SC Festivals, Events February SC Events
Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Feb 1 |
Sweetheart Charity Ball
Dinner, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and auctions - benefits Meals on Wheels of Greenville County | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000001 Feb 1 - 2 |
Aiken Antique Show
3-day event includes antique show and sale, lectures - benefits the Aiken Center for the Arts | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000002 Feb 1 |
MGC Long Run 15K | 5K
Plus kids' fun run, road races are followed by a family-friendly party - benefits USO South Carolina | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000003 Feb 1 |
Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
Half marathon is a run only, the 5K is open to runners and walkers - benefits the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
| 00000004 Feb 1 - 29 |
Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
Experience Gullah food and music, receive firsthand, historical information and take a journey through the culture via the visual arts throughout February | Hilton Head | Historical |
| 00000005 Feb 1 |
Paws & Pearls Oyster Roast
Oysters, beer, wine, auction, live music - benefits Dorchester Paws | Charleston Summerville | Culinary |
| 00000006 Feb 1 - 3 |
Colour of Music Festival
5-days includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on culture | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000007 Feb 4 - 8 |
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Workshops in various aspects of theater production, theater performances | Spartanburg | Arts |
| 00000008 Feb 8 |
Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
Certified course plus post race party with cold beer, food, music, prizes - Boston Marathon qualifier | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000009 Feb 8 |
Bacon and Bourbon
Bacon & bourbon tastings, music, bull riding championship, laser skeet shooting, cigars - portion benefits Junior League | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000010 Feb 8 |
Winter Albino Skunk Music Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000011 Feb 9 |
Chefs' Feast
Nearly 30 area chefs will offer up delectable bites, bar, live band - benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank childhood feeding programs | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
| 00000012 Feb 14 |
Valentine's Day
Forget to make dinner reservations? Don't worry, check out SCIWAY's guide to restaurants in South Carolina | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000013 Feb 14 - 16 |
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures - various sites | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000014 Feb 14 |
Winter Chautauqua
Where history comes alive - see Napoleon Bonaparte portrayed on the stage | Greenville | Historical |
| 00000015 Feb 15 - 16 |
American Heritage Festival
2-day Revolutionary War Reenactment event with 18th century demonstrations, guest speakers, Colonial dance | Florence Lake City | Historical |
| 00000016 Feb 15 |
Guitar Gala
Dinner buffet, live music - benefits the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000017 Feb 15 |
Race4Love
5K run or 3K walk through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island, pet and stroller friendly, breakfast bar - benefits Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000018 Feb 15 |
Ellington at Newport
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra will recreate that notable night in jazz history when the Duke Ellington Orchestra performed at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000019 Feb 17 |
Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000020 Feb 18 - 23 |
Beaufort International Film Festival
Categories include animation, short, feature, documentary, and student | Beaufort | Arts |
| 00000021 Feb 22 - 23 |
Battle of Aiken
Civil War reenactments, crafts, food, seminars, demonstrations Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina | Aiken | Historical |
| 00000022 Feb 22 |
Joy of Gardening Symposium
Experts provide information drawing from their expertise in horticulture and environmental research - Master Gardeners of York County event | Rock Hill | Expo |
| 00000023 Feb 23 |
Lowcountry Irish Fest
Event features authentic Irish music and food, Irish dancing, children's activities and historical insight | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000024 Feb 24 - 29 |
Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000025 Feb 29 |
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 | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Culinary |
| 00000026 Feb 29 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Anderson | Fashion |
| 00000027 Feb 29 |
Sharing Hope Race for Life
10K run, 5K run/walk, hero at home virtual run, leashed dogs welcome - benefits Team SC go to the Donate Life Transplant Games of America | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Chili Cook-Off
Chili cook-off plus corn hole tournament, entertainment - benefits the Historic Marion Revitalization Association | Marion | Culinary |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Cupid's Chase
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Mardi Gras Gala
New Orleans inspired dinner, music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits National Alliance on Mental Illness | Hilton Head | Gala |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
NASCAR Oyster Roast
Plenty of food, silent auction items, games, raffles and NASCAR excitement - benefits Camp Happy Days | Charleston West Ashley | Culinary |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Southern City Film Festival
Categories include script to screen, feature films, documentaries, shorts, and homegrown plus screenplay contest | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
The Chocolate Affair
Gourmet chocolate desserts and hors d'oeuvres, auction, black tie optional - benefits Communities in Schools | Charleston | Gala |
