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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 3 |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade + virtual option | Columbia | Educational |
| 00000002 Apr 5 - 6 |
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000003 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 |
| 00000004 Apr 5 |
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000005 Apr 10 - 13 |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000006 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 |
| 00000007 Apr 11 - 13 |
Artista Vista
3-day event with gallery crawl, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and galleries, visual art performances | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000008 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 |
| 00000009 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 |
| 00000010 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 |
| 00000011 Apr 18 - 19 |
Pork in the Park
Barbecue competition, kids' inflatables and activities, live music - benefits the Newberry County Relay for Life | Newberry | Festival |
| 00000012 Apr 19 |
Reedy River Run
10K or 5K run through downtown Greenville with post race festival and activities | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000013 Apr 20 |
Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000014 Apr 21 - 27 |
Charleston Cocktail Week
7-day festival around Charleston where participating venues will be featuring signature cocktails | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000015 Apr 24 |
iFiveK
Run and tech networking event, post-race party with food, drinks, awards - benefits scholarships for CDC Learning Center | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000016 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 |
| 00000017 Apr 24 - 27 |
Charleston Jazz Festival
4-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000018 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 |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Arts & Draughts
Live music, food vendors, craft beer, scavenger hunts and art activities - hosted by the Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000022 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 |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Festival |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, music, activities - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo
IPRA sanctioned rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Charleston Country Music Festival
Local, regional, and national country music acts on two stages, plus food, vendors, and family fun - benefits three local charities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Charleston Honey Bee Expo
Learn about bees and celebrate local bee keepers - honey tastings, live music, presentations, children's activities | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Colleton County Rice Festival
2-day event includes live music, bicycle race, pageant, parade, crafts, cooking contest, fireworks, dog show | Walterboro | Festival |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Colonial Times: Under the Crown
Main event Saturday/Sunday with reenactments, demonstrations, living exhibits when the British were in control of the colonies - Colonial Dinner on Thursday | Aiken North Augusta | Historical |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000034 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 |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Dancing with the Carolina Stars
Ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers, plus dinner and drinks - benefits Senior Action | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Earth Day Aiken
An informative, festive celebration with kids zone, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000037 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 |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Hampton Ridge neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars, networking | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Greer Goes Global International Festival
Learn about more than 40 countries from representatives, native performances, arts and crafts, food vendors | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Hope Ball
Elegant black tie dinner with wine, cocktails, live music and dancing - benefits the Neighborhood Cancer Connection | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment | Charleston James Island | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
| 00000052 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 |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000055 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 |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with inimation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000058 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 |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
Self-guided, self-paced walking tour in Wales Garden plus Art in the Garden and block party - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts, 5K, amusement rides | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Plantasia
Children's garden and activities, garden vendors, food trucks, yard sale - hosted by the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston West Ashley | Expo |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Race the Helix - Upstate
5K run or 1-mile walk/run plus virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Run United
Half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids' fun run - benefits the United Way of Aiken County | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Senior Prom - Neon Nights
All generations invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and dancing - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
ShalomFest
Choir performances, Israeli dancing, exhibits, traditional food, pastries, drinks, and gift items - hosted by Temple of Israel | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000067 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 |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation | Myrtle Beach Socastee | Festival |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Chili Cook-Off Championship
Chili tastings, live entertainment - benefits four local, nonprofit organizations | Anderson Belton | Culinary |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Square & Round Dancers Convention
For all levels of dancers - several dances plus clinics, workshops and more | Rock HIll | Expo |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg Spring Fling
3-days including cycling race, four stages with live entertainment, Family Fun Zone, and food and market vendors | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Spring Fling
2-day equine show plus classes, vendors, silent auctions - hosted by the SC Upstate Equine Council | Clemson Pendleton | Sports |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Spring Plant Sale
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 |
| 00000075 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 |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Striped Bass Festival
2-day event with live music, carnival rides, games, food vendors, parade | Manning | Festival |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, silent auction, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Theatre for Youth Festival
Festival is open to all community and school theatre programs that have students in grades third through eighth | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
Benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Upstate Heart Walk
1 and 3 mile non-competitive walks, expo - benefits the American Heart Association | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Walk MS
1-mile and 3-mile routes, Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000083 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 |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
We Are Sharing Hope SC Race for Life
10K run or 5K run/walk - benefits Sharing Hope SC's mission to increase awareness for organ and tissue donation | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Sip domestic and imported wines plus food from local restaurants, micro-brew, live music - benefits Riverbanks conservation and education efforts | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
World Grits Festival
3-day event includes parade, carnival, grits grinding, 5K run, grit eating contest, "Rolling in Grits" contest | St. George | Festival |
