SC Festivals, Events September SC Events
South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Sep 2 |
Labor Day
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000001 Sep 3 - 7 |
South Carolina Apple Festival
5-day event includes, golf tournament, parade, rodeo, contests, live entertainment, arts and craft show, quilt show, car show, children's activities | Clemson Westminster | Festival |
| 00000002 Sep 7 |
Olde South Ball
Civil War era - formal dinner and dancing in period attire, bazaar, silent auction benefits Cavalry Home for Children | Spartanburg | Gala |
| 00000003 Sep 12 - 14 |
SpartOberfest
3-day event with German food, concerts, live entertainment, Christmas Market - benefits three non-profit organizations | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000004 Sep 21 |
Aynor Harvest Hoe Down
Parade, games, food, arts and crafts, vendors, street dance | Myrtle Beach Aynor | Festival |
| 00000005 Sep 21 |
Art in the Park
Enjoy a day of free fun at the 12th annual Art in the Park with over 100 vendors, live music and lots of food plus meet Pete the Cat | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000006 Sep 23 |
Autumnal Equinox
3:50 AM EDT - The sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000007 Dates TBD |
A Night for New Beginnings Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000008 Dates TBD |
A Night for the Children Gala
Seated dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Carolina Youth Development Center | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000009 Dates TBD |
Aiken's Makin'
Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000010 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and others present | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
| 00000011 Dates TBD |
Black Ink: The Charleston African American Book Festival
Event features author exhibits, featured author sessions, and entertainment - hosted by the Charleston County Public Library | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Chapin Labor Day Festival
3-day event includes parade, live music, vendors, food, classic car show, benefit 5K run/walk, children's carnival | Columbia Chapin | Festival |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Charity Open Water Swim
Select from a 1.2 or 2.4 mile open water swim in Lake Jocassee - all proceeds for swim lesson scholarships for local at-risk youth | Clemson Salem | Sports |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Coin Club Show
Buy, sell, and trade coins, tokens and paper money - hosted by the Stephen James Central Savannah River Area Coin Club | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, and lots of Greek food | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Dancing with the Carolina Stars
Ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers, plus dinner and drinks - benefits Senior Action | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
The pools, shallow wading areas, and lazy rivers will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
The pools, shallow wading areas, and lazy rivers will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Misc |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
DokoFest
Live Bluegrass music, free eye exams for those in need, vendor and food booths - bring your lawn chairs - hosted by the Blythewood Lion's Club | Columbia Blythewood | Festival |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Due West Fall Festival
Family event with music, arts and crafts, BBQ, white elephant sale, horse show, inflatables | Abbeville Due West | Festival |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire
All ages will have fun visiting the Medieval/Renaissance Age | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Euphoria
Food, wine, and music festival - benefits local charitable organizations | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Golden Leaf Festival
Parade, kids' park, 5K run, contests, car show, live entertainment | Marion Mullins | Festival |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Greater Pee Dee State Fair & Expo
Rides, live entertainment, attractions and carnival games for all ages and lots of fair foods | Florence | Fair |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Food and artistic presentations from various Latin American countries - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Indie Craft Parade
A celebration of all things handcrafted - hosted by The Makers Collective | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Irish Italian International Festival
Live music, arts, crafts, dance groups, restaurant competition, children's area, spaghetti eating competition | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Jam Room Music Festival
Come down to Main Street and enjoy two stages of live music, kid's zone, and cycling events | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Jam for the Soul
Live bands plus dance troop performances - bring lawn chairs, blankets - benefits Food for the Soul | Camden | Concert |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Jammin' for Genes
Barbeque and music lawn festival, bring a blanket or chair - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenwood | Festival |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Hands-on demonstrations from artists and craftsmen, live music, and vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Komen Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 5K run/walk or 1-mile walk | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Komen Race for the Cure
8K, 5K run or walk - raises funds and awareness of breast cancer, celebrates survivors and honors those who have lost their battle | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Lake Murray Dam Run
10K and 5K - benefits the St Andrews-Columbia Rotary Club | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
Martha's Market
2-day vendor market - hosted by Union United Methodist Church - benefits Lexington 5 Snack Pack Program | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
McCormick Gold Rush Festival
Parade, live music, car show, rides, arts and crafts vendors, gold mining | McCormick | Festival |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes live bands, lots of food, amusement rides, bounce houses, an okra eating contest | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Open Arms 5K
Sanctioned 5K course through Conestee Park - benefits the Open Arms Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC Pow Wow
Dancing, drumming, story telling, flute music, games, crafts, door prizes, and food | Laurens Gray Court | Historical |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
PEP Annual Gala
Three-course dinner, cash bar, dancing, auctions - semi-formal event - benefits PEP's programs for adults with intellectual disabilities | Hilton Head | Gala |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
20 teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
Quilt Show
Demonstrations, mini-workshops, a boutique, and judging of exhibits | Rock Hill | Expo |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Raylrode Daze Festivul
3-day event includes parade, carnival rides, contests, street dances, gunfight show, pet show | Orangeburg Branchville | Festival |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
Revolutionary Run Half Marathon
Run will go through historic Camden, post-race food and drinks - benefits Historic Camden | Camden | Sports |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
Ride the Tide
4-mile float down the Waccamaw River on any non-motorized flotation device plus post-float party - benefits Waccamaw Riverkeeper of Winyah Rivers | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Sports |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000049 Dates TBD |
Rosewood Art & Music Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of live entertainment, visual artists, fine crafters, performing arts, authors, poets and more | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
SOS Fall Migration
10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Salt Games
Beach games, races, contests, live entertainment - benefits Surf Dreams Foundation | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Sippin' Safari
Wine and hors d'oeuvre pairings and live music - benefits the Greenville Zoo Foundation | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Sooie
2-day event includes bbq cook-offs, live music, kids zone - benefits the Mauldin Cultural Center | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
Exhibits, carnival and pony rides, livestock, music, displays | Clemson Westminster | Fair |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
South Greenville Fair
Farm animal exhibit and shows, tractor parade and show, fair queen, flower and art show - hosted by 4-H and FFA | Greenville Simsponville | Fair |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
Southern 500 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Southern Fried Chicken Challenge
Sample and vote on your favorite fried chicken plus artisans, live music - benefits four local charities | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg Greek Festival
Shopping bazaar, live music, traditional dancers, children's play area, church tours, and lots of Greek food | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
With pre and post-event party with live music, family-friendly activities, food - benefits the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Sumter County Fair
Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Teal Day 5K
Run or walk 5K - benefits the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
The Big Grab Yard Sale
50 miles of treasures in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro - from dusk to dawn | Winnsboro Plus Blythewood & Ridgeway | Misc |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Transformation Walk & 5K Run
5K run or walk - benefits United Ministries' programs | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Unijams Music Fest
The hottest festival in the Upstate featuring an all-star lineup of today's Hip Hop and Reggaeton billboard chart topping artists | Greenville | Concert |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Greenville Easley | Fair |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Help raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks | Columbia Northeast Columbia | Sports |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
WildMayhem Golf Tournament
Golf tournament, auction and raffle - hosted by The Honor Project to benefit Happy Wheels and the SC Autism Society | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
