SC Festivals, Events May SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 May 1 - 11 |
Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show | Anderson | Fair |
| 00000001 May 1 - 4 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block party | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000002 May 1 - 3 |
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths | Abbeville | Festival |
| 00000003 May 1 |
A Night to Celebrate Community
A spring soirée benefiting the statewide network of local SC First Steps nonprofits that directly serve young children, their families and communities | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000004 May 1 - 3 |
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
| 00000005 May 1 - 4 |
SOS Spring Safari
11-day shag event with live music, shagging classes and parade - at various locations | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000006 May 2 - 3 |
Williamston Spring Water Festival
2-day event includes live music, kids' activities, amusement rides, arts and crafts, antique car show, vendors | Anderson Williamston | Festival |
| 00000007 May 2 - 3 |
SC Strawberry Festival
2-day event with ;ive entertainment, rides, car show, corn hole tournament, eating contests | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000008 May 2 |
Spartanburg Criterium
"The Crit" is a world-class, multi-lap, night cycling race with tail-gating - benefits PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000009 May 2 - 3 |
Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo
IPRA sanctioned rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
| 00000010 May 2 - 3 |
BirdFest
2-day music festival, plus outdoor activities at the Wildlife Education Center - partnering with the SC Waterfowl Association | Sumter Pinewood | Festival |
| 00000011 May 2 - 3 |
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 |
| 00000012 May 2 - 3 |
Eastover BBQ Festival & Jam Fest
2-day event with Friday night Jam Fest then parade and festival on Saturday | Columbia Eastover | Festival |
| 00000013 May 3 |
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 |
| 00000014 May 3 |
Charity Cruise-In
Plus music, food, trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000015 May 3 |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Live bands, art, lots of shrimp and other food, blessing of the shrimp fleet - benefits Cape Romain Environmental Education School | Charleston McClellanville | Festival |
| 00000016 May 3 |
Peach Blossom Festival
Parade, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts | Aiken Johnston | Festival |
| 00000017 May 3 |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000018 May 3 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Lancaster County | Arts |
| 00000019 May 3 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Hampton County | Arts |
| 00000020 May 3 - 4 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Clemson Pickens County | Arts |
| 00000021 May 3 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | McCormick | Arts |
| 00000022 May 3 - 4 |
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
2-day event includes live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks and vendors among the blooming roses | Orangeburg | Festival |
| 00000023 May 3 |
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 |
| 00000024 May 3 - 4 |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
| 00000025 May 3 |
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 |
| 00000026 May 3 |
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Lots of fresh crawfish and other cajun cuisine, live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, food trucks | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000027 May 3 |
Walk MS: Charleston
1.7 mile walk on supported and accessible routes plus other activities - leashed dogs welcomed - benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000028 May 3 |
Miracles in Motion: 5K Walk, Run & Roll
5K, 1K and Kids’ Superhero Run plus family-friendly after party with refreshments, kids' corner, music and more - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
| 00000029 May 3 |
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 |
| 00000030 May 3 |
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 |
| 00000031 May 3 |
Tails & Trails 5K
Run or walk the 5K with (or without) your furry friend followed by festivities - benefits Greenville County Animal Care | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000032 May 4 |
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Various bike rides, five distances to choose from - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000033 May 5 |
Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars, networking | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000034 May 8 - 10 |
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 |
| 00000035 May 8 - 11 |
Myrtle Beach Classic
PGA golf tournament at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000036 May 8 - 10 |
Spring Albino Skunk Music Festival
3-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000037 May 9 |
Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000038 May 9 - 11 |
Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000039 May 9 - 18 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000040 May 9 |
Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions - local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000041 May 9 - 11 |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000042 May 9 - 10 |
Barnwell Sundial Festival
2-day event with parade, live entertainment, pageant, local artists, vendors, food | Barnwell | Festival |
| 00000043 May 9 |
Art on State
Local artists with live demonstrations, artisan market, live music, local food and beverages | Columbia West Columbia | Arts |
| 00000044 May 9 - 11 |
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 |
| 00000045 May 10 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Aiken Aiken County | Arts |
| 00000046 May 10 - 11 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Charleston Berkeley County | |
| 00000047 May 10 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Newberry County | Arts |
| 00000048 May 10 |
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 |
| 00000049 May 10 |
Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival
Stroll through downtown, sampling a variety of beers at participating local businesses, plus snacks, 80s music - hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000050 May 10 |
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 |
| 00000051 May 10 - 11 |
Main Street Jazz Fest
Family friendly event with local and national jazz stars performing, food and craft vendors, bring foldable chairs for Saturday's concerts | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000052 May 10 - 11 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Charleston Berkeley County | Arts |
| 00000053 May 10 |
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 |
| 00000054 May 10 |
AWE Fest - RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 28
Family-friendly activities plus history, culture, and community with live music, vendors, food trucks, beer and wine - hosted by the Town of Awendaw | Charleston Awendaw | Festival |
| 00000055 May 11 |
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 |
| 00000056 May 11 |
Animals, Art, and Automobiles
Stunning cars, silent auction, vendors, food trucks, adorable dogs, and more - benefits Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000057 May 15 - 18 |
The Wall That Heals
Visit the mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial traveling exhibit honoring the Americans who served in the US Armed Forces in the Vietnam War | Clemson Liberty | Historical |
| 00000058 May 15 |
Golf For Autism
Tournament at Topgolf with prizes, food, drinks, and entertainment - individuals and teams welcome - benefits Beautiful Gate Center | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000059 May 15 - 17 |
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 |
| 00000060 May 15 - 17 |
Red Rose Festival
3-day festival with live music, food trucks, car and bike show, 5K, bazaar - hosted by the City of Lancaster | Lancaster | Festival |
| 00000061 May 16 - 18 |
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 |
| 00000062 May 16 - 18 |
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 |
| 00000063 May 16 - 25 |
Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo | Greenville Simpsonville | Fair |
| 00000064 May 16 - 17 |
Black Expo Columbia
2-day event with Taste of Black Columbia on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, and vendors on Saturday | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000065 May 16 - 18 |
Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with lots of live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000066 May 16 |
Brew in the Zoo
Sample an assortment of beer, lite fare, all while exploring the Greenville Zoo after hours - 21+ only | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000067 May 17 |
Boots, Brews & BBQ
Enjoy an evening of live music, local brews, and BBQ - hosted by the United Way of Anderson County's Young Philanthropists Affinity Group | Anderson | Culinary |
| 00000068 May 17 - 18 |
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 |
| 00000069 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Anderson Anderson County | Arts |
| 00000070 May 17 |
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 |
| 00000071 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Calhoun County | Arts |
| 00000072 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Colleton County | Arts |
| 00000073 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Bamberg County | Arts |
| 00000074 May 17 |
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 |
| 00000075 May 17 |
More than Shelter Color 5K
5K walk or run route where participants will be sprayed with colored powder - pet and stroller friendly - benefits Landmarks for Families and Callen-Lacey Center | Charleston Moncks Corner | Sports |
| 00000076 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Abbeville Abbeville County | Arts |
| 00000077 May 17 |
Wake Up to the Need of Fostering
This event aims to highlight the urgent need for Therapeutic Foster Parents and provide clear guidance on how to begin the fostering process | Newberry | Misc |
| 00000078 May 17 |
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 |
| 00000079 May 17 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Laurens County | Arts |
| 00000080 May 17 |
NAMIWalks Mid-Carolina
5K walk to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000081 May 17 |
Mountain Roots Herb Festival
Hands-on workshops, live music, local artisan vendors and more at Hagood Mill - bring your lawn chairs | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000082 May 17 |
SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
35+ food trucks with a variety of flavors, regional and national craft beers, vendors with hand-crafted goods, music - family friendly | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000083 May 17 |
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 |
| 00000084 May 18 |
Holy City Book Fair
Book sale for all ages, vintage t-shirts, art prints, meet local authors with proceeds to support programs at the Charleston County Library | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000085 May 19 - 21 |
Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000086 May 22 - 24 |
Plum Hollow Festival
Live bands playing New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000087 May 22 - 25 |
Black Cowboy Festival
4-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo | Sumter Rembert | Festival |
| 00000088 May 23 - 31 |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000089 May 23 - 24 |
Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Great Scot Parade on Friday - Saturday is heavy athletics, car show, bagpipes, border collie trials, highland dancing | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000090 May 23 - 25 |
Original Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, workshops, vendors | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000091 May 23 - 31 |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000092 May 23 |
America, the Free and the Brave
The Greenville Concert Band celebrates American heroes with a performance of great works of American spirit | Greenville | Concert |
| 00000093 May 24 |
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 |
| 00000094 May 24 |
Flopeye Fish Festival
Carnival rides, car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, fireworks | Chester Great Falls | Festival |
| 00000095 May 26 |
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 |
| 00000096 May 26 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000097 May 26 |
Charity Golf Classic
Shotgun golf tournament with an after-party to follow - benefits Warrior Surf Foundation's surf therapy programs for Veterans | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Sports |
| 00000098 May 30 - 31 |
Greenville Jazz Fest
2-day music festival along Main Street from Court Street to Augusta Street, parade at start each day - food and beverage vendors | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000099 May 31 |
Beaufort River Swim + 5K
Competitive 3.2-mile swim or non-competitive 1-mile fun swim - 5K run option too - benefits the YMCA's learn to swim program | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000100 May 31 |
Lake Murray Palooza (previously Reggaetronic)
2-day outdoor music festival with live bands, DJs - accessible by land and boat - benefits the Shriners Children's Hospital | Columbia Lake Murray | Concert |
| 00000101 May 31 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Lexington County | Arts |
| 00000102 May 31 |
Behind the Garden Gate: Downtown Charleston
Self-guided tours of six different private gardens in the Historic District - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000103 May 31 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Camden Kershaw County | Arts |
