SC Festivals, Events September SC Events
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South Carolina Fairs
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Sep 1 - 8 |
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions | Clemson Easley | Fair |
| 00000001 Sep 1 |
Southern 500 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000002 Sep 1 |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists, kicking off with Friday night's All White Party - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000003 Sep 1 |
Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
2-day event with lots of live music, vendors - bring your lawn chair | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000004 Sep 1 |
Fiddler on the Roof
Charleston Stage presents this famed musical - recommended for ages 8 and up | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000005 Sep 1 |
Edisto Beach Shag Festival
Live music, Shag performances and plenty of dancing, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks | Charleston Edisto Beach | Festival |
| 00000006 Sep 1 |
Dacusville Farm Show
Farm heritage family fun with parade, exhibitors showcasing tractors, steam engines, cars, trucks, craft and food vendors, kids play area | Clemson Dacusville | Festival |
| 00000007 Sep 1 - 2 |
Chapin Labor Day Festival & Parade
3-day event with live music, food trucks, 5K run, classic car show, parade, children's carnival area | Columbia Chapin | Festival |
| 00000008 Sep 2 |
Labor Day
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000009 Sep 5 - 8 |
Fiddler on the Roof
Charleston Stage presents this famed musical - recommended for ages 8 and up | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000010 Sep 6 - 7 |
South Carolina Apple Festival
2-day event includes parade, pageant, street dance, live entertainment, arts and crafts, rodeo | Clemson Westminster | Festival |
| 00000011 Sep 6 - 7 |
Aiken's Makin'
Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000012 Sep 6 - 7 |
The Big Grab Yard Sale
50 miles of treasures in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro | Winnsboro Blythewood & Ridgeway | Misc |
| 00000013 Sep 6 - 7 |
Meeting Street Music Fest
2-day event with live bands, local food and drinks - hosted by City of West Columbia | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
| 00000014 Sep 6 - 7 |
Upstate Renaissance Faire
Break out your finest Renaissance regalia and enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, ax throwing, candle making and more | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000015 Sep 6 |
Growlin on the Green Charity Golf Event
Enjoy a day of golf plus, lunch and awards dinner - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society | Florence | Sports |
| 00000016 Sep 7 |
Family Fun 5K
Family 5K walk or run, food trucks - benefits Hope Center for Children | Spartanburg | Misc |
| 00000017 Sep 7 |
Springdale 5K
5K run/walk, post race celebration with waffles - dog and stroller friendly - benefits the Mobile Nutrition Center | Camden | Sports |
| 00000018 Sep 7 |
Upstate Yellow Dress Run
Walk/run for suicide awareness - explore the city in yellow attire and enjoy cold beverages along the way - 21+ only event - benefits Walt's Waltz | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000019 Sep 7 |
911 Memorial Stair Climb
Climb 2,200 stairs to honor FDNY firefighters and first responders who gave their lives on Sept 11, 2001 - benefits National Fallen Firefighters Foundation | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000020 Sep 8 |
Dog Day Afternoon
Celebrate the dog days of summer with man's best friend at the waterparks and pool after they have closed for the season | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000021 Sep 11 - 22 |
SOS Fall Migration
11-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000022 Sep 12 - 14 |
South Carolina Humanities Festival
Festival will highlight North Augusta's cultural history and celebrate local arts and humanities with a variety of events at various venues | Aiken North Augusta | Festival |
| 00000023 Sep 12 |
Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop
Provides attendees with information on legal, practical and respectful perspectives of preservation work - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000024 Sep 12 - 15 |
Fiddler on the Roof
Charleston Stage presents this famed musical - recommended for ages 8 and up | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000025 Sep 13 - 14 |
St Anne International Festival
Cuisines from different cultures, kids' games, live entertainment, silent auction, vendors - hosted by St Anne Catholic | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000026 Sep 13 - 14 |
Sooie
2-day event includes bbq cook-offs, live music, kids zone - benefits the Mauldin Cultural Center | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000027 Sep 13 - 15 |
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick - The Warehouse Theatre production | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000028 Sep 13 |
Preservation SC Annual Meeting
Get an update on Preservation SC initiatives and projects across the state, followed by a reception | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000029 Sep 13 - 14 |
Boardr Series Skateboarding Competition
2-day skateboarding contest for all ages and skill levels - portion of proceeds benefits Grind for Life | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000030 Sep 14 |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
15+ countries represented - food trucks, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000031 Sep 14 - 15 |
Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market
Over 150 crafters and vendors with silent auction to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000032 Sep 14 |
9/11 Heroes Run
5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who've served our nation since | Charleston Daniel Island | Sports |
| 00000033 Sep 16 - 18 |
South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
Celebrate the impact that museums have made on SC and learn from fellow museum professionals | Laurens | Convention |
| 00000034 Sep 19 - 22 |
Euphoria
Food, wine, and music festival - benefits local charitable organizations | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000035 Sep 19 - 22 |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, vendors and lots of Greek food | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000036 Sep 19 - 22 |
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick - The Warehouse Theatre production | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000037 Sep 19 - 22 |
Fiddler on the Roof
Charleston Stage presents this famed musical - recommended for ages 8 and up | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000038 Sep 19 - 21 |
Southern Songwriter Festival
3-day festival of live performances celebrating original music by songwriters from throughout North and South Carolina | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000039 Sep 20 |
Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast
Live circus entertainment, music, an open bar, food, silent and live auctions - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000040 Sep 20 |
PARK(ing) Day
Visit the PARK(ing) spaces which are metered parking spaces that have been temporarily transformed into public spaces | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000041 Sep 20 - 21 |
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 |
| 00000042 Sep 20 - 22 |
Spartanburg Greek Festival
Shopping bazaar, live music, traditional dancers, church tours, and lots of Greek food | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000043 Sep 20 - 21 |
Uniquely Union
2-day event with BBQ cookoff, live music, kidz zone, teen zone | Union | Festival |
| 00000044 Sep 20 - 21 |
SC State Fiddler's Championship & Convention
2-day event includes fiddle, guitar, banjo, wildcat, and old-time string band competitions plus concerts - hosted at Hagood Mill | Clemson Pickens | Concert |
| 00000045 Sep 20 |
Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Featuring four Nashville singer-songwriters performing in an intimate setting plus dinner and drinks - benefits Healthy Learners | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000046 Sep 20 - 22 |
If You Only Knew Why I Struggled To Trust God
High-voltage Gospel stage play presented by Walking on Water Productions | Columbia Irmo | Arts |
| 00000047 Sep 21 |
Crossroads Music and Market
Festival features kids' activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, dance performances, and live music | Florence Lake City | Festival |
| 00000048 Sep 21 |
Beach Sweep / River Sweep
South Carolinians clean beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps | Statewide | Misc |
| 00000049 Sep 21 |
Clover Jaycees Fall Festival & Auto Show
Vintage cars and trucks on display, live music, inflatables, games, beer garden, food trucks - hosted by the Clover Jaycees | Rock Hill Clover | Festival |
| 00000050 Sep 21 |
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 |
| 00000051 Sep 21 |
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Hosted by Historic Columbia featuring live entertainment, artist demonstrations, historic storytelling, reenactors, vendors | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000052 Sep 21 |
Race the Helix
5K run or 1-mile walk/run plus virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenwood | Sports |
| 00000053 Sep 21 |
Charleston Pride Festival
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and allied communities with live entertainment, local food trucks, vendors and more | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000054 Sep 21 |
Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Featuring four Nashville singer-songwriters performing in an intimate setting plus dinner and drinks - benefits Healthy Learners | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Concert |
| 00000055 Sep 21 |
The Big Dill
Pickleball tournament with men's, women's, and senior's doubles brackets - benefits East Cooper Community Outreach | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000056 Sep 21 |
International Festival
Enjoy food from various countries, live music, folklore dance and more - hosted by St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church | Greenville Simpsonville | Festival |
| 00000057 Sep 22 |
Autumnal Equinox
8:43 AM EDT - The sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000058 Sep 24 - 28 |
South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
Exhibits, carnival and pony rides, livestock, music, displays | Clemson Seneca | Fair |
| 00000059 Sep 26 - 28 |
Raylrode Daze Festivul
3-day festival includes parade, carnival rides, contests, gunfight shows | Orangeburg Branchville | Festival |
| 00000060 Sep 26 - 30 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000061 Sep 26 - 29 |
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick - The Warehouse Theatre production | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000062 Sep 27 - 28 |
Irmo Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes parade, live music, family fun, food/drinks, rides and amusements | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000063 Sep 27 |
Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000064 Sep 27 |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000065 Sep 27 |
Rock Out Hunger
Benefit concert featuring local band - benefits Loaves & Fishes | Greenville | Concert |
| 00000066 Sep 28 |
Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K
Run or walk the 5K - benefits the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation's mission to advocate for children with impairing conditions and special needs | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
| 00000067 Sep 28 |
Golden Leaf Festival
Parade, 5K run, children's play area, live entertainment, food trucks, craft vendors | Marion Mullins | Festival |
| 00000068 Sep 28 |
Irish Italian International Festival
Live entertainment, arts, crafts, food vendor competition, street performers, spaghetti eating competition | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000069 Sep 28 |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
5K walk to raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks - leashed dogs welcome | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000070 Sep 28 |
Panting for Paws 5K
Run or walk, plus music, food, games for the kids, pet adoptions, leashed dogs are welcome + virtual option - benefits three local animal rescue organizations | Florence | Sports |
| 00000071 Sep 28 |
Harvest Day Festival
Artists, crafts people, special store-wide and sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities, and entertainment | Spartanburg Inman | Festival |
| 00000072 Sep 28 |
Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival
A celebration of local farmers, food, live music, kids activities, arts, sustainability, and tomatoes - hosted by Sustainable Midlands | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000073 Sep 28 |
Race4Love
5K run or walk through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island, dog friendly - benefits Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort Cat Island | Sports |
| 00000074 Sep 28 |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
Teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000075 Sep 28 |
Run With All Your Heart 5K
Fun run open to all ages and running abilities - benefits Curing Kids Cancer's mission to fund innovative research and treatments for childhood cancers | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000076 Sep 28 - 29 |
Mermaids and Mateys
2-day family event including street festival with live music, kids area, vendors on Saturday then sand sculpting contest on Sunday | Charleston Folly Beach | Festival |
| 00000077 Sep 28 |
Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam
Concert by Scotty McCreery benefiting The Big Red Barn Retreat's programs aiding Veterans, First Responders and Active Duty Service Members | Columbia | Concert |
| 00000078 Sep 28 |
Family Festival
Games and activities, inflatables, food and shopping vendors - hosted by St Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000079 Sep 28 |
Flutie 5K for Autism
Run, walk, or roll on Phase 4 of the Cayce Riverwalk - benefits the Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism | Columbia Cayce | Sports |
| 00000080 Sep 30 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
10-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000081 Sep 30 |
Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds with benefit York County non-profit organizations - hosted by The Community Partnership Foundation | Rock Hill | Sports |
