May 2023: Things to Do in SC

South Carolina SC Festivals, Events May SC Events

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FUN Things to Do in South Carolina

Our May 2023 festivals and events calendar includes tons of fun things to do in South Carolina. We list non-commercial events free of charge. Events must be of statewide interest — i.e., things people would be willing to travel for. Add your event here!

DATE EVENT CITY TYPE
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May
1
Columbia
Conference
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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
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May
4 - 14
Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show
Anderson
Fair
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May
4 - 7
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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May
4 - 6
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths
Abbeville
Festival
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May
5 - 7
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans
Charleston
North Charleston
Convention
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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
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May
5 - 7
Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
Myrtle Beach
Festival
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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
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May
6
CAPES For Kids Run
5K run/walk, 10K run or kids fun run - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Education and Support
Florence
Sports
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May
6
Car Show
Trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans
Greenville
Misc
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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
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May
6
Peach Blossom Festival
Parade, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts
Aiken
Johnston
Festival
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May
6
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors
Charleston
Sports
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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
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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
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May
6
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Columbia
Lexington County
Arts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May
7
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Various bike rides and live music - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head
Sports
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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
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May
7
The Big Nosh
Jewish Food festival features favorite noshes and a bake sale
Columbia
Festival
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May
10
Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday
Statewide
Holiday
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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
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May
11 - 13
Spring Albino Skunk Music Festival
3-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite
Greenville
Greer
Festival
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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
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May
12 - 14
Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants
Greenville
Arts
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May
12 - 21
Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors
Myrtle Beach
Festival
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May
12 - 14
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment - benefits local charities
Charleston
Festival
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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
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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
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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
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May
13 - 14
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Lancaster County
Arts
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May
13 - 14
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Aiken
Aiken County
Arts
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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
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May
13 - 14
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Sumter
Sumter County
Arts
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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
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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
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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
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May
13
Barnwell Sundial Festival
Live entertainment, car show, pageant, local artists, vendors, food, baking contest
Barnwell
Festival
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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
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May
14
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
Celebrate NASCAR's 75th anniversary during NASCAR Throwback Weekend
Hartsville
Darlington
Sports
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May
19
Downtown Sumter Microbrew HippieFest
Enjoy over microbrew and craft beers, food, music - benefits Meal on Wheels of Sumter County
Sumter
Culinary
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May
19 - 28
Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo
Greenville
Simpsonville
Fair
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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
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May
20 - 21
Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths
Myrtle Beach
Little River
Festival
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May
20 - 21
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Newberry County
Arts
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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
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May
20 - 21
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music
Colleton County
Arts
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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
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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
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May
21 - 24
Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran
Myrtle Beach
Sports
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May
25 - 27
Black Cowboy Festival
3-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo
Sumter
Rembert
Festival
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May
26 - 31
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts
Charleston
Arts
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May
26 - 28
Original Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, workshops, vendors
Beaufort
Festival
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May
26 - 31
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more
Charleston
Arts
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May
26 - 27
Flopeye Fish Festival
Carnival rides, car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, fireworks
Chester
Great Falls
Festival
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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
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May
27
Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, car show, bagpipes, heavy athletics, border collie trials, highland dancing
Greenville
Festival
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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
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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
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May
29 - 31
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts
Charleston
Culinary



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