Festivals & Events
Art walks, food festivals, golf tournaments, fireworks and holiday light displays—no matter the time of year, there’s always something exciting happening in the Palmetto State.
Festivals & Events
Art walks, food festivals, golf tournaments, fireworks and holiday light displays—no matter the time of year, there’s always something exciting happening in the Palmetto State.
Get to know the people, food and culture of South Carolina at festivals across the state.
Attractions and Events You Won’t Experience Anywhere Else
Featured Music & Arts
An Erskine Celebration: Lessons & Carols
Held in the Due West ARP Church, this free event will feature Christmas music and scripture readings. Musicians include the Erskine Choraleers, Sadie and Cal Boykin ’23, Grace Slavic Baptist Church, Honea Path Baptist Church Handbell Choir, Mt. Zion AME Church Choir and more.
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Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show
With all the goodies of a traditional food market, including fresh produce and baked goods, this annual Holiday Market also has a wonderful assortment of holiday ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts and unique works of art from local potters, artists and photographers. Enjoy live entertainment with a holiday twist while you complete your holiday shopping. Children’s activities will include balloon art, caricature drawings and a visit with Santa Claus, who will listen to Christmas wishes and hand out surprises.
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Wine Under the Oaks
Enjoy wine samples from a variety of distributors and wineries, complimentary oysters and desserts plus food samplings at specialty-themed tents at this unique event at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens. The event also includes live musical entertainment by The Midnight City Band. Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance.
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Restaurant Week South Carolina
Bring your appetite to this 11-day celebration of South Carolina cuisine featuring special menu items, promotions and discounts at hundreds of participating restaurants.
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Bo’s Roast & Chili Cookoff
Hosted by the James Island Vikings, this annual family-friendly chili cookoff raises money to help support and care for local cancer patients.
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival
The world’s largest oyster festival, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival is one of the most anticipated annual festivals in the Lowcountry. Taking place at Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, this event features live music, raw oyster eating and shucking contests, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, specialty cocktails, a Children’s Area and a Food Court showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants.
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Featured Nature & Outdoor Events
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo
Stroll through the zoo and encounter an impressive collection of nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature. Visitors will be enchanted by the stunning light displays at every corner. Indulge in interactive experiences, delightful photo opportunities and beloved seasonal attractions like nightly snowfall, plus opportunities to meet Santa until December 23. Please check their event schedule as this event is offered on select nights.
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Christmas in Hopelands
This annual event transforms Hopelands Gardens in Aiken into an enchanting holiday wonderland featuring over two miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. With over 100,000 twinkling lights in the peaceful setting of Hopelands Gardens, this event should be at the top of your holiday bucket list.
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Reindeer Run
Join the 33rd Annual Half-Moon Outfitters Reindeer Run in downtown Charleston. This family-friendly, pet-friendly 5K benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Dress up for the festive costume contest and compete in categories like Adult, Child, Group and Dog. Don’t miss out on this fun holiday tradition.
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Hilton Head Island Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
A Hilton Head Island tradition since 1992, the Jingle Jingle Bridge Run takes participants over the scenic Broad Creek on the Cross Island Expressway. All participants will receive a colorful, long-sleeve Jingle Jingle Bridge Run T-shirt. An award ceremony featuring refreshments, music and door prizes will be held following the race. Participants are encouraged to get in the spirit of the season and wear elf, Santa or other holiday costumes.
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ChristmasVille Rock Hill
Old Town Rock Hill comes alive as a picturesque holiday village and outdoor art festival. Featuring more than 70 events and activities, the award-winning ChristmasVille festival offers horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickensian carolers, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities, a REAL ice skating rink and more.
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North Pole Nights
Celebrate the holiday season in Newberry this December with a magical evening at the North Pole. Enjoy photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, fluttering faux snow in Memorial Park and the excitement of sending letters to Santa. This event will take place December 6, 13 and 20 as part of Newberry’s A Very Berry Christmas.
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