DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 Oct 1 - 6 |
Orangeburg County Fair
Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions and shows, live music | Orangeburg | Fair |
00000001 Oct 1 - 6 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000002 Oct 3 - 19 |
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Various events on Thursdays-Saturdays over three weeks including food and wine gala, concerts, performances, art | Georgetown Pawleys Island | Arts |
00000003 Oct 3 - 5 |
Albino Skunk Music Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite | Greenville Greer | Festival |
00000004 Oct 3 - 5 |
Gopher Hill Festival
3-day event includes kid's fun zone, turtle races, parades, talent contest, car show, live music, 5K run/walk | Ridgeland | Festival |
00000005 Oct 4 - 5 |
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
2-day event includes live entertainment, contests, lots of food, children's area, 5K run/walk | Beaufort | Festival |
00000006 Oct 4 - 6 |
Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show
The area's largest British car show featuring more than 100 new, classic, antique and rare British cars and motorcycles plus food trucks, an English Tea and more | Myrtle Beach | Misc |
00000007 Oct 5 |
Isle of Palms Connector Run
10K run and 5K run/walk, post race festival + virtual option - benefits the Exchange Club's support of local children's programs | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000008 Oct 5 |
Newberry Oktoberfest
German cuisine, German Biergarten, art & craft vendors, Rocktoberfest stage will feature live music, kids'activities | Newberry | Festival |
00000009 Oct 5 |
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Run the trails of Johns Island County Park followed by an awards ceremony | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000010 Oct 5 |
Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash
Races for kayaks, surfskis, canoes, paddleboards, and other self-powered craft for beginners and advanced paddlers - benefits Friends of Jocassee | Clemson Salem | Sports |
00000011 Oct 5 |
Wild Side
Food, drinks, live music, auctions, guest speaker - benefits the South Carolina Environmental Law Project | Georgetown | Misc |
00000012 Oct 5 |
eSTEAM Sumter
Exhibits for all ages highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math plus live entertainment and food vendors | Sumter | Educational |
00000013 Oct 5 |
Carolina Pagan Fest
Event for the purpose of education, networking and fun to dispel erroneous misconceptions of Paganism with speakers, vendors and more | Clemson Easley | Festival |
00000014 Oct 6 |
Latin American Festival
Merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000015 Oct 9 - 20 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
00000016 Oct 9 - 31 |
The Fall Tours
Enjoy a rare glimpse into Charleston with piazza and garden tours - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston | Historical |
00000017 Oct 9 - 13 |
MAD Festival
5-day festival celebrating music, art, drama, and dance with events in downtown Camden and throughout Kershaw County | Camden | Arts |
00000018 Oct 10 - 12 |
Yemassee Shrimp Festival
3-day event with kiddie parade, live music, food and craft vendors, talent show, pet show | Yemassee | Festival |
00000019 Oct 11 - 13 |
Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area | Greenville | Festival |
00000020 Oct 11 - 20 |
Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, exhibits, livestock | Aiken | Fair |
00000021 Oct 11 - 12 |
Riverfront Revival
2-day music festival featuring rock'n'roll, country, Americana music, food vendors - benefits MUSC Children's Hospital, Just Be You | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000022 Oct 11 |
Fur Ball
Evening with dinner, dancing, and fun - benefits Pet Helpers | Charleston | Gala |
00000023 Oct 12 - 20 |
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, dinners, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks | Hilton Head Bluffton | Festival |
00000024 Oct 12 - 13 |
Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties | Myrtle Beach Little River | Festival |
00000025 Oct 12 |
Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Gourmet food, open bars, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia | Gala |
00000026 Oct 12 |
Walk For Life & Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K
In person 5K/3.1-mile walk or run + half-marathon - benefits the Prisma Health Breast Center | Columbia | Sports |
00000027 Oct 12 |
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
13.1 mile mini marathon and 5K races - benefits Make-A-Wish South Carolina and MB Fire Cares | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
00000028 Oct 12 |
Avondale 5K Run and Walk
Run or walk the 5K with after-party with music, food and drinks - benefits the Charles Webb Center special needs daycare | Charleston West Ashley | Sports |
00000029 Oct 12 |
Catawba Fest
Live music, arts and crafts show, eating contests, kid's zone, food trucks - hosted by the City of Tega Cay | Rock Hill Tega Cay | Festival |
00000030 Oct 13 - 16 |
Government Finance Officers Assoc of SC Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunities | Hilton Head | Conference |
00000031 Oct 13 |
Gervais Street Bridge Dinner
Enjoy sunset dinner, dessert, and drinks with live entertainment and dancing - 21+ only event - benefits local charities | Columbia | Culinary |
00000032 Oct 13 |
Summerville Italian Feast
Authentic Italian cuisine and wines, entertainment, local artists celebrating Italian culture and heritage - benefits Dorchester District 2 Educational Foundation | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
00000033 Oct 13 |
Fall Fido Festival
Adoptions, photo ops, games, vendors, food trucks, demonstrations - dogs will need to register for event | Columbia Chapin | Festival |
00000034 Oct 14 |
Columbus Day
Federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
00000035 Oct 16 - 19 |
Conway Ghost Walk
Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haunts through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway | Myrtle Beach Conway | Holiday |
00000036 Oct 18 - 19 |
Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
2-day event about the Southern Campaign of Revolutionary War includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays | Manning | Historical |
00000037 Oct 18 - 20 |
Walhalla Oktoberfest
3-day event includes carnival rides, German music, dancers, arts and crafts, food, Saturday night fireworks | Clemson Walhalla | Festival |
00000038 Oct 19 - 20 |
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Features one of the southeast's best wooden boat exhibits, boat-building competition, kid's model boat building, food, music and more - free admission | Georgetown | Festival |
00000039 Oct 19 |
Hush No More Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
5K walk, community outreach, vendors, kid's zone, live performances, Domestic Violence Survivor tribute - benefit for Hush No More | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
00000040 Oct 19 |
iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages to promote innovation and entrepreneurial activity in SC | Greenwood | Educational |
00000041 Oct 19 |
Loris Bog-Off Festival
Enjoy chicken bog, children's area, two stages of live entertainment, vendors, concert and fireworks | Myrtle Beach Loris | Festival |
00000042 Oct 26 |
Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic churches, graveyards and plantations Learn about other South Carolina Plantations | Charleston Edisto Island | Historical |
00000043 Oct 26 |
Charleston Beer Fest
Craft brews, live music, beer games, food trucks, craft vendors - benefits Palmetto Community Care | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000044 Oct 26 |
Trinity Bazaar
Homemade foods, crafts, plus new and used clothing and furniture, musical instruments, household decor - benefits local charities | Columbia | Misc |
00000045 Oct 26 |
BOOtanical Garden
Wear your costume for a family friendly afternoon with trick-or-treating through the garden, games, and more | Florence Lake City | Holiday |
00000046 Oct 31 |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
00000047 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and the community for a family-friendly day of activities and demonstrations | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
00000048 Dates TBD |
Arkhaios Film Festival
Showcases the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films | Florence | Historical |
00000049 Dates TBD |
Awendaw Blue Crab Festival
Buckets of crab, live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, kids area, hayrides, pontoon boat rides | Charleston Awendaw | Festival |
00000050 Dates TBD |
Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Heritage skills artisans, exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment | Anderson Belton | Festival |
00000051 Dates TBD |
Bicycle Across South Carolina
Choose single or multi-day ride on variety of road and trail conditions as the course traverses rough trails, logging roads and rural areas, tent camping | Midlands to Coast | Sports |
00000052 Dates TBD |
Biscuits & Bluegrass
Biscuit brunch, craft beer, mimosas, live music, corn hole tournament - benefits Senior Resources | Columbia | Culinary |
00000053 Dates TBD |
Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo
Eight pro events, patriotic parade, food vendors | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000054 Dates TBD |
Blythewood Oktoberfest
2-day event with live music, 5K, yodeling contest, keg rolling contest, food, biergartens, children's games | Columbia Blythewood | Festival |
00000055 Dates TBD |
Cars at Kiawah River
Classic to current automobiles, test drives, vendors - benefits Barrier Islands Free Medical Center, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000056 Dates TBD |
Celebrating Anita Hill and the Next Generation
The celebration is a reminder of the different perspectives of men and women, the need for more women in politics, and the need to get involved | Columbia | Misc |
00000057 Dates TBD |
Champions Run
Certified 5K run or walk, one-mile fun run, strollers welcome - benefits The Champions Center for special children | Anderson | Sports |
00000058 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 9 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000059 Dates TBD |
Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, carnival rides, games, face painting, food, and more | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
00000060 Dates TBD |
ColaJazz Fest
2-day event featuring live bands performing blues, Latin, gypsy, swing, fusion, groove to straight-ahead jazz | Columbia | Festival |
00000061 Dates TBD |
Crossroads Music and Market
Festival features kids' activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, dance performances, and live music | Florence Lake City | Festival |
00000062 Dates TBD |
Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment | Florence | Fair |
00000063 Dates TBD |
Exchange Club Ghost Tours
Take a carriage ride tour or walk through Beaufort's historic district while listening to storytellers tell haunting tales - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Association | Beaufort | Historical |
00000064 Dates TBD |
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival & Parade
Festival supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community with parade and concert | Columbia | Festival |
00000065 Dates TBD |
Goose Creek Fall Festival
Local entertainment, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the City of Goose Creek | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
00000066 Dates TBD |
Hardeeville Festival on Main
Featuring amusement rides, games, food and craft vendors, cornhole tournament, free live music, Micro Mania Midget Wrestling, and so much more! | Hardeeville | Festival |
00000067 Dates TBD |
Hispanic Heritage Festival
15+ countries represented - food, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization | Greenville | Festival |
00000068 Dates TBD |
Indian Land Fall Festival
A variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages | Lancaster Indian Land | Festival |
00000069 Dates TBD |
Italian Heritage Festival
Celebration of Italian culture includes great food and live entertainment plus grape stomping contest and pizza eating contest - hosted by Italian-American Club | Hilton Head | Festival |
00000070 Dates TBD |
Jack-O-Lantern Jubliee
Live entertainment, food and arts & crafts vendors, activities for the kids | Aiken North Augusta | Festival |
00000071 Dates TBD |
James Island Connector Run/Walk
8K run or 5K run or walk with post-race festival - benefits Gavalas Kolanko Foundation and Charleston Animal Societ | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000072 Dates TBD |
JerryFest
Outdoor concert featuring multiple bands performing Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead music, vendors - family and pet friendly | Columbia | Concert |
00000073 Dates TBD |
Kingstree Pig Pickin' Festival
2-day event with parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, competitions, car show, bbq cook-off | Kingstree | Festival |
00000074 Dates TBD |
Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin' | Spartanburg Campobello | Festival |
00000075 Dates TBD |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
00000076 Dates TBD |
Night on the Sound
Cocktails, dinner - benefits the Port Royal Sound Foundation | Beaufort Okatie | Misc |
00000077 Dates TBD |
North Charleston Harvest Festival
Live music, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, a petting zoo, children's activities, food trucks | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000078 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Charleston
Live music, German cuisine, biergarten with local craft beers, German bakery, kinderzone - benefits St Matthew Lutheran Church Community Outreach Center | Charleston | Festival |
00000079 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Columbia
Two biergartens with German beer, homemade German food and treats, kinderzone, entertainment for all ages | Columbia | Festival |
00000080 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Goodwill Open
18 hole, captain's choice, scramble, golf tournament with proceeds benefiting Palmetto Goodwill's educational, training and employment programs | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
00000081 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Park Jam
Outdoor event with live music, food trucks, craft vendors - attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Concert |
00000082 Dates TBD |
Pat Conroy Literary Festival
4-day event with presentations by international authors and journalists, meet writers, workshops - hosted by and benefits the Pat Conroy Literary Center | Beaufort | Festival |
00000083 Dates TBD |
Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests | Spartanburg | Fair |
00000084 Dates TBD |
Race the Helix
5K run or 1-mile walk/run plus virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | Greenwood | Sports |
00000085 Dates TBD |
Research Symposium
Hosted by Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project and Legacy Council at Clemson University | Clemson | Historical |
00000086 Dates TBD |
Ridge Spring Harvest Festival
3-day event includes BBQ battle, parade, arts and craft, live entertainment, car show, pie and cake contest | Saluda Ridge Spring | Festival |
00000087 Dates TBD |
Rock Around the Clock Festival
2-day festival features concert, street dance, a car show, food trucks, children's amusements, vendors | Winnsboro | Festival |
00000088 Dates TBD |
Rosewood Art & Music Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of live entertainment, visual artists, fine crafters, performing arts, authors, poets and more | Columbia | Festival |
00000089 Dates TBD |
Run Like the Devil 5K/Fun Run and Fall Festival
5K trail run, fun run plus farmers market, fall festival games, live music, food trucks - benefits the Charleston Collegiate School | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000090 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Humanities Festival
Festival will highlight cultural history and celebrate local arts and humanities with a variety of events at various venues | Orangeburg Orangeburg County | Festival |
00000091 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Jazz Festival
4-day event at various locations with concerts, Bebop Parade, art, food trucks | Cheraw | Festival |
00000092 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg International Festival
Explore world cultures through food, music, dance, folk art, and more | Spartanburg | Festival |
00000093 Dates TBD |
Spartanburg Soaring!
Professional kite flyers, live music, food trucks, art market, kids encouraged to bring their own kites or get one at the festival - benefits Chapman Cultural Center | Spartanburg | Festival |
00000094 Dates TBD |
Straight from the Heart Benefit Bash
Wear your 80s or 90s outfits for a throwback evening - 21+ only - benefits the Children's Attention Home | Rock Hill Fort Mill | Misc |
00000095 Dates TBD |
Summerton Duckfest
Car show, duck calling contest, dog demonstrations, run, cook-off, corn hole tournament - hosted by the Summerton Revitalization Commission | Manning Summerton | Festival |
00000096 Dates TBD |
Sumter American Legion Fair
Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits | Sumter | Fair |
00000097 Dates TBD |
Taste of the Town
Area restaurants will serve tapas style food, beverages - benefits St Andrew Catholic School | Myrtle Beach | Culinary |
00000098 Dates TBD |
Terror Trail at 2nd Mill Pond
Halloween haunted trail benefiting local Boy Scouts and Elk Lodge charities | Sumter | Holiday |
00000099 Dates TBD |
Union County Agricultural Fair
Carnival rides, live entertainment, midway for food and games, exhibits, livestock | Union | Fair |
00000100 Dates TBD | Rock Hill | Sports | |
00000101 Dates TBD |
Zin Experience with Italian Flair
Enjoy the sunset with exciting new zinfandels and an array of Italian varietals to taste - benefits Italian American Club of Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head | Culinary |