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.
Christmas Made in the South / Charleston
December 5 - 7, 2025
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
May 10, 2025
Sumter Microbrew Festival - Rockin the 80s
Downtown Sumter Rotary Plaza, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 11/16/2024
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-9pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $40. This event will also include: beer tastings, food.
May 16 - 18, 2025
Iris Festival
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 12/4/2024
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 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: beauty pageant, parade, games, kids' area, pet show.
May 17 - 18, 2025
Daffodil Art & Craft Show
American Legion Building, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 1/9/2025
This South Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
American Legion Post 15 Sumter Fair
Sumter American Legion Fair Grounds, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 10/21/2024
This South Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 70 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $20.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Ninth Shopping Extravaganza!
St Anne Catholic Church Parish Hall, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 10/17/2024
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Silver Bells Art & Craft Show
Fair Memorial Building and Legion Building, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Fantasy of Lights
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 11/19/2024
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 2026 (dates not updated)
BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC
Sumter American Legion Post 15 Fairgrounds, Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 10/29/2024
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 5:30pm-9pm, Sat 11am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include free childrens games.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park
Sumter Memorial Park (Hampton Historic District), Sumter, SC
Status: Updated 11/25/2024
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.
