April 2026: Things to Do in SC

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Our April 2026 festivals and events calendar includes tons of fun things to do in South Carolina. We list non-commercial events free of charge. Events must be of statewide interest — i.e., things people would be willing to travel for. Add your event here!

DATE EVENT CITY TYPE
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Apr
4
iMAGINE Upstate Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages including drones, battling robots, race cars, 3D printing, hovercrafts and more
Greenville
Educational
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Apr
5
Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox
Statewide
Holiday
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Apr
11
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
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Apr
16 - 25
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
16 - 19
Charleston Race Week
4-day international sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Charleston
Sports
00000005
Apr
17 - 26
SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event with live music, shagging classes and parade - at various locations
Myrtle Beach
N Myrtle Beach
Misc
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Apr
17 - 18
Meeting Street Music Fest
2-day event with live bands, local food and drinks - hosted by City of West Columbia
Columbia
West Columbia
Festival
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Apr
18
Reedy River Run
10K or 5K run through downtown Greenville with post race festival and activities
Greenville
Sports
00000008
Apr
18
South Carolina Chili Cook-Off Championship
Chili tastings, live entertainment, vendors - benefits local nonprofit organizations
Anderson
Belton
Culinary
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Apr
20 - 26
Charleston Cocktail Week
7-day festival around Charleston where participating venues will be featuring signature cocktails
Charleston
Culinary
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Apr
25
Run United
Half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids fun run - Peachtree Road Race qualifying event - benefits the United Way of Aiken County
Aiken
Sports
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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
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Dates TBD
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality
Florence
Lake City
Arts
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
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
00000015
Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing
Charleston
Ladson
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
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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
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Dates TBD
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
00000020
Dates TBD
Charleston Honey Bee Expo
Learn about bees and celebrate local bee keepers - honey tastings, live music, presentations, children's activities
Charleston
Expo
00000021
Dates TBD
Charleston Jazz Festival
9-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston
Charleston
Concert
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Dates TBD
Clemson Literary Festival
Book fair, readings, visiting authors, round-table discussion, open mic
Clemson
Arts
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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
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Dates TBD
Colleton County Rice Festival
2-day event includes live music, bicycle race, parade, crafts, cooking contest, fireworks, dog show, kids' carnival
Walterboro
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries
Columbia
Festival
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Dates TBD
Columbia Open Studios
2-day event of self-guided tours of artists' studios in Richland and Lexington counties
Columbia
Various
Arts
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Dates TBD
Earth Day Aiken
An informative, festive celebration with kids zone, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment
Aiken
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Kings Grant neighborhood - a Columbia Green event
Columbia
Misc
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Dates TBD
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA
Charleston
Summerville
Festival
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Dates TBD
Game & Garden Soiree
Cocktails, small plates from local chefs, silent auction, live music - benefits Congaree Land Trust's land conservation efforts
Columbia
Culinary
00000033
Dates TBD
Golfin' for Dolphins
For golfers and non-golfers - bbq dinner, tournament play and swag bags - benefits Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network
Charleston
North Charleston
Sports
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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
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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
00000036
Dates TBD
Greer Goes Global International Festival
Learn about multiple cultures and countries from representatives, native performances, arts and crafts, food vendors
Greenville
Greer
Festival
00000037
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
00000038
Dates TBD
Hope Ball
Elegant black tie dinner with wine, cocktails, live music and dancing - benefits the Neighborhood Cancer Connection
Greenville
Gala
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Dates TBD
Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
Spartanburg
Culinary
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Dates TBD
Kiawah Art and House Tour
Self-guided tour of five homes on Kiawah Island - benefits local children's art programs
Charleston
Kiawah Island
Misc
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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
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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
00000043
Dates TBD
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment
Charleston
James Island
Festival
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Dates TBD
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more
Columbia
Hopkins
Festival
00000045
Dates TBD
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
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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
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Dates TBD
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
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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
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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
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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
00000051
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
00000052
Dates TBD
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with inimation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features
Myrtle Beach
Festival
00000053
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
00000054
Dates TBD
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block party
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
00000055
Dates TBD
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
00000056
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
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Dates TBD
Pickens Azalea Festival
2-day event includes music, classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts, 5K, amusement rides
Clemson
Pickens
Festival
00000058
Dates TBD
Pork in the Park
Barbecue competition, kids' inflatables and activities, live music - benefits the Newberry County Relay for Life
Newberry
Festival
00000059
Dates TBD
Puddin' Swamp Festival
3-day event with parade, car show, carnival rides, live entertainment, crafts, food vendors, fireworks
Manning
Turbeville
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade + virtual option
Columbia
Educational
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Dates TBD
Recovery Jam
Music and arts festival with live performances and gallery with works by Lowcountry visual artists - benefits Step 1 Recovery
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
00000065
Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Shadow Bay Celtic Festival
Highland games, dance around the May pole, Celtic music and more - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams
Myrtle Beach
Festival
00000067
Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
ShalomFest
Choir performances, Israeli dancing, exhibits, traditional food, pastries, drinks, and gift items - hosted by Temple of Israel
Greenville
Festival
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Dates TBD
Sharpvue Irmo International Festival
Experience cultures from around the globe with music, performances, food trucks, kids zone, car show, vendors
Columbia
Irmo
Festival
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Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation
Myrtle Beach
Socastee
Festival
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Dates TBD
South Carolina Square & Round Dancers Convention
For all levels of dancers - several dances plus clinics, workshops and more
Chester
Richburg
Expo
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Dates TBD
Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast
Oyster roast, southern food buffet, drinks, live music, silent auction - benefits The Big Red Barn Retreat
Columbia
Culinary
00000074
Dates TBD
Spring Carnival
Featuring live entertainment, endless rides and food trucks from across the midlands
Sumter
Fair
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Dates TBD
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame"
Hartsville
Darlington
Sports
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Dates TBD
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
00000077
Dates TBD
Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
2-day event of intimate gatherings of new voices and featured storytellers where all ages are welcome
Spartanburg
Woodruff
Festival
00000078
Dates TBD
Striped Bass Festival
2-day event with live music, carnival rides, games, food vendors, parade
Manning
Festival
00000079
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
00000080
Dates TBD
Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes
Greenville
Culinary
00000081
Dates TBD
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
00000082
Dates TBD
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
00000083
Dates TBD
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
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Dates TBD
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
00000085
Dates TBD
Upstate Heart Walk
1 and 3 mile non-competitive walks - benefits the American Heart Association
Greenville
Sports
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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
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Dates TBD
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
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
00000089
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
00000090
Dates TBD
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
00000091
Dates TBD
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Community-wide program remembering those who died in the Holocaust, and honoring the survivors and their families
Columbia
Misc
00000092
Dates TBD
iFiveK
Run and tech networking event, post-race party with food, drinks, awards - benefits scholarships for CDC Learning Center
Charleston
Sports



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