South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals – october 2012

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

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

• United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill
  Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

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

• Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show
  Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

• SC State H.O.G. Rally - North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

• United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill
  Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

• Beaufort Shrimp Festival - 2-day event includes 5k run, walk, and popcorn shrimp run

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

• Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show
  Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

• SC State H.O.G. Rally - North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

• Squealin' on the Square - Laurens - BBQ plus 'anything but' cook-offs, music, crafts

• United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill
  Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

• Beaufort Shrimp Festival - 2-day event includes 5k run, walk, and popcorn shrimp run

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

• Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show
  Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

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

• Newberry Oktoberfest - German food, live entertainment, kids' zone, classic cars, and contests

• SC State H.O.G. Rally - North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors

• Squealin' on the Square - Laurens - BBQ plus 'anything but' cook-offs, music, crafts

• United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill
  Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

• Viva La Vista - Columbia - food festival covering nearly four city blocks - local food & drinks, live music

• Latin American Festival - North Charleston - live Salsa and Merengue music, dancing, authentic food and craft items, family activities

• Columbus Day - Federal holiday

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• Blackwater Ukulele Festival - Moncks Corner - workshops, open mic, concert, vendors - benefit for the Doc Williams SPCA

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

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run - Sandy Run - 4.5 mile course, 4 person teams, kids' race - Greater Columbia Marine Foundation

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

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

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• A Day to Remember Colonial Times - North Augusta - reenactments and living exhibits

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

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

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• A Day to Remember Colonial Times - North Augusta - reenactments and living exhibits

• Children's Day Festival - Mount Pleasant - inflatables, games, pony rides, face painting, food, and more!

• Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society Plantation Tour - Walterboro

• Gardens for Gardeners Fall Tour - Charleston's Hampton Park and the surrounding area

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

• South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

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

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

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

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

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

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

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

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

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

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

• Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly

• Aiken Fall Steeplechase - Holiday Cup - sanctioned horse races, gala - benefits local charities

• Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival - Greer - 13 live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite

• Antique Bottle, War Relics, and Collectibles Show & Sale - Moncks Corner - Berkeley Citizens Inc. event benefiting kids with disabilities

• Art'Oberfest - Abbeville - art, live music, children's activities, beer & wine walk

• Aunt Het Family Fall Festival - Fountain Inn - crafts, food, children's activities, amusement rides, antique car and truck show, live music

• Balloons, Blues & BBQ - Blythewood - hot air balloons, professional BBQ teams, amusement rides, live music, Halloween activities

• Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival - Live entertainment, games, rides, children's area, exhibits, car show, street dance, fireworks

• Cajun Festival - Hilton Head - food, live music, kid zone, crawfish eating contest - benefits Hilton Head Recreation Scholarship Fund

• Caring for Kids 5K/Fun Run - Duncan - certified course, health walk, plus health & fitness fair - benefits Isaac's Friends organization

• Carolina Downhome Blues Festival - Camden - 43 performances at 14 different sites

• Carolina Fest - Chesterfield - kids' pavilion, parades, music, food, art, pumpkin contests - click link, then scroll down

• Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities

• Charleston Oktoberfest - Oompah band, German beers and food, kids' events, contests - portion of proceeds going to local charities

• Click646 - Greenwood - photography event - exhibits, music, local foods market, juried events

• Columbia Green Fair - Environmental education event promoting local green businesses and non-profits
  Learn more about green building in South Carolina

• Congaree Bluegrass Festival - Cayce - live music and entertainment, food, children's play area

• Conway Fall Festival - Beach music, children's activities, demonstrations, antique cars & tractors, food

• Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk - Goose Creek - proceeds help fund local preservation and beautification projects

• District 58 Toastmasters Fall Conference - North Charleston - develop communication, leadership skills
  Find a South Carolina Toastmasters club near you

• Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

• Edisto & Beyond Tour - Jacksonboro - tour historic Hope Plantation
  Learn about other South Carolina Plantations

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

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

• Fall For Greenville - Cuisine from over 40 restaurants, four music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

• Fall Harvest Festival - Pendleton - entertainment, food, crafts, old-fashioned games, "Bubba-Bake-Off", benefit bicycle ride

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

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

• Fur Ball - Anderson - food and fun plus costume and dance contests - benefits the Anderson County Humane Society
  Learn more about helping animals in South Carolina

• Gaston Collard Festival - 2-day event includes entertainment, food, pageant, and of course, collards!

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

• Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Fall Conference - Myrtle Beach - 4-day conference

• Greenville Trail of Terror - Visit for frightening good time - benefits Foxcroft Swim Team

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

• Habitat For Humanity Run / Walk - West Columbia - 10K and 5K run, 5K walk, and youth fun run - benefits home construction
  Help a South Carolina Habitat for Humanity chapter near you

• Haunted Carnival - Greenville - carnival rides, haunted house, face painting, games, food

• Heritage Days at the Depot - Belton - traditional artisans demonstrate their craft plus hands-on activities

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

• Italian Festival & Bocce Tournament - Columbia

• Kitchen Tour Gala - Summerville - black tie gala and auction - benefits Dorechester Children's Center

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

• Loris Bog-Off Festival - Chicken bog contest, live music, fireworks, children's pavilion, arts & crafts, hundreds of vendors

• MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

• Moonshiners Reunion & Mountain Music Festival - Campobello - live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

• Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises and vendors

• National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk - Irmo - walk less than 1 mile, plus food & family fun

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

• OktoberFest - Lexington - carnival rides, parade, live performances, Oom-Pah tent with German beer and food, 5K run, pageant

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

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

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

• Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day

• Peace, Love and Einstein - Greenville - golf tournament, 1970s inspired gala, spa event - benefits Einstein Learning Center

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

• Piedmont Blues and Hash Bash - Abbeville - bring blanket or chair to enjoy great music and food

• Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides

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

• Pumpkintown Festival - Near Pickens - parade, arts & crafts, bluegrass music, food - benefit
  Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina

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

• SEED: Science Education Enrichment Day - Aiken - for upper elementary & middle school students

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

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

• South Carolina Historical Society's Fall Tour - A Walk Through Walterboro - tour historic properties

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

• South Carolina Week for the Animals - Various activities around the state

• South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference - Myrtle Beach - workshops for new and established authors
  Looking for South Carolina authors or books? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina books

• Spartanburg International Festival - Boulevard of Food, Folk Art Market, music, dance, exhibits, kids' zone

• Spirit Ball - Charleston - gourmet dinner, auction - $150.00 per ticket - benefits SC Maritime Foundation's education programs

• Storytelling in the Park - Lancaster - live entertainment - proceeds support the work of literacy in the greater Lancaster area

• Sumter County Fair - Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits

• Surfside Beach Family Festival - PDF - inflatable rides and games, petting zoo, dunking booth, face painting, vendors

• Taste of Charleston - Mount Pleasant - contests, tastings, art walk - benefiting local charities

• Terror Under The Bridge - Conway - visit the haunted house that was voted Grand Strand's top haunt - benefits Fostering Hope

• Trillium Art Festival - Travelers Rest - featuring local artists and regional folk art plus music, BBQ, kids' activities

• WILD at Wingswood - Awendaw - dinner and auction with guest Jack Hanna - $100.00 per ticket - benefits The Center For Birds of Prey

• Walk to End Alzheimer's - Mount Pleasant - 3 mile walk - benefits the Alzheimer's Association

• Walk to End Alzheimer's - Bluffton - 2 mile walk - benefits the Alzheimer's Association

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

• Wooden Boat Show - Georgetown - exhibits, races, food, crafts, boat building challenge

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