SC Festivals, Events September SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Sep 5 |
Southern 500 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" - kickoff to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
| 00000001 Sep 6 |
Labor Day
State and federal holiday - annual celebration of workers and their achievements | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000002 Sep 16 - 19 |
euphoria
4-day food, wine, and music festival at various venues - benefits local charitable organizations | Greenville Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000003 Sep 17 - 26 |
SOS Fall Migration
10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations | Myrtle Beach Various Locations | Festival |
| 00000004 Sep 17 - 18 |
South Greenville Fair
Farm animal exhibits and shows, dog show, fair queen and princess, flower and art show - hosted by 4-H and FFA | Greenville Simsponville | Fair |
| 00000005 Sep 18 |
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Hosted by Historic Columbia featuring live entertainment, artist demonstrations, historic storytelling, reenactors, vendors | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000006 Sep 18 |
Superheroes in Motion 5K
Walk, run, and roll 5K or 1 mile - come dressed as your favorite superhero - benefits the SC Spinal Cord Injury Association | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000007 Sep 21 - 25 |
South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair
Exhibits, carnival rides, youth livestock shows, rodeo, music, displays, vendors | Clemson Seneca | Fair |
| 00000008 Sep 23 |
Autumnal Equinox
2:01 AM EDT - The sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000009 Sep 24 |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - 21+ only - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000010 Sep 25 |
care • give • run
5K partial trail run, family fun walk - plus food trucks, music, kids activities - benefits Carolina Children's Charity | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Sports |
| 00000011 Sep 25 |
Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race
Cross-country fun run and 5K race - benefits Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Spartanburg | Sports |
| 00000012 Sep 29 - 30 |
Albino Skunk Music Festival
4-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Hops and Herons Beer Festival
Sample over 25 local beers, live music, food trucks, outdoor activities - family and dog friendly - benefits Conestee Nature Preserve | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000015 Dates TBD |
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Climb 2,200 stairs at Fluor Field with City of Greenville firefighters in honor of the FDNY first responders who died on 09/11 - benefits NFFF | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Aiken's Makin'
Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Animals, Art, and Automobiles
Stunning cars, silent auction, vendors, food trucks, adorable dogs, and more - benefits Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Charleston | Misc |
| 00000018 Dates TBD |
Beach Sweep / River Sweep
South Carolinians clean beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps - for sites along the coast | Statewide | Misc |
| 00000019 Dates TBD |
Beach Sweep / River Sweep - Coastal Cleanup
South Carolinians clean beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps - for sites along the coast - coordinated by the SC Sea Grant Consortium | Coast | Misc |
| 00000020 Dates TBD |
Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer
Releasing of hundreds of butterflies in memory or to honor those affected by ovarian cancer - benefits the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000021 Dates TBD |
Catawba & Cherokee American Revolution Symposium
2-day symposium examines Revolutionary era experiences and realities of Native Americans | Lacaster | Historical |
| 00000022 Dates TBD |
Catawba Fest
Arts and crafts show, local performances, Kids Market, food trucks, eating contests - hosted by City of Tega Cay | Rock Hill Tega Cay | Festival |
| 00000023 Dates TBD |
Celebrate Anderson
Concert plus fireworks and drone show, food and beverages available to purchase - hosted by Anderson County | Anderson | Concert |
| 00000024 Dates TBD |
Chapin Labor Day Weekend Celebration
3-day event with 5K run/walk on Saturday, street dance Sunday, Monday festival with parade, live music, food trucks, car show, kids activities | Columbia Chapin | Festival |
| 00000025 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beach Olympics
Teams of 4 compete in games and activities like relays, brainteasers, obstacle course, cornhole - afterparty - benefits Pattison's Academy | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
| 00000026 Dates TBD |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, vendors and lots of Greek food - hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral - benefits charities | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000027 Dates TBD |
Crossroads Music and Market
Festival features live music, kids zone, artisan and vendor market, car show, dance performances, tailgate zone - hosted by Greater Lake City Chamber | Florence Lake City | Festival |
| 00000028 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
Celebrate the dog days of summer with man's best friend at the waterpark and pool after they have closed for the season | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
Edisto Beach Shag Festival
Live music, Shag performances and plenty of dancing, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks | Charleston Edisto Beach | Festival |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
Family Fun 5K
Family 5K walk or run - post-race children's activities, food truck - benefits Hope Center for Children | Spartanburg | Misc |
| 00000032 Dates TBD |
Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds benefit York and Greenville counties nonprofit organizations - hosted by The Community Partnership Foundation | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000033 Dates TBD |
Fishing for the Cure Tournament
Weigh-in party with live music, raffles, food - captains meeting Sept 23 - benefits Carolina Lady Anglers' support of breast cancer patients | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000034 Dates TBD |
Golden Leaf Festival
Parade, live entertainment, food trucks, kids activities, craft vendors - hosted by the City of Mullins | Marion Mullins | Festival |
| 00000035 Dates TBD |
Hampton Heights Porchfest
Street festival with local musicians performing from the historic porches on West Hampton Avenue plus food trucks - bring chairs, blankets | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000036 Dates TBD |
Harvest Day Festival
Artists, crafts people, special store-wide and sidewalk sales, food vendors, stage acts and street performers - hosted by the Inman Chamber of Commerce | Spartanburg Inman | Festival |
| 00000037 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
15+ countries represented - food, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000038 Dates TBD |
Hot Air Affair
3-day festival with hot air balloons, live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors - benefits the Cancer Association of Anderson | Anderson | Festival |
| 00000039 Dates TBD |
Indie Craft Parade
A celebration of all things handcrafted with 100+ makers, craft stations, local food vendors - hosted by The Makers Collective | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000040 Dates TBD |
International Festival
Enjoy food from various countries, live music, folklore dance and more - hosted by St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church | Greenville Simpsonville | Festival |
| 00000041 Dates TBD |
Irmo Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes parade, live music, family fun, food/drinks, rides and amusements | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
| 00000042 Dates TBD |
Iron City Festival
Family-friendly street fair with live entertainment, vendors including arts and crafts, food, retail, and exhibits | Gaffney Blacksburg | Festival |
| 00000043 Dates TBD |
Lake Sweep / River Sweep - Midlands Cleanup
Removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties - coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000044 Dates TBD |
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 | Concert |
| 00000045 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry PaddleFest
3-days of sprint races, distance events and beach technical races - SUP, surfski and OC boats invited - benefits The Outside Foundation | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000046 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food, children's activities | Charleston | Festival |
| 00000047 Dates TBD |
McCormick Gold Rush Festival
Celebrate the history of McCormick with a parade, food and crafts vendors, amusement rides and live entertainment plus 21+ only evening event | McCormick | Festival |
| 00000048 Dates TBD |
Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market
Over 150 crafters and vendors plus food trucks - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000049 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 |
| 00000050 Dates TBD |
NMB Live!
Three stages of live entertainment, 150+ vendors, food trucks, kid's zone with rides and games - hosted by the City of North Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000051 Dates TBD |
Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Featuring Nashville singer-songwriters performing in an intimate setting plus food and drinks - benefits Healthy Learners | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000052 Dates TBD |
Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Featuring Nashville singer-songwriters performing in an intimate setting plus food and drinks - benefits Healthy Learners | Georgetown | Arts |
| 00000053 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Aiken
Craft beer, German food, live music, German attire encouraged - hosted by the Aiken Downtown Development Association | Aiken | Festival |
| 00000054 Dates TBD |
Old Time Fiddlers Convention
2-day event includes fiddle, guitar, banjo, wildcat, and old-time string band competitions plus concerts - hosted at Hagood Mill - bring your lawn chairs | Clemson Pickens | Convention |
| 00000055 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000056 Dates TBD |
PARK(ing) Day
Visit the PARK(ing) spaces which are metered parking spaces that have been temporarily transformed into public spaces | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000057 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
Teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - leashed pets welcome - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000058 Dates TBD |
Pirate Fest
3-days of Pirate shenanigans with a Lantern Tour on Thursday, Friday's 21+ Eventide and Saturday's family-friendly festival - hosted by Historic Camden Foundation | Camden | Festival |
| 00000059 Dates TBD |
Playwrights Festival
3-day event giving a peek behind the curtain of the play-wrighting process with workshops, panels, and performances - hosted by PURE Theatre | Charleston | Arts |
| 00000060 Dates TBD |
Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop
Information on legal and practical practices to successfully preserve cemeteries - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation | Columbia | Historical |
| 00000061 Dates TBD |
Project Host BBQ Cook-Off and Festival
BBQ competition and tastings, live music, kids zone, food truck - benefits Project Host's fight against food insecurity | Greenville | Festival |
| 00000062 Dates TBD |
Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease - hosted by A Steady Hand Foundation | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000063 Dates TBD |
RMHC Plane Pull
Teams of 4 (must be at least 16 years of age) compete to pull a plane plus DJ, refreshments - benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000064 Dates TBD |
Race4Love
5K run or 3K walk through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island, dog friendly - benefits Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort Cat Island | Sports |
| 00000065 Dates TBD |
Raylrode Daze Festivul
3-day festival includes parade, carnival rides, contests, gunfight shows, food trucks, pet show | Orangeburg Branchville | Festival |
| 00000066 Dates TBD |
Rock the Ranch
Outdoor music festival featuring performances by five bands - benefits three charities | Clemson Seneca | Festival |
| 00000067 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000068 Dates TBD |
SC State Mental Health Conference
Multiple plenary sessions, breakout sessions, lunch - approved for continuing education hours - hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness SC | Columbia | Conference |
| 00000069 Dates TBD |
SEED STEM Festival
Science Education Enrichment Day with exhibits and hands-on-activities on a wide-range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Sooie
2-day event includes bbq cook-offs, live music, kids zone - hosted by the City of Mauldin | Greenville Mauldin | Festival |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Apple Festival
3-day event includes parade, pageant, live entertainment, arts and crafts, baking contest | Clemson Westminster | Festival |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Federation of Museums Conference
Celebrate the impact that museums have made on SC and learn from fellow museum professionals | Aiken | Convention |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg Greek Festival
Shopping bazaar, live music, traditional dancers, church tours, and lots of Greek food - hosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | Spartanburg | Festival |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Springdale 5K
5K run/walk, post race celebration with waffles - dog and stroller friendly - benefits the Mobile Nutrition Center mobile food pantry | Camden | Sports |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
St. Anne International Festival
International food, live entertainment, cultural performances, kids fun zone, silent auction and raffle - hosted by St. Anne Catholic School | Rock Hill | Festival |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Strong Kids Triathlon
Triathlon - swim, bike, run - for ages 4-15 and adaptive athletes 6-18, with two distances based on age - hosted by YMCA | Greenville Simpsonville | Sports |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
Sumter Amerian Legion Fair
Midway with carnival rides and games, agricultural exhibits, wide selection of food options, entertainment | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000078 Dates TBD |
Sweet Tea Festival
Celebrate the birthplace of sweet tea with food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, kids zone, sample teas and vote for the Tea of the Year | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Taco and Margarita Festival
Food trucks, vendors, handcrafted margaritas, DJs, cultural performances, games, and eating challenges - portion of proceeds benefits The Holy City Foundation | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
The Big Dill
Pickleball tournament for the seasoned player and those that are just in it for the fun - benefits East Cooper Community Outreach | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Sports |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
The Big Grab Yard Sale
50 miles of treasures in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro | Winnsboro Blythewood & Ridgeway | Misc |
| 00000082 Dates TBD |
Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast
Live circus entertainment, music, dancing, an open bar, food, silent and live auctions - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia | Gala |
| 00000083 Dates TBD |
Tunnel to Towers Run
5K run or walk open to all ages - benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's support of fallen and injured first responders, military heroes, and their families | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Uniquely Union
2-day event with BBQ cookoff, live music, kidz zone, teen zone - hosted by Union County Development Board | Union | Festival |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
Up, Up, & Read!
3-day children's literacy festival with special readings, book fair, crafts, music sessions - hosted by The Charleston Library Society | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
Upstate Renaissance Faire
Break out your finest Renaissance regalia and enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, ax throwing, candle making and more | Spartanburg Wellford | Festival |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
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 |
| 00000088 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 Port Royal | Sports |
| 00000089 Dates TBD |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
3K walk to raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks - leashed dogs welcome | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000090 Dates TBD |
Walk to Fight Hunger
The walk is a two-mile interactive loop at Wannamaker Park - participants encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle - benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000091 Dates TBD |
Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
3-day event kicks off with Thursday concert then two day festival with lots of live music, vendors - bring your lawn chair | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000092 Dates TBD |
Yemassee Shrimp Festival
3-day event with kiddie parade, live music, food and craft vendors, talent show, pet show and lots of shrimp - hosted by the Town of Yemassee | Yemassee | Festival |
