SC Festivals, Events October SC Events
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show - October 17-18, 2026
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Oct 1 - 2 |
Newberry Oktoberfest
2-day festival with German brews and bites, vendors, live music, kids' activities, best traditional German dress contest | Newberry | Festival |
| 00000001 Oct 1 - 2 |
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 2 |
Isle of Palms Connector Run
10K run and 5K run/walk, family fun run, post race festival + virtual option - benefits the Exchange Club's support of local children's programs | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
| 00000003 Oct 2 |
eSTEAM Sumter
Exhibits for all ages highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math plus live entertainment and food vendors | Sumter | Educational |
| 00000004 Oct 5 - 10 |
Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games and food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music | Orangeburg | Fair |
| 00000005 Oct 8 - 9 |
Riverfront Revival
2-day music festival featuring rock'n'roll, country, Americana music, food vendors - portion proceeds benefits MUSC Children's Hospital, Just Be You | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000006 Oct 8 - 10 |
Fall For Greenville
3-day event festival with cuisine from 60 restaurants, seven music stages, 50+ beer taps and wine vendors, kids' area, contests | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000007 Oct 11 |
Columbus Day
Federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000008 Oct 11 |
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans - Learn about Native Americans in South Carolina | Statewide | Historical |
| 00000009 Oct 14 - 24 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
| 00000010 Oct 15 - 24 |
Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, exhibits, livestock | Aiken | Fair |
| 00000011 Oct 15 - 17 |
Walhalla Oktoberfest
3-day event includes carnival rides, German food and beer, dancers, Polka band, arts and crafts, fireworks | Clemson Walhalla | Festival |
| 00000012 Oct 16 |
Race the Helix
5K run or 1-mile walk/run plus virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenwood | Sports |
| 00000013 Oct 16 |
Charleston Pride Festival
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and allied communities with a parade downtown, followed by the festival with live entertainment, local food trucks, vendors and more | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000014 Oct 19 - 23 |
Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock | Union | Fair |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
2nd Act Film Project
Independent filmmakers receive the 1st and 3rd acts of a script (one page each) then are to write the 2nd act and produce the film - hosted by The Jasper Project | Columbia Irmo | Arts |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
A Vibe Called Yoga Festival
Live DJ yoga sessions, wellness and creative workshops, vendors, visual art and creative installations | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
AfroSouth Film Festival
3-day event includes film competition, workshops, master classes, movie screenings, interactive panels, youth programs, music, networking opportunities | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Aunt Het Fall Festival
Live music, kids zone, food trucks, local vendors - hosted by the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce | Greenville Fountain Inn | Festival |
| 00000019 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 |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Babylon Fest Spooktacular
Indie horror short films and features plus opportunities to chat up independent filmmakers | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, contests, lots of food, children's area, 5K run/walk | Beaufort | Festival |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Featuring local and regional entertainers with live onstage acts, unique arts and crafts, local food venues, and more | Anderson Belton | Festival |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Biscuits & Bluegrass
Biscuit brunch, craft beer, mimosas, live music - family-friendly activities - benefits Senior Resources | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly spook-tacular at Riverbanks Zoo, trick-or-treat through the zoo, live entertainment | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Boots, Brews, and BBQ
Enjoy music, great food, and unlimited brews - benefits the United Way of Anderson County | Anderson | Culinary |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Carnaval del Barrio
Live performances, cultural experiences and food, family-friendly activities, community resources - hosted by Limitless Community Development Corp | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Cayce Fall Fest
Family-friendly event with live music, kid's area, food trucks, drinks including beer and wine, vendors - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Charleston Film Festival
4-day film festival featuring a lineup of international films alongside work from talented local filmmakers | Charleston James Island | Arts |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Charleston Frogman Swim
4.1-mile open-water swim through Charleston Harbor - benefits the Navy SEAL Foundation which assists active-duty or retired SEALs | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Colonial Times: A Day to Remember
Reenactors will be around the park with demonstrations and living exhibits, play colonial games, sample baked goods, and much more | Aiken North Augusta | Historical |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Congaree Swampfest
2-day event with live entertainment and food trucks - Friday is BBQ Blues Southern Soul R&B Fest - Saturday Family Fun Day | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Conway Ghost Walk
Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haunts through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway | Myrtle Beach Conway | Holiday |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Dancing with the Stars of Columbia
Local leaders are paired with professional ballroom dancers - benefits Breakthrough T1D mission to fund research for Type 1 Diabetes | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
EarleJam
Live music, food and drink vendors - family and pet friendly - bring chairs and blankets - hosted by the Earlewood Community Citizens Organization | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
EmpowerRun
5K walk or run to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence - benefits Sistercare | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000037 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 |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Family Day at the Aiken-Rhett House
Family-friendly event with bbq, scavenger hunt, petting zoo, games, demonstrations, live music and more - benefits Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival
2-day event kicks-off with Friday night parade and street party with festival on Saturday - supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Fort Mill Fall Festival
Live music, roving entertainment, costume contests for all ages, vendors, food trucks - hosted by the Town of Fort Mill | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event about the Southern Campaign of Revolutionary War includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays | Manning | Historical |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Gourmet food, open bars, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
GVL Fit Fest
Fitness and music festival with 5K, workouts, live DJs and entertainment, food trucks and wellness vendors | Greenville | Expo |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
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 Dates TBD |
Goose Creek Fall Festival
Local entertainment, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors, kids' play area - hosted by the City of Goose Creek | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kid's fun zone, turtle races, parades, talent contest, talent show, live music | Ridgeland | Festival |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Government Finance Officers Assoc of SC Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunities and more | Myrtle Beach | Conference |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Halloween in the Swamp
Family-friendly activities or opt for 12+ only Haunted Swamp Experience - all tickets must be pre-purchased online | Charleston Moncks Corner | Holiday |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, activities, food vendors, art market - hosted by the City of North Charleston | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
10-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, dinners, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Hush No More Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
5K walk, community outreach, vendors, kid's zone, live performances, Domestic Violence Survivor tribute - benefit for Hush No More | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Italian Festival
Bringing the community together to celebrate Italian culture and heritage with family-friendly activities, Italian food, live music and more | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000053 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 |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
James Island Connector Run
8K run or 5K run or walk with post-race festival - benefits the Charleston Animal Society and Ladies Enriching the Community | Charleston James Island | Sports |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
Kingstree Pig Pickin' Festival
2-day event with parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, arts and craft vendors, competitions, food trucks, bbq cook-off | Kingstree | Festival |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Latin American Festival
Celebrate Latin and Caribbean cultures with merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
| 00000059 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 |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food, children's activities | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Mermaids and Mateys
Family event including street festival with live music, kids area, vendors, costume contest - portion proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association | Charleston Folly Beach | Festival |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Moonshiners Reunion
3-day mountain music festival with live bands, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
Mullet Haul n' Hustle
Run or walk the trails of Johns Island County Park - 5K, half marathon, marathon relay teams of 4, kids dash - bring your own water bottle | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
10-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand with rides, events, vendors, entertainment and more | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show
The area's largest British car show featuring more than 100 new, classic, antique and rare British cars and motorcycles plus food trucks, an English Tea and more | Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Outdoor festival with lots of live jazz and other entertainment, variety of vendors on site - lawn chairs highly recommended | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
13.1 mile mini marathon and 5K races - benefits Girls on the Run Coastal SC and MB Fire Cares | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
NAMIWalks Piedmont Tri-County
Walk to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
NOMA Oktoberfest
2-day event with brat eating contest, beer stein holding contest, live music | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Night on the Sound
Live music, signature drinks, interactive food stations highlighting local flavors - benefits the Port Royal Sound Foundation | Beaufort Okatie | Misc |
| 00000071 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 - hosted by City of North Charleston | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Charleston
Live music, German cuisine, biergarten with local craft beers, German bakery, kinderzone - benefits St Matthew Lutheran Church Community Outreach Center | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Columbia
Biergarten with German beer, homemade German food and treats, kinderzone, entertainment for all ages - hosted by Incarnation Lutheran Church | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Oyster Roast
Fresh oysters, other foods, music, fellowship, raffles, and breathtaking marsh views - benefits the Alston Wilkes Society | Charleston Bowen | Culinary |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
Oyster Roast + Low-Country Boil + BBQ
Great food, live band, door prizes - bring your lawn chair and appetite - benefits Freshwater Coast Community Foundation | Abbeville | Culinary |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Park Jam
Outdoor event with live music, food and craft vendors - attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Concert |
| 00000077 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 |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Pickle for a Purpose
Pickleball tournament for all ages plus open play, music, food and beverages, raffles - benefits United Ministries' mission to help those in need | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests | Spartanburg | Fair |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
Pink Promenade: Catwalk & Cocktails
Fashion show, brunch bites, signature cocktails, activities - benefits Roper St Francis Foundation Breast Cancer Programs | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Fashion |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
Plant Sale and Country Store
Browse the offerings from the Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers at the SC State Farmers Market - proceeds go to scholarship fund | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Rescue Rocks
Live music, beer, wine, handcrafted cocktails, and casual bites benefiting the homeless dogs and cats of Pet Helpers | Charleston James Island | Misc |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
Rhythm & Brews
Live music, 100+ unlimited beer, spirit and wine tastings - 21+ only event - benefits ALES for ALS | Hilton Head | Culinary |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Rock 4 Recovery
Substance-free concert with Craig Morgan to raise awareness and funds for the mission of the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council | Columbia Lexington | Concert |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
Rock Out Hunger
Concert benefiting Loaves and Fishes' efforts to rescue fresh, healthy surplus food all year long and distribute it to over local 110 agencies | Greenville | Concert |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
SC Sweet Potato Festival
Car show, food and craft vendors, live entertainment and more at the Downtown Darlington Public Square - hosted by the Pilot Club of Darlington | Hartsville Darlington | Festival |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000088 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Awards in the Humanities
Premier statewide celebration recognizing individuals and organizations who enrich communities through creativity and education - hosted by SC Humanities | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000089 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Jazz Festival
4-day event at various locations with concerts, Bebop Parade, art and more - celebrating Dizzy Gillespie | Cheraw | Festival |
| 00000090 Dates TBD |
Southern Gothic Festival
Eerie, immersive weekend celebrating the darker corners of Southern literature, music, folklore, and history with events at multiple venues | Camden | Festival |
| 00000091 Dates TBD |
Southern Songwriter Festival
3-day festival of live performances celebrating original music by songwriters from throughout North and South Carolina | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000092 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg International Festival
Explore world cultures along the Avenue of Nations through food, music, dance, folk art, kids' activities, and more | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000093 Dates TBD |
Storytelling Festival and Liar's Competition
2-day event of tall tales and true stories at Hagood Mill - bring your lawn chairs | Clemson Pickens | Misc |
| 00000094 Dates TBD |
Terror Trail at 2nd Mill Pond
Halloween haunted trail benefiting local Boy Scouts and Elk Lodge charities | Sumter | Holiday |
| 00000095 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 |
| 00000096 Dates TBD |
United States Disc Golf Championship
4-day tournament with live music each night Learn about disc golf in South Carolina
| Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000097 Dates TBD |
Walk for Water in Beaufort County
Simulate daily treks people have to make for water - benefits Water Mission's global safe-water solutions initiatives | Beaufort Bluffton | Sports |
| 00000098 Dates TBD |
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Opening ceremony followed by a two-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000099 Dates TBD |
Warbird Weekend Static Aviation Show
Air show with vintage WWII aircraft, including a B25D and C47, plus opportunity to book a flight in a very rare plane, food trucks and vendors too | Greenville | Expo |
