SC January Festivals & Events Sunday, January 1       Children’s Garden Christmas and Kid’s Walk - Orangeburg - Edisto Memorial Gardens - thousands of Christmas lights and displays!       Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3-mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail       Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres       New Year's Day - Welcome 2012!       Polar Plunge - Sullivan's Island - take a dip into the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for South Carolina Special Olympics       Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Thursday, January 12       SOS Mid-Winter Break - North Myrtle Beach - bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Friday, January 13       Charleston Marathon - Half marathon, 10K, 5K, bike rides - for Youth Endowment for the Arts       SOS Mid-Winter Break - North Myrtle Beach - bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Saturday, January 14       5K Resolution Rush - Clemson - Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce event       Charleston Marathon - Half marathon, 10K, 5K, bike rides - for Youth Endowment for the Arts       SOS Mid-Winter Break - North Myrtle Beach - bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Sunday, January 15       Charleston Marathon - Half marathon, 10K, 5K, bike rides - for Youth Endowment for the Arts       SOS Mid-Winter Break - North Myrtle Beach - bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Monday, January 16       Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Observed - state and federal holiday Wednesday, January 18       InnoVenture Southeast Conference - Greenville - information to assist small and medium enterprises grow Thursday, January 19       Robert E. Lee's Birthday Saturday, January 21       Museum Roadshow - Columbia - curators and local experts give verbal appraisals and care tips       Music & Oysters For Wildlife - Awendaw - benefits SEWEE Association       Resolution Expo - Seneca - exhibits and workshops by organizations that can help you make positive changes       Run Downtown 5K Road Race and Walk - Greenville - plus half-mile kids' fun run       South Carolina Republican Primary - Statewide - a registered voter can vote in either primary but cannot vote in both       Total Health Fair Charleston - Mt. Pleasant - 2-day healthcare and healthy living event - portion of proceeds to MUSC Children's Hospital Sunday, January 22       Total Health Fair Charleston - Mt. Pleasant - 2-day healthcare and healthy living event - portion of proceeds to MUSC Children's Hospital Friday, January 27       A Night in the Valley - North Charleston - wine expo, dinner, auction - formal attire       Charleston Boat Show - The Lowcountry's largest power boat show and sale!       South Carolina Square & Round Dance Convention - Myrtle Beach - for all levels of dancers Saturday, January 28       Charleston Boat Show - The Lowcountry's largest power boat show and sale!       Hilton Head Snow Day - Snowfield, inflatable rides - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund       Polar Bear 5K - Florence - run or walk, chili lunch, awards - benefits Choices Charter School       South Carolina Square & Round Dance Convention - Myrtle Beach - for all levels of dancers Sunday, January 29       Lowcountry Oyster Festival - Mount Pleasant - contests, live music, kids' corner - benefits local charities   december Festivals & Events Thursday, December 1 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Christmas in Cayce - 3 day event includes tree lighting, 'Lights of Cayce', caroling, lantern tours, holiday open house Christmasville - Rock Hill - carriage rides, Snow Village with real snow, Festival of Trees, cook-offs, 5K Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Holiday Market - Columbia - South Carolina state fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Tree Lighting - PDF - Christmas music, light refreshments, and a visit from Santa Friday, December 2 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Blizzard at the Blue Heron Trail - Ridgeland - Play in real snow! - benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry Christmas in Cayce - 3 day event includes tree lighting, 'Lights of Cayce', caroling, lantern tours, holiday open house Christmas in Chester - Concert and lighting of Christmas Tree, Festival of Lights, breakfast with Santa plus more! Christmasville - Rock Hill - carriage rides, Snow Village with real snow, Festival of Trees, cook-offs, 5K Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Holiday Market - Columbia - South Carolina state fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Saturday, December 3 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade - Columbia - starts at Bull & Gervais - floats, bands, performances plus Jingle All the Way 5K run Christmas in Cayce - 3 day event includes tree lighting, 'Lights of Cayce', caroling, lantern tours, holiday open house Christmas in Chester - Concert and lighting of Christmas Tree, Festival of Lights, breakfast with Santa plus more! Christmasville - Rock Hill - carriage rides, Snow Village with real snow, Festival of Trees, cook-offs, 5K Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Holiday Market - Columbia - South Carolina state fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects Holiday Parade of Boats - Charleston - decorate your boat with lights or just watch and enjoy! Homes for the Holidays Tour - Anderson - Westside Historic District - benefits Anderson Heritage- click, then scroll down Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! McBee Christmas Parade - Come out along Highway 151 to view an old-fashioned Christmas parade Reindeer Run - Charleston - 5K run and walk, pet-friendly, benefits local charities, after party Remembrance of Columbia Army Air Base - Columbia - WWII displays and activities including a swing dance, music by military band Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities St. Nicholas Festival - West Columbia - visit with St. Nicholas, Russian food, crafts, choral performance Trees for Troops - Pelzer - for $35.00 you can donate a Christmas tree that will be sent to a military family Sunday, December 4 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Christmas Tour of Homes - Ridgeland - click link then scroll down - benefits Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Grahamville Christmas in Chester - Concert and lighting of Christmas Tree, Festival of Lights, breakfast with Santa plus more! Christmasville - Rock Hill - carriage rides, Snow Village with real snow, Festival of Trees, cook-offs, 5K Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Greenwood Christmas Parade - Themed Parade of Trees Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Holiday Market - Columbia - South Carolina state fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Open Cockpit - Mount Pleasant - Patriots Point - view and climb into Navy and Marine Corps aircraft cockpits Prosperity Christmas Parade - Floats, bands, clowns and more travel down Main Street Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Trees for Troops - Pelzer - for $35.00 you can donate a Christmas tree that will be sent to a military family West Metro Holiday Parade of Lights - 12th Street in Cayce & West Columbia - all entries will be lit! Monday, December 5 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Tuesday, December 6 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Wednesday, December 7 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Thursday, December 8 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Devine Night Out - Columbia - visit locally-owned businesses - American Red Cross collecting donations for "Holiday Mail for Heroes" Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities St. Nicholas Winterfest - Conway - local cuisine, bbq cookoff, arts & crafts fair, kids' activities - benefits relief organizations Friday, December 9 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities St. Nicholas Winterfest - Conway - local cuisine, bbq cookoff, arts & crafts fair, kids' activities - benefits relief organizations Saturday, December 10 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Candlelight Tour of Homes - Camden - plus activities - benefit for the children of Kershaw County Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Mount Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show - Locally grown produce, homemade goodies, children's activities Olde South Christmas Ball - Greenville - Civil War era - silent auction benefits Boys Home of the South Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities St. Nicholas Winterfest - Conway - local cuisine, bbq cookoff, arts & crafts fair, kids' activities - benefits relief organizations Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade - PDF - over 100 entries, begins on Ocean Blvd at 10th Ave S and goes to 16th Ave N Sunday, December 11 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade - Along Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats, plus tree lighting and fireworks Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities St. Nicholas Winterfest - Conway - local cuisine, bbq cookoff, arts & crafts fair, kids' activities - benefits relief organizations Young Appalachian Musicians' Winter Jubilee - Pickens - live performances, workshops, open jam sessions Monday, December 12 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Tuesday, December 13 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade - Pine, East Main, North Church streets - all entries will be lit! Wednesday, December 14 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Thursday, December 15 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Friday, December 16 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Saturday, December 17 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Hope - Greenville - community comes together to provide Christmas meal & gifts to needy Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Jingle Jingle 5K Road Race & Health Walk - Hilton Head - participants asked to donate new unwrapped toys, gift cards, or phone cards Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Sunday, December 18 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Fountain Inn Christmas Festival - 8 day event includes parade, ice skating, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Monday, December 19 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Tuesday, December 20 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Wednesday, December 21 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Thursday, December 22 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Friday, December 23 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Christmas Eve Observed - Friday - state holiday, not federal Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Saturday, December 24 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Sunday, December 25 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Christmas Day - Merry Christmas! Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Monday, December 26 Christmas Day Observed - State and federal holiday to observe Christmas Day Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Tuesday, December 27 Day After Christmas Observed - State holiday to observe day after Christmas, not federal holiday - also called Boxing Day Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Wednesday, December 28 Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Thursday, December 29 Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Friday, December 30 Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefits local charities Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events Saturday, December 31 Champagne Music! A New Year's Eve Fundraiser - Greenville - dancing, music, food, drinks - benefits Greenville Light Opera Works Fantasy of Lights - Sumter - see Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with a million lights & Floating Christmas Tree Happy New Year, Charleston - Alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities New Year's Eve - Goodbye 2011! Resolution Run - Anderson - 1 mile or 5K run or walk - for First Flight and the Let’s MOVE! Initiative Winter Fest - Columbia - music, movies, day camps, crafts, multicultural events   SC November Festivals & Events Tuesday, November 1 Captain's Cup Golf Tournament - Daniel Island - $1000 per foursome - benefits SC Maritime Foundation's education programs Wednesday, November 2 FestiVELO de Charleston - Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available Find more about bicycling in South Carolina Fine Art Weekend - Charleston - 3-day event includes auctions, lectures - benefits Charleston County Schools' fine arts programs Find more South Carolina art galleries Thursday, November 3 Children's Museum of the Lowcountry Child at Heart Gala - Charleston - dinner, cocktails, dancing, auctions - benefit FestiVELO de Charleston - Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available Find more about bicycling in South Carolina Holiday Craft Show - James Island - 25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food Friday, November 4 Balloons Over Anderson - Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show FestiVELO de Charleston - Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available Find more about bicycling in South Carolina Fine Art Weekend - Charleston - 3-day event includes auctions, lectures - benefits Charleston County Schools' fine arts programs Find more South Carolina art galleries Holiday Craft Show - James Island - 25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food Symposium on South Carolina Civil War History - Columbia - speakers, presentations, banquet Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina Saturday, November 5 BARK FOR LIFE: Benefit for American Cancer Society, Vereen Gardens, Little River- www.relayforlife.org/barknmb   Balloons Over Anderson - Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin' Party - Columbia - SC State Museum - barbecue, bluegrass music, art & crafts Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina FestiVELO de Charleston - Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available Find more about bicycling in South Carolina Fine Art Weekend - Charleston - 3-day event includes auctions, lectures - benefits Charleston County Schools' fine arts programs Find more South Carolina art galleries Governor's Cup Road Race - Columbia - half marathon, 8K, 4-mile walk, kids' fun run, post-race party Learn more about South Carolina running events Greenville Open Studios - Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public Harvest Fest - Johns Island County Park - bluegrass music, dancing, food, crafts, games Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance - 2-day event includes vintage automobile shows & races - benefit Holiday Craft Show - James Island - 25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food James Island Connector Run - 10K run, 5K walk on certified course - benefits students with special needs & their families King's Tree Trials Horse Race - Kingstree - plus elegant tailgate parties reminiscent of earlier times Pauwau of the Waccamaw Indian People - Aynor Revolutionary War Field Days - Camden - reenactment, hands-on activities, demonstrations, family fun Learn more about the Revolutionary War in South Carolina South Carolina Pecan Festival - Florence - "Run Like A Nut" races, half-marathon & fun walk, kids' fun zone, vendors, arts & crafts Symposium on South Carolina Civil War History - Columbia - speakers, presentations, banquet Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina Sunday, November 6 Balloons Over Anderson - Hot-air balloon event - balloon rides, music, games, skydiving show Decadent Dreams Chocolate Festival - Rock Hill - activities and lots of chocolate! - benefits Keystone Substance Abuse Services FestiVELO de Charleston - Holiday festival of bicycles for families, various ride lengths, lots of food, camping available Find more about bicycling in South Carolina Greenville Open Studios - Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance - 2-day event includes vintage automobile shows & races - benefit Holiday Craft Show - James Island - 25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food Pauwau of the Waccamaw Indian People - Aynor Revolutionary War Field Days - Camden - reenactment, hands-on activities, demonstrations, family fun Learn more about the Revolutionary War in South Carolina Wednesday, November 9 Carolina Beach Music Awards - Myrtle Beach - 9-day event includes various events and concerts Thursday, November 10 Carolina Beach Music Awards - Myrtle Beach - 9-day event includes various events and concerts Castra Romana - Givhans - Dorchester County - Roman Imperial Army encampment - public displays Saturday only Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals - Myrtle Beach - 4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration - PDF - St Helena Island - celebrating Gullah traditions Learn more about the Penn Center Friday, November 11 Battle of Secessionville - Charleston - Civil War living history & reenactment Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina Carolina Beach Music Awards - Myrtle Beach - 9-day event includes various events and concerts Castra Romana - Givhans - Dorchester County - Roman Imperial Army encampment - public displays Saturday only Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals - Myrtle Beach - 4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest Hilton Head Oyster Festival - Benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration - PDF - St Helena Island - celebrating Gullah traditions Learn more about the Penn Center Veterans Day - State and federal holiday - Thank you for our freedom! Saturday, November 12 Battle of Secessionville - Charleston - Civil War living history & reenactment Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina Carolina Beach Music Awards - Myrtle Beach - 9-day event includes various events and concerts Castra Romana - Givhans - Dorchester County - Roman Imperial Army encampment - public displays Saturday only Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals - Myrtle Beach - 4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest Fish & Grits Festival - Loris - food, games, hay rides, entertainment - benefits Cedar Branch Community Center Hilton Head Oyster Festival - Benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration - PDF - St Helena Island - celebrating Gullah traditions Learn more about the Penn Center Uptown Greenwood Holiday Open House - Activities with Santa, carriage rides, live music, cruise-in, art show, tree lighting Walk to End Alzheimer's - Myrtle Beach - 2 mile walk - benefits the Alzheimer's Association Sunday, November 13 Battle of Secessionville - Charleston - Civil War living history & reenactment Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina Carolina Beach Music Awards - Myrtle Beach - 9-day event includes various events and concerts Castra Romana - Givhans - Dorchester County - Roman Imperial Army encampment - public displays Saturday only Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals - Myrtle Beach - 4-day event includes arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, gingerbread house contest Hilton Head Oyster Festival - Benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Uptown Greenwood Holiday Open House - Activities with Santa, carriage rides, live music, cruise-in, art show, tree lighting Wine & Art Under the Pines - Summerville - wine & food tastings, music, silent auction - fundraiser for developing local civic center Monday, November 14 Gala Event and Golf Tournament - Daniel Island - benefits the REACH Program at the College of Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Tuesday, November 15 Gala Event and Golf Tournament - Daniel Island - benefits the REACH Program at the College of Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Wednesday, November 16 Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail InnoVision Technology Awards Gala - Greenville - recognizing Upstate technology leaders Thursday, November 17 Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Friday, November 18 Columbia Gem & Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show - Columbia - more than 20 dealers and displays Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Saturday, November 19 Colonial Cup - Camden - steeplechase horse racing at Springdale Learn more about the Springdale Race Course Columbia Gem & Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show - Columbia - more than 20 dealers and displays HOPE Relay - Greenville - 48-mile relay for teams of six runners - benefits Project HOPE Foundation's autism program Hills 4 Meals Fun Run/Walk - Inman - 1-mile, 5K, or children's run plus canned good drive - benefits Mobile Meals Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! The Nutcracker Fair - Myrtle Beach - featuring about 50 gift vendors - benefits Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre Waves and Wishes - Folly Beach - certified 5K run, walk - benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation Sunday, November 20 Columbia Gem & Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show - Columbia - more than 20 dealers and displays Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Monday, November 21 Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Tuesday, November 22 Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Wednesday, November 23 Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Thursday, November 24 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - Myrtle Beach - many live performances Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Surfside Beach Turkey Trot - 8K, 5K, Kids' Tot Trot - benefits local charities Thanksgiving Day - State and federal holiday TreesGreenville Turkey Day 8K - Greenville - 8K run on certified course, 2 mile walk, ¼ mile toddler trot - benefits TreesGreenville Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble - Charleston - 5K, children's fun run - benefits local charities Friday, November 25 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Day after Thanksgiving - State holiday - also known as 'Black Friday' Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - Myrtle Beach - many live performances Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Saturday, November 26 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Chitlin' Strut - Salley - parade, Chitlin' Queens, rides plus hawg-calling, strut & chitlin' eating contests Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Intracoastal Christmas Regatta - North Myrtle Beach - boat parade, toy drive and humane society collection, starts in Little River Jamil Shriners Craft Show - Columbia - to benefit Shriner hospitals Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - Myrtle Beach - many live performances Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Train Rides with Santa - Winnsboro - no advanced ticket sales, all seats on a first come first served basis Sunday, November 27 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Jamil Shriners Craft Show - Columbia - to benefit Shriner hospitals Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit Monday, November 28 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit Tuesday, November 29 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit Wednesday, November 30 Anderson Lights of Hope - Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - 3 mile drive, walk Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres Holiday Lights on the River - Irmo - more than a million sparkling lights with music, activities Holiday Market - Columbia - South Carolina state fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects Lights Before Christmas - Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, 4-D movie, see nearly one million twinkling lights! Roper Mountain Holiday Lights - Greenville - over 110 towering light displays - benefit For more info, go to  http://www.sciway.net/   OCTOBER Saturday, October 1 Aunt Het Family Fall Festival - Fountain Inn - crafts, food, children's activities and amusement rides, antique car and truck show, live music Beaufort Shrimp Festival - 2-day event includes 5k run, walk, and popcorn shrimp run Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival - Live entertainment, games, rides, children's area, exhibits, car show, street dance, fireworks Blues & Jazz Festival - Rock Hill - live music at restaurants and larger venues Caring for Kids 5K/Fun Run - Duncan - certified course, health walk, plus health & fitness fair - benefits Isaac's Friends organization Carolina Fest - Chesterfield - kids' pavilion, parades, music, food, art, pumpkin contests - click link, then scroll down Click646 - Greenwood - photography event - exhibits, music, local foods market, juried events Congaree Bluegrass Festival - Cayce - live music and entertainment, food, children's play area Conway Fall Festival - Beach music, children's activities, demonstrations, antique cars & tractors, food Fall Harvest Festival - Pendleton - entertainment, food, crafts, old-fashioned games, "Bubba-Bake-Off", benefit bicycle ride Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Goodwill Mud Run - Greenville - 4-person teams, various divisions, kids' course - benefits the Goodwill Foundation Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Greer Station Oktoberfest - Oompah bands, German cuisine, local artists, chicken dance competition Heritage Days at the Depot - Belton - traditional artisans demonstrate their craft plus hands-on activities Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child - 10K and 5K - benefits local children's programs Kitchen Tour Gala - Summerville - black tie gala and auction - benefits Dorechester Children's Center MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Moonshiners Reunion & Mountain Music Festival - Campobello - live bands, camping, all-night pickin' Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises and vendors Newberry Oktoberfest - German food, live entertainment, kids' zone Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmers Market - bring a wagon! Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge - Charleston - raising awareness and monies to combat childhood obesity Learn more about South Carolina obesity prevention resources Spartanburg International Festival - Boulevard of Food, Folk Art Market, music, dance, exhibits, kids' zone Squealin' on the Square - Laurens - BBQ plus 'anything but' cook-offs, music, crafts Sumter County Fair - Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits Surfside Beach Family Festival - PDF - inflatable rides and games, petting zoo, dunking booth, face painting, vendors Sunday, October 2 Charleston Oktoberfest - Oompah band, German beers and food, children’s events, contests - portion of proceeds going to local charities Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gardens for Gardeners Fall Tour - Charleston's Hampton Park and the surrounding area Latin American Festival - North Charleston - live Salsa and Merengue music, dancing, authentic food and craft items, family activities MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises and vendors Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival - Florence - Pee Dee State Farmers Market - bring a wagon! Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour - tour homes, sample treats prepared by Lowcountry chefs - benefits Dorchester Children's Center Sumter County Fair - Amusement rides and games, live entertainment, livestock, art show, flower show, exhibits Monday, October 3 MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music Tuesday, October 4 Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair - Fair Play - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music Wednesday, October 5 Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair - Fair Play - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill Learn about disc golf in South Carolina Thursday, October 6 Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival - Greer - 13 live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite Carolina Downhome Blues Festival - Camden - 43 performances at 14 different sites Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair - Fair Play - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music SC State H.O.G. Rally - Spartanburg - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors Spirit Ball - Charleston - gourmet dinner, auction - $150.00 per ticket - benefits SC Maritime Foundation's education programs United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill Learn about disc golf in South Carolina Friday, October 7 Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival - Greer - 13 live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite Carolina Downhome Blues Festival - Camden - 43 performances at 14 different sites Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair - Fair Play - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Edisto & Beyond Tour - Jacksonboro - tour historic Hope Plantation Learn about other South Carolina Plantations Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gaston Collard Festival - 2-day event includes entertainment, food, pageant, and of course, collards! Habitat For Humanity Run / Walk - West Columbia - 10K and 5K run, 5K walk, and youth fun run - benefits home construction Help a South Carolina Habitat for Humanity chapter near you MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music Piedmont Blues and Hash Bash - Abbeville - bring blanket or chair to enjoy great music and food SC State H.O.G. Rally - Spartanburg - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors Taste of Charleston - Mount Pleasant - contests, tastings, art walk - benefiting local charities United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill Learn about disc golf in South Carolina Saturday, October 8 Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival - Greer - 13 live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite Carolina Downhome Blues Festival - Camden - 43 performances at 14 different sites Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair - Fair Play - exhibits, carnival & pony rides, livestock, music, hay maze, petting zoo Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Edisto & Beyond Tour - Edisto Island - tours historic churches and plantations Learn about other South Carolina Plantations Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gaston Collard Festival - 2-day event includes entertainment, food, pageant, and of course, collards! Habitat For Humanity Run / Walk - West Columbia - 10K and 5K run, 5K walk, and youth fun run - benefits home construction Help a South Carolina Habitat for Humanity chapter near you Haunted Carnival - Greenville - carnival rides, haunted house, face painting, games, food MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Ocean Boulevard's Oktoberfest - Myrtle Beach - German food and drink, kids' zone, fireworks - benefits Horry County Special Olympics Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music Piedmont Blues and Hash Bash - Abbeville - bring blanket or chair to enjoy great music and food SC State H.O.G. Rally - Spartanburg - motorcycles - rides, games, music, bike shows, contests, vendors Taste of Charleston - Mount Pleasant - contests, tastings, art walk - benefiting local charities United States Disc Golf Championship - Rock Hill Learn about disc golf in South Carolina Sunday, October 9 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Fall Conference - Myrtle Beach - 4-day conference MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food Orangeburg County Fair - Carnival rides, midway with games & food, crafts, livestock competitions & shows, live music Taste of Charleston - Mount Pleasant - contests, tastings, art walk - benefiting local charities Monday, October 10 Columbus Day - Federal holiday Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Fall Conference - Myrtle Beach - 4-day conference Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides Tuesday, October 11 Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Fall Conference - Myrtle Beach - 4-day conference Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides Wednesday, October 12 Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Fall Conference - Myrtle Beach - 4-day conference Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Thursday, October 13 Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Friday, October 14 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities District 58 Toastmasters Fall Conference - Columbia - develop communication, leadership skills Find a South Carolina Toastmasters club near you Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Euro Auto Festival - Greer - car shows, technical sessions, driving events - celebrating the MG/Austin Healey " Spridgets" and Jaguar XKE Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall For Greenville - Cuisine from over 40 restaurants, four music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium - Manning - 2-day event includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Oktoberfest - Columbia - German food and music, games, bounce castle - benefits local charities Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides South Carolina Jazz Festival - Cheraw - 3-day event includes concerts, Bebop Parade, art, tours, kids' activities South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Saturday, October 15 A Day to Remember Colonial Times - North Augusta - reenactments and living exhibits Antique Bottle, War Relics, and Collectibles Show & Sale - Moncks Corner - Berkeley Citizens Inc. event benefiting kids with disabilities Blackwater Ukulele Festival - Moncks Corner - workshops, open mic, concert, vendors - benefit for the Doc Williams SPCA Cajun Festival - Hilton Head - food, live music, kid zone, crawfish eating contest - benefits Hilton Head Recreation Scholarship Fund Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities District 58 Toastmasters Fall Conference - Columbia - develop communication, leadership skills Find a South Carolina Toastmasters club near you Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair - Florence - rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment Euro Auto Festival - Greer - car shows, technical sessions, driving events - celebrating the MG/Austin Healey " Spridgets" and Jaguar XKE Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall For Greenville - Cuisine from over 40 restaurants, four music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium - Manning - 2-day event includes lectures, reception, discussions, displays Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Komen Race for the Cure - Daniel Island - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 5K run/walk Loris Bog-Off Festival - Chicken bog contest, live music, fireworks, children's pavilion, arts & crafts, hundreds of vendors Oktoberfest - Columbia - German food and music, games, bounce castle - benefits local charities Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides Ray Tanner Home Run - Columbia - 12K, 5K, and kids' fun run plus post race party - benefits the Ray Tanner Foundation SEED: Science Education Enrichment Day - Aiken - for upper elementary & middle school students South Carolina Jazz Festival - Cheraw - 3-day event includes concerts, Bebop Parade, art, tours, kids' activities South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Storytelling in the Park - Lancaster - live entertainment - proceeds support the work of literacy in the greater Lancaster area USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run - Sandy Run - 4.5 mile course, 4 person teams, kids' race - Greater Columbia Marine Foundation Wooden Boat Show - Georgetown - exhibits, races, food, crafts, boat building challenge Sunday, October 16 A Day to Remember Colonial Times - North Augusta - reenactments and living exhibits Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society Plantation Tour - Walterboro District 58 Toastmasters Fall Conference - Columbia - develop communication, leadership skills Find a South Carolina Toastmasters club near you Euro Auto Festival - Greer - car shows, technical sessions, driving events - celebrating the MG/Austin Healey " Spridgets" and Jaguar XKE Fall For Greenville - Cuisine from over 40 restaurants, four music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition Piedmont Interstate Fair - Spartanburg - midway rides & games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests, helicopter rides South Carolina Jazz Festival - Cheraw - 3-day event includes concerts, Bebop Parade, art, tours, kids' activities South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Monday, October 17 Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Tuesday, October 18 Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Wednesday, October 19 Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Thursday, October 20 Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Friday, October 21 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens - Beaufort - 3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, and plantations Learn more about South Carolina Plantations Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition Peace, Love and Einstein - Greenville - golf tournament, 1970s inspired gala, spa event - benefits Einstein Learning Center South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference - Myrtle Beach - workshops for new and established authors Looking for South Carolina authors or books? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina books Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Saturday, October 22 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Columbia Green Fair - Environmental education event promoting local green businesses and non-profits Learn more about green building in South Carolina Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk - Goose Creek - proceeds help fund local preservation and beautification projects Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Festival - Goose Creek - 5K race, music, games, door prizes - benefits Helping Hands of Goose Creek Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens - Beaufort - 3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, and plantations Learn more about South Carolina Plantations Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition Italian Festival & Bocce Tournament - Columbia OktoberFest - Lexington - carnival rides, parade, live performances, Oom-Pah tent with German beer and food, 5K run, pageant Park Day on Daniel Island - Games, food, live music - family event benefiting over 20 local organizations Richburg Fall Fest - Live music, fair-style games, inflatables, 9-hole miniature golf course, local business booths, crafts South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference - Myrtle Beach - workshops for new and established authors Looking for South Carolina authors or books? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina books Walk to End Alzheimer's - Mount Pleasant - 3 mile walk - benefits the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Sunday, October 23 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens - Beaufort - 3-day event includes visits to churches, private homes, and plantations Learn more about South Carolina Plantations Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Hilton Head Island Bridge Run - 10K, 5K, health walk, post race party - benefits local charities Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival - 8-day event includes street fest, tours, 5K run & health walk, iron chef competition National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk - Irmo - walk less than 1 mile, plus food & family fun SC CARES Fall Festival - Georgetown - visit with the animals, trick or treat costume contest, tortoise race, poster contest, music - benefit Learn how you can help SC Animal Rescue Organizations South Carolina State Fair - Columbia - midway rides & games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference - Myrtle Beach - workshops for new and established authors Looking for South Carolina authors or books? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina books Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Monday, October 24 Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Golf Tournament - Columbia - plus lunch, prizes, contests - benefit Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Tuesday, October 25 Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Wednesday, October 26 Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Thursday, October 27 Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - visit gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings Fur Ball - Anderson - food and fun plus costume and dance contests - benefits the Anderson County Humane Society Learn more about helping animals in South Carolina Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Friday, October 28 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - visit gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance - Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Saturday, October 29 Aiken Fall Steeplechase - Holiday Cup - sanctioned horse races, gala - benefits local charities Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - visit gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings Fight for Air Run/Walk - Folly Beach - 5K, post-race party, Halloween costume contest - American Lung Association benefit Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance - Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit Trillium Art Festival - Travelers Rest - featuring local artists and regional folk art plus music, BBQ, kids' activities Walk to End Alzheimer's - Bluffton - 2 mile walk - benefits the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina State Fair - Aiken - 10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo Sunday, October 30 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly Exchange Club Beaufort Ghost Tours - Carriage ride or walk with costumed storyteller - benefits Child Abuse Prevention Assoc Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - visit gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance - Vintage automobile shows & races - benefit Lexington County's Miss Heart of America Pageant - Lexington - pageant is a food drive for Harvest Hope Food Bank South Carolina Historical Society's Fall Tour - A Walk Through Walterboro - tour historic properties Monday, October 31 Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors - Cayce - benefits local charities Coastal Carolina Fair - Ladson - live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly Gilbert House of Terror - Gilbert - are you ready for 13 rooms of fright? - proceeds benefit local charities   September Festivals & Events   Thusday September 1 Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Williams Muscadine Festival - Nesmith, Williamsburg County - bbq, wine tastings, demonstrations, fireworks, camping encouraged Friday, September 2 Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival - Myrtle Beach - 3-day event includes bbq competition, entertainment, kids' zone, beer garden, fireworks Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament - Amateurs matched with celebrities - benefiting 20 children's charities Learn more about golf in South Carolina Midnight Flight - Anderson - 3 certified courses, 1 mile, 5K, and 10K running races Find more South Carolina running events Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Williams Muscadine Festival - Nesmith, Williamsburg County - bbq, wine tastings, demonstrations, fireworks, camping encouraged Saturday, September 3 Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival - Myrtle Beach - 3-day event includes bbq competition, entertainment, kids' zone, beer garden, fireworks Chapin Labor Day Festival - Parade, arts and crafts, food, Chapin Idol, car show, 5K run/walk, kids' fun run Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival - Classes and concerts at multiple venues Cherokee Foothills Bicycle Tour - Tigerville - plus BBQ meal after ride - benefits the Tigerville Fire Department Fried Green Tomato Festival - Beech Island - live music, classic car & bike show - benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament - Amateurs matched with celebrities - benefiting 20 children's charities Learn more about golf in South Carolina Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Williams Muscadine Festival - Nesmith, Williamsburg County - bbq, wine tastings, demonstrations, fireworks, camping encouraged Sunday, September 4 Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival - Myrtle Beach - 3-day event includes bbq competition, entertainment, kids' zone, beer garden, fireworks Chapin Labor Day Festival - Parade, arts and crafts, food, Chapin Idol, car show, 5K run/walk, kids' fun run Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival - Classes and concerts at multiple venues End of Summer Celebration - PDF - Surfside Beach - live entertainment, concessions available - bring a chair and enjoy the evening Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament - Amateurs matched with celebrities - benefiting 20 children's charities Learn more about golf in South Carolina Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Williams Muscadine Festival - Nesmith, Williamsburg County - bbq, wine tastings, demonstrations, fireworks, camping encouraged Monday, September 5 Chapin Labor Day Festival - Parade, arts and crafts, food, Chapin Idol, car show, 5K run/walk, kids' fun run Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival - Classes and concerts at multiple venues Labor Day - State and federal holiday Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Williams Muscadine Festival - Nesmith, Williamsburg County - bbq, wine tastings, demonstrations, fireworks, camping encouraged Tuesday, September 6 Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster - 5-day event includes IPRA Rodeo, 5K & 1-mile run, parade, baking contest Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Wednesday, September 7 Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster - 5-day event includes IPRA Rodeo, 5K & 1-mile run, parade, baking contest Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Thursday, September 8 CSRA College Night - Augusta, GA - learn about education opportunities available from accredited colleges and universities Rudy's Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Festival - Anderson - finest bluegrass in the upstate, 24 hour jamming at campsites Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster - 5-day event includes IPRA Rodeo, 5K & 1-mile run, parade, baking contest Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Friday, September 9 Aiken's Makin' - Handcrafted arts & crafts, food, live entertainment Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show - Spartanburg - shop over 500 gowns plus accessories - benefiting Project Pink, Inc Visit SCIWAY's South Carolina Wedding guide for more resources Rudy's Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Festival - Anderson - finest bluegrass in the upstate, 24 hour jamming at campsites Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster - 5-day event includes IPRA Rodeo, 5K & 1-mile run, parade, baking contest Trident United Way's Day of Caring - Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with one of 380 projects Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Saturday, September 10 Aiken's Makin' - Handcrafted arts & crafts, food, live entertainment Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show - Spartanburg - shop over 500 gowns plus accessories - benefiting Project Pink, Inc Visit SCIWAY's South Carolina Wedding guide for more resources Pine Ridge Neighborhood Festival - Fireworks, food, carnival rides, arts, music, petting zoo, turkey shot Rudy's Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Festival - Anderson - finest bluegrass in the upstate, 24 hour jamming at campsites Learn more about bluegrass in South Carolina Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival - Hilton Head Island - 6-day event celebrating sounds of jazz while enjoying beer and food South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster - 5-day event includes IPRA Rodeo, 5K & 1-mile run, parade, baking contest Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Sunday, September 11 Pine Ridge Neighborhood Festival - Fireworks, food, carnival rides, arts, music, petting zoo, turkey shot Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville - midway with games and rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibitions Monday, September 12 South Carolina International Trade Conference - Charleston - networking, education sessions Tuesday, September 13 South Carolina International Trade Conference - Charleston - networking, education sessions Wednesday, September 14 South Carolina International Trade Conference - Charleston - networking, education sessions Thursday, September 15 Columbia's Greek Festival - Live music, dances, church tours, and lots of Greek food Mozart in the South - Charleston - 4-day event includes concerts, Little Mozart Circus, performances at various locations Friday, September 16 Columbia's Greek Festival - Live music, dances, church tours, and lots of Greek food Lee County Cotton Festival - Bishopville - parade, food, street dance, rides, crafts McCormick Gold Rush Festival - Parade, live music, car show, bbq cook-off, arts & crafts vendors Mozart in the South - Charleston - 4-day event includes concerts, Little Mozart Circus, performances at various locations SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag South Carolina Campground Cookoff - Calhoun Falls - main dish and dessert cookoffs, parade, silent auction, hoedown, and more! Ready to go camping? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina campgrounds South Carolina Tobacco Festival - Lake City - 3-day event includes sports events, historical demonstrations, family oriented programs Yemassee Shrimp Festival - Lighted parade, music, amusement rides, fireworks, street dance, mud run, lots of shrimp to eat Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina Saturday, September 17 Aynor Harvest Hoe Down - Horry County - parade, games, food, arts & crafts, vendors Beach Sweep / River Sweep - South Carolinians clean beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes & swamps Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering - Mount Pleasant - heavy athletics, dancing, music Learn more about the history of the Scots-Irish in South Carolina Columbia's Greek Festival - Live music, dances, church tours, and lots of Greek food Lee County Cotton Festival - Bishopville - parade, food, street dance, rides, crafts McCormick Gold Rush Festival - Parade, live music, car show, bbq cook-off, arts & crafts vendors Mozart in the South - Charleston - 4-day event includes concerts, Little Mozart Circus, performances at various locations SC Sea Grant Beech Sweep - PDF - Surfside Beach - the state's largest volunteer clean-up day - gloves and bags provided SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag South Carolina Campground Cookoff - Calhoun Falls - main dish and dessert cookoffs, parade, silent auction, hoedown, and more! Ready to go camping? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina campgrounds South Carolina Tobacco Festival - Lake City - 3-day event includes sports events, historical demonstrations, family oriented programs Yemassee Shrimp Festival - Lighted parade, music, amusement rides, fireworks, street dance, mud run, lots of shrimp to eat Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina Sunday, September 18 Columbia's Greek Festival - Live music, dances, church tours, and lots of Greek food Lowcountry Women Authors Book Signing - Charleston - meet more than 30 local writers - benefits the Center for Women Mozart in the South - Charleston - 4-day event includes concerts, Little Mozart Circus, performances at various locations Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag South Carolina Campground Cookoff - Calhoun Falls - main dish and dessert cookoffs, parade, silent auction, hoedown, and more! Ready to go camping? Visit SCIWAY's guide to South Carolina campgrounds South Carolina Tobacco Festival - Lake City - 3-day event includes sports events, historical demonstrations, family oriented programs Undy 500 Motorcycle Charity Ride - Charleston - 100 mile motorcycle ride benefiting Goodwill's homeless veterans program Learn about other South Carolina resources for the homeless Yemassee Shrimp Festival - Lighted parade, music, amusement rides, fireworks, street dance, mud run, lots of shrimp to eat Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina Monday, September 19 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Tuesday, September 20 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Wednesday, September 21 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Thursday, September 22 Blues & Jazz Festival Preview Night - York - live music at local restaurants, concert Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Newberry County Agriculture Expo - 3-day event includes animal shows, crafts, antique tractors, exhibits, kids' activities - benefit Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag South Carolina Salute to Manufacturing - Greenville - awards honoring SC's leading manufacturers Friday, September 23 ASC Greenway BBQ & Bluegrass Festival - Fort Mill - two-day event includes live music "Anything Butt" cookoff, children's activities Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival - Murrells Inlet - more than 100 artisans, Lowcountry food, music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens and Atalaya AutumnFest at the Market - Greenville - plant and flower show - bring a wagon for your finds! Autumnal Equinox - 5:05 AM EDT Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Newberry County Agriculture Expo - 3-day event includes animal shows, crafts, antique tractors, exhibits, kids' activities - benefit Okra Strut - Irmo - 2-day event includes music, food, parade, rides, street dance, 10K dam run, okra-eating contest Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Raylrode Daze Festivul - Branchville - 3-day event includes parade, fireworks, carnival rides, contests, street dances, gunfight show Learn more about SCIWAY's visit to the town of Branchville SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Saturday, September 24 ASC Greenway BBQ & Bluegrass Festival - Fort Mill - two-day event includes live music "Anything Butt" cookoff, children's activities Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival - Murrells Inlet - more than 100 artisans, Lowcountry food, music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens and Atalaya AutumnFest at the Market - Greenville - plant and flower show - bring a wagon for your finds! Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach Ride - Camden or Pageland to Sunset Beach, NC - Multiple Sclerosis fund-raiser Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Food for the Sole 5K Race - Greenwood - certified 5K course - benefits the Greenwood County Food Bank Senior Box Program Golden Leaf Festival - Mullins - parade, kids' park, 5K & 10K runs, dog show, contests, car & truck show, live entertainment Harvest Day Festival - Inman - arts & crafts, children's activities, entertainment throughout the day, food vendors Irish Italian International Festival - North Myrtle Beach - live music, arts, crafts, dance groups, restaurant competition Newberry County Agriculture Expo - 3-day event includes animal shows, crafts, antique tractors, exhibits, kids' activities - benefit Okra Strut - Irmo - 2-day event includes music, food, parade, rides, street dance, 10K dam run, okra-eating contest Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Raylrode Daze Festivul - Branchville - 3-day event includes parade, fireworks, carnival rides, contests, street dances, gunfight show Learn more about SCIWAY's visit to the town of Branchville SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Tour de Peach - Gaffney - 10, 30, and 60 mile charity bicycle rides for American Cancer Society Sunday, September 25 Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival - Murrells Inlet - more than 100 artisans, Lowcountry food, music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens and Atalaya AutumnFest at the Market - Greenville - plant and flower show - bring a wagon for your finds! Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach Ride - Camden or Pageland to Sunset Beach, NC - Multiple Sclerosis fund-raiser Charleston Green Fair - Environmental events including entertainment, kidszone, speakers, exhibits, art walk, farmers market Learn more about green building in South Carolina Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Raylrode Daze Festivul - Branchville - 3-day event includes parade, fireworks, carnival rides, contests, street dances, gunfight show Learn more about SCIWAY's visit to the town of Branchville SOS Fall Migration - North Myrtle Beach - 10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, vendors, shagging classes, and more! Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag Viva La Vista - Columbia - food festival covering nearly four city blocks - local food & drinks, live music Monday, September 26 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Tuesday, September 27 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Wednesday, September 28 Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises, vendors Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Thursday, September 29 Blues & Jazz Festival - Rock Hill - live music at restaurants and larger venues Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts, traditional food Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises, vendors Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Friday, September 30 Beaufort Shrimp Festival - 2-day event includes 5K Run, Walk, and Popcorn Shrimp Run Blues & Jazz Festival - Rock Hill - live music at restaurants and larger venues Click646 - Greenwood - photography event - exhibits, music, local foods market, juried events Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - Charleston - different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings Gopher Hill Festival - Ridgeland - 3-day event includes 'Pink Tub' & turtle races, parade, street dance, shag contest, classic car show Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag MOJA Arts Festival - Charleston - celebration of African-American & Caribbean visual and performing arts, traditional food Moonshiners Reunion & Mountain Music Festival - Campobello - live bands, camping, all-night pickin' Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet & North Myrtle Beach - motorcycles - cruises, vendors Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art - Food, wine gala, concerts, performances, art, family day Troy Knight Memorial Golf Tournament - Summerville - benefits Dorchester Children's Center

 

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