SC Festivals, Events April SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Apr 1 - 13 |
The Charleston Festival
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation, formerly Festival of Houses and Gardens | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000001 Apr 1 - 6 |
Spring Carnival
Featuring live entertainment, endless rides and food trucks from across the midlands | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000002 Apr 2 - 4 |
Clemson Literary Festival
Book fair, readings, visiting authors, round-table discussion, open mic | Clemson | Arts |
| 00000003 Apr 3 - 12 |
Come-See-Me Festival
10-day festival includes parades, frog jump, fireworks, food, road race, bbq cook-off, live music, and many kids' activities | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000004 Apr 3 - 6 |
Tartan Day South Celtic Festival
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000005 Apr 3 |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade + virtual option | Columbia | Educational |
| 00000006 Apr 3 |
Game & Garden Soiree
Cocktails, small plates from local chefs, silent auction, live music - benefits Congaree Land Trust's land conservation efforts | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000007 Apr 4 - 6 |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000008 Apr 4 - 5 |
Tours of Historic Plantations & Homes
Visit churches and privately owned plantations, gardens and town houses - hosted by Prince George Winyah Church Women | Georgetown | Historical |
| 00000009 Apr 4 - 5 |
Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000010 Apr 4 - 6 |
Beauty and the Beast
The magic of a tale as old as time will grace the stage at this Orangeburg Civic Ballet performance with nearly 100 cast members | Orangeburg | Arts |
| 00000011 Apr 4 |
Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast
Oyster roast, southern food buffet, drinks, live music, silent auction - benefits The Big Red Barn Retreat | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000012 Apr 5 - 6 |
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000013 Apr 5 - 6 |
Columbia Open Studios
2-day event of self-guided tours of artists' studios in Richland and Lexington counties | Columbia Various | Arts |
| 00000014 Apr 5 |
iMAGINE Upstate Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages including drones, battling robots, race cars, 3d printing, hovercrafts and more | Greenville | Educational |
| 00000015 Apr 5 |
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000016 Apr 5 |
Bark to the Park
1.7 mile walk, with or without your dog, followed by After-Pawty with music, vendors, contests, beer, wine, food - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
| 00000017 Apr 5 |
EmpoweRun 5K Walk & Run
5K run/walk, kid's one mile fun run followed by block party with awards ceremony, music games and fun - benefits Sistercare | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000018 Apr 5 |
Earth Day Aiken
An informative, festive celebration with kids zone, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000019 Apr 5 |
Theatre for Youth Festival
Festival is open to all community and school theatre programs that have students in grades three through eight | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
| 00000020 Apr 5 |
Race the Helix - Upstate
5K trail run or 1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs + virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000021 Apr 5 |
Brew 2 Build
Unlimited samples of craft beer, wine and and non-alcoholic options plus music, food trucks, cigar lounge - benefits Central SC Habitat for Humanity | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000022 Apr 5 |
The Joffrey Ballet in Concert
The Joffrey Ballet performs with USC's Betsy Blackmon Dance Company and the USC Symphony Orchestra | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000023 Apr 6 |
Palladium Tour: A Century of Style
Self-guided, self-paced walking tour in Forest Hills concluding with a neighborhood party with food and drinks - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000024 Apr 6 |
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000025 Apr 10 - 13 |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000026 Apr 10 - 12 |
Underexposed Film Festival yc
Celebrates the independent short film, and provides filmmakers with an intimate forum where their voices can be heard | Rock Hill | Arts |
| 00000027 Apr 11 - 13 |
World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, 5K run, grit eating contest, "Rolling in Grits" contest | St. George | Festival |
| 00000028 Apr 11 - 13 |
Artista Vista
3-day event with gallery crawl, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and galleries, visual art performances, light and lantern parade, and more | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000029 Apr 11 - 12 |
Governor's Cup Road Race
2-days of racing with the Main Street Mile and Kids' Main Street Mile on Friday evening then on Saturday is the half marathon and 5K events | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000030 Apr 11 - 13 |
Puddin' Swamp Festival
3-day event with parade, car show, carnival rides, live entertainment, crafts, food vendors, fireworks | Manning Turbeville | Festival |
| 00000031 Apr 11 |
Kiawah Art and House Tour
Self-guided tour of five homes on Kiawah Island - benefits local children's art programs | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
| 00000032 Apr 12 |
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment | Charleston James Island | Festival |
| 00000033 Apr 12 |
Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
BBQ bites to include a range of meats, seafood, veggies and fruit plus live music, libations - benefits IDefine's fight against Kleefstra Syndrome | Greenville Travelers Rest | Culinary |
| 00000034 Apr 12 |
Shag Festival
Live band playing beach music, shag dancing for all levels, food, drink - bringing a chair is encouraged - hosted by The Rotary Club of Georgetown | Georgetown | Festival |
| 00000035 Apr 12 |
South Carolina Chili Cook-Off Championship
Chili tastings, live entertainment, vendors - benefits local nonprofit organizations | Anderson Belton | Culinary |
| 00000036 Apr 12 |
Battle on the Bricks
30 boxers, male and female, square off in three-round matches - hosted by Charleston Boxing Foundation - benefits three local charities | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000037 Apr 12 |
Spring Plant Sale: Earth Day Birthday
Variety of bulbs, perennials, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables that have been home grown by local master gardeners - hosted by Master Gardeners of York Co | Rock Hill York | Misc |
| 00000038 Apr 12 |
Mac Arnold Blues Festival
Legendary Blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold hosts his annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival, plus food, family fun, vendors | Greenville Fountain Inn | Festival |
| 00000039 Apr 12 - 13 |
MCAS Beaufort Air Show
The show will feature Naval aviation with a demonstration by the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels | Beaufort | Expo |
| 00000040 Apr 12 |
Recovery Jam
Music and arts festival with live performances and gallery with works by Lowcountry visual artists - benefits Step 1 Recovery | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000041 Apr 12 |
Midlands Spring Native Plant Sale
Find blooming perennials, grasses, and smaller blooming shrubs and trees all native to SC - hosted by SC Native Plant Society Midlands Chapter | Columbia Lexington | Misc |
| 00000042 Apr 12 |
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
Firefighter turnout gear, military backpacks, strollers, wheelchairs, and leashed pets are welcome - benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000043 Apr 12 |
Upstate Heart Walk
1 and 3 mile non-competitive walks - benefits the American Heart Association | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000044 Apr 12 |
Charleston Honey Bee Expo
Learn about bees and celebrate local bee keepers - honey tastings, live music, presentations, children's activities | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000045 Apr 12 |
Earth Day Birthday
Free family-friendly event with hands-on activities, games, scavenger hunt, prizes and more - hosted by Keep York Co. Beautiful and York Co. Recycling | Rock Hill York | Misc |
| 00000046 Apr 13 |
Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000047 Apr 14 |
Monday After the Masters
Celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish - benefits children's educational programs and the SC junior golf program | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000048 Apr 18 - 19 |
Pork in the Park
Barbecue competition, kids' inflatables and activities, live music - benefits the Newberry County Relay for Life | Newberry | Festival |
| 00000049 Apr 19 |
Reedy River Run
10K or 5K run through downtown Greenville with post race festival and activities | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000050 Apr 19 |
"The Shot Heard Round The World"
Celebration of Lexington County's Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord with living history exhibits, lantern tours featuring actors, and more | Columbia Lexington | Historical |
| 00000051 Apr 19 |
Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K
5K run or walk with post-race party and activities including Easter egg hunt for children - benefits the CWC Cares Foundation | Columbia West Columbia | Sports |
| 00000052 Apr 20 |
Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000053 Apr 21 - 29 |
Charleston Jazz Festival
9-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000054 Apr 21 - 27 |
Charleston Cocktail Week
7-day festival around Charleston where participating venues will be featuring signature cocktails | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000055 Apr 22 - 26 |
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with inimation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000056 Apr 22 - 27 |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
6-day event at various locations with dinners and tastings featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000057 Apr 22 |
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes
Walk a mile and help support Pathways to Healing's mission to end sexual violence and its effects | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000058 Apr 23 - 27 |
Art Charleston
5-day visual art festival with signature events, artist lectures, gallery walks, and exhibition tours led by experts - hosted by and benefits Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000059 Apr 24 |
iFiveK
Run and tech networking event, post-race party with food, drinks, awards - benefits scholarships for CDC Learning Center | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000060 Apr 24 - 30 |
SOS Spring Safari
11-day shag event with live music, shagging classes and parade - at various locations | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000061 Apr 24 |
Greenville Cycling Classic
Amateur and professional bike races plus a special ride with Tour de France Legends that is free and open to the public for riders ages 12+ | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000062 Apr 24 |
Shrimp Feast
Enjoy all-you-can-eat hrimp cooked in a variety of ways, live music, silent auction - hosted by the Sumter County Museum | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000063 Apr 24 |
Golfin' for Dolphins
For golfers and non-golfers - bbq dinner, tournament play and swag bags - benefits Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000064 Apr 25 |
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Sip domestic and imported wines plus light bites from local restaurants, craft beers, live music - benefits Riverbanks conservation and education efforts | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000065 Apr 25 - 26 |
Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts, 5K, amusement rides | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000066 Apr 25 - 26 |
Colleton County Rice Festival
2-day event includes live music, bicycle race, parade, crafts, cooking contest, fireworks, dog show, kids' carnival | Walterboro | Festival |
| 00000067 Apr 25 - 30 |
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000068 Apr 25 - 27 |
Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Festival |
| 00000069 Apr 25 - 26 |
Striped Bass Festival
2-day event with live music, carnival rides, games, food vendors, parade | Manning | Festival |
| 00000070 Apr 25 - 26 |
Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
2-day event of intimate gatherings of new voices and featured storytellers where all ages are welcome | Spartanburg Woodruff | Festival |
| 00000071 Apr 25 - 26 |
South Carolina Square & Round Dancers Convention
For all levels of dancers - several dances plus clinics, workshops and more | Chester Richburg | Expo |
| 00000072 Apr 25 |
SC Historic Preservation Conference
Speakers present educational sessions that cover a variety of preservation, history, and research topics - hosted by the SC Department of Archives and History | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000073 Apr 25 - 26 |
Natchez-Kusso Pow Wow
Cultural festival showcasing Native American dancers and craftsmen, as well as other activities - please bring your own chairs | Ridgeville | Historical |
| 00000074 Apr 25 - 26 |
Purple Martin Festival
2-day event with Friday bingo and street dance then on Saturday parade followed by festival with rides, games, food, and more | Orangeburg St Matthews | Festival |
| 00000075 Apr 26 |
Kinetic Derby Day
Parade of kinetic sculptures (human-powered, handmade floats), adult and child soapbox derby racing, food trucks - hosted by City of West Columbia | Columbia West Columbia | Educational |
| 00000076 Apr 26 |
Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy food trucks, beer, and wine while listening to live blues and jazz bands - a City of Mauldin community event | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000077 Apr 26 - 27 |
Heritage Trail Pottery Tour & Sale
Edgefield County - 5 pottery studios, 10 artists/potters, demonstrations, refreshments, prizes - learn the history of SC pottery | Edgefield Johnston | Arts |
| 00000078 Apr 26 - 27 |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Kings Grant neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000079 Apr 26 |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000080 Apr 26 |
Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation | Myrtle Beach Socastee | Festival |
| 00000081 Apr 26 |
Kid's Day of Lexington
Learn about health, safety and environmental awareness through booths, activities, live performances - benefits local children's charities | Columbia Lexington | Expo |
| 00000082 Apr 26 |
Mutt Strut
Two mile run or walk with our without your dog plus music, vendors, refreshments and treats for all - benefits Greenville Humane Society | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000083 Apr 26 |
Run United
Half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids fun run - Peachtree Road Race qualifying event - benefits the United Way of Aiken County | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000084 Apr 26 |
Live Release Flounder Tournament
Live release tournament for adults and youth - hosted by the Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Association Fishing Club | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Sports |
| 00000085 Apr 26 |
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
| 00000086 Apr 26 |
Make Greenville Greener Earth Day Festival
Block party with music, green vendors, Innovation Village, and activity area for the family - hosted by Make GVL Greener | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000087 Apr 26 |
Greer Goes Global International Festival
Learn about multiple cultures and countries from representatives, native performances, arts and crafts, food vendors | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000088 Apr 26 |
Pat Tillman Honor Run
Run or walk 4.2 miles and raise money to support the Tillman Scholar program plus after-party - pets on-leash and stroller friendly | Charleston Daniel Island | Sports |
| 00000089 Apr 26 |
Bocce Tournament
Bocce tournament, team and individual registration available, lunch - bring a chair and watch - hosted by Italian American Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000090 Apr 26 |
Governor's School's 25th Anniversary Gala
Cocktails, dinner, gallery of student work and exhibits - black tie optional - benefits the SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000091 Apr 26 |
Cocky Trot
5K finishing at the 50-yard line of Williams-Brice Stadium + fun run/walk option, post-race refreshments - hosted by USC Athletics | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000092 Apr 26 |
Wounded Warrior 5K
Air and Space Forces Association hosted community 5K at Patriot Park - benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program | Sumter | Sports |
| 00000093 Apr 26 |
Celtic Festival - Shadow Bay
Highland games, dance around the May pole, Celtic music and more - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000094 Apr 26 |
Sharpvue Irmo International Festival
Experience cultures from around the globe with music, performances, food trucks, kids zone, car show, vendors | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000095 Apr 27 |
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, music, family-friendly activities, shrimp eating contest, arts & crafts - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000096 Apr 27 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Community-wide program remembering those who died in the Holocaust, and honoring the survivors and their families | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000097 Apr 30 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block party | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
