SC Festivals, Events March SC Events
Tartan Day South
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Mar 1 - 2 |
Myrtle Beach Marathon
3-day event includes expo, night runs then choose from marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5K on Saturday - benefiting local charities | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000001 Mar 1 - 3 |
Battle for Broxton Bridge
Battle reenactments, history camp - Friday is Living History Day for school children | Bamberg Ehrhardt | Historical |
| 00000002 Mar 2 |
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 |
| 00000003 Mar 2 |
SC Rivalry Run
5K race, pick either garnet or orange when you register - benefits the Frye Foundation's fight against diabetes | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000004 Mar 2 |
Upstate Regional Drill Competition
The Upstate's top JROTC Drill Competition | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000005 Mar 2 |
Pipe-Major Sandy Jones Invitational
Grade 1-5 indoor bagpiping contest held annually at The Citadel Military College - proceeds for scholarships | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000006 Mar 2 |
Run Hard Marathon
Marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K, kids marathon - benefit | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000007 Mar 2 |
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 | Aiken | Fashion |
| 00000008 Mar 2 |
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 |
| 00000009 Mar 2 |
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 | Columbia West Columbia | Fashion |
| 00000010 Mar 2 |
Give Me Shelter Color 5K
5K walk or run route where participants will be sprayed with colored powder, followed by festival - benefits Callen-Lacey Center for Children | Moncks Corner | Sports |
| 00000011 Mar 2 |
Hoedown
Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffles and much more - benefits Barnabas Horse Foundation | Myrtle Beach Surfside Beach | Misc |
| 00000012 Mar 2 |
Jewels and Jeans
Live music, food, silent and live auctions - benefits Foundation for Educational Excellence | Hilton Head | Misc |
| 00000013 Mar 3 |
Kick-Off to St Pats in Five Points
Irish-themed entertainment plus children can help dye the fountain green and go on a scavenger hunt through Five Points | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000014 Mar 5 |
South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo
Exhibits, workshops, speakers - open to the public | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000015 Mar 6 - 10 |
Charleston Food + Wine Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000016 Mar 6 - 10 |
Charleston Food + Wine Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000017 Mar 7 - 9 |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000018 Mar 7 |
Women2Women National Conversation Tour
Open discussion with panel about current issues and what can be done to address them | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000019 Mar 8 - 15 |
Joye in Aiken
8-day event with performances by Juilliard artists at various locations - benefits the Joye in Aiken Outreach Program | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000020 Mar 8 - 10 |
Crimes of the Heart
A touching story of three sisters and their reunion in Mississippi as the family patriarch is dying - Flowertown Players performance | Charleston Summerville | Arts |
| 00000021 Mar 9 |
Palate Party
Food and wine pairings, open bar, live music, dance floor, dress is upscale casual - benefits Epworth Children's Home | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000022 Mar 9 |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000023 Mar 9 |
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 | Orangeburg | Fashion |
| 00000024 Mar 9 |
Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon Race
6 mile paddle followed by a 4.5 mile run and post-race party with beer and chili - benefits the Sea Island Rotary Mobile Dental Clinic | Beaufort Hunting Island | Sports |
| 00000025 Mar 9 |
LoCo Craft Beer Jam
Live bands, wide range of craft beers, local cuisine, children's rides and local cuisine - raising money for community improvements | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000026 Mar 9 - 10 |
Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel Civil War Reenactment
Reenactments, camps - see history come alive! - hosted by the 23rd SC Infantry reenactment group | Florence | Historical |
| 00000027 Mar 9 |
Healthy Kids Fun Fair
Features fun learning about healthy eating, exercising, and healthy lifestyles, plus screenings and entertainment - hosted by Junior League of Columbia | Columbia | Educational |
| 00000028 Mar 9 |
She Festival
Professional, amateur, and emerging female artists ages 13+ and share their talents including visual artists, poets, dancers, singers and more | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000029 Mar 9 |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Parade, live music on three stages, local food vendors & trucks, art, kid's zone with inflatables | Charleston North Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000030 Mar 9 |
Charleston STEM Festival
Outdoor event with exhibitors providing hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000031 Mar 9 |
Joe Davis Run for Recovery
10K, 5K, fun run - benefits Keystone alcohol and drug abuse organization | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Sports |
| 00000032 Mar 9 |
Lowcountry Irish Fest
Event features authentic Irish music and food, Irish dancing, children's activities and historical insight | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000033 Mar 9 |
Leprechaun Leap
Includes a City to City 15K run from Mullins to Marion, a St Patrick's Day themed golf cart parade, vendors, great food, and awesome entertainment | Marion | Festival |
| 00000034 Mar 9 |
Oyster Roast
Oyster roast benefiting Mitchell's Light's support of first responding agencies | Anderson Starr | Culinary |
| 00000035 Mar 11 - 17 |
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 |
| 00000036 Mar 11 - 13 |
SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Summit
Workshops, seminars, breakout sessions, networking and more about social issues that impact SC's nonprofit community and citizens | Greenville | Convention |
| 00000037 Mar 13 - 31 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000038 Mar 14 |
Catch the Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
Plus post-race St Patrick's Day party with live music - benefits Racers for Pacers and HEART Artist Guild & Theatre Company | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Sports |
| 00000039 Mar 14 - 17 |
Crimes of the Heart
A touching story of three sisters and their reunion in Mississippi as the family patriarch is dying - Flowertown Players performance | Charleston Summerville | Arts |
| 00000040 Mar 15 - 17 |
Charleston Antiques Show
Exhibitors showcase a range of English, European, and American items from late 17th through 20th centuries | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000041 Mar 15 |
Off the Wall & Onto the Stage
The Columbia City Ballet brings the art of Jonathan Green to life at The Township Auditorium | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000042 Mar 15 - 17 |
Dixie Swim Club
Five southern women, whose friendships began many years in college, set aside a long weekend every August to get together - presented by Florence Little Theatre | Florence | Arts |
| 00000043 Mar 15 - 16 |
Pass It On Kidsignment
Good quality used children's clothing and toys consignment sale - benefits the Parents' Day Out Program at First Baptist | Aiken | Misc |
| 00000044 Mar 15 - 21 |
Native American Studies Week
Cherokee dances, arts and crafts, film screening, lectures on the role of drumming and powwow culture and etiquette - hosted by USC Lancaster | Lancaster | Historical |
| 00000045 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 |
| 00000046 Mar 16 |
Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating, first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefit | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000047 Mar 16 |
Aiken's Bacon & Brews
Live music, bacon-themed dishes, beer and wine - benefits Kiwanis School Programs | Aiken | Culinary |
| 00000048 Mar 16 |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000049 Mar 16 |
St. Pat's in Five Points
Get to the Green Race, parade, live music, shag area, children's carnival - a portion of money made during the festival goes to local organizations | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000050 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 |
| 00000051 Mar 16 |
Charleston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade begins the corner of Radcliffe and St Phillip Streets with the best viewing on King Street - hosted by the Charleston St Patrick's Day Parade Committee | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000052 Mar 16 |
Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
Post-race block party - portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000053 Mar 16 |
St. Paddy's Day Dash & Bash
5K run or walk, kids fun run, after race party with live music, costume contest, games, bounce house - benefits Palmetto Children's Charity | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000054 Mar 16 |
Upstate SC National College Fair
Held at Furman University's Timmons Arena - hosted by National Association for College Admission Counseling | Greenville | Educational |
| 00000055 Mar 16 |
St Patricks Day On Main
Live Irish music, kids' play zone, and lots of food and beverages | Rock Hill | Holiday |
| 00000056 Mar 17 |
Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade
Line Pope Ave to see floats, marching bands and groups, the US Marine Corps Band from Parris Island, pipe and drum bands, Shriners with their hilarious antics | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000057 Mar 17 |
Festive Americana!
American folk tunes, choral arrangements from musicals, and a selection of Gershwin songs will be performed by the Charleston Men's Chorus | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000058 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 |
| 00000059 Mar 17 |
Race & Roast
5K trail run (optional), all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, local beer, hay rides, kids' activities and more - benefits East Cooper Land Trust | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Culinary |
| 00000060 Mar 19 - 24 |
Dixie Swim Club
Five southern women, whose friendships began many years in college, set aside a long weekend every August to get together - presented by Florence Little Theatre | Florence | Arts |
| 00000061 Mar 20 - 22 |
South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
Celebrate the impact that museums have made on SC and learn from fellow museum professionals | Myrtle Beach Conway | Convention |
| 00000062 Mar 21 |
Burning of the Socks
Celebrate the coming of spring, bring your winter socks to burn in the fire plus there will be food, drinks, live music - benefits SC Maritime Museum | Georgetown | Misc |
| 00000063 Mar 22 - 23 |
Hilton Head Wingfest
2-day event includes wings, live music, kids' activities - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000064 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 |
| 00000065 Mar 23 |
Quarry Crusher Run
Run approximately 3.72 miles at 475' below sea level at the Columbia Quarry - benefits Olympia Education Community Foundation | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000066 Mar 23 |
Panting for Paws 5K
Run or walk, leashed dogs are welcome, race is part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix - benefits the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000067 Mar 23 |
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 |
| 00000068 Mar 23 |
Laps for Lancers
5K, 10K, 1-mile fun run, timed stroller division with pancake breakfast after the race - benefits the Educational Foundation of USC Lancaster | Lancaster | Sports |
| 00000069 Mar 23 |
Doughnut Dash 5K
Run or walk the 5K and eat a dozen donuts at the half-way point - benefits Race 4 Achievement and the Charleston Jewish Community Center Without Walls | Charleston West Ashley | Sports |
| 00000070 Mar 23 |
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 | Charleston West Ashely | Fashion |
| 00000071 Mar 25 - 29 |
Tea Room & Gift Shop
Features Tomato Pie and She Crab Soup, as well as salads, sandwiches, and homemade desserts plus hand-crafted items - benefits St Paul's | Charleston Summerville | Culinary |
| 00000072 Mar 28 - 31 |
Indie Grits Festival
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros plus workshops and education opportunities | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000073 Mar 28 |
Sumter Disabilities Benefit Gala
Food, wine, beer, silent auction - cocktail/black tie optional - benefits Sumter County Developmental Disabilities Foundation | Sumter | Gala |
| 00000074 Mar 28 - 30 |
South Carolina Humanities Festival
Festival will highlight cultural history and celebrate local arts and humanities with a variety of events at various venues | Rock Hill York County | Festival |
| 00000075 Mar 29 - 30 |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000076 Mar 29 - 30 |
Henry Shelor BBQ
2-day event with wing competition on Friday and SC Barbecue Association sanctioned and judged pork event on Saturday | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000077 Mar 29 |
Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000078 Mar 29 - 31 |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses (competitions), silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000079 Mar 29 - 30 |
Plantation Tours of Prince George Winyah Parish
Visit churches and privately owned plantations, gardens and town houses Learn more about South Carolina plantations | Georgetown | Historical |
| 00000080 Mar 29 |
Caribbean American Gospel Concert
Two live performances plus Jamaican cuisine - benefits Revival Ministry | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000081 Mar 29 |
Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation
Enjoy a six course meal - benefits the SC Wildlife Federation | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000082 Mar 30 |
Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties - benefits Health Services District of Kershaw County | Camden | Sports |
| 00000083 Mar 30 |
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 | Greenwood | Fashion |
| 00000084 Mar 30 |
Meals on Wheels Connector Run
1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K - benefits Meals on Wheels of Anderson | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000085 Mar 30 |
She Festival
Professional, amateur, and emerging female artists ages 13+ and share their talents including visual artists, poets, dancers, singers and more | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000086 Mar 30 |
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 |
| 00000087 Mar 30 |
Pet Fest
Exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment - don't forget your pup! | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000088 Mar 30 |
Teddy Bear Trot
Mile-long fun run and 5K race with post-race snow cones and prizes - benefits Children's Attention Home of York County | Rock Hill York | Sports |
| 00000089 Mar 30 |
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 |
| 00000090 Mar 30 |
New Orleans Meets Charleston
Delfeayo Marsalis and the CJO will play the music of the bayou with an added dash of lowcountry flavor - a Charleston Jazz event | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000091 Mar 30 |
True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
Run, hike the 6.5 mile Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail then enjoy post-race celebration - benefits Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Newberry Pomaria | Sports |
| 00000092 Mar 30 |
Sleeping Beauty
A Columbia City Ballet and South Carolina Philharmonic collaboration of the classic fairy tale | Columbia | Arts |
