august 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
3-day event includes tours, luncheon, cruises, presentations - at various venues

Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
3-day event includes tours, luncheon, cruises, presentations - at various venues

Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
3-day event includes tours, luncheon, cruises, presentations - at various venues

National Lighthouse Day
Recognizing the lights that guided countless sailors to safety

Motown: The Groove that Changed America
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra, featuring guest vocalist Quiana Parler, will perform the hits of Motown

The Absolutes
The Absolutes jazz quartet will showcase their technical mastery and soulful explorations - a Charleston Jazz event

Olde South Ball
Civil War era - formal dinner and dancing in period attire, bazaar, silent auction benefits Cavalry Home for Children

Williamston Spring Water Festival
2-day event includes music, kids' activities, amusement rides, 5K run, antique car show

Race for The ARK
5K run/walk and 1 mile fun run benefiting services for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia

Williamston Spring Water Festival
2-day event includes music, kids' activities, amusement rides, 5K run, antique car show

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions

24 Hour Musical
This annual musical brings together Upstate theater artists and volunteers to produce a full-scale, Broadway-style musical production

Back to School 5K
Course is flat and fast - benefits the cross country programs at West Florence, South Florence, and Wilson High Schools

Bon Dance Festival
Celebration of Japanese culture with performances, demonstrations, food, games - hosted by the Japan-America Association of SC

Cruisin' for a Cause Boat Run
An exciting day of boating to bring awareness of people with disabilities and special needs - benefits the Burton Center

Flight of the Dove
Cycling event - choose from 4 distances including leisure/family ride - benefits the Hospice of Laurens County

Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run
3.1 mile run with obstacles and crossfit-style exercises - benefits the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation

Little Mountain Reunion
5K and 10K road race, parade, kids' rides, food and craft vendors, live music

Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival
Food, drinks, live music, contests (including tomato bobbing), and more!

Senior League World Series Baseball
8-day baseball tournament for players ages 16-18

Summerfest
5K/fun run, car show, sporting events, children's activities, live entertainment, antique show, monster bmx show