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 2 |
Run Hard Marathon
Marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K, kids marathon - benefit | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000002 Mar 5 |
South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo
Exhibits, workshops, speakers - open to the public | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000003 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 |
| 00000004 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 |
| 00000005 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 |
| 00000006 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 |
| 00000007 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 |
| 00000008 Mar 9 |
Charleston STEM Festival
Outdoor event with exhibitors providing hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000009 Mar 9 |
Joe Davis Run for Recovery
10K, 5K, fun run - benefits Keystone alcohol and drug abuse organization | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Sports |
| 00000010 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 |
| 00000011 Mar 11 - 13 |
SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Summit
Workshops, seminars, networking | Greenville | Convention |
| 00000012 Mar 13 - 31 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000013 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 |
| 00000014 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 |
| 00000015 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 |
| 00000016 Mar 16 |
Aiken's Bacon & Brews
Live music, bacon-themed dishes, beer and wine - benefits Kiwanis School Programs | Aiken | Culinary |
| 00000017 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 |
| 00000018 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 |
| 00000019 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 |
| 00000020 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 |
| 00000021 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 |
| 00000022 Mar 28 - 31 |
Indie Grits Festival
The Nickelodeon presents films from new media makers and pros plus workshops and education opportunities | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000023 Mar 29 - 30 |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000024 Mar 29 - 31 |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses (competitions), silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000025 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 |
| 00000026 Mar 30 |
Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties - benefits Health Services District of Kershaw County | Camden | Sports |
| 00000027 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 |
| 00000028 Mar 30 |
Sleeping Beauty
A Columbia City Ballet and South Carolina Philharmonic collaboration of the classic fairy tale | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
A Grand Affair
Enjoy an evening of fun at warehouse-style speakeasy for a roaring good time - benefits Harvest Hope Food Bank | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating, first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefit | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Battle for Broxton Bridge
Battle reenactments, history camp - Friday is Living History Day for schoolchildren | Bamberg Ehrhardt | Historical |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk
USATF certified course - benefits the YMCA | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Car Show
All makes and models welcome - benefits Pendleton Place of Greenville | Greenville Simpsonville | Expo |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Charleston Antiques Show
Exhibitors showcase a range of English, European, and American items from late 17th through 20th centuries | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
Charleston Fashion Week
Marion Square - 5-day event includes runway shows with nearly 100 designers plus many other events - benefit | Charleston | Fashion |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Charleston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade begins the corner of Radcliffe and St Phillip Streets with the best place to view from King Street - hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter egg hunt, games, hot dogs, drinks, candy - hosted by Aiken County Government and Serenity Charity Club of Augusta | Aiken Clearwater | Holiday |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival
Easter egg hunts for ages 0-10 with over 100,000 plastic candy-filled eggs, carnival rides, inflatables, games | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Food For The Soul One Day Round Robin Tennis Tournament
Men's, women's, mixed doubles tennis tournament - benefits Food for the Soul emergency shelter | Camden | Sports |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
GooseChase at Lake Conestee Nature Park
Bring a team for a scavenger hunt with smartphone technology plus after party with live music, food, beer - benefits education programs at the park | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
Post-race block party - portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Hoedown
Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffles and much more - benefits Barnabas Horse Foundation | Myrtle Beach Surfside Beach | Misc |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon Race
6 mile paddle followed by a 3.6 mile run and post-race party with beer and chili - benefits the Sea Island Rotary Mobile Dental Clinic | Beaufort Hunting Island | Sports |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Jewels and Jeans
Live music, food, silent and live auctions - benefits Foundation for Educational Excellence | Hilton Head | Misc |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Kemopalooza
Enjoy food, musical entertainment and a silent auction - 21+ event - raising funds for CAMP KEMO Programs of Palmetto Health Children's Hospital | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Kiawah Cup
Marsh Tackys, SC's State Heritage Horse, will race on the beach - benefits the Kiawah Cares Foundation | Charleston Kiawah Island | Sports |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Low Country Craft Beer Jamboree
Live bands, wide range of craft beers, local cuisine, children's rides and a giant low country boil - raising money for community improvements | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Meals on Wheels Connector Run
1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K - benefits Meals on Wheels of Anderson | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Oyster Roast in Memory of Mitchell Gibson
All you can eat oysters, bbq, sides plus silent auctions, raffle, beer and wine for purchase - benefits Mitchell's Light support of DNR, victims and their families | Anderson Starr | Culinary |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Palate Party
Food and wine pairings, open bar, live music, dance floor, dress is upscale casual - benefits Epworth Children's Home | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Party with PAALS - an UN-Gala
Food, entertainment, silent and live auctions, games, adult beverages, casual dress - 21+ only - benefits Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
Passport to the Arts
Receive a "passport" then travel through Clemson on provided transportation where each venue will have local food, music and art | Clemson | Arts |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Pet Fest
Exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment - don't forget your pup! | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Pipe-Major Sandy Jones Invitational
Grade 1-5 indoor bagpiping contest held annually at The Citadel Military College - proceeds for scholarships | Charleston Summerville | Arts |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Saltwater Highland Games & Heritage Festival
3-day event with athletic competitions, Celtic marketplace, kid's activities, 5K, doggie dash - hosted by Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe Band | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel Civil War Reenactment
Reenactments, camps - see history come alive! | Florence | Historical |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
2018 theme is 'Small Museums...Large Impact' | Clemson Walhalla | Convention |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
Spring Market
Shop local vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, monogrammed items, decor, crafts and more - benefits the Junior Charity League of Union County | Union | Misc |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
St Patricks Day On Main
Live Irish music, kids' play zone, and lots of food and beverages | Rock Hill | Holiday |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
Sumter Disabilities Benefit Gala
Food, wine tasting, silent auction - cocktail/black tie optional - benefits Sumter County Developmental Disabilities Foundation | Sumter | Gala |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000075 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 | Orangeburg | Fashion |
| 00000076 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 |
| 00000077 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 |
| 00000078 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 | Charleston West Ashely | Fashion |
| 00000079 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 | Columbia West Columbia | Fashion |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
The Hat Ladies Easter Promenade
Hat Ladies members and their families dressed in their Easter best gather at Washington Park then when St Michaels chimes eleven times, stroll down Broad | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Upstate Regional Drill Competition
The Upstate's top JROTC Drill Competition | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Walk for Water
The walk is approximately 3 miles, participants choose to walk half of distance with or without carrying a bucket of water - benefits Water Mission | Clemson | Sports |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
Walk for Water
The walk is approximately 3 miles, participants choose to walk half of distance with or without carrying a bucket of water - benefits Water Mission | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Wine Down
All-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvres, variety of wine and beer, live jazz band, silent auction - benefits Beginnings of SC | Columbia | Misc |
