SC Festivals, Events November SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Nov 1 |
Charleston Scottish Games
Heavy athletic, pipe bands, and highland dancing competitions plus Scottish country dancing, border collie demonstrations, Scotch tasting | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000001 Nov 1 |
East Coast Corvette Expo
Celebrate the legendary American sports car - benefits Project Unity | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000002 Nov 1 - 2 |
Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
Vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000003 Nov 1 |
LOWVELO Bike Ride
Choice of 7, 14, 23, 50, or 80 mile cycling routes, plus stationary ride option - benefits MUSC Hollings Cancer Center | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000004 Nov 1 |
SC Pecan Music and Food Festival
"Run and Bike Like A Nut" races, kids' fun zone, vendors, arts and crafts, classic car show, amusement rides | Florence | Festival |
| 00000005 Nov 1 |
Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, festival foods, craft market, games, hayrides, pumpkin decorating | Charleston Johns Island | Festival |
| 00000006 Nov 1 - 2 |
Everything Outdoor Fest
2-day event showcasing outdoor activities including fishing, cycling, off-roading, camping and hiking | Greenville Simpsonville | Festival |
| 00000007 Nov 1 - 9 |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
| 00000008 Nov 1 |
Korean Festival
Celebrate the Korean community's rich heritage, culture and traditions with food, music and special attractions - benefits several local charities | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000009 Nov 1 - 9 |
Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment | Florence | Fair |
| 00000010 Nov 1 |
Kiawah Tour of Homes
Self-guided tours of four-five residences, refreshment area - benefits the Charleston Symphony and CSOL Music Scholarship Program | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
| 00000011 Nov 1 |
Terror Trail at 2nd Mill Pond
Halloween haunted trail benefiting local Boy Scouts and Elk Lodge charities | Sumter | Holiday |
| 00000012 Nov 1 |
Sparkle & Spice: Craft Market & Chili Cook Off
Craft market and chili cook off - raffle for Final Victory Pet Rescue | Columbia West Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000013 Nov 1 |
Hall of Horrors
Longest-running nonprofit haunted attraction in SC with all volunteer staff and 100% nonprofit - presented by Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees | Columbia Cayce | Holiday |
| 00000014 Nov 2 - 8 |
Columbia Fashion Week
7-days of events including runway shows, mixers, networking, and after-parties | Columbia Various Locations | Fashion |
| 00000015 Nov 2 |
Sunday at Wavering Place: A Conservation Celebration
Family fun to celebrate conservation with outdoor activities, live music, food and more - benefits Congaree Land Trust *advanced tickets only | Columbia Eastover | Misc |
| 00000016 Nov 4 |
Taste of the Town
Area restaurants will serve tapas style food, beverages - benefits St Andrew Catholic School | Myrtle Beach | Culinary |
| 00000017 Nov 6 - 9 |
Heritage Days Celebration at Penn Center
4-day event with a youth and family day, workshops, dinners, a parade, marketplace, live entertainment, and more | Beaufort St Helena Island | Festival |
| 00000018 Nov 6 - 9 |
Carolina Beach Music Awards
4-day event with lots of concerts and other events at various locations - awards ceremony on Sunday | Myrtle Beach | Arts |
| 00000019 Nov 6 - 9 |
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival
4-day event showcases the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000020 Nov 7 |
Fall Back Fest
Live music, interactive Art Park with local artists, artisan market, food and drink vendors - hosted by the City of West Columbia | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
| 00000021 Nov 7 - 8 |
Hilton Head Oyster Festival
2-day event includes lots of oysters plus other foods, entertainment, kids' activities, local artisan - benefits Hilton Head Recreation's scholarship fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000022 Nov 7 - 9 |
Edisto Blackwater Boogie
3-day music festival featuring local artists, food trucks, kid-friendly entertainment - camping encouraged - benefits Givhans Ferry State Park's ADA trail | Charleston Ridgeville | Festival |
| 00000023 Nov 7 - 8 |
Pig On The Ridge
2-day event with BBQ cook-off, children's activities, street party, car show | Winnsboro Ridgeway | Culinary |
| 00000024 Nov 7 - 9 |
SC Underground Film Festival
Celebrates all genres of independent film with films from all over the globe being featured | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000025 Nov 7 - 16 |
Charleston Literary Festival
10-day event with novelists, historians, biographers, scientists, artists, human and civil rights activists and commentators on issues of universal importance | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000026 Nov 7 - 8 |
Pelion Peanut Party
2-day event with lots of peanuts, live music, crafts, parade, car show, festival food, amusement rides | Columbia Pelion | Festival |
| 00000027 Nov 7 - 8 |
Holiday Market
Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list while supporting talented individuals in our disabilities and special needs community | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000028 Nov 7 |
Taste and See Coffeehouse and Film
Desserts, coffee, music, film premiere of Episode 5 of documentary series Sound Mind: Tangled Tired Mind - presented by Forever Changed Films and Ministries | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000029 Nov 8 |
Trinity Bazaar
Homemade foods, crafts, plus new and used clothing and furniture, musical instruments, household decor - benefits local charities | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000030 Nov 8 - 9 |
Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000031 Nov 8 |
Rockabillaque
Live music, classic car and vintage bike show, block-party, vendors, pin-up contest | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000032 Nov 8 |
Run Hard Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Courses USATF certified - benefits the Run Hard nonprofit organization | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
| 00000033 Nov 8 |
Jingle Bell Bazaar
Featuring handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays made by local artisans - hosted by the Arts Council of Chester County | Chester Richburg | Arts |
| 00000034 Nov 8 |
Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam
Concert by Rodney Atkins benefiting The Big Red Barn Retreat's programs aiding Veterans, First Responders and Active Duty Service Members | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000035 Nov 8 |
Holy Smokes BBQ Fest
Enjoy a range of barbecue styles from 50+ pitmasters and chefs + live music - benefits Hogs for the Cause and Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000036 Nov 8 |
Gala: A Special Night for Special Olympics
Live music, dancing, open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, auctions, raffle, and more honoring the athletes of and benefiting Special Olympics SC | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000037 Nov 9 |
Lowcountry Nosh
Jewish food and heritage festival with live entertainment, activities for children, tours of KKBE's historic property - hosted by Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000038 Nov 9 |
Steeplechase of Charleston
Horse racing plus tailgating, merchant market, live entertainment stage, food trucks - a National Steeplechase Association sanctioned race meet | Charleston Hollywood | Sports |
| 00000039 Nov 11 |
Veterans Day
State and federal holiday - Thank you for our freedom! | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000040 Nov 12 - 30 |
Holiday House Tours
Experience the holiday season with Historic Columbia on a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion * Closed Nov 27-28 | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000041 Nov 13 - 16 |
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
A national award-winning event - set up as a Victorian Holiday Marketplace where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! | Myrtle Beach | Holiday |
| 00000042 Nov 14 - 30 |
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive of twinkling lights plus Santa's Village, reindeer workshop, holiday train, carousel, sand sculpture, climbing wall | Charleston James Island | Holiday |
| 00000043 Nov 14 - 15 |
YALLFest: Charleston Young Adult Book Festival
Dozens of the country's top young adult authors host presentations and signings at various locations | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000044 Nov 14 |
Hearts and Hands Gala
Cocktails, cigar lounge, entertainment - semi-formal/cocktail attire - benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000045 Nov 14 - 16 |
FoodeesFest
3-day family-friendly event with 40+ food trucks, local arts and craft vendors | Orangeburg | Festival |
| 00000046 Nov 14 - 15 |
Native American Celebration
Two-day event honoring and celebrating Native Americans at Hagood Mill - bring your lawn chairs | Clemson Pickens | Historical |
| 00000047 Nov 14 |
PreserVISIONist Soirée
Live music, dancing, light bites, full bar, and silent auction - benefits the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000048 Nov 15 - 16 |
Greenville Open Studios
Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public in the Greater Greenville area | Greenville Various Locations | Arts |
| 00000049 Nov 15 |
Pawleys Island Turtle Strut
5K and 8K run/walk will take place on an extremely flat course + virtual option - hosted by Town of Pawleys Island | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Sports |
| 00000050 Nov 15 - 16 |
Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
Over 170 crafters and vendors with unique items - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000051 Nov 15 |
American Revolution Symposium
Speakers, programs and exhibits on the American Revolution in SC - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000052 Nov 15 - 16 |
Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000053 Nov 15 |
Turkey Trot and Roll Fun Fest
Run, walk, or roll a 5K or family fun walk, plus festival with family activities, games, food trucks - benefits Shriners Children's Greenville | Greenville Travelers Rest | Festival |
| 00000054 Nov 15 |
Jam Room Music Festival
Enjoy live music on two stages from 10 acts plus food trucks at Finlay Park in Downtown Columbia | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000055 Nov 15 |
Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
5K run and .8 mile Kids Fun Run with a loop through the zoo - followed by music, snacks, awards - benefits the Greenville Zoo | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000056 Nov 16 |
Summerville Italian Feast
Authentic Italian cuisine and wines, entertainment, local artists celebrating Italian culture and heritage - benefits Dorchester District 2 Educational Foundation | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000057 Nov 16 |
Jingle Jam Music Festival
Live holiday music and their hits by local bands, corn hole tournament, photos with Santa (pets welcome) - benefits the Babcock Center | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
| 00000058 Nov 19 - 21 |
Trident United Way's Days of Caring
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with a project | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000059 Nov 19 - 30 |
Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000060 Nov 20 |
Vista Lights
Family celebration of food and arts, tree lighting, stage performances, Artisians' Market | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000061 Nov 20 |
Lights 4 Paws Sip and Stroll
See Lights 4 Paws while enjoying wine, beer, and appetizers - 21+ only *tickets must be purchased by Nov. 18 - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society | Florence Coward | Holiday |
| 00000062 Nov 20 - 23 |
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery - Orangeburg Part-Time Players production | Orangeburg | Arts |
| 00000063 Nov 21 - 23 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lanterns plus nightly snowfall and activities | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000064 Nov 21 |
Festival of Trees
Decorated trees and other holiday items are up for bid at silent auction, live music - black-tie/formal attire invited - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000065 Nov 21 - 30 |
Christmas in Newberry
Downtown is decorated with an array of lit figures, wreaths, and Christmas trees plus a special mailbox for Santa letters and faux snowfall on Friday nights | Newberry | Holiday |
| 00000066 Nov 21 - 23 |
Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
More than 20 dealers and displays with jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000067 Nov 21 - 30 |
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks * Closed Nov 27 | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000068 Nov 21 - 30 |
Hollywild Magic of Lights
Drive-thru the park decorated with LED technology and digital animations plus visit Santa's Village and the Enchanted Deer Forest | Spartanburg Wellford | Holiday |
| 00000069 Nov 21 - 30 |
Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors | Greenville Simpsonville | Holiday |
| 00000070 Nov 22 |
Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run
Evening run or walk through the two-mile course for a sneak peek of the Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour, costumes are encouraged | Moncks Corner | Sports |
| 00000071 Nov 22 |
Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K
Half marathon or 5K run/walk with after-party + virtual options - benefits the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club and the Charleston Animal Society | Charleston Seabrook Island | Sports |
| 00000072 Nov 22 |
Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
Parade beings at sunset, pre and post parade activities including lantern making, food trucks, live music - all with lantern are welcome to participate in parade | Hilton Head | Misc |
| 00000073 Nov 22 |
Aiken Fall Steeplechase
Steeplechase racing sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association with lavish tailgates adding as part of the tradition | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000074 Nov 23 - 30 |
Children's Garden Christmas & Kids' Walk
Drive through animated light display at Edisto Memorial Gardens plus stroll through the Kid's Walk that features interactive light displays | Orangeburg | Holiday |
| 00000075 Nov 23 |
Colonial Cup Races
Steeplechase horse racing, holiday market and food village, kids zone, corgi races - benefits the Health Services District of Kershaw County | Camden | Sports |
| 00000076 Nov 24 - 30 |
The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex * Closed Nov 27 | Myrtle Beach N Mytle Beach | Holiday |
| 00000077 Nov 24 |
Sleigh Bell Trot
4-mile timed, night-time race amid the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
| 00000078 Nov 26 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lanterns plus nightly snowfall and activities | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000079 Nov 26 - 30 |
Holiday Lights on the River
Journey through 2 miles of colorful lights and animated light displays of all shapes and sizes at Saluda Shoals Park | Columbia Irmo | Holiday |
| 00000080 Nov 27 |
Turkey Day Run
5K run/walk, kids fun run + virtual option - post-race party with food, beverages and live music - benefits local charities | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000081 Nov 27 |
Thanksgiving Day
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000082 Nov 27 - 30 |
Anderson Christmas Lights
Over a million multi-colored lights, 2.5 mile drive-through display plus stop by Santa's Village - benefits local charities | Anderson | Holiday |
| 00000083 Nov 27 |
Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K
Run or walk plus kids dash, come dressed in festive attire - benefits Surfside Area Rotary Club and charities they support | Myrtle Beach Surfside Beach | Sports |
| 00000084 Nov 27 |
Running of the Turkeys
Run, walk or stroller jog the 5K - costumes are welcomed and encouraged - benefits People Attempting to Help | Rock Hill York | Sports |
| 00000085 Nov 27 |
Turkey Day Run
5K run/walk, 1K family fun run/walk plus virtual 5K option - benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000086 Nov 27 |
Turkey Day 8K
A community run/walk on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Spartanburg - benefits local nonprofit PAL (Play, Advocate, Live Well) | Spartanburg | Sports |
| 00000087 Nov 27 |
Electric City Gobbler 5K
3.1 mile run/walk or 1 mile fun run - costumes encouraged, strollers welcome - benefits First Flight Alliance + United Way's Operation Active Kids Program | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000088 Nov 27 |
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run
Choose from 8K run or 5K fun run or walk + costume contest - benefits TreesUpstate | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000089 Nov 28 - 30 |
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights, holiday music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Holiday |
| 00000090 Nov 28 |
Day after Thanksgiving
State holiday - also known as 'Black Friday' - shop locally | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000091 Nov 28 - 30 |
Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000092 Nov 28 - 30 |
Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour
Enjoy the animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities | Charleston Moncks Corner | Holiday |
| 00000093 Nov 28 |
Shandon Turkey Trot and Burn 5K
Run or walk with participants encouraged to dress in their best and most creative Thanksgiving turkey burn attire - benefits the Shandon Neighborhood Council | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000094 Nov 28 - 30 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lanterns plus nightly snowfall and activities | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000095 Nov 29 |
Salley Chitlin' Strut - CANCELED
Parade, carnival rides, contests, live entertainment | Aiken Salley | Festival |
| 00000096 Nov 29 |
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade starts in Little River Inlet and travels to North Myrtle Beach, spectators are encourage to donate unwrapped toys | Myrtle Beach Little River | Holiday |
| 00000097 Nov 29 |
Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Half marathon and 10K courses are in both SC and GA, post-race activities + virtual option - charitable partners are Friends of the Greeneway, N Augusta Forward | Aiken North Augusta | Sports |
| 00000098 Nov 29 - 30 |
Lights 4 Paws
Drive-thru light show - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society and Lynches River County Park | Florence Coward | Holiday |
| 00000099 Nov 29 - 30 |
A Christmas Carol
Charleston Stage's original adaptation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic - recommended for ages 6 and up | Charleston | Arts |
