What’s Happening in South Carolina

There's no excuse to have nothing to do in the Palmetto State! Here's a sampling of events happening all around South Carolina. Click on each section title for event details.

Art and More Art - Expose yourself to art! From the Lowcounty to the Upstate, South Carolina has a colorful collection of galleries and museums. View what's on display now.

Sept. 3 - Dec. 5: Face Lift, Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
Sept. 3 - Dec. 5: Stacy Lynn Waddell: The Evidence of Things Unseen, Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
Sept. 14 - Nov. 20: Andy Warhol: 5 Minutes of Fame, The Spartanburg Museum of Art, Spartanburg
Sept. 19-20: West Greenville Arts Festival, Greenville
Sept. 23 - Oct. 3: Moja Arts Festival, Charleston
Through Sept. 19: Imperial Splendor: Renaissance Tapestries from Vienna, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia
Through Sept. 19: Innovation and Change: Great Ceramics from the Ceramics Research Center, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia
Oct. 9: Beaufort Road Rally for the Arts, Beaufort
Through Oct. 12: Response to Nature: P.A. Kessler Gallery Show and Book Release, Beaufort
Through Oct. 31: National Sculpture Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens

Fun Around the State - A showcase of festivals, family-friendly exhibits and events.

Sept. 7-11: South Carolina Apple Festival, Westminister
Sept. 16-18: 24th Annual Greek Festival, Columbia
Sept. 21: Native Plant Series featuring Rudy Mancke, Rock Hill
Sept. 25: Birchwood Center For Arts & Folklife Annual Arts & Crafts Show, Table Rock State Park

Oct. 1-2: Moonshiner’s Reunion & Mountain Music, Campobello

Oct. 9: Beaufort Road Rally for the Arts, Beaufort
Nov. 6: Harvest Fest, Johns Island County Park, Johns Island (photo courtesy CCPRC)

Living History - As one of the nation's original Thirteen Colonies, South Carolina is rich in history. And, we're making history with each new day.

Sept. 11: By the Sweat of Our Brows, Historic Brattonsville, McConnells
Fridays, Sept. 17-Oct. 22: Happy Hour History Tours, Columbia
Sept. 18: Charleston on the Eve of Secession Gala, Charleston
Sept. 25-26: Museum Mile Weekend, Charleston
Oct. 1-3: Heritage Days Education Days at Historic Belton Train Depot, Belton
Oct. 14 - Sept. 5, 2011: Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War, The Charleston Museum, Charleston
Oct. 16-17: Colonial Times: A Day to Remember, North Augusta
Nov. 6-7: Revolutionary War Field Days, Camden

Get Outside - Explore the wonders of the Palmetto State. Grab a pair of comfy shoes, a bike or a pair of skates — then hit the road.

Sept. 12: Dog Day Afternoon at the Waterpark, Whirling Waters, North Charleston
Sept. 22: Harvest Moon Night Walk, Clemson
Sept. 23: Yappy Hour, James Island County Park Dog Park, Charleston
Oct. 9: iRecycle Half Marathon, Spartanburg
Oct. 16: Ray Tanner Home Run, Columbia
Oct. 6-17: Folly Beach Challenge, Charleston
December 4: 20th Annual Charleston Reindeer Run, Charleston
December 18: Jingle Jingle 5K Road Race and Health Walk, Hilton Head

Show Time - Twist and shout! South Carolina is alive with musical and theatrical performances. Special shows include:

Sept. 8: Liza Minnelli at The Peace Center
Sept. 10-11, 17-19, 24-25: Frankenstein: A New Musical, Aiken
Through December: Music in the Mountains, Hagood Mill, Pickens

Tasty Bites - and Sips! - South Carolina is known for its peaches, BBQ, okra. Check out our "catch of the day!"

Sept. 5: BBQ & Bluegrass at Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston
Sept. 16-18: 24th Annual Greek Festival, Columbia
Oct. 2: Italian Festival, Columbia
Oct. 8-10: Taste of Charleston, Charleston

* * *

Want us to showcase your upcoming event? Email us at Sandlapper Events. It's free exposure and you never know...your event may also be included in our printed publication, Sandlapper Magazine, which is read by over 100,000 people annually!

Back to the top