DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 May 1 - 5 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000001 May 1 - 4 |
ArtFields
9-day event features hundreds of Southeastern artists, live music, food, and tons of warm hospitality | Florence Lake City | Arts |
00000002 May 2 - 12 |
Great Anderson County Fair
Midway with carnival rides, amphitheater with live entertainment, concessions, petting zoo, horse show | Anderson | Fair |
00000003 May 2 - 4 |
Abbeville Spring Festival
3-day event includes live music, amusement rides, craft booths | Abbeville | Festival |
00000004 May 3 - 4 |
BirdFest
2-day music festival, plus outdoor activities at the Wildlife Education Center - partnering with the SC Waterfowl Association | Sumter Pinewood | Festival |
00000005 May 3 - 4 |
Eastover BBQ Festival & Jam Fest
2-day event with Friday night Jam Fest then parade and festival on Saturday | Columbia Eastover | Festival |
00000006 May 4 |
CAPES For Kids Run
5K run/walk, 10K run or kids fun run - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Education and Support | Florence | Sports |
00000007 May 4 |
Cruise-In
Trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans | Greenville | Misc |
00000008 May 4 |
SC Strawberry Festival
Live entertainment, rides, car show, corn hole tournament, eating contests | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
00000009 May 4 |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Live bands, art, lots of shrimp and other food, blessing of the shrimp fleet - benefits Cape Romain Environmental Education School | Charleston McClellanville | Festival |
00000010 May 4 |
Peach Blossom Festival
Parade, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts | Aiken Johnston | Festival |
00000011 May 4 |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
00000012 May 4 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | McCormick | Arts |
00000013 May 4 - 5 |
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
2-day event includes live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks and vendors among the blooming roses | Orangeburg | Festival |
00000014 May 4 |
Reedy River Duck Derby
Thousands of rubber duckies travel the Reedy River and race over the falls to the finish line for prizes plus entertainment, games, food - benefits local charities | Greenville | Misc |
00000015 May 4 - 5 |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
00000016 May 4 |
Kentucky Derby Viewing Party
Don your best Derby attire for a viewing party with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction - benefits First Tee Upstate | Greenville | Sports |
00000017 May 4 |
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Lots of fresh crawfish and other tasty treats, live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides | Columbia | Festival |
00000018 May 4 |
Charleston Duck Race
Adopted rubber ducks race across the pond at Guggenheim Terrace with prizes awarded for the first 7 ducks - hosted by the Rotary Club to benefit charities | Charleston Daniel Island | Misc |
00000019 May 4 |
Burger Cook-Off
Teams compete to create custom burgers - taste samples, plus other food, live music, children's activities - benefits Children's Cancer Partners | Spartanburg | Culinary |
00000020 May 4 |
Tails & Trails 5K
Run or walk the 5K with (or without) your furry friend followed by festivities - benefits Greenville County Animal Care | Greenville | Sports |
00000021 May 5 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Community-wide program remembering those who died in the Holocaust, and honoring the survivors and their families | Columbia | Misc |
00000022 May 5 |
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Various bike rides and live music - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Sports |
00000023 May 5 |
The Big Nosh
Jewish Food festival features favorite noshes and a bake sale | Columbia | Festival |
00000024 May 5 |
Columbia VegFest
Family event focused on plant-based diet with live music, kids' fun zone - in partnership with Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary | Columbia | Festival |
00000025 May 8 |
OCtech Foundation Home and Garden Symposium
Enjoy brunch and browse the silent auction before the formal presentation - funds raised will aid students and support academic program development | Orangeburg | Misc |
00000026 May 9 - 11 |
South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, contests, car show, live music, 5K, carnival rides, fireworks, best chicken cooking contest | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Festival |
00000027 May 9 - 12 |
Myrtle Beach Classic
PGA golf tournament at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
00000028 May 9 - 11 |
Spring Albino Skunk Music Festival
3-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
00000029 May 9 |
52 Windows: An Evening of Art
Event includes art auction, food, open bar and live music - benefits Mental Illness Recovery Center | Columbia | Gala |
00000030 May 10 |
Confederate Memorial Day
Observed state holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
00000031 May 10 - 12 |
Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants | Greenville | Arts |
00000032 May 10 - 19 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
00000033 May 10 - 12 |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment - benefits local charities | Charleston | Festival |
00000034 May 10 - 12 |
Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team | Myrtle Beach | Festival |
00000035 May 10 - 11 |
Barnwell Sundial Festival
Live entertainment, car show, pageant, local artists, vendors, food, baking contest | Barnwell | Festival |
00000036 May 10 |
Art on State
Local artists with live demonstrations, artisan market, live cover bands, sidewalk chalk for kids, local food and beverages | Columbia West Columbia | Arts |
00000037 May 10 - 12 |
BarkFest
Agility course demonstration, trick dog shows, market area, contests, food trucks - benefits Union County Animal Shelter | Union | Festival |
00000038 May 10 - 12 |
Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest
3-day festival with screenings and awards in all types of independent horror feature films, short films, and screenplays | Columbia | Arts |
00000039 May 11 - 12 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Lancaster County | Arts |
00000040 May 11 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Aiken Aiken County | Arts |
00000041 May 11 |
Born to Run 5K
Run or walk the 5K and there will be a kids fun run - on the campus of Bob Jones University - benefits Piedmont Women's Center | Greenville | Sports |
00000042 May 11 - 12 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Sumter Sumter County | Arts |
00000043 May 11 |
Bluffton Mayfest
Arts and crafts, live music, local food, Ugly Dog contest, pie eating contest - hosted by the Rotary Club of Bluffton | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
00000044 May 11 |
Riverbanks Run
5K race along back roads, across Saluda River, and pass some of the most popular exhibits in the Zoo - spectators in parking lot at start/finish line only | Columbia | Sports |
00000045 May 11 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Abbeville Abbeville County | Arts |
00000046 May 11 |
Main Street Jazz Fest
Family friendly event with local and national jazz stars performing, food and craft vendors, bring foldable chairs | Columbia | Concert |
00000047 May 11 |
Walk MS: Charleston
1.7 mile walk on supported and accessible routes plus other activities - leashed dogs welcomed - benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Volunteer Here | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000048 May 11 |
Miracles in Motion: 5K Walk, Run & Roll
5K, 1 miler and Kids’ Dash 5K plus family-friendly after party with music, food, bounce house and more - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
00000049 May 11 |
Dancing With The ARK's Stars
Event pairs local celebrities with professional dancers - benefits The ARK's support of lowcountry families affected by Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia | Charleston Summerville | Misc |
00000050 May 11 |
Lexington Wine Walk
Unlimited wine tastings, souvenir wine glass, food for purchase, live music - 21+ only event - benefits Lexington Beautification Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Culinary |
00000051 May 12 |
Mother's Day
Hooray for Moms! Let Mom put her feet up today and take her for a nice meal at a SC restaurants | Statewide | Holiday |
00000052 May 12 |
Animals, Art, and Automobiles
Stunning cars, silent auction, vendors, food trucks, adorable dogs, and more - benefits Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Charleston | Misc |
00000053 May 12 |
Spring Cup 400 NASCAR Race
NASCAR's Cup Series teams earn their Darlington Stripes at the track "Too Tough To Tame" | Hartsville Darlington | Sports |
00000054 May 16 - 18 |
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival
3-day event with homemade Italian food, live entertainment, wine tastings, parade, games and rides for kids, Cannoli Run | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Festival |
00000055 May 16 - 18 |
Red Rose Festival
3-day festival with live music, food trucks, car show, 5K, bazaar, kids zone, fireworks on Saturday night | Lancaster | Festival |
00000056 May 16 |
Soldiers & Vets Charity Golf Tournament
Golf tournament plus food and more - benefits Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, AUSA | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
00000057 May 17 - 19 |
Greek Festival
3-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, and lots of food with drive-thru option | Greenville | Festival |
00000058 May 17 |
Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions - local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
00000059 May 17 - 26 |
Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo | Greenville Simpsonville | Fair |
00000060 May 17 - 18 |
Black Expo Columbia
2-day event with Taste of Black Columbia on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Columbia | Expo |
00000061 May 17 - 18 |
Aiken Garden Show - at Aiken Historical Museum
Tour 6 gardens plus flower show, vendor market, food trucks - $25 early tickets, $30 day of, 803-646-5127 or mail@aikengardenshow.org for tickets | Aiken | Misc |
00000062 May 17 - 18 |
Charity Golf Classic & Cocktail Dinner
2-day event with Friday night Cocktail Dinner and golf tournament on Saturday - benefits Warrior Surf Foundation | Charleston Isle of Palms | Misc |
00000063 May 17 |
Brew in the Zoo
Sample an assortment of beer and food from local restaurants all while exploring the zoo after hours - 21+ only event | Greenville | Culinary |
00000064 May 18 - 19 |
Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
00000065 May 18 |
Lowcountry Splash
6 mile or 2.4 mile open-water swim in the Wando River and Charleston Harbor - benefits LAPS provides water safety and swimming instruction to K-2 children | Charleston | Sports |
00000066 May 18 - 19 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Clemson Pickens County | Arts |
00000067 May 18 - 19 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Newberry County | Arts |
00000068 May 18 - 19 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Colleton County | Arts |
00000069 May 18 - 19 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Bamberg County | Arts |
00000070 May 18 |
Give Me Shelter Color 5K
5K walk or run route where participants will be sprayed with colored powder - pet and stroller friendly - benefits Landmarks for Families and Callen-Lacey Center | Charleston Moncks Corner | Sports |
00000071 May 18 |
Erskine Flower & Garden Show
Gardening workshops, outdoor vendors, plant sales, learning and craft opportunities for children - hosted by Erskine College | Abbeville Due West | Expo |
00000072 May 18 |
Best Dam Food Festival
A day full of live music, plus food and beer vendors at Catawba Park - hosted by City of Tega Cay | Rock Hill Tega Cay | Festival |
00000073 May 18 |
Browse and Stroll Art on the Trail
Visit over 60 artists and fine crafters as you stroll along the Swamp Rabbit Trail - hosted by the City of Travelers Rest | Greenville Travelers Rest | Expo |
00000074 May 18 |
NAMIWalks Mid-Carolina
To raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Columbia | Sports |
00000075 May 20 - 22 |
Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
00000076 May 20 |
The Assaults Cycling Event
Select from 74.2 mile or 102.7 mile self-paced rides, cycle from Spartanburg into NC - benefits Freewheelers of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Sports |
00000077 May 23 - 25 |
Plum Hollow Festival
Live bands playing New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
00000078 May 23 - 26 |
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 | Sumter | Festival |
00000079 May 23 |
Power of the Purse
Live music, one-of-a-kind auction items, designer handbags and more - hosted by United Way's Women in Philanthropy benefiting women and children's causes | Columbia | Misc |
00000080 May 23 - 26 |
Black Cowboy Festival
3-day event including workshops, demonstrations, trail ride, dancing, live music, rodeo | Sumter Rembert | Festival |
00000081 May 24 - 31 |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
00000082 May 24 - 26 |
Original Gullah Festival
3-day event includes entertainment, food, local tours, workshops, vendors | Beaufort | Festival |
00000083 May 24 - 31 |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
00000084 May 24 - 25 |
Flopeye Fish Festival
Carnival rides, car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, fireworks | Chester Great Falls | Festival |
00000085 May 25 |
Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Parade, car show, bagpipes, heavy athletics, border collie trials, highland dancing | Greenville | Festival |
00000086 May 25 |
Atlantic Cup
This Class 40 sailing race has three-legs with the first from Charleston to Newport, RI | Charleston | Sports |
00000087 May 25 |
Behind the Garden Gate: Charleston Area Open Day
Self-guided tours of six different private gardens on Kiawah Island - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000088 May 27 |
Memorial Day
State and federal holiday - a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America | Statewide | Holiday |
00000089 May 27 - 31 |
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
00000090 May 31 |
Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Misc |
00000091 May 31 |
Rock the Sound
Live music, dinner, dancing, classic cars, cash bar - benefits the Port Royal Sound Foundation | Hilton Head Okatie | Misc |