SC Festivals, Events August SC Events
Upper South Carolina State Fair
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Aug 7 |
National Lighthouse Day
Recognizing the lights that guided countless sailors to safety | Coastal | Holiday |
| 00000001 Aug 24 |
Race for The ARK
5K run/walk and 1 mile fun run benefiting services for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000002 Aug 25 |
SC Reggae Jerk & Wine Festival
Enjoy Jamaican Jerk foods paired with wine and live reggae music - benefits The Shelton Project and Healthy Lifestyle Network | Charleston West Ashley | Festival |
| 00000003 Aug 29 - 31 |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Greenville Easley | Fair |
| 00000004 Aug 31 |
Rock the Ranch
Outdoor music festival featuring performances by six bands - benefits three charities | Clemson Seneca | Festival |
| 00000005 Dates TBD |
24 Hour Musical
Theater artists and volunteers to produce a full-scale, Broadway-style musical production - benefits Anderson Co Foster Parents Assoc | Anderson | Arts |
| 00000006 Dates TBD |
5K Run For the Kids
5K run/walk and 1 mile fun run/walk with breakfast after race - benefits the Children's Recovery Center | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Sports |
| 00000007 Dates TBD |
A Midsummer's Night P.R.O.M.
Wear your favorite prom attire for an evening of heavy hor d'oeuvres, drinks and dancing - benefits Dorchester County Community Outreach | Charleston Summerville | Misc |
| 00000008 Dates TBD |
Bon Dance Festival
Celebration of Japanese culture with performances, demonstrations, food, games - hosted by the Japan-America Association of SC | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000009 Dates TBD |
Charleston Margarita Festival
Margaritas to sample, food, beer, live music - 21+ event - portion of proceeds for Lowcountry Local First | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000010 Dates TBD |
Cornhole Tournament
Team and individual registrations available with prizes awarded for the top three teams - benefits the 809 Foundation | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Sports |
| 00000011 Dates TBD |
Flight of the Dove
Cycling event - choose from 4 distances of metric century, 50 mile, 30 mile, 14 mile - benefits the Hospice of Laurens County | Laurens Clinton | Sports |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run
3.1 mile run with obstacles and crossfit-style exercises - benefits the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Little Mountain Reunion
5K and 10K road races, parade, kids' rides, food and craft vendors, live music | Newberry Little Mountain | Festival |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Paddling Film Festival
International adventure film tour plus music, food, beer - benefits Save Our Saluda | Greenville Travelers Rest | Festival |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival
Food, drinks, live music, contests (including tomato bobbing), craft beer garden, activities for kids | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Schuetzenfest
7-days of events including Taste of Ehrhardt, bingo, auction, concert, parade, carnival rides | Bamberg Ehrhardt | Festival |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Senior League World Series Baseball
8-day baseball tournament for players ages 16-18 | Clemson Easley | Sports |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Week for the Animals
Organizations across the state will be hosting scores of wonderful animal-related special events | Statewide | Misc |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Storks & Corks
Wine, hor d'oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, visit foraging ponds to observe wood storks and shorebirds - benefits Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary | Aiken Jackson | Misc |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Summerfest
2-day event includes car show, beer garden, children's activities, live entertainment, vendors, laser light show, amusement rides | Rock Hill York | Festival |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Superhero 5K & Fun Run
Dress as your favorite superhero, ice cream after the run - benefits the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Tailgate Trot
Tailgating party with gameday grub and school-themed spirits, games, auction, live band at halftime - benefits Hope Center for Children | Spartanburg | Misc |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Williamston Spring Water Festival
2-day event includes music, kids' activities, amusement rides, 5K run, antique car show | Anderson Williamston | Festival |
