SC Festivals, Events October SC Events
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show - October 17-18, 2026
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Oct 1 - 4 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food, children's activities | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000001 Oct 1 - 3 |
Albino Skunk Music Festival
4-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000002 Oct 1 - 3 |
Slave Dwelling Project Conference
Will emphasize the significant contributions and experiences of enslaved and free African Americans in SC during the Revolutionary Era | Charleston North Charleston | Conference |
| 00000003 Oct 6 - 11 |
Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games and food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music | Orangeburg | Fair |
| 00000004 Oct 13 - 18 |
Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests | Spartanburg | Fair |
| 00000005 Oct 15 - 25 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
| 00000006 Oct 16 - 25 |
Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, exhibits, livestock | Aiken | Fair |
| 00000007 Oct 17 - 18 |
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 |
| 00000008 Oct 20 - 24 |
Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock | Union | Fair |
| 00000009 Dates TBD |
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, contests, lots of food, children's area, 5K run/walk | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000010 Dates TBD |
Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kid's fun zone, turtle races, parades, talent contest, car show, live music, 5K run/walk | Ridgeland | Festival |
| 00000011 Dates TBD |
Moonshiners Reunion
3-day mountain music festival with live bands, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
7-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Various events on Thursdays-Saturdays over three weeks including food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Arts |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Pickle for a Purpose
Pickleball tournament for all ages plus open play, live dj, food and beverages, raffles - benefits United Ministries' mission to help those in need | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
The Fall Tours
Enjoy a glimpse into Charleston's architecture, gardens, neighborhoods, and heritage with a variety of tours - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston | Historical |
