SC Festivals, Events April SC Events
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Apr 2 - 4 |
Spring Fling
Equine classes including H/J, dressage, combined training, western, gaited - plus vendors, silent auctions - hosted by the SC Upstate Equine Council | Clemson Pendleton | Sports |
| 00000001 Apr 2 - 4 |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses (competitions), silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods - CANCELED | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000002 Apr 4 |
Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000003 Apr 6 - 11 |
Spring Fair Food Drive-Through
Drive-through where fair food from eight vendors will be available at the SC State Fairgrounds | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000004 Apr 6 - 10 |
Spring Break Blast
5-day event includes carnival rides, games, food, live music, dog show, pro wrestling, Junior Charity League's Spring Market and Craft Fair | Union | Fair |
| 00000005 Apr 8 - 11 |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000006 Apr 8 |
SC Women in Leadership 2nd Birthday
Join SC Women in Leadership as they celebrate with cake and coffee | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000007 Apr 9 - 10 |
Spring Market
Shop local vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, monogrammed items, decor, crafts and more - benefits the Junior Charity League of Union County | Union | Misc |
| 00000008 Apr 10 - 11 |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000009 Apr 15 |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House - CANCELED | Columbia | Educational |
| 00000010 Apr 16 - 24 |
Come-See-Me Festival
9-day festival includes parades, frog jump, fireworks, plus many virtual events | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000011 Apr 16 - 17 |
Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000012 Apr 16 |
World of Jazz - A Global Experience
Charleston Jazz Orchestra explores the international influence of jazz and the genre's ability to unite people - outdoor venue - bring your chair | Charleston North Charleston | Concert |
| 00000013 Apr 17 |
Shuckin' on the Shoals Festival
Oysters, BBQ, live music, craft beer and wine - benefits the Saluda Shoals Foundation | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000014 Apr 17 |
Earth Day Aiken
An informative, festive celebration with kids zone, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment - CANCELED | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000015 Apr 17 |
Beatles The Ballet
Columbia City Ballet Celebrates their 60th anniversary with an encore presentation of the 1960s-themed, multimedia ballet | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000016 Apr 17 - 18 |
Indian Land Fall Festival
A variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages | Lancaster Indian Land | Festival |
| 00000017 Apr 17 |
World of Jazz - A Global Experience
Charleston Jazz Orchestra explores the international influence of jazz and the genre's ability to unite people | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000018 Apr 17 |
Greer Goes Global International Festival
Learn about more than 40 countries from representatives, native performances, arts and crafts, food vendors | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000019 Apr 22 |
iFiveK
Run and tech networking event, post-race party with food, drinks, awards - benefits CODEcamp scholarships and other education related programming | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000020 Apr 23 - 30 |
ArtFields
9-day event features 400+ Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000021 Apr 23 - 30 |
SC Strawberry Festival
9 days of activities including the Strawberry Pageant, golf tournament, 5K race, drive-in movie night, virtual car show, pet costume contest | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000022 Apr 23 - 24 |
Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
An IPRA championship rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
| 00000023 Apr 24 |
Walk MS
1-mile and 3-mile routes, Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000024 Apr 24 |
Mullet Haul Trail Run & Walk
5K and 10K runs on the trails of the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
| 00000025 Apr 24 - 25 |
Heritage Trail Pottery Tour & Sale
Edgefield County - 3 pottery studios, 10 artists/potters, demonstrations, refreshments, prizes - learn the history of SC pottery | Greenwood, Edgefield, Johnston | Arts |
| 00000026 Apr 24 |
Kid's Day of Lexington
Learn about health, safety and environmental awareness through booths, activities, live performances | Columbia Lexington | Expo |
| 00000027 Apr 24 |
Bark Around Your Block
Create a neighborhood walk/block paw-ty - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
| 00000028 Apr 24 - 25 |
MCAS Beaufort Air Show
The show will showcase Naval aviation with a demonstration by the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels - CANCELED | Beaufort | Expo |
| 00000029 Apr 24 |
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more - POSTPONED, DATE TBD | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
| 00000030 Apr 24 |
4 Legged 4K
4K walk/run for owners and their pets - benefits Homeward Bound Pet Rescue - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000031 Apr 24 |
Upstate Heart Walk
1 and 3 mile non-competitive walks, festival area with kids zone - benefits the American Heart Association - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000032 Apr 25 |
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, music, activities - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000033 Apr 28 - 30 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000034 Apr 29 |
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are the most decorated band in bluegrass - hosted by the Spartanburg Philharmonic | Spartanburg | Concert |
| 00000035 Apr 29 - 30 |
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths | Abbeville | Festival |
| 00000036 Apr 30 |
Pizza, Blues & Jazz Festival
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy pizza, beer, wine and local art while listening to live blues and jazz bands - a City of Mauldin community event | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000037 Apr 30 |
Blue Ridge Fest
Concert, food, classic car cruise-in - benefiting local charities - CANCELED | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000038 Apr 30 |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Spring Valley neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000039 Apr 30 |
South Carolina Square & Round Dancers Convention
For all levels of dancers - several dances plus clinics, workshops and more - CANCELED | Columbia West Columbia | Expo |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Arts International
Family-friendly celebration of arts, culture, food, and entertainment on FMU's main campus - hosted by Francis Marion University - CANCELED | Florence | Arts |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Inspire Festival
An 8-day celebration of food and the arts featuring an outdoor Dinner on Main and Concert event, live performances and much more! - CANCELED | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment, crawfish-eating contest - CANCELED | Charleston James Island | Festival |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, inflatables and kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation - CANCELED | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Spring Fling
3-day event with live entertainment, Family Fun Zone, and a wide variety of food and market vendors - CANCELED | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
Walk a mile in heels, yes men too, to raise awareness and funds to battle sexual abuse - benefits STSM - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Sip domestic and imported wines plus food from local restaurants, micro-brew, live music - CANCELED | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, "Rolling in Grits" contest, 5K run - CANCELED | St. George | Festival |
