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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Mar 2 |
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and family fun run, post-race celebrations - benefits local charities | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000001 Mar 6 - 10 |
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000002 Mar 7 - 9 |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000003 Mar 8 - 9 |
USC Jazz Festival
2-days with performances by regional high school and middle school jazz students plus concerts with featured special guest | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000004 Mar 9 |
Cottontown Art Crawl
Visit with local artists and listen to live music while strolling the historic Cottontown neighborhood | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000005 Mar 13 - 31 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000006 Mar 15 - 17 |
Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show
The show will be fun for the whole family with mini-golf, biergarten and beer tastings, food trucks, live music and local vendors | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000007 Mar 16 - 17 |
Hilton Head Island IrishFest and Parade
2-day event with Irish concert on Saturday followed on Sunday with parade down Pope Avenue | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000008 Mar 16 |
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000009 Mar 16 |
Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating and family area with activities for kids - first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000010 Mar 16 |
St. Pat's in Five Points
Get to the Green Race, parade, live music, children's carnival a portion of money made during the festival goes to local organizations | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000011 Mar 16 |
Swamp Fox Adventure Race
Cover approximately 55-60 miles, with a finishing time between 10-12 hours, solo and teams will paddle, bike and run through the Francis Marion National Forest | Charleston McClellanville | Sports |
| 00000012 Mar 16 |
Fulfilling Needs Creating Hope Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - 21+ event - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
| 00000013 Mar 17 |
St. Patrick's Day
With its beginnings as a religious feast day to honor the patron saint of Ireland, the day is now a world-wide celebration all things Irish | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000014 Mar 17 |
St. Paddy's Day 5K Dash & Bash
5K and 1-mile run/walk, post-race party with live music, refreshments, costume contest - benefits local children's charities Camp Spearhead and IDefine | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000015 Mar 17 |
Charleston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade begins the corner of Radcliffe and King Streets with the best viewing on King Street - hosted by the Charleston St Patrick's Day Parade Committee | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000016 Mar 21 - 23 |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000017 Mar 21 |
Taste of Lake Murray
Enjoy cuisine made by local chefs, live music, vote for your favorite chefs - event raises funds for the Lake Murray July 4th Fireworks Show | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000018 Mar 22 - 24 |
Reedy Reels Film Festival
View a variety of independent films including shorts, documentaries, feature films, and student films, many by local film-markers | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000019 Mar 22 - 23 |
Henry Shelor Sumter County Boy Scouts BBQ Cookoff
2-day event with wing competition on Friday and SC Barbecue Association sanctioned and judged pork event and tasting on Saturday | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000020 Mar 22 - 24 |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000021 Mar 22 - 24 |
Quilt Festival
Will feature over 125 quilts, a judged exhibition, vendors - hosted by the Palmetto Quilt Guild | Hilton Head | Arts |
| 00000022 Mar 23 |
Soiree on State
Artists, kid's area with bounce courses, face painting and a balloon artist, food vendors, variety of musicians - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
| 00000023 Mar 23 |
True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
Run, hike the 6.5 mile Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail, post-race celebration + virtual option - benefits Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Newberry Pomaria | Sports |
| 00000024 Mar 24 - 30 |
Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
7-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions - proceeds from the wine auction to John & Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship | Hilton Head | Culinary |
| 00000025 Mar 29 - 31 |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses, silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000026 Mar 30 |
Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties - benefits a local Kershaw County charity | Camden | Sports |
| 00000027 Mar 31 |
Easter
Always the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
A Night for the Children Gala
Seated dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Carolina Youth Development Center | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Aiken Spring Steeplechase
The Imperial Cup is the featured race, lavish tailgates are the tradition - second leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities - hosted by Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Beaufort Twilight Run
10 mile run, 8K run, 13.1 challenge, 5K run/walk, 1 mile youth run, kids' fun run, after party with food trucks, live music - benefits Riverview Charter School | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Black Expo Charleston
2-day event with Taste of Black Charleston on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Charleston North Charleston | Expo |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Charleston Bluegrass Festival
Live bluegrass music, plush camping options, local food and craft vendors, and outdoor activities | Charleston West Ashley | Festival |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Charleston Jewish Filmfest
Showcases the best Jewish films from around the world | Charleston James Island | Arts |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Cheraw Black Authors Lab and Book Festival
Story telling, poetry, spoken word, jazz, books for sale, meet and greet with the authors and a writer's workshop | Cheraw | Arts |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Clemson Literary Festival
Book fair, readings, visiting authors, round-table discussion, open mic | Clemson | Arts |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Judging in several categories, plus vendors and appraisals | Charleston North Charleston | Arts |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
DOKO Rib Fest Cookoff
2-day event includes cook-offs, live music, other food trucks, vendors, 5K - hosted by the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce | Columbia Blythewood | Culinary |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Dream Girls Conference
Speakers, workshops, entertainment, food, fun and more for middle and high school girls - hosted by by Youth Empowerment Services | Charleston North Charleston | Conference |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
Run or walk 5K on a flat and fast course - participants encouraged to wear St Patty colors - portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Wingfest
Event includes wings, live music, kids' activities - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Hippie Dash 5K
Don your best 70s attire to run or walk the 3.1 miles - dogs welcomed - benefits Palmetto Goodwill | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Irish Fest Camden Main Event
Live Celtic music, Irish dancing, bagpipes and drums, Kids Zone, vendors, food trucks, Irish whiskey tasting | Camden | Festival |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Joye in Aiken
8-day event with performances by Juilliard artists at various locations - benefits the Joye in Aiken Outreach Program | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Light the Fight 5K GLOW Run/Walk
Walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcomed - benefits Lighthouse for Life, a non-profit organization that is fighting against sex trafficking | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Low Country Pow Wow and Cultural Festival
Experience traditions of Native American Indians with drummers, dancers, story-telling, demonstrations, native and contemporary foods and more | Hardeeville | Historical |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
March for Meals 5K & 1-Mile Senior Walk
5K certified course at Timmerman Trail - dog and stroller friendly - benefits Meals on Wheels and other senior nutrition programs at Senior Resources | Columbia Cayce | Sports |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Old Town St Patrick's Day Festival
Live music, inflatables, a balloon artist, face painting, food trucks, vendors and beverages | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Pipe-Major Sandy Jones Invitational
Grade 1-5 indoor bagpiping contest held annually at The Citadel Military College - proceeds for scholarships | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Ravenel Railroad 4 Mile Run
Race starts at at E.B. Ellington Elementary School and ends at Ravenel Town Hall with post-race celebration and awards | Charleton Ravenel | Sports |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
SC BBQ Shag Festival
3-day event includes BBQ cook-off, shag dance contest, live entertainment, amusement rides, car show, fireworks | Hemingway | Festival |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
SC Historical Association Conference
Scholars from across the state, nation, and world present their historical findings - all interested in history are welcome to attend, including general public | Newberry | Conference |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel Civil War Reenactment
Reenactments, camps - see history come alive - hosted by the 23rd SC Infantry reenactment group | Florence | Historical |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Crafters and vendors with unique items, food trucks - silent auction to benefit Prisma Health Children's Hospital - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Parade, live music, local food vendors & trucks, art, kid's zone with inflatables | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Starry Night Senior Prom
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, music and dancing under the stars - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Sumter SwanCon
Comic arts festival with items related to comic books, comic strips, animation, gaming, and popular culture | Sumter | Misc |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
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 | Greenville | Fashion |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Underexposed Film Festival yc
Celebrates the independent short film, and provides filmmakers with an intimate forum where their voices can be heard | Rock Hill | Arts |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Upstate Regional Drill Competition
The Upstate's top JROTC Drill Competition | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Waccamaw Sportmen's Expo
2-day event with DockDogs, music, game and fish cooking demonstrations, reptile program, wildlife rehabilitation session, kid's fishing derby | Myrtle Beach Conway | Expo |
