Festivals in Sumter, SC.
Craft Shows, 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 Sumter, SC — upcoming
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Savor Sumter Gourmet Burger Cookoff
Downtown Sumter Brody Pavillion, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 4/11/2025
This South Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $40.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Tenth Shopping Extravaganza!
St Anne Catholic Church Parish Center, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 10/29/2025
This South Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include table provided-use your own table décor and extension cords - limited electrical available.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Silver Bells Art & Craft Show
Fair Memorial Building and Legion Building, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 11/20/2025
This South Carolina Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include santa clause sunday 12-4
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Fantasy of Lights
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 11/30/2025
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 .
March 2027 (dates not updated)
BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC
Sumter County Fairgrounds Agricultural Building, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 2/5/2026
This South Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9:30pm; Sat 11am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include free childrens games.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park
Sumter Memorial Park (Hampton Historic District), Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 4/11/2025
This South Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: dance, games, earth day demos and education and children's free crafts.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Daffodil Art & Craft Show
Fair Memorial Building, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 4/12/2026
This South Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Sumter Microbrew Festival - Brews on the Beach
Downtown Sumter Rotary Plaza, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
This South Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $40. This event will also include: beer tastings, food.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Iris Festival
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This South Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: beauty pageant, parade, games, kids' area, pet show.
