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

Forrest Ray 5K
Run or walk - benefits the Sumter County Library

Art in the Park
Enjoy a day of free fun at the 12th annual Art in the Park with over 100 vendors, live music and lots of food plus meet Pete the Cat

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

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

The Nutcracker
Columbia City Ballet's holiday family tradition

Black Cowboy Festival
4-day event includes horse competitions, period demonstrations, hay rides, kids' entertainment, western dinner and dance - camping available

Derby Day Sumter
5K in the morning, then a party featuring live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby followed by an evening of food and fun - benefits United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties

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

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Festival
3-day educational event with all day rides, games, crafts, activities, music and food in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

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

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

Sumter Disabilities Benefit Gala
Food, wine tasting, silent auction - cocktail/black tie optional - benefits Sumter County Developmental Disabilities Foundation

Turkey Trot
5K run or walk, pets welcome - benefits the Sumter Family YMCA

Zombie Fest
Family friendly events including carnival and haunted house plus adult only activities - hosted by Young Professionals of Sumter to benefit local organizations