october 2018 – South Carolina Calendar of Events, Festivals

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament
Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kidz fest, turtle races, parade, street dance, contests, live music

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament
Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kidz fest, turtle races, parade, street dance, contests, live music

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Pamplico Cypress Festival
Classic car shows, amusement rides, arts and crafts, food, local musical talents, pageant, street dances

Rock Around the Clock Festival
2-day festival features a car show, food trucks, children's amusements, and main events all day!

United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament
Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite

Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Heritage skills artisans, 5K, games, inflatables, children's area, exhibits, car show, street dance, fireworks

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kidz fest, turtle races, parade, street dance, contests, live music

Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child
10K run and 5K run/walk, post race party - benefits local children's programs

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Newberry Oktoberfest
Authentic German cuisine, German Biergarten,art & craft vendors, Rocktoberfest stage will feature live music and Best German Costume contest, kids' activities

PWC 5K Race
5K run/walk and kid's fun run for 10 and under - benefits the Piedmont Women's Center

Pamplico Cypress Festival
Classic car shows, amusement rides, arts and crafts, food, local musical talents, pageant, street dances

Pynkalycious
4K breast cancer awareness event including entertainment and treats - benefits the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health

Rock Around the Clock Festival
2-day festival features a car show, food trucks, children's amusements, and main events all day!

Spartanburg International Festival
Explore world cultures through food, music, dance, folk art, and more

Springdale 5K at Sunrise
5K run/walk, 1-mile Family Fun Run, post race with waffles and kids' bounce house - benefits the health initiatives of the United Way of Kershaw County

United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament
Learn about disc golf in South Carolina

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunites

MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Columbus Day
Federal holiday

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunites

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Golf Classic
Shotgun start golf tournament - benefits Good News Clubs

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunites

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunites

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

5K Glow Run
Run or walk, glow attire contest, post-race snacks, cash bar, and disco music - benefits Pickens County Meals on Wheels

Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment

Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic churches, graveyards and plantations
Learn about other South Carolina Plantations

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra, featuring guest vocalist Quiana Parler, will perform some of Quincy Jones's notable compositions and arrangements

Walk For Life + Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Participants can take a 3.1-mile walk through historic Columbia, or they can run in the Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K - benefits the Palmetto Health Breast Center

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Charleston Child Trauma Conference
Designed to encourage dialogue among front-line professionals in the child maltreatment field and cutting edge researchers - hosted by the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock

Charleston Child Trauma Conference
Designed to encourage dialogue among front-line professionals in the child maltreatment field and cutting edge researchers - hosted by the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock

Charleston Child Trauma Conference
Designed to encourage dialogue among front-line professionals in the child maltreatment field and cutting edge researchers - hosted by the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center

Conference of the Urban History Association
The conference theme is "Cities at the Crossroads" and offers networking, panels and roundtable discussions

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Oktoberfest
Enjoy German cuisine and beverages while listening to live music

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock

Charleston Child Trauma Conference
Designed to encourage dialogue among front-line professionals in the child maltreatment field and cutting edge researchers - hosted by the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center

Conference of the Urban History Association
The conference theme is "Cities at the Crossroads" and offers networking, panels and roundtable discussions

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

SC Pride Festival and Parade
Friday night parade on Main Street and Saturday festival - supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Conference of the Urban History Association
The conference theme is "Cities at the Crossroads" and offers networking, panels and roundtable discussions

Euro Auto Festival
Car shows, technical sessions, driving events - benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

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

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Loris Bog-Off Festival
Enjoy chicken bog, children's area, two stages of live entertainment, vendors, concert and fireworks

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
2-days of racing with 5K, 1 mile Doggie Dash on Saturday and the 13.1 mile mini marathon on Sunday - benefits the Young Foundation and Grand Strand Humane Society

Night on the Sound
Cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and an inspiring presentation - benefits the Port Royal Sound Foundation

SC Pride Festival and Parade
Friday night parade on Main Street and Saturday festival - supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, games, face painting, food, and more

Conference of the Urban History Association
The conference theme is "Cities at the Crossroads" and offers networking, panels and roundtable discussions

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

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

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
2-days of racing with 5K, 1 mile Doggie Dash on Saturday and the 13.1 mile mini marathon on Sunday - benefits the Young Foundation and Grand Strand Humane Society

South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Colour of Music Festival
5-day festival includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Colour of Music Festival
5-day festival includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Colour of Music Festival
5-day festival includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture

Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Blood, fangs, and death are just a few of the things you will find in this favorite Halloween cult classic

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event about the Southern Campaign of Revolutionary War includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Colour of Music Festival
5-day festival includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture

Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Blood, fangs, and death are just a few of the things you will find in this favorite Halloween cult classic

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event about the Southern Campaign of Revolutionary War includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays

Georgetown Bridge 2 Bridge Run
Half marathon, 12K, 5K run/walk, and kid's fun run through Georgetown's historic district - benefits Friendship Place

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Pumpkin Run
5K run/walk on USATF certified course, kids fun run - benefits the YMCA

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Colour of Music Festival
5-day festival includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

A Day to Remember Colonial Times
Reenactments, demonstrations, and living exhibits

A Night for the Children Gala
Seated dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Carolina Youth Development Center

All Hallowed Eve Ghost Walk & Illusion Show
Walk amongst the ghosts of yesteryear in the Colonial setting of the Living History park with guided tours

Arkhaios Film Festival
3-day event showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films

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

Barkaritaville
Enjoy beverages, food, carnival games, prizes, music, costume contest, dogs welcomed! - benefits the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare

Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, contests, lots of food, children's area, 5K run/walk plus Popcorn Shrimp Run

Benefit Golf Tournament
Captain's Choice (scramble) tournament, lunch, contests - benefits the Rotary Club of North Charleston Breakfast

Blues & Jazz Festival
2-day event with live music at various locations

Bonneau Peanut Festival
2- day family fun festival with lots of peanuts, live music and entertainment, amusement rides, parade plus craft and food vendors

Boo Ha Ha
Trick or treating, live entertainment, dance party, costume contest for ages infant-12

Burger, Bacon & BBQ
Top chefs and restaurants serve their best dishes, beer garden with craft beer, kids' activities, live music - benefits the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association scholarship fund

Carolina Downhome Blues Festival
3-days of live music at various locations - hosted by the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors
Venture through the halls horrors and try to escape the zombie apocalypse maze - benefits local charities

Charleston James Island Connector Run
10K run or fun bike ride plus 5K run or walk - benefits the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation to assist students with disabilities

Chili Cook-Off
Over 30 different chilis to sample, local brews and beverages, live music, children's area, food truck rodeo

Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast
Oysters, dinner buffet, beer, wine, music, silent auction, corn hole competition - benefits Friends of the Pickens Guardian Ad Litem

Columbia Buddy Walk
1.5 mile walk plus bounce houses, food, games, music - celebrating the Down syndrome community

Congaree Bluegrass Festival
2-days of live Bluegrass music, arts & crafts, food, beverages, children's activities, bring your lawn chairs and blankets

Conway Fall Festival
Live music, children's activities, demonstrations, car show, food, farmers' market

Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk
USATF certified 5K course - benefits the Callen-Lacey Center for Children

Dancing with the Carolina Stars
Ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers, plus dinner and drinks - benefits Senior Action

Deep in the Heart Celebration
Wear your boots and best western dress for a night of music, dancing, BBQ dinner, drinks, raffle, silent auction - benefits Children's Attention Home

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

Fallen Firemen 5K
Run or walk - benefits the Jeff Chavis House at the Southeastern Burn Center

Fear Farm
Over 8000 square feet of terror with four attractions and escape room

Folly Jazz Festival
Live music centered around the cultural and educational attributes of Jazz in the Lowcountry

Follypalooza Cancer Benefit
Live entertainment, beer garden, kids activities, local food and art vendors - benefits Folly Beach locals fighting cancer

Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Event features a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, raffles - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline

Ghostwalk
Ghost stories, games, and enjoy delicious food - benefits school supply fund for Dorchester School Districts 2 and 4

Gilbert House of Terror
Traditional outdoor haunt with 13 terror filled scenes - proceeds benefit four local charities

Golf Tournament and Helicopter Ball Drop
4-person Captains' Choice golf tournament plus helicopter ball drop - benefits the Aiken County Animal Shelter

Goose Creek Fall Festival
Live entertainment, inflatables, games, crafts - benefits Helping Hands of Goose Creek

Greer Station Oktoberfest
Oompah bands, German cuisine and beer, local artists

HALOS Oyster Roast
Oysters, chili, hot dogs, beer, wine, live entertainment, silent auction and wine pull - benefits HALO's mission to help abused and neglected children in the Lowcountry

Harvest Festival and Block Party
Live music, artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, pumpkin patch, children's activities, and more

Haunted Hilltop Motel
Haunted motel, apartment building, trail, and restaurant building all destined to provide a great fright night. Come out and enjoy a great time with four attractions in one.

Hike for Mike
3.5-mile easy hike followed by family fun with interactive kids' activities, more - benefits UPLIFT which provides outings for children who are affected by a parent's cancer

Home Harvest Festival
Pumpkin giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, inflatables, live music, local chefs' competition - donations being collected for the Heroes For Children Of Horry County

Honea Path Sugarfoot Festival
2-day event with car show, food, crafts, and entertainment suitable for the whole family

Hub City Brew Fest
Enjoy regional craft beers, local food and live music - benefits the Coalition for Active Youth Fund and the Hub City Bike Park

Jack-O-Lantern Jubliee
2-day event includes live entertainment, food and arts & crafts vendors, car show, amusement rides and lots of activities for the kids

JerryFest
Celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia with live music, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors and family friendly activities for the kids

Latin American Festival
Salsa and Merengue music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families

Live Oak Art & Music Fest
Live entertainment and Artisan Market with arts & crafts - hosted by Create! Conway

Lodges of Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Two man golf tournament with lunch, raffles and prizes - benefits the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge

Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Run the trails of Mullet Hall Equestrian Center plus post-race cold beverages and live music

Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival
Seafood vendors, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, corn hole tournament - hosted by the Myrtle Beach Downtown Redevelopment Corporation

Not A Traditional Golf Outing
Color Ball Texas Scramble plus post-round fiesta with live mariachi band, tapas bites, beer, margaritas - benefits the Hawkins Foundation

Oktoberfest
Bavarian street festival celebrating the autumn season with live music, German food and beers, a kid zone, and more

Oktoberfest @ NOMA Square
4-day event includes German food and beer, live entertainment, games and contests including a bratwurst-eating contest - benefits the Community Foundation of Greenville

Oktoberfest Charleston
German food and drink, polka dancing, children's games, brat eating contest - benefits Community Outreach Center

Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Events throughout the month includes food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art

Pumpkin Festival
Parade, arts and crafts, country and bluegrass music, food and pumpkins

Race the Helix
5K run and 1 mile walk - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation

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

Ridge Spring Harvest Festival
3-day event includes BBQ, Bluegrass music, parade, arts and craft, live entertainment, car show, pie and cake contest

SEED: Science Education Enrichment Day
Exhibits on a wide-range of science and related topics

Sassafras Festival
Carnival, food and craft vendors, parade

Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour
Tour homes while enjoying gourmet treats, local musicians, and beautiful floral arrangements - benefits Dorchester Children's Center

Shine a Little Love Fest
4 days of live music - benefits the Parkinson's Disease Research Division at MUSC

South Carolina Historical Society's Fall Tour
Explore Aiken's equestrian heritage and grand Winter Colony homes

South Carolina Jazz Festival
3-day event includes concerts, Bebop Parade, art, tours, kids' activities, 5K run/walk, golf tournament

South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, antique car show, exhibits - raises funds for community projects

South Carolina Week for the Animals
Organizations across the state will be hosting scores of wonderful animal-related special events

Spirits of Hallowed Eve Dinner
Dinner, spirits, songs, stories from afar and fire in the night - benefits the Living History Park

St John's Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, drinks, music, dancing plus a coffee shop, gift shop, vendor booths and children's activities - portion of proceeds benefits local charities

Sumter County Fair
Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits

The Hippie Dash
Don your best 70s attire for the 3.1 mile run/walk around Park Circle plus after party - benefits Special Olympics SC, Goodwill

TriSumter Triathlon
USAT sanctioned race with a 300 yard pool swim, 16 mile bike ride and a 5K run - individual and teams compete

Zombie Fest
Family friendly events including carnival and haunted house plus adult only activities - hosted by Young Professionals of Sumter to benefit local organizations