SC Festivals, Events September SC Events
Find State Fairs in South Carolina
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Sep 1 - 11 |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Greenville Easley | Fair |
| 00000001 Sep 3 |
Olde South Timeline Ball
Period formal attire from 1700-1899 or modest modern formal-wear - formal dinner and dancing, bazaar, portion benefits Cavalry Home for Children | Spartanburg | Gala |
| 00000002 Sep 4 |
Southern 500 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000003 Sep 5 |
Labor Day
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000004 Sep 9 - 10 |
Aiken's Makin'
Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000005 Sep 9 - 10 |
SpartOberfest
2-day event with German food, concerts, live entertainment, Christmas Market - benefits three non-profit organizations | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000006 Sep 10 |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Help raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks | Columbia Northeast Columbia | Sports |
| 00000007 Sep 10 |
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 | Camden | Sports |
| 00000008 Sep 14 - 16 |
South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
Celebrate the impact that museums have made on SC and learn from fellow museum professionals | Spartanburg | Convention |
| 00000009 Sep 15 - 18 |
Euphoria
Food, wine, and music festival - benefits local charitable organizations | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000010 Sep 15 - 25 |
SOS Fall Migration
11-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000011 Sep 16 - 18 |
Spartanburg Greek Festival
Shopping bazaar, live music, traditional dancers, children's play area, church tours, and lots of Greek food | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000012 Sep 17 |
Beach Sweep / River Sweep
South Carolinians clean beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps | Statewide | Misc |
| 00000013 Sep 17 |
Upstate Splash 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 Sep 17 |
Wild Side
Food, drinks, live music, auctions, guest speaker - benefits the South Carolina Environmental Law Project | Georgetown | Misc |
| 00000015 Sep 20 - 24 |
South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
Exhibits, carnival and pony rides, livestock, music, displays | Clemson Westminster | Fair |
| 00000016 Sep 22 |
Autumnal Equinox
9:03 PM EDT - The sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000017 Sep 23 - 24 |
Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes live bands, lots of food, amusement rides, bounce houses, an okra eating contest | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000018 Sep 23 |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000019 Sep 24 |
Irish Italian International Festival
Live entertainment, arts, crafts, food vendor competition, street performers, spaghetti eating competition | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000020 Sep 24 |
SC Yoga & Healing Arts Festival
Sample a large array of healing arts practices and services including yoga, Reiki, massage, and holistic medicine - a Black Creek Arts Council event | Hartsville | Festival |
| 00000021 Sep 24 |
Panting for Paws 5K
Run or walk + virtual option, leashed dogs are welcome, race is part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix - benefits the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000022 Sep 24 |
Harvest Day Festival
Artists, crafts people, special store-wide and sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities, and entertainment | Spartanburg Inman | Festival |
| 00000023 Sep 26 - 30 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and others | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Boiled Peanut Festival
All you can eat boiled peanuts, live music, boiled peanut cook-off, boiled peanut eating contest, food trucks - benefits Bluffton Historic Preservation Society | Hilton Head Bluffton | Culinary |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Colour of Music Festival
Three days of diverse classical performances - presented by the UofSC School of Music in collaboration with the Auntie Karen Foundation | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, vendors and lots of Greek food | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
Crowfieldfest
Family fun with car and motorcycle show, kids' activities, local emergency services booths | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
Swimming will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
Swimming will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Misc |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Fall Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Culinary |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Golden Leaf Festival
Parade, kids' park, 5K run, contests, car show, live entertainment | Marion Mullins | Festival |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
10+ countries represented - food, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Indie Craft Parade
A celebration of all things handcrafted - hosted by The Makers Collective | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Live entertainment, artist demonstrations, historic storytelling, reenactors, children's area, vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Martha's Market
Vendor market hosted by Union United Methodist Church - benefits Lexington 5 Foundation Snack Pack Program and Wallace Family Life Center | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
Quilt Show
Demonstrations, mini-workshops, a boutique, and judging of exhibits | Rock Hill York | Expo |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Raylrode Daze Festivul
Festival includes parade, carnival rides, contests, street dances, gunfight show, pet show | Orangeburg Branchville | Festival |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Sooie
2-day event includes bbq cook-offs, live music, kids zone - benefits the Mauldin Cultural Center | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Apple Festival
3-day event includes parade, pageant, contests, live entertainment, arts and crafts, street dance | Clemson Westminster | Festival |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Tobacco Festival
Festival includes contests, live entertainment, kids zone, food vendors, artisans and farmers market, classic car show | Florence Lake City | Festival |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
South Greenville Fair
Farm animal exhibits and shows, tractor parade and show, fair queen, flower and art show - hosted by 4-H and FFA | Greenville Simsponville | Fair |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
St Anne International Festival
Cuisines from over 15 cultures, kids' games, live entertainment, silent auction, vendors - hosted by St Anne Catholic | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
The Big Grab Yard Sale
50 miles of treasures in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro - from dusk to dawn | Winnsboro Blythewood & Ridgeway | Misc |
