february 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Charleston STEM Festival
Outdoor event with exhibitors who will provide hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment

Junior League of Columbia's Clean Sweep
Rummage sale benefiting community projects - cash only

MGC Long Run 15K | 5K
Plus kids' fun run, road races are followed by a family-friendly party - benefits USO South Carolina

Sweetheart Charity Ball
Three-course dinner, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and auctions - benefits Meals on Wheels of Greenville County

Piano Battle
Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis go head-to-head on stage with a variety of classical pieces - presented by Bob Jones University

Bacon and Bourbon
Bacon & bourbon tastings, music, bull riding championship, laser skeet shooting, cigars - portion of proceeds benefit Junior League's hunger & homelessness programs

Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
Certified course plus post race party with craft beer garden, refreshments, live music, food, door prizes, children's fun run - benefits local charities

Lowcountry Irish Fest
2-day event features authentic Irish music and food, Irish dancing, children's activities and historical insight

Whale of a Sale
Described as the biggest garage sale in the Lowcountry - benefits the Junior League of Charleston's community projects

Lowcountry Irish Fest
2-day event features authentic Irish music and food, Irish dancing, children's activities and historical insight

Valentine's Day
Forget to make dinner reservations? Don't worry, check out SCIWAY's guide to restaurants in South Carolina

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures - various sites

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures - various sites

Upstate Heart Ball
Silent and live auctions, seated dinner, live music, and special honoring of survivors - benefits the American Heart Association

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures - various sites

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday
State and federal holiday

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Battle of Aiken
Civil War reenactments, crafts, food, seminars, demonstrations
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina

Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Palladium Society's Chili Cook-Off
Variety of chili recipes, judging by local celebrities, live music - includes all you can eat and drink chili, wine and beer - benefits the Historic Columbia Foundation

Singin' Ella: Featuring Carmen Bradford
A Charleston Jazz Orchestra event

Battle of Aiken
Civil War reenactments, crafts, food, seminars, demonstrations
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina

Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Lucia di Lammermoor
The University Opera Association of Bob Jones University presents Donizetti's tale of love, betrayal, and madness with guest artists

Charleston Food + Wine Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships

Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
4-day event includes antique show and sale, preview party, lectures - benefits the Aiken Center for the Arts

Bands, Brews & BBQ
2-day event includes wing eating contest, butt competition, live bands, children's area with inflatable - benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice

Black History Black Tie Ball
A sit-down dinner, black tie affair, with live music and dancing - benefits the United Way of Anderson County

Bluffton Rotary Oyster Roast
Local oysters, chili, hot dogs, brats, hand-cut fries, bonfire - soda, beer and wine for an additional cost - benefits the Bluffton Rotary

Charleston Brewvival
Breweries from around the country, food, live music
Learn more about the SC Beer and Breweries

Chefs' Feast
Nearly 30 area chefs will offer up delectable bites, bar, live band - benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank childhood feeding programs

Corks for Kids
An evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres and lowcountry art - benefits Camp Happy Days

Darwin Day Potluck
Commemorate the birthday of the late scientist with cake, ice cream, coffee - bring a favorite dish to share - hosted by Piedmont Humanists

Famously Hot Havana Nights Ball
Silent auction with art from SC artists, live music, and an extraordinary menu - benefits the Contemporaries Art Acquisition Fund

Heart Month Statewide Screening Day
Free basic heart health screenings which includes cholesterol check, blood pressure, BMI, blood glucose and review of medical history - presented by Heart2Heart Foundation

Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
Come experience Gullah food and music, receive firsthand, historical information and take a journey through the culture via the visual arts throughout the month of February

Horry County Museum Quilt Gala
Demonstrations, exhibits, marketplace, lectures, quilt entry open to all

Joy of Gardening Symposium
Experts will provide information and resources drawing from their expertise in horticulture and environmental research - Master Gardeners of York County event

Lexington's Race Against Hunger
10K run, 5K walk, 1 mile fun run - benefiting five local charities

Mardi Gras Columbia Parade & Music Festival
Join the parade, costumes are encouraged, festival with music and food, plus there is a 5K run/walk for you and your dog

Mardi-Crawl-On-Shem-Creek
Music, food and drink specials, games, prizes, shuttles and boat taxis to travel between venues - benefits SC Alzheimer's Association and Pet Helpers

Oyster Roast
Live music, silent auction and a Lowcountry oyster roast - benefits the Diocese of Charleston's work in Guatemala

Pork & Pearls
All you can eat oyster and pig roast, live music, adult libations, kids zone - benefits Windwood Family Services

Shuckin & Shaggin Oyster Roast
Oysters, chili, southern fare, cash bar, silent auction, dancing to shag music - benefits the Frances R. Willis SPCA

Spectrum Valentine Ball
A night of dancing and fun for families living with someone on the Autism spectrum with music, balloon artist, snacks, family photos

The Chocolate Affair
Gourmet chocolate desserts and hors d'oeuvres, auction, black tie optional - benefits Communities in Schools

The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click the link for donation and boutique details

Winter Chautauqua
Eleanor Roosevelt with be performed by nationally acclaimed historical interpreter Susan Marie Frontczak