june 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
An IPRA championship rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

South Carolina Festival of Flowers
3-day feature of this month long festival includes tours, live music, kidfest, displays, antique auto show, sporting events, 5K

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Sun Fun Festival
3-day event includes parade, concerts, contests, kids' area

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
An IPRA championship rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations

Brookgreen Art Festival
Two-day festival to meet more than 60 artists and watch them while they work on pottery throwing, glass blowing, sculpture, paintings, weaving, and more

Cayce Field Days
Gaga ball, kickball, tennis, badminton for all ages - hosted by the Cayce - West Columbia Junior Chamber

Drift Jam
Boats tie up near Spence Island for a day of live music on Lake Murray - benefits Hidden Wounds

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Safe Harbor Cycle Tour
25-mile, 42-mile or 65-mile metric century cycle ride through the rolling hills of southern Anderson County - benefits Safe Harbor

Saluda River Rally
Revolving paddle trips for kayaks, canoes and tubes plus bluegrass music, food vendors, outdoor exhibits and activities

South Carolina Festival of Flowers
3-day feature of this month long festival includes tours, live music, kidfest, displays, antique auto show, sporting events, 5K

Sparkle City Rhythm and Ribs Festival
Championship BBQ, live music, plus other food vendors - hosted by Spartanburg Southside Lions Club to benefi local charities

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

StoryfestSC
Children's literary event includes presentations and book signings by authors, storytelling, crafts, visit from Cocky

Sun Fun Festival
3-day event includes parade, concerts, contests, kids' area

Sweetgrass Festival
Celebrate the Gullah peoples' culture through their food, arts, gospel music, African drummers/dancers and much more. Loads of family fun activities and delicious foods

Western SC Blueway Festival
Demonstrations, clinics, contests, and exhibitors for outdoor activities and products, live music, food vendors

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Brookgreen Art Festival
Two-day festival to meet more than 60 artists and watch them while they work on pottery throwing, glass blowing, sculpture, paintings, weaving, and more

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

South Carolina Festival of Flowers
3-day feature of this month long festival includes tours, live music, kidfest, displays, antique auto show, sporting events, 5K

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Sun Fun Festival
3-day event includes parade, concerts, contests, kids' area

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Party in the Pines Festival
3-day festival includes carnival rides, parade, live entertainment, food, vendors, street dance - hosted by the Whitmire Jaycees

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Charleston Duck Race
Adopted rubber ducks race across Smythe Park Lake with prizes awarded for the first 7 ducks - hosted by local Rotary clubs and benefits 30 charities

Grace Church Tea Room and Gift Shop
Lunch served 11:30 to 2:00 - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts

Party in the Pines Festival
3-day festival includes carnival rides, parade, live entertainment, food, vendors, street dance - hosted by the Whitmire Jaycees

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Southern Guitar Festival & Competition
3-day festival includes concerts, masterclasses, lectures, solo and ensemble competitions for professionals plus divisions for elementary/middle school, high school, college levels

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Party in the Pines Festival
3-day festival includes carnival rides, parade, live entertainment, food, vendors, street dance - hosted by the Whitmire Jaycees

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Pump House River Run
Two-stage adventure race consists of a three-mile paddle followed by a 5K trail run - benefits the Nature Navigators Endowment

River Run
A two-stage adventure race consists of a three-mile paddle on the Catawba River followed by a 5K run - benefits the Nature Navigators Endowment

Southern Guitar Festival & Competition
3-day festival includes concerts, masterclasses, lectures, solo and ensemble competitions for professionals plus divisions for elementary/middle school, high school, college levels

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

Strides for Autism Festival Upstate
Activities include a fun walk, resource fair, entertainment, food, and family fun activities - benefits the SC Autism Society

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more!

Southern Guitar Festival & Competition
3-day festival includes concerts, masterclasses, lectures, solo and ensemble competitions for professionals plus divisions for elementary/middle school, high school, college levels

Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Mighty Moo Festival
4-day event includes carnival rides, concerts, beauty pageant, sporting events, 5K, parade, fireworks

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Flag Day
The anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777

Mighty Moo Festival
4-day event includes carnival rides, concerts, beauty pageant, sporting events, 5K, parade, fireworks

Moonlight Cemetery & Secrets from the Grave Tours
Bring your flashlight for your choice of two different tours of Elmwood Cemetery - hosted by Historic Columbia

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Juneteenth Celebration
Explore Mitchelville as it was in the Reconstruction era through art, food, music, film, demonstrations - presented by the Mitchelville Preservation Project

Juneteenth Rock Hill
2-day event celebrating the end of slavery - events include food truck celebration with live music, cookout with kids' activities

Mighty Moo Festival
4-day event includes carnival rides, concerts, beauty pageant, sporting events, 5K, parade, fireworks

Red, White and Blue Jean Ball
Wear your favorite pair of blue jeans and enjoy live entertainment, local food and drinks - benefits Palmetto Warrior Connection, directly helping local veterans and their families

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Cayce Field Days
Gaga ball, kickball, tennis, badminton for all ages - hosted by the Cayce - West Columbia Junior Chamber

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Juneteenth Celebration
Explore Mitchelville as it was in the Reconstruction era through art, food, music, film, demonstrations - presented by the Mitchelville Preservation Project

Juneteenth Rock Hill
2-day event celebrating the end of slavery - events include food truck celebration with live music, cookout with kids' activities

Mighty Moo Festival
4-day event includes carnival rides, concerts, beauty pageant, sporting events, 5K, parade, fireworks

Ridge Peach Festival
Parade, music, children's play area, homemade goodies, softball tournament, antique car and tractor show

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Father's Day
Hip, hip, hooray for dads!

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Columbia Fashion Week
4-days of runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Marcus Amaker and Quentin Baxter
Charleston's first Poet Laureate teams up with Grammy-nominated musician/producer for an evening of art-inspired poetry and jazz - a Charleston Jazz event

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Charleston Carifest
4-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food

Columbia Fashion Week
4-days of runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Summer Solstice
6:07 AM (EDT) - The longest day of the year since the sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator

Charleston Carifest
4-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food

Children's Chance Lake Murray Poker Run
2-day event begins with a pre-run raft up with dinner then the lake poker run with lunch and dinner on Saturday - benefits Children's Chance

Columbia Fashion Week
4-days of runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Blackwater Summer Festival
BBQ lunch, paddling, hiking, and camping opportunities - benefits Friends of the Edisto

Blues, Berries & BBQ Festival
Lots of live music and food, activities for children, contests including pie eating, bbq sauce and "Smokin on The River BBQ"

Charleston Carifest
4-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food

Charleston RumFest
Pairings from local chefs, dozens of cocktails, music, and live entertainment - 21+ event - benefits Charleston Feed the Need

Children's Chance Lake Murray Poker Run
2-day event begins with a pre-run raft up with dinner then the lake poker run with lunch and dinner on Saturday - benefits Children's Chance

Columbia Fashion Week
4-days of runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties

Dragonboat Beaufort
Race day with ceremony - benefits DragonBoat Beaufort's mission to fight cancer

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

SC Beer Mile
21+ only event - to drink one beer, run one quarter mile, and repeat 3 times - benefits Friends of North Charleston/Miracle League

Southeastern Piano Festival
Nightly concerts, international piano competition, pre-college pianists training

Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music

Blues, Berries & BBQ Festival
Lots of live music and food, activities for children, contests including pie eating, bbq sauce and "Smokin on The River BBQ"

Charleston Carifest
4-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food

Hampton County Watermelon Festival
10-day event includes contests, live music, parades, amusement rides, mud run, 5K, pet show

History Alive Festival
10-day event bringing the past life with music and live performances

Civil Rights Walking Tour Kids Edition
Walking tour designed for kids to learn how Columbia helped shape the civil rights movement - hosted by Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters

Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries are held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night where Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned

Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries are held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night where Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned

Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries are held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night where Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned

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

Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries are held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night where Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned

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

4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray
Boat parade then evening fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park to choreographed music airing on local radio

Columbia All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience
Dads and kids rotate through stations and participate in interactive games designed to strengthen their relationship - hosted by Family First

Conway Riverfest
Local entertainment, golf cart parade, artisans, food vendors, Kidz Zone plus the evening ends with fireworks

Freedom Blast
Celebration of the freedoms in the US and the men and women who made it possible with music, food, kids activities and crafts, fireworks

Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries are held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night where Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned

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