august 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

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

20x20: 20 Artists x 20 Workshops
20 artists will each teach a workshop in their area of expertise including metal-working/jewelry, photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, indigo dying and more

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

A Taste of The Arts Gala
Enjoy an evening of fine food, drink, and music - benefits The Arts Center of Clemson

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

Children's Trust Benefit Gala and Silent Auction
Black tie optional event - benefits Children's Trust of South Carolina

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

Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
3-day event includes tours, film showing, reunion celebration with live music, food, presentations - at various venues

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

Ms. Sarah's Market
Family friendly event with arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, bounce house, games, face painting, free health screenings, food - free admission - vendor registration is open

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

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

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

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

Springdale 5K at Sunrise
Plus 1-mile Family Fun Run, post race refreshments include homemade Belgian waffles - benefits the health initiatives of the United Way of Kershaw County

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

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

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