SC Festivals, Events May SC Events
50th Anniversary of the Kaminski House Museum
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 May 1 |
Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars, networking | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000001 May 1 - 6 |
SC Strawberry Festival
9 days of activities including Strawberry Pageant, golf tournament, "Strawberry Jam" music stage, rides, pancake breakfast, car show, recipe & eating contests | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000002 May 4 - 14 |
Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show | Anderson | Fair |
| 00000003 May 4 - 7 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000004 May 4 - 6 |
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths | Abbeville | Festival |
| 00000005 May 5 - 7 |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
| 00000006 May 5 - 6 |
BirdFest
2-day music festival, plus outdoor activities at the Wildlife Education Center - partnering with the SC Waterfowl Association | Sumter Pinewood | Festival |
| 00000007 May 5 - 7 |
Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000008 May 5 |
Art on State
Local artists with live demonstrations, artisan market, live cover bands, sidewalk chalk for kids, local food and beverages | Columbia West Columbia | Arts |
| 00000009 May 6 |
CAPES For Kids Run
5K run/walk, 10K run or kids fun run - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Education and Support | Florence | Sports |
| 00000010 May 6 |
Car Show
Trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000011 May 6 |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Live bands, art, lots of shrimp and other food - benefits Cape Romain Environmental Education School | Charleston McClellanville | Festival |
| 00000012 May 6 |
Peach Blossom Festival
Parade, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts | Aiken Johnston | Festival |
| 00000013 May 6 |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000014 May 6 - 7 |
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
2-day event includes arts & crafts, children's area and live entertainment among the blooming roses | Orangeburg | Festival |
| 00000015 May 6 |
Kentucky Derby Viewing Party & Silent Auction
Don your best Derby attire for great food, drinks, and the race on big screens - benefits The First Tee of the Upstate | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000016 May 6 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Lexington County | Arts |
| 00000017 May 6 |
Reedy River Duck Derby
Thousands of rubber duckies travel the Reedy River and race over the falls to the finish line for prizes plus entertainment, games, food - benefits local charities | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000018 May 6 |
Derby Day Sumter
Party featuring live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby followed by an evening of food and fun - benefits the United Way | Sumter | Misc |
| 00000019 May 6 |
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Lots of fresh crawfish and other tasty treats, live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, 5K crawdaddy dash run, and more | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000020 May 6 |
Palmetto Bricks Expo
For Lego fans, displays by skilled builders, build your own creation in the play area, vendors - hosted by Palmetto Bricks and SC Bricks LUG | Walterboro | Expo |
| 00000021 May 6 |
Charleston Duck Race
Adopted rubber ducks race across the pond at Guggenheim Terrace with prizes awarded for the first 7 ducks - hosted by the Rotary Club to benefit charities | Charleston Daniel Island | Misc |
| 00000022 May 6 |
Cultura Festival
Outdoor and boutique musical experience to shed light on independent Hip-Hop and R&B acts plus food trucks, vendors, arcade games | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000023 May 7 |
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Various bike rides and live music - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000024 May 7 |
Aiken Augusta Bridal Show
Live music, door prizes, professional wedding vendors, bridal fashion show sponsored by Voila Bridal Boutique and Simons Formalwear - $10/advanced or $15/door | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000025 May 7 |
The Big Nosh
Jewish Food festival features favorite noshes and a bake sale | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000026 May 10 |
Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000027 May 11 - 13 |
South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, contests, car show, live music, 5K, carnival rides, fireworks, best chicken cooking contest | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Festival |
| 00000028 May 11 - 13 |
Spring Albino Skunk Music Festival
3-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000029 May 11 - 14 |
Art Blossoms
4-day event featuring flowers and art with special events, classes, demonstrations, and more - benefits the Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000030 May 12 - 14 |
Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000031 May 12 - 21 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000032 May 12 - 14 |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment - benefits local charities | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000033 May 12 - 13 |
Black Expo Columbia
2-day event with Taste of Black Columbia on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000034 May 12 |
Secure Your ID Shred Day
On-site document shredding plus tips to prevent identity theft online and off - hosted by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate and AARP South Carolina | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000035 May 13 |
Lowcountry Splash
6 mile or 2.4 mile open-water swim in the Wando River and Charleston Harbor - benefits LAPS provides water safety and swimming instruction to K-2 children | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000036 May 13 - 14 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Lancaster County | Arts |
| 00000037 May 13 - 14 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Aiken Aiken County | Arts |
| 00000038 May 13 |
Born to Run 5K
Run or walk the 5K and there will be a kids fun run - on the campus of Bob Jones University - benefits Piedmont Women's Center | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000039 May 13 - 14 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Sumter Sumter County | Arts |
| 00000040 May 13 |
Bluffton Mayfest
Arts and crafts, live music, local food, Ugly Dog contest, pie eating contest - hosted by the Rotary Club of Bluffton | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
| 00000041 May 13 |
Lexington Wine Walk
Unlimited wine tastings, food for purchase, live music, souvenir wine glass - 21+ only - benefits Lexington Beautification Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Culinary |
| 00000042 May 13 |
Miracles in Motion: 5K Walk, Run & Roll
Heroes walk, run and roll for TTP Kids, 5K, 1 miler plus family-friendly after party - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
| 00000043 May 13 |
Barnwell Sundial Festival
Live entertainment, car show, pageant, local artists, vendors, food, baking contest | Barnwell | Festival |
| 00000044 May 14 |
Mother's Day
Hooray for Moms! Let Mom put her feet up today and take her for a nice meal at a SC restaurants | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000045 May 14 |
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
Celebrate NASCAR's 75th anniversary during NASCAR Throwback Weekend | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000046 May 15 |
State of South Carolina Career Fair
Learn about jobs with state agencies, chat one-on-one with recruiters and easily submit job applications + virtual option | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000047 May 18 |
Power of the Purse
Live music, one-of-a-kind auction items, designer handbags and more - hosted by United Way's Women in Philanthropy benefiting women and children's causes | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000048 May 18 - 20 |
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival
3-day event with homemade Italian food, live entertainment, wine tastings, parade, games and rides for kids, Cannoli Run | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000049 May 18 |
52 Windows: An Evening of Art
Event includes art auction, food, open bar and live music - benefits Mental Illness Recovery Center | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000050 May 19 - 20 |
Beaufort River Swim + 5K/8K
2-day event with competitive 3.2-mile swim or non-competitive 1-mile fun swim - 5K + 8K run options too - benefits the YMCA's learn to swim program | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000051 May 19 - 21 |
Greek Festival
3-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, and lots of food with drive-thru option | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000052 May 19 |
Downtown Sumter Microbrew HippieFest
Enjoy over microbrew and craft beers, food, music - benefits Meal on Wheels of Sumter County | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000053 May 19 - 28 |
Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo | Greenville Simpsonville | Fair |
| 00000054 May 19 |
Golden Gala
Enjoy a fun and uplifting evening of dinner and entertainment while celebrating the children, families and Mission of Beautiful Gate Center | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000055 May 20 - 21 |
Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
| 00000056 May 20 - 21 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Newberry County | Arts |
| 00000057 May 20 |
Marion FoxTrot Festival
Live entertainment, food vendors, parade, car show, arts and craft vendors, kids' zone with petting zoo, rides, bounce houses | Marion | Festival |
| 00000058 May 20 - 21 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Colleton County | Arts |
| 00000059 May 20 |
Give Me Shelter Color 5K
5K walk or run route where participants will be sprayed with colored powder - pet and stroller friendly - benefits Callen-Lacey Center for Children | Moncks Corner | Sports |
| 00000060 May 20 |
Erskine Flower & Garden Show
Gardening workshops, outdoor vendors, plant sales, learning and craft opportunities for children - hosted by Erskine College | Abbeville Due West | Expo |
| 00000061 May 21 - 24 |
Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000062 May 21 |
Great Voices from Broadway to Opera
Celebration of best-loved songs from the stage of La Scala to the lights of Broadway with vocal soloists and orchestra by The Palmetto Opera | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000063 May 21 |
Lilyfest
See the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in bloom at Lansford Canal State Park plus live music, food trucks, vendors, hikes | Chester Catawba | Festival |
| 00000064 May 22 |
The Assaults Cycling Event
Select from 74.2 mile or 102.7 mile self-paced rides, cycle from Spartanburg into NC - benefits Freewheelers of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Sports |
| 00000065 May 24 |
Secure Your ID Shred Day
On-site document shredding plus tips to prevent identity theft online and off - hosted by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate and AARP South Carolina | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000066 May 25 - 27 |
Plum Hollow Festival
Live bands playing New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000067 May 25 - 28 |
Iris Festival
SC's oldest continuous festival consistently ranks as a top SE festival includes concerts, arts & crafts, plants, classic car shows, contests, lots of children's activities | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000068 May 25 - 27 |
Black Cowboy Festival
3-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo | Sumter Rembert | Festival |
| 00000069 May 26 - 31 |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000070 May 26 - 28 |
Original Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, workshops, vendors | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000071 May 26 - 31 |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000072 May 26 - 27 |
Flopeye Fish Festival
Carnival rides, car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, fireworks | Chester Great Falls | Festival |
| 00000073 May 26 - 29 |
Memorial Day Tent Sale
Incredible closeout deals under the big tent at Atlantic Bedding & Furniture - 7400 Rivers Avenue - North Charleston | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000074 May 27 |
Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, car show, bagpipes, heavy athletics, border collie trials, highland dancing | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000075 May 27 |
Behind the Garden Gate
Self-guided tours of five different private gardens - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000076 May 29 |
Memorial Day
State and federal holiday - a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000077 May 29 - 31 |
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
