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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Mar 1 - 5 |
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000001 Mar 2 |
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 |
| 00000002 Mar 4 |
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and family fun run, post-race celebrations - benefits local charities | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000003 Mar 4 |
Upstate Regional Drill Competition
The Upstate's top JROTC Drill Competition | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000004 Mar 11 - 12 |
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 |
| 00000005 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 |
| 00000006 Mar 18 |
Hilton Head Wingfest
Event includes wings, live music, kids' activities - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000007 Mar 19 - 26 |
Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
8-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions - proceeds from the wine auction to John & Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship | Hilton Head | Culinary |
| 00000008 Mar 23 - 31 |
Inspire! Festival
Inspire! Festival is a food, music and arts celebration combining unique performances from across the world in historic theaters and outdoor spaces around Sumter | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000009 Mar 23 |
Fulfilling Needs Creating Hope Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - 21+ event - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000010 Mar 30 - 31 |
Tartan Day South
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000011 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 |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Aiken's Bacon & Brews
Live music, bacon-themed dishes, beer and wine - benefits Kiwanis School Programs | Aiken | Culinary |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities - hosted by Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000014 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 |
| 00000015 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 |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Bo's Roast and Chili Cook Off
All you can eat oysters, chili tasting, live bands, kids' activities - benefits Islands Against Cancer and Sara's Cure | Charleston James Island | Culinary |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Cars on Kiawah
Classic to current automobiles, test drives, vendors - benefits Barrier Islands Free Medical Center | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Clemson Literary Festival
Book fair, readings, visiting authors, round-table discussion, open mic | Clemson | Arts |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show
The Theme: Southern Hospitality - several categories, plus vendors and appraisals | Charleston North Charleston | Arts |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000022 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 |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Doko Film Fest
High school age film makers, from the across the USA and beyond | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000024 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 |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000028 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 |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade
2-day event with boat parade and Irish concert on Saturday followed on Sunday with parade down Pope Avenue | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
5K on a flat and fast course - portion of proceeds will benefit The Rotary Club of Hilton Head/Sunset | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000031 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 |
| 00000032 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 |
| 00000033 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 |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Kidz Bash
Activities, games, vendors, music - hosted by Crowfield Plantation HOA | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
| 00000035 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 |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
Old Town St Patrick's Day Festival
Live Irish music, kids' play zone, and lots of food and beverages | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Park Jam
Outdoor event with live music, food trucks, craft vendors - attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, tables | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Concert |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000040 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 |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Power of the Purse
Silent purse auction - benefits Camp iRock of the United Way of Anderson County | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Quilt Festival
Will feature over 150 quilts, a judged exhibition by a nationally-certified judge - hosted by the Palmetto Quilt Guild | Hilton Head | Arts |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Summit
Workshops, seminars, breakout sessions, networking and more about social issues that impact SC's nonprofit community and citizens | Spartanburg | Convention |
| 00000045 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 |
| 00000046 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 |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
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 | Festival |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000050 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 |
| 00000051 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 |
| 00000052 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 |
| 00000053 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 |
| 00000054 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 |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Tinis & Tapas
Live music, movie themed cocktails, tapas style food, auction - benefits Hope Center for Children | Spartanburg | Gala |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
Run, hike the 6.5 mile Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail + virtual option - benefits Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Newberry Pomaria | Sports |
| 00000057 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 |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee
Jam sessions, performances, workshops - supports the Pickens High School Bluegrass classes and the Young Appalachian Musicians Program | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
YCI 5K & Fun Run
5K and 1-mile fun run - benefits Youth Commission International | Anderson | Sports |
