Sumter Events – Fun Things to Do in Sumter, South Carolina

eSTEAM Sumter
Exhibits for all ages highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math plus live entertainment and food vendors

Sumter American Legion Fair
Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits

Derby Day Sumter
Party featuring live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby followed by an evening of food and fun - benefits the United Way

Art in the Park
Enjoy a day of "free" fun at the 14th annual Art in the Park with over 100 vendors, live music, Children's Craft Center, and lots of food

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

Downtown Sumter Microbrew HippieFest
Enjoy over 20 microbrew and craft beers, light hors d'oeuvres, music - benefits Meal on Wheels of Sumter County

Fantasy of Lights
See Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights and Floating Christmas Tree

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 on Saturday

Inspire Festival
An 8-day celebration of food and the arts featuring an outdoor Dinner on Main and Concert event, live performances and much more! - CANCELED

Iris Festival
4-day event includes live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, contests, children's activities, market place, pageant

Legends, Lore and Haunts Tour
Travel through the shadowy past of local legends and lore shared by period-dressed tour guides - hosted by the Sumter County Museum

Shaw Air and Space Expo
See a variety of aircraft in the air plus many on display on the ground - Thunderbirds and Black Daggers teams to perform hearing protection is highly encouraged

Shrimp Feast
Lots of shrimp, plus bbq, beer, wine, soda - benefits the Sumter County Museum

TriSumter Triathlon
USAT sanctioned race with a 300 yard pool swim, 17 mile bike ride and a 5K run - individual and teams compete