Festivals in Rock Hill, SC.
Family & Kids Festivals
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 Rock Hill, SC — upcoming
July 4, 2026
Red, White & Boom
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 6/29/2026
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and Tbd food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-9pm.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - July
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 2/24/2025
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - August
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 2/24/2025
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and Tbd food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - September
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 2/24/2025
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Rock Hill Model Train Show
Student Activity Center, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 9/11/2025
This South Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include model train show & sale.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Blues & Jazz Festival
Fort Mill and Old Town, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 9/17/2025
This South Carolina Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 9 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 7pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $20.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Rock Hill Christmas Parade
Downtown, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 12/3/2025
This South Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths.
December 3 - 6, 2026
Christmasville
Downtown, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This South Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: dance, demonstrations, workshops, kid's area.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Come-See-Me Gourmet Gardens
Winthrop Farm, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 5/16/2025
This South Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Come-See-Me Festival
Winthrop Campus, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 5/16/2025
This South Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 30 food booths. There will be 11 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, food, sports, youth events, jazz party, day-long tailgate, beach-themed street par.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - May
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - June
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 6/13/2026
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
