments and living exhibits

Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite

Art'Oberfest
Art, live music, children's activities, beer and wine walk

Autumn Candlelight Tour
Greenwood County - guided battlefield tours with 18th century reenactors along the trail - free!

Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Anderson County - Heritage Skills Artisans, games, rides, children's area, exhibits, car show, street dance, fireworks

Boo Bash
Trick or treating, games and activities, costume contest, burger competition

Carolina Downhome Blues Festival
41 performances at 16 different sites

Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
Oconee County - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo

Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors
Lexington County - benefits local charities

Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors
Lexington County - benefits local charities

Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors
Lexington County - benefits local charities

Charleston Green Fair
Environmental events including speakers, exhibits, farmers market
Learn more about green building in South Carolina

Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society Plantation Tour
Visit historic sites

Conway Fall Festival
Beach music, children's activities, demonstrations, antique cars and tractors, food

Darlington Sweet Potato Festival
Games for the children, crafts, music, live entertainment, car show and lots of food!

Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic Hope Plantation
Learn about other South Carolina Plantations

Euro Auto Festival
Car shows, technical sessions, driving events - celebrating MG/Austin Healey "Spridgets" and Jaguar XKE

Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours
Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc

Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours
Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc

Fall For Liberty
Pickens County - chili cook-off, hayrides, live music, kids rides, cake walk, arts and crafts

Fall Harvest Festival
Entertainment, food, crafts, old-fashioned games, vendors

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings

Fight for Air Run/Walk
5K, post-race party, Halloween costume contest - American Lung Association benefit

Frank-Ein-Stein Dinner, Dance & Gala
Live band, auction, dinner, costumes encouraged! - benefits Einstein Learning Center

Gilbert House of Terror
Lexington County - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities

Gilbert House of Terror
Lexington County - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities

Goose Creek Fall Festival
5K race, music, games, door prizes - benefits Helping Hands of Goose Creek

Greer Station Oktoberfest
Oompah bands, German cuisine, local artists, chicken dance competition

HILLarity Festival
2-day event includes street dance, talent and car shows, live entertainment, pet contest, kids' activities

Habitat For Humanity Run / Walk
10K and 5K run, 5K walk, and youth fun run - benefit
Help a South Carolina Habitat for Humanity chapter near you

Hilton Head Island Bridge Run
10K, 5K, health walk, post race party - benefits local charities

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run and health walk, iron chef competition

Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child
10K and 5K - benefits local children's programs

Jefferson Blue Jay Festival
Chesterfield County - car/bike show, 5K run/walk, contests, sporting tournaments, cook-off, pageant, fun for the whole family

Lake Carolina Wine & Food Festival
Enjoy a variety of wines and hors d'oeuvres - benefits local children's charities

Ocean Boulevard's Oktoberfest
German food and drink, kids' zone, fireworks - benefits Horry County Special Olympics

Oktoberfest
German food and music, games, bounce castle - benefits local charities

Richburg Fall Fest
Live music, fair-style games, inflatables, 9-hole miniature golf course, local business booths, crafts

SC Upstate Pagan Pride Day
Workshops, performances, vendors - educational event to commune with Earth Mother Goddess

SEED: Science Education Enrichment Day
For upper elementary and middle school students

Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour
Tour homes, sample treats prepared by Lowcountry chefs - for Dorchester Children's Center

South Carolina Historical Society's Fall Tour
Jasper County - tour historic properties

South Carolina Jazz Festival
3-day event includes concerts, Bebop Parade, art, tours, kids' activities

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

Stewart Parker Designer Showhouse
Explore the interior design of a Georgian style mansion and garden - benefit

Taste of the Town
Enjoy more than 50 of Myrtle Beach's most popular eateries plus a wine patio and Kids Zone - benefit

United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament
Learn about disc golf in South Carolina