SC Festivals, Events August SC Events
50th Anniversary of the Kaminski House Museum
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Aug 1 - 5 |
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 5 |
24 Hour Musical
Theater artists and volunteers to produce a full-scale, Broadway-style musical production - benefits Calvary Home for Children | Anderson | Arts |
| 00000002 Aug 5 |
Hot Summer's Night
5K run/walk evening road race and 1/4 non-competitive youth fun run | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000003 Aug 7 |
National Lighthouse Day
Recognizing the lights that guided countless sailors to safety | Coastal | Holiday |
| 00000004 Aug 12 |
Half Rubber Tournament
3 and 4 person teams - a City of Isle of Palms event | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
| 00000005 Aug 18 - 20 |
Get Off The Grid Fest
3-day event about sustainable off-the-grid living with music and art performances, hands-on workshops, presentations and food and craft vendors | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000006 Aug 19 |
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 |
| 00000007 Aug 24 - 27 |
SC Black Pride Week
4-day event includes Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival, The White Party, Pride Brunch, The Big Gay Cookout | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000008 Aug 26 |
iMAGINE Upstate Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages including drones, battling robots, race cars, 3d printing, hovercrafts and more | Greenville | Educational |
| 00000009 Aug 26 |
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 |
| 00000010 Aug 31 |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Clemson Easley | Fair |
| 00000011 Dates TBD |
Awendaw Blue Crab Festival
Buckets of crab, live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, kids area, hayrides, pontoon boat rides | Charleston Awendaw | Festival |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Bon Dance Festival
Celebration of Japanese culture with performances, demonstrations, food, games - hosted by the Japan-America Association of SC | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Building Hope for Children Conference
Networking and learning about the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the promotion of child and family well-being - hosted by Children's Trust of SC | Greenville | Conference |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
Cultural celebration with entertainment, marketplace, cuisine - benefits Gullah/Geechee Land & Legacy Fund | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Keep Newberry Beautiful Summer Fair
Amusement rides, games, food trucks, community booths, local artisans | Newberry | Fair |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Little Mountain Reunion
5K road races, parade, kids' rides, food and craft vendors, live music, cornhole tournament | Newberry Little Mountain | Festival |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Main Street Latin Festival
Showcasing the Latin culture through food, art, dance and music in a fun, family-oriented environment | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Mount Pleasant SC Film Festival
3- day event featuring Charlie Chaplin's silent films, keynote speaker, children's activities, and more | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Pinwheel Gala
Live entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction - cocktail attire - benefits Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center | Charleston Summerville | Gala |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Summerfest
2-day event includes live music, food trucks, childrens' area, arts and crafts vendors, car show, 5K | Rock Hill York | Festival |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Tailgate Trot
Tailgating party with gameday grub and school-themed spirits, games, auction, live music - 21+ only - benefits Hope Center for Children | Spartanburg | Misc |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Williamston Spring Water Festival
2-day event includes live music, kids' activities, amusement rides, arts and crafts, antique car show, vendors | Anderson Williamston | Festival |
