South Carolina Festivals and Events

There’s always something to celebrate in South Carolina!

We admit it. We love our festivals and events in South Carolina. Maybe that’s why every year we host more than 425 South Carolina festivals throughout the year. That means there are more South Carolina festivals than there are days in the year – and we’ve got a good excuse for every one of them! They’re a great addition to the many things to do at the beach and a wonderful way to enjoy the authentic sights, sounds, flavors and fun that make our state such a wonderful place to live and visit.

Our food festivals range from McClellanville’s Lowcountry Shrimp Festival to Gaston’s Collard Festival. If you’re of the botanical persuasion, The Festival of Roses in Orangeburg and the SC Festival of Flowers in Greenwood are just two ways we celebrate just about everything that blooms! History and heritage more your bag? Beaufort’s Gullah Festival is world renowned for its authentic music, presentations and crafts, perfect if you're looking for more things to do at the beach while in the Lowcountry. The arts come to life every year at Charleston’s Spoleto Festival USA and Greenville’s Artisphere. And let’s not forget our love of sports, celebrated each year with events like the Heritage Golf Tournament, Camden’s Carolina and Colonial Cup horse races and NASCAR races at Darlington Raceway.

The South Carolina festivals and events never seem to end! Find family beach vacation deals and come celebrate with us.

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Community Archeaology Project
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
  • April 19, 2013 - June 30, 2013, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Join archaeologists as they excavate artifacts and features associated with the enslaved laborers of Hampton Plantation and learn about past lifeways of the community. Hampton was a rice plantation in...
Seine-sational Fun!
Edisto Beach State Park
  • May 22, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what is swimming with you in the surf zone? Join us as we pull a seine net through the surf zone and get up close with...
Atalaya tour
Huntington Beach State Park
  • March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Week on Saturday
  • March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Every Week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • April 9, 2013 - June 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Every Week on Wednesday
  • April 9, 2013 - June 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Every Week on Friday
  • April 9, 2013 - June 30, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Every Week on Sunday
  • June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Week on Saturday
  • June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Every Week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Take a fascinating tour of the winter home of Anna and Archer Huntington with a docent from the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Along the way, you will discover...
Coastal Birding
Huntington Beach State Park
  • March 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Every Week on Wednesday

Huntington Beach State Park is considered by many to be the best birding spot in South Carolina. Come see why for yourself! Local birders, Phil and Sharon Turner, will lead...
Day in the Life of a Sailor
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • July 23, 2012 - June 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Every Day

Maritime trade and travel were vital to the success of the young Carolina colony. Board Charleston\'s only reproduction 17th century sailing ketch, Adventure, docked in Old Towne Creek. Discover some...
Feeding Frenzy
Huntington Beach State Park
  • January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Every Week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Get up close and personal with the animals at the Education Center! Take part in feeding a sting ray and other sea creatures. Feedings take place Tuesday through Sunday at...
Wonderful Wildflowers
Hunting Island State Park
  • May 22, 2013, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Every Day

Free with Park Passport Plus What is meant by the term "wildflower"? You may be surprised by the answer since SC is home is some 3,160 species of native and naturalized vascular plant flora!...
What's On The Menu?
Edisto Beach State Park
  • April 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
    Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

...Not our animals! Join us as we feed the aquarium animals.
"Leaf" your Mark!
Myrtle Beach State Park
  • May 1, 2013 - May 22, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    Every Week on Wednesday

Slam! Bam! Wham! Make lots of sound as we pound our way to a botanical masterpiece on fabric. Kids under 12 require adult supervision/participation!
A Walk in the Woods
Hunting Island State Park
  • May 1, 2013 - May 29, 2013, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Every Week on Sunday, Wednesday

Free with Park Passport Plus Join a Naturalist for a hike through the maritime forest. View ancient dunes, learn about the edible plants of the island and see some of the creatures that call...

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