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.
Each year, South Carolina hosts more than 300 fairs and festivals around the state, celebrating everything from food, art and wine to Gullah culture, the American Revolution and azaleas. Click here to download a complete list of events.
Attractions and Events You Won’t Experience Anywhere Else
Below are curated, seasonal events and not representative of all of the events happening across the state. Download a copy for our events calendar for full list of festivals and events across South Carolina.

Festivals & Events
Check our South Carolina events calendar to keep up with more than 300 annual events. Plan your next getaway around upcoming South Carolina fairs, festivals and unique cultural experiences.
Download the PDFFeatured Music & Arts
Take a break from the ordinary to explore the enthralling sights and sounds of South Carolina's thriving cultural scene at art exhibitions, concerts and music festivals.

Enjoy Live Music Year-Round at South Carolina Music Festivals
Plan your next road trip to South Carolina around some of the best annual music festivals in the state.
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Artisphere
Artisphere provides the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend exploring Greenville’s charming downtown. One of the country’s top art shows, this annual three-day event features a vast range of live music, theater and dance performances, 143 visual artists with live demonstrations and do-it-yourself opportunities, plus award-winning dishes and unique bites from local restaurants.
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Sit front row at a fashion show, try your first taste of Frogmore stew or sip craft beer as a homegrown bluegrass band plays the soundtrack—get a taste of something unexpected at a wide variety of exciting events across the state.

12 Things to Try at the South Carolina State Fair
With a wide variety of entertainment and all the carnival food you can eat, here are some of the not-to-miss joys of the South Carolina State Fair.
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14th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival
Enjoy a day of family fun with live music, rides, eating contests, a car show and, of course, strawberry goods of all kinds.
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Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Taking place at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds, the Rosewood Crawfish Festival offers an afternoon of fun for the whole family. The festival features arts and crafts by local artisans, rides, inflatables, crawfish races and, of course, crawfish—10,000 pounds of crawfish.
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Celebrate South Carolina’s Culinary Best at Food Festivals
From major, weeklong festivals to local weekend events, these food festivals celebrate the bounty of South Carolina from the sea to the mountains.
Read MoreFeatured Nature & Outdoor Events
Whether you’re uncovering hidden waterfalls in the Upstate or exploring the lush gardens of the Lowcountry, South Carolina’s diverse landscape offers the perfect backdrop for adventure.

Unique Programs at South Carolina’s State Parks
Discover South Carolina State Parks in a unique way with programs that capture the beauty and essence of South Carolina nature, wildlife and history.
Read MoreFeatured Sporting Events
In South Carolina, our love of the game runs deep. From college football to premier tennis tournaments, you'll always feel like part of the team here in the Palmetto State.
Check out these SC Horse Events
Venture to the heart of Thoroughbred Country for one of South Carolina's most celebrated traditions.
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NASCAR Darlington Raceway Weekend
Head to Darlington Raceway for NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend featuring the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the Xfinity Series and the Goodyear 400 Cup series race. This 3-day event will honor the legacy and heritage of NASCAR while looking ahead to the exciting future of the sport.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by TD Synnex
The only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Tour professionals, the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is a three-day better-ball competition over two courses in South Carolina’s beautiful Upstate.
Read MoreFeatured Family Events
From scenic mountain lakes and city-side zoos to barbecue restaurants galore and kid-friendly coastline attractions as far as the eye can see, South Carolina is the family-friendly vacation spot you've been searching for.
South Carolina’s Zoos and Aquariums Offer Fun for the Whole Family
Explore a variety of family-friendly animal attractions with up-close encounters and extraordinary add-on experiences.
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Red Rose Festival
Enjoy a weekend of family fun at the Red Rose Festival, Lancaster’s signature event. There’s no admission to this popular two-day festival featuring live music, children’s rides and activities, arts and crafts, food vendors, the Red Rose Photography Contest and much more.
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