july 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Firecracker 5K Run
Run or walk, post-race celebration featuring children's fun run, music, fresh fruit, cold refreshments, door prizes and more - percentage of proceeds benefit local charities

Independence Day
Happy 242nd Birthday, USA! - State and federal holiday

Red, White and Blue Festival
Showcasing one of the state's largest fireworks displays, plus live music, kids' zone, food and beverage vendors

Harbison Trail Run
Choose half-marathon or 5K through Harbison State Forest

MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Governor's Cup - 4-day marlin and sailfish tournament - benefits local and national, water related charities

MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Governor's Cup - 4-day marlin and sailfish tournament - benefits local and national, water related charities

South Carolina Festival of Discovery
3-day festival features BBQ, blues, arts, crafts and more

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Governor's Cup - 4-day marlin and sailfish tournament - benefits local and national, water related charities

South Carolina Festival of Discovery
3-day festival features BBQ, blues, arts, crafts and more

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Governor's Cup - 4-day marlin and sailfish tournament - benefits local and national, water related charities

South Carolina Festival of Discovery
3-day festival features BBQ, blues, arts, crafts and more

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

South Carolina Peach Festival
4-day event with carnival, inflatables, parade, BBQ, road races, contests, pageant, live music, mud bog

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

National Baptist Deacons' Convention
The annual session of the National Baptist Deacons' Convention

Pageland Watermelon Festival
2-day event includes parade, seed spittin' and watermelon eatin' contests, live music, crafts, rodeo

South Carolina Peach Festival
4-day event with carnival, inflatables, parade, BBQ, road races, contests, pageant, live music, mud bog

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Isle of Palms Beach Run
10K run and 5K beach run or 5K walk, youth fun run

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

Pageland Watermelon Festival
2-day event includes parade, seed spittin' and watermelon eatin' contests, live music, crafts, rodeo

South Carolina Peach Festival
4-day event with carnival, inflatables, parade, BBQ, road races, contests, pageant, live music, mud bog

Wild Summer's Night Auction & Wild Game Feast
Event will include live and silent auctions, prize drawings and games, wild game feast, open bar - benefits the SC Wildlife Federation

Beaufort Water Festival
10-day event includes concerts, air show, Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, sporting events, crafts, dances, food

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

South Carolina Peach Festival
4-day event with carnival, inflatables, parade, BBQ, road races, contests, pageant, live music, mud bog

Chantale Gagné and Friends
This jazz pianist and composer will be joined by a few of Charleston's finest jazz musicians - a Charleston Jazz event

4th of July Festival
Live music, children activities, food trucks, craft vendors, and fireworks show

Adults Only Night at the Brewseum
Beer, wine, food, activities, games, music, a silent disco - all to celebrate Christmas in July - hosted by the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

Bastille Days Greenville
3-day event includes gala on Friday, Saturday festival and a French picnic on Sunday - benefits Black Sheep Farm, a horse assisted education non-profit

Charleston Margarita Festival
Margaritas to sample, food, beer, live music - 21+ event - portion of proceeds for Lowcountry Local First

Conway Riverfest
Local entertainment, golf cart parade, artisans, food vendors, Kidz Zone with pony rides, jello jump, games plus the evening ends with fireworks

Festival of Mountain Music
Bring your lawn chair for an afternoon of live music, dancing, and celebration for all ages

Fourth of July at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Great fireworks show from two viewing areas, land and ship deck both also have live music - bring lawn chairs for both

Hot Rods & Sparks Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
Plus live music, food, bounce house - benefits Anderson Lights of Hope, Cancer Association of Anderson

Lexington County Peach Festival
Parade, food, entertainment, 'peachy' recipe contest, antique car show, fireworks

Palmetto Paddle
3-mile fun course and 8-mile elite course for all paddle disciplines and vessels with 8 or less paddlers plus food, music, and drinks offered all day - hosted by Charleston Paddle Club

Red, White & Boom
Live music, fireworks show, and lots of food at Barnet Park

Red, White & Boom
Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, mechanical rides, inflatables, ice cream eating contest, fireworks - hosted by Old Town Association

SC Festival of Stars
3-day event includes live music, pageant, fireworks, food vendors, parade, contests, displays, amusement rides

Salute from the Shore
Air parade along the SC coast starting at Cherry Grove of vintage aircraft saluting the armed services

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

South Congaree Championship Rodeo
Cowboys, cowgirls, food vendors, mechanical bull, pony rides, covered arena, and inflatables