Sumter Area Events

Fantasy of Lights
See Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with over a million lights, floating Christmas tree, and Santa's Village

Shaw Air and Space Expo
Thunder Over the Midlands - see a variety of aircraft in the air plus many on display on the ground - hearing protection is highly encouraged

BirdFest
2-day music festival, plus outdoor activities at the Wildlife Education Center - partnering with the SC Waterfowl Association

Black Cowboy Festival
4-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo

Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival
Stroll through downtown, sampling a variety of beers at participating local businesses, plus snacks, 80s music - hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club

Henry Shelor Sumter County Boy Scouts BBQ Cookoff
2-day event with wing competition on Friday and SC Barbecue Association sanctioned and judged pork event and tasting on Saturday

Iris Festival
SC's oldest continuous festival consistently ranks as a top SE festival includes concerts, arts & crafts, plants, classic car shows, contests, lots of children's activities

Shrimp Feast
Enjoy all-you-can-eat hrimp cooked in a variety of ways, live music, silent auction - hosted by the Sumter County Museum

Spring Carnival
Featuring live entertainment, endless rides and food trucks from across the midlands

Sumter Amerian Legion Fair
Midway with carnival rides and games, agricultural exhibits, wide selection of food options, entertainment

Sumter Springfest
Family friendly event with live music, local food - benefits United Way Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties

The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details

Wounded Warrior 5K
Air and Space Forces Association hosted community 5K at Patriot Park - benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program