SC Festivals, Events August SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Aug 1 - 2 |
Senior League World Series Baseball
8-day baseball tournament for players ages 13-16 with teams from Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Australia, Canada, and USA | Clemson Easley | Sports |
| 00000001 Aug 1 - 2 |
Little Mountain Reunion
2-day event with 5K road race, kids' rides, food and craft vendors, live music, cornhole tournament, classic cars, parade | Newberry Little Mountain | Festival |
| 00000002 Aug 1 - 8 |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits - application deadline August 8 | Columbia All Midlands | Misc |
| 00000003 Aug 1 - 2 |
Greenville Fashion Week
4-days of fashion featuring pop-up events, runway shows, designer and model competitions | Greenville | Fashion |
| 00000004 Aug 1 |
Brew at the Zoo
Evening of craft and local beer, live music, and wildlife - 21+ only event - benefits Riverbanks' conservation and education efforts | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000005 Aug 1 - 8 |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits - application deadline August 8 | Greenville All Upstate | Misc |
| 00000006 Aug 1 |
Life with Brain Injury
Offers practical tools and more for survivors, caregivers, family members, and professionals - hosted by the Brain Injury Association of SC | Columbia West Columbia | Conference |
| 00000007 Aug 1 |
Tribute Fest
Featuring two tribute bands plus local talent will perform, 20+ food and beverage vendors - hosted by the Town of Fort Mill | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Concert |
| 00000008 Aug 2 |
Flight of the Dove
Cycling event - choose from 4 distances of metric century (62 miles), 50 mile, 30 mile, 14 mile - benefits the Hospice of Laurens County | Laurens Clinton | Sports |
| 00000009 Aug 2 |
Hot Summer's Night
5K run/walk evening road race and 1/4 non-competitive ice cream youth run | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000010 Aug 2 |
Floatchella Lake Murray
Live music, fun, and relaxation on the water - accessible only by boat - benefits Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary | Columbia Lake Murray | Concert |
| 00000011 Aug 2 - 3 |
803 Day
2-day celebration of all things 803 with local specials, festival with live music and food trucks, a citywide scavenger hunt, 5K run/walk | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000012 Aug 2 |
National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet
Evening with dinner in support of the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of hunting heritage - hosted by NWTF Aiken County Chapter | Aiken | Misc |
| 00000013 Aug 7 |
National Lighthouse Day
Recognizing the lights that guided countless sailors to safety | Coastal | Holiday |
| 00000014 Aug 7 - 10 |
SC New Play Festival
4-day event at various locations features a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, and an outdoor variety stage | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000015 Aug 8 |
Artists for Africa Performance
Showcase of dance, music and theater performed by professionals with lavish cocktail hour, silent auction and art sale - benefits Artists for Africa | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000016 Aug 9 |
24 Hour Musical
Theater artists and volunteers produce a full-scale, Broadway-style musical production in 24 hours - benefits a local charity | Anderson | Arts |
| 00000017 Aug 9 |
Half Rubber Tournament
3 and 4 person teams - a City of Isle of Palms event | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
| 00000018 Aug 9 |
Inclusive Prom
Retro disco-themed evening where people of all abilities, alongside their families and friends, are welcomed to enjoy music and refreshments | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Misc |
| 00000019 Aug 9 |
Dog Day Afternoon
Celebrate the dog days of summer with man's best friend at the waterparks and pool after they have closed for the season | Charleston Mt Pleasant, James Island | Misc |
| 00000020 Aug 16 |
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 |
| 00000021 Aug 16 |
Run2overcome
10K, 5K run/walk, kids fun run dash + virtual option - benefits the Julie Valentine Center's work to stop sexual violence and child abuse | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000022 Aug 16 |
Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue
Live music and more at Hagood Mill - bring your lawn chairs | Clemson Pickens | Concert |
| 00000023 Aug 21 - 24 |
SC Black Pride Week
4-day event includes Family Bowling Night, Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival, Rainbow Rodeo, Bold & Beautiful Backyard Party, and more | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000024 Aug 22 - 24 |
Freedom Festival International
Showcasing 65+ independent films by filmmakers from around the world - hosted by Carolina Film Network | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000025 Aug 22 - 23 |
Eutaw Village Festival
Amusement rides, parade, car show, food trucks, craft vendors, live music, King Kat Tournament | Orangeburg Eutawville | Festival |
| 00000026 Aug 23 |
York Summerfest
Live music, food trucks, kids zone, car show, arts and crafts vendors | Rock Hill York | Festival |
| 00000027 Aug 23 |
Main Street Latin Festival
Showcasing the Latin culture through food, art, dance and music in a fun, family-oriented environment | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000028 Aug 23 |
Race for The ARK
5K run/walk and 1 mile fun run, youth challenge, corporate challenge - benefits services for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000029 Aug 23 |
Pinwheel Gala
Live entertainment, drinks, dinner, silent auction - cocktail attire - benefits Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center | Charleston Summerville | Gala |
| 00000030 Aug 23 |
Sync for Survivors
Local cancer survivors, Upstate 'celebrities,' community leaders and members participate in lip syncing competition - benefits Cancer Survivors Park Alliance | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000031 Aug 23 |
Japanese Bon Dance Cultural Festival
Demonstrations, performances, activities, food, bento boxes, raffles, and games - hosted by the Japan-America Association of SC | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000032 Aug 28 - 30 |
Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
3-day event kicks off with Thursday concert then two day festival with lots of live music, vendors - bring your lawn chair | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000033 Aug 29 - 31 |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists, kicking off with Friday night's All White Party - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000034 Aug 29 - 30 |
Edisto Beach Shag Festival
Live music, Shag performances and plenty of dancing, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks | Charleston Edisto Beach | Festival |
| 00000035 Aug 30 |
Olde South Timeline Ball
Period formal attire from 1700-1899 or modest modern formal-wear - formal dinner and dancing, bazaar, portion benefits Cavalry Home for Children | Spartanburg | Gala |
| 00000036 Aug 30 - 31 |
Chapin Labor Day Festival & Parade
3-day event with live music, food trucks, 5K run, classic car show, parade, children's carnival area | Columbia Chapin | Festival |
| 00000037 Aug 30 |
Upstate Food Truck Festival
Bring your lawn chairs and tents to enjoy the local bands and food trucks offering a variety of food and drinks | Greenville Simpsonville | Festival |
| 00000038 Aug 30 - 31 |
Dacusville Farm Show
Farm heritage family fun with parade, exhibitors showcasing tractors, steam engines, cars, trucks, craft and food vendors, kids play area | Clemson Dacusville | Festival |
| 00000039 Aug 31 |
Southern 500 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" - kickoff to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000040 Aug 31 |
Celebrate Anderson
Featuring Kool and The Gang plus fireworks show and food and beverages available to purchase - hosted by Anderson County | Anderson | Concert |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Clemson Easley | Fair |
