SC Festivals, Events May SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 May 1 - 2 |
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
2-day event includes live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks and vendors among the blooming roses | Orangeburg | Festival |
| 00000001 May 2 |
Capital City Derby
Kentucky Derby-themed experience, blending indoor and outdoor festivities with fashion, fellowship, cuisine, drinks - benefits the Alpha Psi Lambda Foundation | Ridgeway | Misc |
| 00000002 May 6 - 8 |
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 |
| 00000003 May 7 - 9 |
Artisphere
Celebrating the arts with music, visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000004 May 9 |
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 |
| 00000005 May 10 |
Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000006 May 13 - 16 |
Myrtle Beach Classic
PGA golf tournament at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club - proceeds benefit nonprofit organizations | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000007 May 14 - 16 |
Greek Festival
3-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, and lots of food - admission tickets benefit Trailhead Community Farm School | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000008 May 14 - 15 |
ColaJazz + Roots Fest
2-day family friendly event celebrating Jazz, culture and community with local and national Jazz stars performing, food and craft vendors | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000009 May 14 - 16 |
Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest
3-day festival with screenings and awards in all types of independent horror feature films, short films, and screenplays | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000010 May 15 - 16 |
Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes local seafood, festival foods, live beach music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
| 00000011 May 15 |
Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler
5-mile run/walk and a 3.5-mile fitness walk - women's-only event - expo and post-event celebration | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
| 00000012 May 28 - 29 |
Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Great Scot Parade on Friday - Saturday is heavy athletics, car show, bagpipes, border collie trials, highland dancing | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000013 May 31 |
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 |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths | Abbeville | Festival |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Lancaster County | Arts |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Hampton County | Arts |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Aiken Aiken County | Arts |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | McCormick County | Arts |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Lexington County | Arts |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Chester County | Arts |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Calhoun County | Arts |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Colleton County | Arts |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Bamberg County | Arts |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Abbeville Abbeville County | Arts |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Laurens County | Arts |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Art on State
Block party with local artists, live demonstrations, artisan market, live music, local food and beverages | Columbia West Columbia | Arts |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
ArtFields
Festival features hundreds of Southeastern artists with nearly 400 works of art on display, live music, food *closed Sundays and Mondays | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Barnwell Sundial Festival
2-day event with parade, live entertainment, pageant, local artists, vendors, food | Barnwell | Festival |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
BirdFest
2-day Bluegrass music festival, plus outdoor activities at the Wildlife Education Center - partnering with the SC Waterfowl Association | Sumter Pinewood | Festival |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Black Cowboy Festival
4-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo | Sumter Rembert | Festival |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Black Expo Columbia
3-day event with Thursday wine + spirit tasting, Taste of Black Columbia on Friday and expo with seminars, entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Bocce Tournament
Bocce tournament, team and individual registration available, lunch - bring a chair and watch - hosted by Italian American Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Burger Cook-Off
Teams compete to create custom burgers - taste samples, plus other food, live music, children's activities - benefits Children's Cancer Partners | Spartanburg | Culinary |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
CAPES For Kids Run
5K run/walk, 10K run or kids fun run plus children's activities, superhero costume contest - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Education and Support | Florence | Sports |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
COLAFW Met Gala
Evening of high fashion, artistry, and cultural celebration brings together designers, models, creators, and style lovers | Columbia | Fashion |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Carolina Hills Classic
4-day bicycle road cycling adventure in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, self-paced - e-bike friendly - benefits the Arthritis Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Charleston Charity Duck Race
Adopted rubber ducks race with prizes awarded to the fastest ducks plus more family fun - hosted by the Rotary Club to benefit charities | Charleston Daniel Island | Misc |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Charleston Historic District Open Day
Self-guided tours of six different private gardens in the Historic District - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Charleston Oxygen Ball - Dancing with the Stars
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions - local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Color the Future
5K walk or run route where participants will be sprayed with colored powder plus family fun run, activities and games - benefits Landmarks for Families | Charleston Moncks Corner | Sports |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Concert for the Heros
Lee Brice headlining, with Jerrod Niemann, Craig Campbell, and Rick Trevino joining the stage - benefits Operation Patriots FOB | Ridgleand | Concert |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Dam Boat Run at Lake Murray
Powerboats from across the country will come together for a show of power and performance touring Lake Murray - benefits three local charities | Columbia Lake Murray | Misc |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Dancing With The ARK's Stars
Event pairs local celebrities with professional dancers - benefits The ARK's support of lowcountry families affected by Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia | Charleston Summerville | Misc |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival
Stroll through downtown, sampling a variety of beers at participating local businesses, plus snacks, music - hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois, and United Tribes of South Carolina Annual Pow Wow
9:30am - 5:30pm at Hagood Mill, $5/person, children under 6 free - Chief Lamar Nelson, 864-978-9525 | Clemson Pickens | Historical |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Eastover BBQ Festival & Jam Fest
2-day event with Friday night Jam Fest concert then parade and festival with live music, vendors, BBQ and food trucks on Saturday | Columbia Eastover | Festival |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Erskine Flower & Garden Show
Wide variety of hands-on gardening and art workshops and an extensive vendor fair - hosted by Erskine College | Abbeville Due West | Expo |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo | Greenville Simpsonville | Fair |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the Forest Hills neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Flopeye Fish Festival
Carnival rides, car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors | Chester Great Falls | Festival |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Floppin' Flounder 5K
Family-friendly 5K run or walk - held rain or shine - benefits the Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue, CRC, and other local charities | Charleston Sullivan | Sports |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars and networking at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show | Anderson | Fair |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Harvest Dinner
Garden-fresh dinner, entertainment, family-friendly activities - hosted by Green Heart Project and the Charleston Housing Authority | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
Honor Our Fallen Heros
5K run/walk and kids' 1-mile fun run - honor those who gave their lives in service by carrying a flag or wearing dog tags - hosted by YMCA | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Hops & Hogs Festival
BBQ food vendors, beer stations showcasing over 20 regional craft breweries, kid zone, live music - hosted by the City of Aiken | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Kentucky Derby Viewing Party
Don your best Derby attire for a viewing party with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction - benefits First Tee Upstate | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Live bands, crafts, lots of shrimp and other food, blessing of the shrimp fleet - benefits Cape Romain Environmental Education School | Charleston McClellanville | Festival |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Miracles in Motion: 5K Walk, Run & Roll
5K, 1K and Kids’ Superheros Dash plus family-friendly after party with refreshments, kids' corner, music and more - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
NAMIWalks Upstate South Carolina
1.3 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block party | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
Original Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, workshops, vendors | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Peach Blossom Festival
Parade, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts, pageant, fishing tournament cruise-in | Aiken Johnston | Festival |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Various bike rides, five distances to choose from - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Pig in the Park
BBQ festival and cook-off plus live music, food trucks, craft vendors - hosted by Williamston's Masonic Lodge #24 | Anderson Williamston | Festival |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Plum Hollow Festival
Local and regional bands playing Alternative Bluegrass New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
Pro Rodeo
Bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, barrel racing, concert, petting zoo, food trucks, vendors - benefits the SC EMS Association | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Red Rose Festival
2-day festival with live music, food vendors, kids zone - hosted by the City of Lancaster | Lancaster | Festival |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Rhythm on the River
The day begins with a 5K and Fun Run followed by the festival with live music, food trucks, KidsZone, local vendors - hosted by Connect Powdersville | Anderson Powdersville | Festival |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Ribs & Rods Festival
Live music, classic car show, bbq competition plus junior pit master division, food trucks - hosted by the Town of Clio | Clio | Festival |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
Riverbanks Run
5K race along back roads, across Saluda River, and pass some of the most popular exhibits in the Zoo - spectators in parking lot at start/finish line only | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Lots of fresh crawfish and other cajun cuisine, live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, food trucks | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
SC Strawberry Festival
2-day event with live entertainment, rides, car show, tractor show, eating contests, food trucks, fireworks | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
Songbird Festival
Two stages of live bluegrass, roots, and Americana music - family-friendly - blankets and low-slung chairs recommended - hosted by City of Columbia | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg Criterium
"The Crit" is a world-class, multi-lap, night cycling race with tail-gating - benefits PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
Spring Garden Tour
Self-driving tour that takes you beyond the garden gates to explore 5 private gardens - hosted by the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs | Greenville Simpsonville | Misc |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
SpringSkunk Music Fest
4-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000088 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000089 Dates TBD |
Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with lots of live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, family friendly activities and entertainment | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000090 Dates TBD |
Tails & Trails 5K
Run or walk the 5K with (or without) your furry friend followed by festivities - benefits Greenville County Animal Care | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000091 Dates TBD |
Taste of Beaufort
Live music, crafts market, beer and wine vendors, family activities, plenty of delicious food dishes - hosted by the City of Beaufort | Beaufort | Culinary |
| 00000092 Dates TBD |
Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000093 Dates TBD |
Tea Room and Mouse Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop, take out available - hosted by Grace Church, proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000094 Dates TBD |
Tega Cay's Best Dam Food Festival
Head down to Catawba Park for a jam-packed day of tantalizing treats from a variety of food vendors plus live music | Rock Hill Tega Cay | Culinary |
| 00000095 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000096 Dates TBD |
The Festival at the Friars' Gate
2-day family-friendly Renaissance fair with period entertainment and interactive experiences, themed foods, vendors - costumes encouraged but not required | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000097 Dates TBD |
Upcountry Grits Festival
Live music, grits cooking contest, dishes with grits, Appalachian heritage demonstrations | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000098 Dates TBD |
Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000099 Dates TBD |
Ware Shoals Catfish Festival
3-day festival with carnival rides, arts and crafts, live music, professional wrestling, food vendors | Greenwood Ware Shoals | Festival |
