Festivals in Aiken, SC.
Family & Kids Festivals, Holiday Celebrations
Gaston Collard and Barbeque Festival
October 3, 2026
(803) 796-7725
Gaston Civic Center - Gaston, SC
A parade, games, live entertainment, crafters, vendors, and lots more!!! But best of all is our famous collards and barbeque plates for $13 (Collard greens, barbeque, black-eyed peas, cornbread, pound cake, and tea or lemonade). The kitchen will open around 11:30 a.m. No alcohol is allowed on the festival grounds. This is a clean family festival for all to enjoy!
Christmas Made in the South / Charleston
December 4 - 6, 2026
madeinthesouthshows.com
(704) 847-9480
Exchange Park - Ladson, SC
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Events in Aiken, SC — upcoming
September 26, 2026
Holistic Wellness Fair
Aiken Senior Life Services, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 9/11/2026
This South Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and local food booths.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Western Carolina State Fair
Aiken Fairgrounds, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 3/10/2025
This South Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-6pm; Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $25. This event will also include: antique tractors, ag displays.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Trunk-Or-Treat
Citizens Park I, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $1. This event will also include best decorated vehicle.
December 4 - 5, 2026
Aiken Christmas Craft Show
Odell Weeks Activities Center, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4-6 food booths.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Night of 1000 Lights
Downtown, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 12/8/2025
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-8pm.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Christmas in Hopelands
Hopelands Gardens, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 8/12/2025
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be All days 6pm-9:30pm. This event will also include: light display, concerts, s'mores roasting ($5), crafts for children, santa- select nights.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Aiken Antique Show
Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 12/18/2025
This South Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20 - $60. This event will also include antique lectures.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Mead Hall Strawberry Festival
Mead Hall Episcopal School, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
This South Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-1pm.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Aiken's Makin'
Park Avenue, Aiken, SC from Union to Chesterfield Streets, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
This South Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths.
