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 Irmo, SC — upcoming
May 16 - 17, 2026
The Festival at the Friars' Gate
Moore Park, Irmo, SC
Status: Updated 12/28/2025
This South Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 23 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: interactive tableaux, buhurt fighting, foam sword fighting, craft demonstrations.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Okra Strut Festival
Irmo Community Park, Irmo, SC
Status: Updated 3/4/2025
This South Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, martial arts, golf tournament, run.
