SC Festivals, Events March SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Mar 1 |
Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
8-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - hosted by the David M Carmines Memorial Foundation to benefit local charities | Hilton Head | Culinary |
| 00000001 Mar 1 |
Heart Show
Musical benefiting the Aiken Women's Heart Board | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000002 Mar 4 - 8 |
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000003 Mar 7 |
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and family fun run, post-race celebrations - benefits local charities | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000004 Mar 7 |
Irish Fest Camden
Live Celtic music, Irish dancing, bagpipes and drums, kids zone, vendors, food trucks, Irish whiskey tasting | Camden | Festival |
| 00000005 Mar 7 |
Doko Ribfest Cook-Off
Rib tastings, chefs compete for prizes, live music, vendors, children's activities | Columbia Blythewood | Culinary |
| 00000006 Mar 9 - 11 |
South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit
Workshops, seminars, breakout sessions, networking and more about social issues that impact SC's nonprofit community and citizens | Greenville | Convention |
| 00000007 Mar 13 - 22 |
Can-Am Days
10-days of special events around the Grand Strand including concerts, car show, food festival, golf tournament | Myrtle Beach Various Locations | Misc |
| 00000008 Mar 13 - 14 |
SC Historical Association Annual Meeting
Scholars from across the state, nation, and world present their historical findings - all interested in history are welcome to attend, including general public | Clemson | Conference |
| 00000009 Mar 13 - 15 |
Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show
The show will be fun for the whole family with live music, biergarten and beer tastings, food trucks and local vendors | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000010 Mar 14 |
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors - hosted by the City of North Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000011 Mar 14 |
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 |
| 00000012 Mar 14 - 15 |
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 |
| 00000013 Mar 14 |
Catch the Leprechaun 5K
For walkers, joggers, runners and stroller pushers - dress in your best Irish/green outfit - after party - benefits Racers for Pacers | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Sports |
| 00000014 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 |
| 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 18 - 31 |
The Charleston Festival
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation, formerly Festival of Houses and Gardens | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000017 Mar 19 - 21 |
Landmark Conference
Sessions, workshops, networking, tours - open to public - hosted by SC Confederation of Local Historical Societies | Rock Hill York County | Conference |
| 00000018 Mar 20 - 22 |
Cobblestone Celebration of Quilts & Fiber Arts Show
Judging in several categories, plus vendors, appraisals and guest speaker | Charleston North Charleston | Arts |
| 00000019 Mar 20 - 22 |
Quilt Festival
More than 125 quilts displayed, vendors, silent auction and more - hosted by the Palmetto Quilt Guild | Hilton Head | Arts |
| 00000020 Mar 21 |
Hilton Head Wingfest
Event features wings, live music, kids' activities - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000021 Mar 21 |
Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival
Family-friendly festival featuring picnicking, blossom-viewing, plein air art, handcrafted artwork, food vendors, and more - hosted by the Town of Irmo | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000022 Mar 21 |
Soiree on State
Street party with artists, kid's area, food vendors, variety of musicians - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
| 00000023 Mar 21 |
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 |
| 00000024 Mar 21 |
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 |
| 00000025 Mar 21 - 22 |
Columbia Brick Con
Over 1000 square feet of brick-built displays, vendor village, race car challenge, imagination station play area - hosted by SC Bricks | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000026 Mar 21 |
SC Waffle Fest
Lots of waffles including waffle eating and tossing contests, plus live music, kids' zone, vendors - hosted by the City of Liberty | Clemson Liberty | Festival |
| 00000027 Mar 22 - 28 |
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 |
| 00000028 Mar 22 |
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000029 Mar 26 - 29 |
Tartan Day South Celtic Festival
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000030 Mar 27 - 29 |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000031 Mar 27 - 28 |
Tours of Historic Plantations & Homes
Visit churches and privately owned plantations, gardens and town houses - hosted by Prince George Winyah Church Women | Georgetown | Historical |
| 00000032 Mar 27 - 29 |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000033 Mar 27 - 29 |
Read Freely Fest
3-day book festival features author talks, panels, performances, and family activities - hosted by the Richland Library | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000034 Mar 28 |
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000035 Mar 28 - 29 |
Shaw Air and Space Expo
Thunder Over the Midlands - see a variety of aircraft in the air plus many on display on the ground - hearing protection is highly encouraged | Sumter | Expo |
| 00000036 Mar 28 |
True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
Run, hike 10K from Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail, post-race celebration - benefits Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Newberry Pomaria | Sports |
| 00000037 Mar 28 |
Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull
Teams of 10 or 12 if all under 18 will see who can pull a fire truck the fastest, costume constest - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses, silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities - hosted by Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Beaufort Twilight Run
5K run/walk, 8K run, 10 mile run, 13.1 challenge, plus 1 mile youth run, kids' fun run - after party with food trucks, live music - benefits Riverview Charter School | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Birds of a Feather
Live music, beer, wine, and food truck fare for purchase at Caw Caw Interpretive Center - 21+ to purchase tickets, under 21 welcome with paid chaperone | Charleston Ravenel | Misc |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Black Expo Charleston
2-day event with Taste of Black Charleston on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, vendors on Saturday | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties - benefits a local Kershaw County charity | Camden | Sports |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Charleston Bluegrass Festival
Live bluegrass music, premium camping options, local food and craft vendors, and outdoor activities - family friendly | Charleston Ridgeville | Festival |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Charleston Food Truck Festival
Over 40 trucks, local vendors, carnival rides, live music, DJ, four bars, many activities - pet friendly | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Colonial Times: Under the Crown
Main event Saturday/Sunday with reenactments, demonstrations, living exhibits when the British were in control of the colonies - Colonial Dinner on Thursday | Aiken North Augusta | Historical |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Cottontown Art Crawl
Visit with local artists and listen to live music while strolling the historic Cottontown neighborhood | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Crafted in Carolina
Tastings of 150+ styles of SC craft beer, artisan market, live music - family-friendly event - hosted by SC Brewers Guild | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000050 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 |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Elloree Trials
Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing along with pageant, best tailgate contest, hat contest, vendors | Orangeburg Elloree | Sports |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Frequency Fest
3-day self described DIY music festival at 3 venues, 40+ artists, 15 vendors - all ages - free admission | Charleston Various Venues | Festival |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Fulfilling Needs, Creating Hope Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Gravel Road 10K
Most of the run is on the gravel road, finishing on trail - to raise funds for Harbison State Foresst | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Greenville Chili Cup
Chili cook-off with attendees judging plus craft beer and live music - benefits Meals on Wheels Greenville County | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Greenville St. Patrick's Day
Kick-off the day with a parade followed by the festival with live music, vendors, booths, food, and beer - raising funds for St. Baldrick's Foundation for children's cancer | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Happy Campers Oyster Roast
Steamed oysters, chicken bog, wine, and beer, live music, and bid on a collection of auction items - benefits Camp Cole | Columbia Eastover | Culinary |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000062 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 |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Hustle For Heroes 5K
5K run/walk through CSU campus/trails ending at stadium plus children's fun run - food trucks, kids activities - benefits WarriorWOD | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Joye in Aiken
A variety of musical events over 8 days with Juilliard artists at various locations - benefits the Joye in Aiken Outreach Program | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000065 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 |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Mad Hatter Tea Party
A whimsical afternoon celebration of Alice in Wonderland High Tea - door prizes and prize for the best hat - benefits the Florence Humane Society | Florence | Misc |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
March for Meals 5K & 1-Mile Senior Walk
5K certified course, run or walk - benefits Meals on Wheels and other senior nutrition programs at Senior Resources | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
Midlands Heart Walk
1 and 3-mile walk options, festivities - benefits the American Heart Association | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Pacers & Polo
Polo match with six 7-minute chukkers - third leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefits USCA athletic scholarships | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
Power of the Purse
A whimsical evening of bubbly & delights, silent auction - benefits United Way of Anderson County's literacy initiatives | Anderson | Fashion |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Race for Life
10K run or 5K run/walk - benefits Sharing Hope SC's mission to increase awareness for organ and tissue donation | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000074 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 |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
Senior Prom - Disco the Night Away
All generations invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and dancing - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Shamrock Parade
Irish dancers, marching bands, floats, pageant winners and more will be traveling down Main Street | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
Southern Author Fest
Meet and greet selected regional authors as well as listen to special featured speakers - hosted by the Greenville County Library System | Greenville | Expo |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Crafters and vendors with unique items, food trucks at SC State Farmers Market - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Spring Fling
2-day equine show plus classes, vendors, silent auctions - hosted by the SC Upstate Equine Council | Clemson Pendleton | Sports |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Parade
Parade, live music, local food vendors & trucks, art, kid's zone with inflatables | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Sumter Springfest
Family friendly event with live music, local food - benefits United Way Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Tail Waggin' Ball
Enjoy drinks, dinner, and dance the night away at a Mardi Gras masquerade ball - benefits the Kershaw County Humane Society | Camden | Misc |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
The Big Nosh
Jewish food festival features favorite noshes and a bake sale plus tours to learn about Jewish traditions and practices | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000085 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 |
| 00000086 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 | Aiken North Augusta | Fashion |
| 00000087 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 |
| 00000088 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 |
| 00000089 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 | Sumter | Fashion |
| 00000090 Dates TBD |
Ubuntu Dance Festival
Community classes and concert, master classes - hosted by Ly-Ben Dance Alliance | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000091 Dates TBD |
Waccamaw Sportmen's Expo
2-day event with DockDogs, music, game and fish cooking demonstrations, reptile programs, wildlife rehabilitation session, vendors | Myrtle Beach Conway | Expo |
| 00000092 Dates TBD |
Walk MS
1-mile and 3-mile routes, mobility devices are welcome - benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000093 Dates TBD |
Walk for Water
Carry an empty bucket for approximately 1.5 miles, fill it with water and walk about 1.5 miles back - benefits Water Mission's fight of the global water crisis | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000094 Dates TBD |
Walk, Run and Roll for Brain Injury Awareness
March 23 kick-off with group Walk, Run and Roll, reception with food, drinks, kids' activities, DJ - virtual option - benefits Brain Injury Association of SC | Columbia | Sports |
