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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Apr 1 - 13 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000001 Apr 5 - 6 |
Tours of Historic Plantations & Homes
Visit churches and privately owned plantations, gardens and town houses - hosted by Prince George Winyah Church Women | Georgetown | Historical |
| 00000002 Apr 6 - 7 |
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000003 Apr 6 |
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000004 Apr 11 - 20 |
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 |
| 00000005 Apr 12 - 13 |
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 |
| 00000006 Apr 18 - 29 |
SOS Spring Safari
12-day shag event with live music, shagging classes and parade - at various locations | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000007 Apr 18 - 21 |
Charleston Jazz Festival
4-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000008 Apr 20 |
Southern Roots
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 |
| 00000009 Apr 20 - 21 |
Joint Base Charleston Air Expo
Military and commercial aircraft will be on display in the air and on the ground plus the Navy Blue Angels will perform | Charleston North Charleston | Expo |
| 00000010 Apr 26 - 28 |
Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Festival |
| 00000011 Apr 26 |
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 |
| 00000012 Apr 27 |
Art in the Park
Enjoy a day of "free" fun at the annual Art in the Park with over 100 vendors, live entertainment and music, Children's Craft Center, and lots of food | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
A Night to Celebrate Community
A spring soirée benefiting the statewide network of local First Steps nonprofits that directly serve young children, their families and communities | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Animals, Art & Automobiles
Car show, silent auction, vendors, food trucks, adorable dogs and more - benefits Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Artista Vista
3-day event with gallery crawl, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and galleries, visual art performances | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Bark to the Park
1.7 mile walk, with or without your dog, followed by After Pawty with music, vendors, contests - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Battle on the Bricks
28 boxers, male and female, square off in three-round matches - hosted by Charleston Boxing Foundtation - benefits MUSC Children's Hospital & COC Athletic Fund | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
IPRA sanctioned rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Burger Cook-Off
Teams compete to create custom burgers - taste samples, plus other food, live music, children's activities - benefits Children's Cancer Partners | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Charleston Honey Bee Expo
Learn about bees and celebrate local bee keepers - honey tastings, live music, presentations, children's activities | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Charleston Jewish Filmfest
Showcases the best Jewish films from around the world | Charleston James Island | Arts |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Columbia Open Studios
2-day event of self-guided tours of artists' studios in Richland and Lexington counties | Columbia Various | Arts |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull
Teams of 10 (or 12 if all female or all under 18) will see who can pull a fire truck the fastest - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Earth Day Aiken
An informative, festive celebration with kids zone, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Environmental Art and Music Festival
Art exhibits, live music, children's activities, craftsmen, food trucks - in celebration of Union County's natural beauty and commitment to environmental stewardship | Union | Festival |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Shandon neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Historic Aiken Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a fun-filled day while learning everything Aiken has to offer from its history + mystery to popular destinations - open to individuals and teams | Aiken | Misc |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Hope Ball
Elegant black tie dinner with wine, cocktails, live music and dancing - benefits the Cancer Society of Greenville County | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Kiawah Art and House Tour
Tour homes on Kiawah Island - benefits local children's art programs | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Landmark Conference
Tours, sessions, workshops, networking - open to public - hosted by SC Confederation of Local Historical Societies | Orangeburg | Conference |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions - local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Natchez-Kusso Pow Wow
Cultural festival showcasing Native American dancers and craftsmen, as well as other activities - please bring your own chairs | Ridgeville | Historical |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Paces & Polo
Polo match with six 7-minute chukkers - third leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Pork in the Park
Barbecue competition, kids' inflatables and activities, live music - benefits the Newberry County Relay for Life | Newberry | Festival |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade, reading in small groups | Columbia | Educational |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Shaw Air and Space Expo
See a variety of aircraft in the air plus many on display on the ground - Thunderbirds to perform - hearing protection is highly encouraged | Sumter | Expo |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Shrimp Feast
Enjoy shrimp cooked in a variety of ways plus barbeque, beer, wine, soft drinks - hosted by the Sumter County Museum | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Spring Fair Food Drive-Through
Drive-through at the state fairgrounds and enjoy many of your favorite fair foods - Friday and Saturday movie night, bring chairs, blankets | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Spring Fling
3-day equine show plus classes, vendors, silent auctions - hosted by the SC Upstate Equine Council | Clemson Pendleton | Sports |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
2-day event of intimate gatherings of new voices and featured storytellers where all ages are welcome plus virtual option | Spartanburg Woodruff | Festival |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Striped Bass Festival
2-day event with live music, carnival rides, games, food vendors, parade | Manning | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Sumter Spring Carnival
Spectacular assortment of amusement rides for all ages and thrill levels, lots of fair food and treats, and family oriented midway games | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Tartan Day South
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, silent auction, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
Benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, 5K run, grit eating contest | St. George | Festival |
