South Carolina: Moss-draped oaks and stately mansions. Wide beaches and rolling mountains. Wild State parks and black-water swamps. And...more peaches than Georgia! The Palmetto State fairly sizzles with Southern hospitality, charm and... celebrations! 326 of them. While beach music may rule here, you’ll also find everything from Alternative to Zydeco! Ya’ll come and enjoy South Carolina’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows, including these top events: South Carolina State Fair, Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival and Holiday Festival of Lights.
Gaston Collard and Barbeque Festival
October 5, 2024
(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 $12 (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!
Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
November 7 - 10, 2024
dickenschristmasshow.com
(843) 448-9483
Myrtle Beach Convention Center - Myrtle Beach, SC
A unique National Award-Winning event comprised of a multitude of shopping and entertainment options, for individuals and groups alike! The cornerstone of the event is a Victorian Holiday Marketplace. Here against a Victorian Holiday background, one will find 300-plus period-clad vendors hawking everything from jewelry, crafts, gifts, toys, art, gourmet foods, holiday décor, and much, much more! Entertainment includes Strolling Victorian Musicians, Tea Leaf Readers, Punch & Judy Shows, Shadow Box Displays, a Life-Sized Historic Santa through the Ages Exhibit, and a real live Santa and much, much more.
Christmas Made in the South / Charleston
December 6 - 8, 2024
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.
Aiken Christmas Craft Show
December 6 - 7, 2024
aikenismagical.com
(803) 642-7631
Odell Weeks Activities Center - Aiken, SC
This indoor/outdoor show features exhibitors from all over the Southeast with items handmade by crafters that are guaranteed to set your gift giving apart. Admission is free. Vendor applications will be released in June!
Artisphere
May 9 - 11, 2025
artisphere.org
(864) 271-9398
Main Street in Downtown - Greenville, SC
The top ranking Artisphere festival is an annual three-day event that gives arts patrons the rare opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while purchasing original works of art. Artisphere's goal is to make exhibiting in an outdoor setting as enjoyable an experience as possible.
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Repticon Columbia Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Jamil Temple, Columbia, SC
Status: Updated 6/9/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Inetergalactic Bead Shows - Fall Charleston, SC
College Center @ Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC
Status: Updated 7/16/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
House Music at State House
South Carolina State House, Columbia, SC
Status: Updated 8/2/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Finally Friday - August
Main Street, Lancaster, SC
Status: Updated 7/1/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Friday - August
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Status: Updated 6/6/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Williamston Spring Water Festival
Mineral Spring Park, Williamston, SC
Status: Updated 1/16/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Antiques, Artisans, & More - During Summerfest
Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall & grounds, York, SC
Status: Updated 8/2/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Summerfest
Downtown, York, SC
Status: Updated 4/23/2024
March - August 2025 (dates not updated)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
NOMA Square, Greenville, SC
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Easley Farmers Market - August
Old Market Square, Easley, SC
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Hot Air Affair
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson, SC
Status: Updated 5/2/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Dacusville Farm Show
Tom Turner's Farm, Easley, SC
Status: Updated 6/27/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Chapin Labor Day Festival
Downtown Beaufort Street, Chapin, SC
Status: Updated 7/2/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Old Santee Canal Park Fine Arts Exhibition
Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner, SC
Status: Updated 8/8/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Big Grab Yard Sale
Winnsboro, Ridgeway, Blythewood, Winnsboro, SC
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Aiken's Makin'
Park Avenue, Aiken, SC from Union to Chesterfield Streets, Aiken, SC
Status: Updated 9/23/2023
September 2025 (dates not updated)
South Carolina Apple Festival
Downtown, Westminster, SC
Status: Updated 7/5/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
South Carolina's Largest Garage Sale
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Status: Updated 7/8/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Upper South Carolina State Fair
Fairgrounds, Easley, SC
Status: Updated 3/19/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Art in Common Fall Festival
Valor Park, Myrtle Beach, SC
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Sippin' in Simpsonville - Fall Wine Tasting
Downtown Simpsonville; Check In @ Simpsonville Chamber, Simpsonville, SC
Status: Updated 6/28/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenville
Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC
Status: Updated 8/22/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
I Love Seafood Fest
Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion, Myrtle Beach, SC
Status: Updated 5/6/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Repticon Greenville
Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, Greenville, SC
Status: Updated 7/9/2024