SC Festivals, Events October SC Events
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show - October 21-22, 2023
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Oct 1 - 9 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000001 Oct 1 |
Indian Land Fall Festival
A variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages | Lancaster Indian Land | Festival |
| 00000002 Oct 2 - 8 |
Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music | Orangeburg | Fair |
| 00000003 Oct 2 - 8 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000004 Oct 5 - 7 |
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Various events throughout the month includes food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Arts |
| 00000005 Oct 5 - 8 | Rock Hill | Sports | |
| 00000006 Oct 5 - 7 |
Albino Skunk Music Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000007 Oct 6 - 7 |
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, contests, lots of food, children's area, 5K run/walk | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000008 Oct 6 - 7 |
Rock Around the Clock Festival
2-day festival features concert, street dance, a car show, food trucks, children's amusements, vendors | Winnsboro | Festival |
| 00000009 Oct 7 |
Isle of Palms Connector Run
10K run and 5K run/walk, post race party + virtual option - benefits the Exchange Club's support of local children's programs | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
| 00000010 Oct 7 |
Newberry Oktoberfest
German cuisine, German Biergarten, art & craft vendors, Rocktoberfest stage will feature live music, kids'activities | Newberry | Festival |
| 00000011 Oct 7 |
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Run the trails of Johns Island County Park followed by an awards ceremony | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
| 00000012 Oct 7 |
Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash
Races for kayaks, surfskis, canoes, paddleboards, and other self-powered craft for beginners and advanced paddlers - benefits Friends of Jocassee | Clemson Salem | Sports |
| 00000013 Oct 7 |
Spartanburg International Festival
Explore world cultures through food, music, dance, folk art, and more | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000014 Oct 7 |
Wild Side
Food, drinks, live music, auctions, guest speaker - benefits the South Carolina Environmental Law Project | Georgetown | Misc |
| 00000015 Oct 7 |
Rosewood Art & Music Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of live entertainment, visual artists, fine crafters, performing arts, authors, poets and more | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000016 Oct 7 |
eSTEAM Sumter
Exhibits for all ages highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math plus live entertainment and food vendors | Sumter | Educational |
| 00000017 Oct 7 |
Carolina Pagan Fest
Event for the purpose of education, networking and fun to dispel erroneous misconceptions of Paganism with speakers, vendors and more | Clemson Easley | Festival |
| 00000018 Oct 8 |
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 |
| 00000019 Oct 9 |
Columbus Day
Federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000020 Oct 9 - 10 |
Research Symposium
Hosted by Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project and Legacy Council at Clemson University | Clemson | Historical |
| 00000021 Oct 10 |
Taste of the Town
Area restaurants will serve tapas style food, beverages - benefits St Andrew Catholic School | Myrtle Beach | Culinary |
| 00000022 Oct 11 - 22 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
| 00000023 Oct 11 - 31 |
The Fall Tours
Enjoy a rare glimpse into Charleston with piazza and garden tours - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000024 Oct 12 - 14 |
Ridge Spring Harvest Festival
3-day event includes BBQ battle, parade, arts and craft, live entertainment, car show, pie and cake contest | Saluda Ridge Spring | Festival |
| 00000025 Oct 12 - 15 |
Bicycle Across South Carolina
Choose single or multi-day ride on variety of road and trail conditions as the course traverses rough trails, logging roads and rural areas, tent camping | Midlands to Coast | Sports |
| 00000026 Oct 12 - 14 |
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Various events throughout the month includes food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Arts |
| 00000027 Oct 13 - 14 |
Hardeeville Festival on Main
Featuring amusement rides, games, food and craft vendors, cornhole tournament, free live music, a car display and much more! | Hardeeville | Festival |
| 00000028 Oct 13 - 15 |
Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000029 Oct 13 - 14 |
Kingstree Pig Pickin' Festival
2-day event with parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, competitions, car show, bbq cook-off | Kingstree | Festival |
| 00000030 Oct 14 - 22 |
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, dinners, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
| 00000031 Oct 14 |
Cars on Kiawah
Classic to current automobiles, test drives, vendors - benefits Barrier Islands Free Medical Center | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
| 00000032 Oct 14 - 15 |
Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
| 00000033 Oct 14 |
Spartanburg Soaring!
Professional kite flyers, live music, food trucks, art market, kids encouraged to bring their own kites or get one at the festival - benefits Chapman Cultural Center | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000034 Oct 14 |
Walk For Life & Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K
In person 5K/3.1-mile walk or run + half-marthon - virtual option - benefits the Prisma Health Breast Center | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000035 Oct 14 |
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
13.1 mile mini marathon and 5K races - benefits Make-A-Wish South Carolina and MB Fire Cares | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000036 Oct 15 - 18 |
Government Finance Officers Assoc of SC Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunities | Hilton Head | Conference |
| 00000037 Oct 17 - 22 |
Sumter American Legion Fair
Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000038 Oct 19 - 22 |
South Carolina Jazz Festival
4-day event at various locations with concerts, Bebop Parade, art, food trucks | Cheraw | Festival |
| 00000039 Oct 19 - 21 |
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Various events throughout the month includes food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Arts |
| 00000040 Oct 19 - 21 |
Conway Ghost Walk
Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haunts through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway | Myrtle Beach Conway | Holiday |
| 00000041 Oct 20 - 21 |
Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event about the Southern Campaign of Revolutionary War includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays | Manning | Historical |
| 00000042 Oct 20 - 22 |
Walhalla Oktoberfest
3-day event includes carnival rides, German music, dancers, arts and crafts, food, Saturday night fireworks | Clemson Walhalla | Festival |
| 00000043 Oct 20 - 21 |
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival & Parade
Festival supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community with parade and concert on Friday | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000044 Oct 21 - 22 |
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Features one of the southeast's best wooden boat exhibits, boat-building competition, kid's model boat building, food, music and more - free admission | Georgetown | Festival |
| 00000045 Oct 21 |
Hush No More Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
5K walk, community outreach, vendors, live performances, Domestic Violence Survivor tribute | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
| 00000046 Oct 21 |
iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages to promote innovation and entrepreneurial activity in SC | Greenwood | Educational |
| 00000047 Oct 22 |
Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, carnival rides, games, face painting, food, and more | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
| 00000048 Oct 26 - 31 |
Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment | Florence | Fair |
| 00000049 Oct 28 |
Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic churches, graveyards and plantations Learn about other South Carolina Plantations | Charleston Edisto Island | Historical |
| 00000050 Oct 28 |
Trinity Bazaar
Homemade foods, crafts, plus new and used clothing and furniture, musical instruments, household decor - benefits local charities | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000051 Oct 28 |
Biscuits & Bluegrass
Biscuit brunch, craft beer, mimosas, live music, corn hole tournament - benefits Senior Resources | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000052 Oct 28 |
Fur Ball
Evening with dinner, dancing, and fun - benefits Pet Helpers | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
A Day to Remember Colonial Times
Reenactments, demonstrations, and living exhibits | Aiken North Augusta | Historical |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Amazing Road Rally
A scavenger hunt in a car followed by dinner - benefits the Charles Lea Center | Spartanburg | Misc |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and the community for a family-friendly day of activities and demonstrations | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Arkhaios Film Festival
Showcases the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Avondale 5K Run and Walk
Run or walk the 5K with after-party with music, food and drinks - benefits the Charles Webb Center special needs daycare | Charleston West Ashley | Sports |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
BOOtanical Garden
Wear your costume for a family friendly afternoon with trick-or-treating through the garden, games, and more | Florence Lake City | Holiday |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Heritage skills artisans, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment | Anderson Belton | Festival |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
Blythewood Oktoberfest
2-day event with live music, 5K, yodeling contest, keg rolling contest, food, biergartens, children's games | Columbia Blythewood | Festival |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Boo Bash
Games, prizes, candy, costume contest, and hay rides | Greenwood | Holiday |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K
Run or walk the 5K - benefits the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation's mission to advocate for children with impairing conditions and special needs | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Carolina Downhome Blues Festival
4-days of live music at various locations, restaurant crawl - hosted by the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County | Camden | Festival |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Central Railroad Festival
Food, craft vendors, kid's games, activities, music, and more | Clemson Central | Festival |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Champions Run
Certified 5K, run or walk, strollers welcome - benefits The Champions Center for special children | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 10 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast
Oysters, beer, wine, music, silent auction - benefits Friends of the Pickens Guardian Ad Litem | Clemson Central | Culinary |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
Corvette Expo & Swapmeet
Showcasing some of the most beautiful Corvettes from across six states, music, chili cook-off - benefits Project Unity USA | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Doko Film Fest
High school age film makers, from the across the USA and beyond | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
Euro Auto Festival
Car shows, technical sessions, driving events | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Exchange Club Ghost Tours
Take a carriage ride tour or walk through Beaufort's historic district while listening to storytellers tell haunting tales - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Association | Beaufort | Historical |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Fall Festival
Live music, vendor market, locally-curated silent auction, and lots of activities and games, tiny bike shenanigans - benefits Second Chance Bikes | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Fall Festival Rodeo
Eight pro events, food, axe throwing, pony rides, mechanical bull, patriotic grand entry | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Gourmet food, open bars, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Goose Creek Fall Festival
Local entertainment, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the City of Goose Creek | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kidz fest, turtle races, parade, street dance, contests, live music | Ridgeland | Festival |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Hampton Lake Tiger Bass Race
10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk options - benefits multiple local charities | Hilton Head Bluffton | Sports |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
15+ countries represented - food, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
Hope Rocks
Outdoor concert - benefits Camp Happy Days | Charleston | Concert |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Italian Heritage Festival
Celebration of Italian culture includes great food and live entertainment plus grape stomping contest and pizza eating contest - hosted by Italian-American Club | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Jack-O-Lantern Jubliee
Live entertainment, food and arts & crafts vendors, car show, activities for the kids | Aiken North Augusta | Festival |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
Jam Room Music Festival
Enjoy live music at the intersection of Main and Hampton streets in Downtown Columbia | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
James Island Connector Run/Walk
10K run or 5K run or walk with post-race festival - portion of profit benefits Gavalas Kolanko Foundation to assist students with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
JerryFest
Outdoor concert featuring multiple bands performing Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead music, vendors - family and pet friendly | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
Latin American Festival
Merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
Loris Bog-Off Festival
Enjoy chicken bog, children's area, two stages of live entertainment, vendors, concert and fireworks | Myrtle Beach Loris | Festival |
| 00000088 Dates TBD |
McCormick Gold Rush Festival
Parade, live music, car show, rides, arts and crafts vendors, gold mining | McCormick | Festival |
| 00000089 Dates TBD |
Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000090 Dates TBD |
Night on the Sound
Cocktails, dinner,and an inspiring presentation - benefits the Port Royal Sound Foundation | Beaufort Port Royal | Misc |
| 00000091 Dates TBD |
North Charleston Harvest Festival
Live music, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, a petting zoo, children's activities, food trucks | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000092 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest
Bavarian street festival celebrating the autumn season with live music, German food and beers, a kid zone, Wiener Dog Run | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000093 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Charleston
German food and drink, polka dancing, children's games - benefits Community Outreach Center of St Matthew's Lutheran Church | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000094 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Columbia
Two biergartens with German beer, homemade German food and treats, kinderzone, entertainment for all ages | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000095 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Goodwill Open
18 hole, captain's choice, scramble, golf tournament with proceeds benefiting Palmetto Goodwill's educational, training and employment programs | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000096 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
Teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000097 Dates TBD |
Pat Conroy Literary Festival
3-day event with presentations by international authors and journalists, meet writers, workshops - hosted by and benefits the Pat Conroy Literary Center | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000098 Dates TBD |
Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests | Spartanburg | Fair |
| 00000099 Dates TBD |
Power of the Purse
Silent purse auction - benefits Camp iRock of the United Way of Anderson County | Anderson | Misc |
| 00000100 Dates TBD |
Race the Helix
5K run or 1-mile walk/run plus virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenwood | Sports |
| 00000101 Dates TBD |
Ray Tanner Home Run
12K run, 5K run/walk 1-mile run, and kids' fun run plus post race party - benefits the Ray Tanner Foundation | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000102 Dates TBD |
Summerton Duckfest
Parade, duck calling contest, color run, cook-off, beauty queens, vendors - hosted by the Summerton Revitalization Commission | Manning Summerton | Festival |
| 00000103 Dates TBD |
TriSumter Triathlon
USAT sanctioned race with a 300 yard pool swim, 17 mile bike ride and a 5K run - individual and teams compete | Sumter | Sports |
| 00000104 Dates TBD |
Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock | Union | Fair |
| 00000105 Dates TBD |
Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, exhibits, livestock | Aiken | Fair |
| 00000106 Dates TBD |
Wine, Women & Shoes
Designer shopping, food and wine tastings, fashion show - benefits Florence Crittenton Programs of SC | Charleston | Fashion |
