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Festivals and Events. For exact festival dates, contact the local visitors bureaus here
Click the links below for festivals and events near that city:
| Map | Call | Festival/Event | City | Founded | Rate Range | Festival Month | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indie Grits Film Fest | Columbia | Columbia | 2007 | $-$$$ | 8 | Mar | |||
| Spring Herb Festival | Aiken | Barnwell | 2000 | Free | 2 | Mar | |||
| GreenJackets Baseball at SRP Park | Aiken | North Augusta | 1994 | $-$$ | 7 | Apr-Sep | |||
| Historic Beech Island Tour | Aiken | Beech Island | 2007 | $$$ | 11 | Apr | |||
| Aiken Trials | Aiken | Aiken | 1942 | $$ | 9 | Mar | |||
| SpringFest Art Exhibit | Aiken | North Augusta | 2013 | Free | 2 | Mar-May | |||
| Cooter Fest | Aiken | Allendale | 1984 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Moja Art Festival | Charleston | Charleston | 1984 | Varies | 12 | Sep-Oct | |||
| Lowcountry Blues Bash | Charleston | Charleston | 1991 | $$$ | 11 | Mar | |||
| Lowcountry Cajun Festival | Charleston | Charleston | 1992 | $$ | 9 | Apr | |||
| Orangeburg Festival of Roses | Charleston | Orangeburg | 1972 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Striped Bass Festival | Charleston | Manning | 1979 | Varies | 12 | Apr | |||
| Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens | Charleston | Charleston | 1947 | $$$ | 11 | Mar-Apr | |||
| Southeastern Wildlife Exposition | Charleston | Charleston | 1983 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Feb | |||
| Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1987 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| Charleston Wine + Food Fest | Charleston | Charleston | 2006 | $$$ | 11 | Mar | |||
| Blackwater Festival | Aiken | Windsor | 2014 | $$ | 9 | May | |||
| Battle of Aiken Reenactment | Aiken | Aiken | 1994 | $$ | 9 | Feb | |||
| Christmas for the Birds | Aiken | North Augusta | Free | 2 | Dec | ||||
| Under the Crown & Colonial Trades Fair | Aiken | North Augusta | 2006 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Joye in Aiken | Aiken | Aiken | 2008 | Varies | 12 | Mar | |||
| Red Rose Festival | Rock Hill | Lancaster | 2010 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Southern City Film Festival | Aiken | Aiken | 2016 | $-$$$ | 8 | Feb | |||
| Aiken Spring Steeplechase | Aiken | Aiken | 1967 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Mar | |||
| Hopelands Summer Concert | Aiken | Aiken | 1975 | Free | 2 | Apr-Jun | |||
| Blessing of the Hounds | Aiken | Aiken | 1914 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Colonial Times: A Day To Remember | Aiken | North Augusta | 1993 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Harness Races | Aiken | Aiken | 1997 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Mar | |||
| Quilt Show at the Aiken County Historical Museum | Aiken | Aiken | 1981 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Aiken's Makin' | Aiken | Aiken | 1977 | Free | 2 | Sep | |||
| Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens | Charleston | Charleston | 1977 | $$$ | 11 | Oct-Nov | |||
| Holiday Festival of Lights | Charleston | Charleston | 1989 | $$ | 9 | Nov-Dec | |||
| Mount Pleasant Artfest | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1997 | Free | 2 | Mar | |||
| Lowcountry Strawberry Festival | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1997 | $$ | 9 | Apr | |||
| Scottish Games & Highland Gathering | Charleston | Charleston | 1971 | $$ | 9 | Nov | |||
| Charleston Restaurant Week | Charleston | Charleston | 1980 | $$$ | 11 | Sep | |||
| World Grits Festival | Charleston | St. George | 1986 | Varies | 12 | Apr | |||
| Lowcountry Oyster Festival | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1984 | $$ | 9 | Jan | |||
| Clemsonfest | Greenville | Clemson | 1994 | $ | 6 | Jul | |||
| Strawberry Festival | Greenville | Slater | 2003 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Elgin Catfish Stomp | Columbia | Elgin | 1976 | Free | 2 | Dec | |||
| Columbia International Festival | Columbia | Columbia | 1996 | $ | 6 | Apr | |||
| World Beer Festival Columbia | Columbia | Columbia | 2009 | $$$ | 11 | Feb | |||
| Mighty Moo Festival | Greenville | Cowpens | 1977 | Free | 2 | Jun | |||
| Carolina Cup Races | Columbia | Camden | 1932 | $$$ | 11 | Mar | |||
| City of Greenville Special Events | Greenville | Greenville | 1786 | Varies | 12 | Jan-Dec | IFEA | ||
| Rivertown Music & Craft Beer Festival | Myrtle Beach | Conway | 1987 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival | Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 1989 | Free | 2 | Mar | |||
| Chitlin' Strut | Aiken | Salley | 1966 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Plum Hollow Festival | Rock Hill | Campobello | 1991 | $$$ | 11 | May | |||
| South Carolina Strawberry Festival | Rock Hill | Fort Mill | 2010 | Free | 2 | Apr-May | |||
| Come-See-Me Festival | Rock Hill | Rock Hill | 1962 | Varies | 12 | Apr | |||
| Aiken Horse Show | Aiken | Aiken | 1916 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| South Carolina Oyster Festival | Columbia | Columbia | 1996 | $-$$ | 7 | Nov | |||
| Irmo Okra Strut Festival | Columbia | Irmo | 1973 | Free | 2 | Sep | |||
| Rock Around The Clock Festival | Columbia | Winnsboro | 1996 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Spring Jubilee | Greenville | Pendleton | 1978 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| Groove 'n Brew | Greenville | Newberry | 2018 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| Spartanburg Spring Fling | Greenville | Spartanburg | 1978 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| South Carolina Festival of Flowers | Greenville | Greenwood | 1968 | Free-$$$ | 5 | Jun | IFEA | ||
| Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1983 | $ | 6 | Aug | |||
| Mayfest on Main | Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 2005 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Irish Italian International Festival | Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 2003 | Free | 2 | Sep | |||
| Loris Bog-Off Festival | Myrtle Beach | Loris | 1980 | Varies | 12 | Oct | |||
| Myrtle Beach International Film Festival | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 2005 | $$ | 9 | Apr | |||
| Blue Crab Festival | Myrtle Beach | Little River | 1981 | $ | 6 | May | |||
| South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair | Greenville | Westminister | 2009 | $ | 6 | Sep | |||
| Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 2009 | $$$ | 11 | Oct | |||
| Veterans Golf Classic | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 2000 | $$$ | 11 | May | |||
| Little River ShrimpFest | Myrtle Beach | Little River | 2005 | $ | 6 | Oct | |||
| Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival | Myrtle Beach | Aynor | 1979 | Free | 2 | Sep | |||
| Florence Greek Festival | Myrtle Beach | Florence | 1983 | Varies | 12 | May | |||
| Carolina Country Music Festival | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 2015 | $$$ | 11 | Jun | |||
| Summerfest | Rock Hill | York | 1983 | Free | 2 | Aug | |||
| ChristmasVille | Rock Hill | Rock Hill | 2006 | Free | 2 | Dec | |||
| Beaufort Shrimp Festival | Hilton Head | Beaufort | 1994 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Apple Harvest Festival | Rock Hill | York | 1994 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Inman Harvest Day | Greenville | Inman | 1981 | Free | 2 | Sep | |||
| City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation | Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 1968 | Varies | 12 | Jan-Dec | IFEA | ||
| South Carolina Tobacco Festival | Myrtle Beach | Lake City | 1956 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Beach Ball Classic | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1981 | $$ | 9 | Dec | |||
| Christmas Towne | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 2004 | Free | 2 | Dec | |||
| Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival | Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 1986 | $$$ | 11 | Mar | |||
| Beaufort Water Festival | Hilton Head | Beaufort | 1956 | Varies | 12 | Jul | |||
| Gullah Celebration | Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 1996 | Varies | 12 | Feb | |||
| Soft Shell Crab Festival | Hilton Head | Port Royal | 2003 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| Hampton County Watermelon Festival | Hilton Head | Hampton | 1939 | Free | 2 | Jun | |||
| Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival | Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 2006 | $ | 6 | Feb | |||
| HarbourFest | Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 1988 | Free | 2 | Jun-Aug | |||
| Lowcountry Shrimp Festival | Hilton Head | McClellanville | 1977 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Gullah Festival | Hilton Head | Beaufort | 1986 | $$$ | 11 | May | |||
| Fall Polo Matches | Aiken | Aiken | 1882 | $-$$ | 7 | Sep-Nov | |||
| Spring Polo Matches | Aiken | Aiken | 1882 | $-$$ | 7 | Apr-Jun | |||
| Visit Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1901 | Varies | 12 | Jan-Dec | PLAN | ||
| South Carolina State Fair | Columbia | Columbia | 1869 | $-$$ | 7 | Oct | |||
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charleston | Charleston | 1977 | $$$ | 11 | May-Jun | |||
| Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1981 | $ | 6 | Nov | |||
| Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1680 | Varies | 12 | Jan-Dec | IFEA | ||
| Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 2000 | Free | 2 | Dec | |||
| DIVAS Half Marathon and 5K Series | Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 2012 | $$$ | 11 | May | |||
| Thoroughbred Country | Aiken | Aiken | 1871 | Varies | 12 | Jan-Dec | PLAN | ||
| Aiken Antique Show | Aiken | Aiken | 2000 | $$$ | 11 | Jan-Feb | |||
| Western Carolina State Fair | Aiken | Aiken | 1968 | $ | 6 | Oct-Nov | |||
| Aiken Fall Steeplechase | Aiken | Aiken | 1992 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Oct | |||
| Oktoberfest | Aiken | Aiken | 2017 | Free | 2 | Sept | |||
| Sassafras Festival | Aiken | Warrenville | 1995 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Aiken Fall Festival | Aiken | Aiken | 2008 | Varies | 12 | Sept | |||
| Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival | Myrtle Beach | Murrells Inlet | 1976 | $$ | 9 | Sept | |||
| Bridge2Bridge Run | Myrtle Beach | Georgetown | 2011 | $$$ | 11 | Nov | |||
| Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island | 1991 | $$$ | 11 | Oct | |||
| Nike EYBL Peach Jam | Aiken | North Augusta | 1996 | Varies | 12 | Jul | |||
| Christmas in the Backcountry | Aiken | North Augusta | Free | 2 | Nov | ||||
| Jackson Hook & Cook Festival | Aiken | Jackson | 2008 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Shoutfest | Aiken | Aiken | 2009 | Free | 2 | Nov | |||
| Atomic City Festival | Aiken | New Ellenton | 1972 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Living History Days at Middleton Place | Charleston | Charleston | 1970 | $$$ | 11 | Nov | PLAN | ||
| Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade | Charleston | Mount Pleasant | 1996 | Free | 2 | Dec | |||
| Artisphere | Greenville | Greenville | 2005 | Free | 2 | May | IFEA | ||
| Sumter Iris Festival | Charleston | Sumter | 1940 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Lexington County Peach Festival | Columbia | Gilbert | 1959 | Free | 2 | Jul | |||
| South Carolina Peach Festival | Greenville | Gaffney | 1977 | Varies | 12 | Jul | |||
| Charleston International Antiques Show | Charleston | Charleston | 2004 | $$ | 9 | Mar | |||
| Canadian-American Days Festival | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1961 | Varies | 12 | Mar | PLAN | ||
| South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival | Columbia | Darlington | 1983 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| National Shag Dance Championships | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | 1984 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Mar | |||
| Georgetown Wooden Boat Show | Myrtle Beach | Georgetown | 1993 | Free | 2 | Oct | |||
| Spartanburg International Festival | Greenville | Spartanburg | 1985 | Varies | 12 | Oct | |||
| Aiken Bluegrass Festival | Aiken | Aiken | 2005 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Not in 2020 | |||
| Pacers and Polo | Aiken | Aiken | 2004 | $$-$$$ | 10 | Mar | |||
| Aiken's Bacon and Brews | Aiken | Aiken | 2018 | Free | 2 | Mar | |||
| Aiken Camellia Show | Aiken | Aiken | 1956 | Free | 2 | Jan | |||
| Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week | Aiken | Aiken | 1976 | $$$ | 11 | Feb | |||
| Dogwood Festival | Aiken | Denmark | 1982 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| St. Thaddeus Home & Garden Tour | Aiken | Aiken | 1961 | $$$ | 11 | Apr | |||
| Mead Hall Strawberry Festival | Aiken | Aiken | 1984 | Free | 2 | Apr | |||
| Johnston Peach Blossom Festival | Aiken | Johnston | 1983 | Free | 2 | May | |||
| Battle for Broxton Bridge & H.L. Hunley Traveling Exhibit | Aiken | Ehrhardt | 2002 | $$ | 9 | Feb-Mar | |||
| RBC Heritage PGA Golf Tournament | Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 1969 | $$$ | 11 | Apr | |||
| Colleton County Rice Festival | Hilton Head | Walterboro | 1975 | Varies | 12 | Apr | |||
| Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee | Aiken | North Augusta | 1985 | Free | 2 | Oct |
