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SECOND QUARTER 2016
APRIL
April 15-17, 2016
Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
April 1-2, 2016
Smoke at the Lodge
Annual barbecue cook-off featuring a “No Pork Friday” event.
http://www.summervillelodge.net/Smoke-at-the-Lodge.html
843.708.5833
Summerville
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http://kiawahislandmotoringretreat.com/
843.27 7.027 1
Johns Island
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April 2-10, 2016
Volvo Cars Open
A premier women’s tennis event, the Family Circle Cup features some
of the biggest names in professional tennis. It is also the longestrunning title sponsor of women’s professional tennis.
www.volvocarsopen.com
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800.67 7.2293
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Charleston
April 2, 2016
Carolina Cup
This annual “rite of spring” draws over 70,000 fans from throughout
the Southeast to enjoy the thrilling sport of steeplechase horse racing
amid a flurry of spring fashions and elaborate tailgate parties.
www.carolina-cup.org
Experience more than 75 concours-level automobiles in a picturesque
Lowcountry setting on beautiful Kiawah Island, host of the 94th PGA
Championship, displayed along the fairway of the 18th hole of the
exclusive River Course. Scheduled events include: a seminar of current
collectible car valuations, scores of concours-quality cars during the
main event and a scenic road tour around the beautiful Sea Islands.
•800.780.8117•Camden
April 3, 2016
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a full-day of
Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all
around ragin’ Cajun entertainment!
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April 15-16, 2016
Iron City Festival
The Iron City Festival in downtown Blacksburg, just off I-85 at Exit
100. Enjoy the kids’ parade and rides, street dance, food vendors, arts,
crafts and miniature train exhibit. Live entertainment located between
Kings Mountain and Cowpens State Parks. Several campgrounds
within 15 miles. Much more being planned!
http://www.ironcityfestival.com/
•864.839.6006•Blacksburg
April 16, 2016
St. Thaddeus Home and Garden Tour
Visit private homes in historic downtown Aiken. Finish the tour with a
strawberries and cream tea and enjoy the Heritage Market featuring
reimagined antique linens. Proceeds benefit area agencies and
community projects.
http://www.stthaddeus.org/hometour2016/
•803.648.5497•Aiken
http://www.ccprc.com/137/Lowcountry-Cajun-Festival
843.7 95.4 386 Charleston
April 21, 2016
April 7-9, 2016
Sample different foods, beverages and desserts prepared by local
chefs and cooks.
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Albino Skunk Music Festival
The Albino Skunk Music Festival is a unique music festival held in
Upstate South Carolina. The Festival got its name from the sightings
of white skunks on the grounds. The natural setting of this music
festival takes you away from the bustle of city life, and provides a
“family reunion” atmosphere and introduces you to talent that may very
well become your next favorite band.
http://www.albinoskunk.com/
•Greer
April 8-10, 2016
World Grits Festival
A three-day celebration of fun-filled events including a parade,
rolling-in-the-grits contest, beauty queens, grits meals, grits grinding,
art show, street dancing, live bands, grits-eating contest and more.
www.worldgritsfestival.com
•843.563.7 943•St. George
Taste of Darlington
http://www.darlingtonsconline.com/attractions_and_leisure/taste_
of_darlington.php
843-398-4030 Hartsville
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April 22-30, 2016
ArtFields
ArtFields is an epic Southern artfest competition and celebration in
Lake City, South Carolina. The 10-day event features a variety of art
events, including an art competition, workshops, lectures, talks, public
art and more. Guests can also enjoy live music, dancing and delicious
Southern foods.
www.artfieldssc.org
•843.374.0180•Lake City
April 22-23, 2016
Colleton County Rice Festival
This festival is a celebration of the rice planting heritage that helped
found Colleton County. Family entertainment will include a parade,
fireworks display, live entertainment and 5K run.
www.ricefestival.org
•843.549.107 9•Walterboro
All dates are subject to change. Please contact event before making final plans.
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SECOND QUARTER 2016
April 23, 2016
May 6-7, 2016
Mead Hall Strawberry Festival
Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off
A family-oriented festival held in historical downtown Aiken featuring
strawberry desserts, pony rides, inflatables, games, contests, bake
sales and more. Invite family and friends to enjoy: fresh strawberries,
homemade strawberry goodies, fun games and activities, craft
vendors, book sale, silent auction, bake sale, casserole sale and
talent show.
If you love barbecue and music, you have to be in Chester for the
annual Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off. Barbecue teams compete for
the title of “Anything But” and the “Best BBQ”. A hog-calling contest
will also be held. Activities will include kids’ rides, classic cars and
horse and carriage rides.
http://www.meadhallschool.org/StrawberryFestival
803.64 4.1122 Aiken
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www.cityonthehillsc.org
•803.385.1528•Chester
May 6-7, 2016
Spring Cooter Fest
April 24, 2016
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
The seafood festival celebrates the historical Mount Pleasant
shrimping industry with the majesty of the ceremonial Blessing of the
Fleet and a host of other family activities.
The focus is on fun and on the arrival of spring with “cooter” (turtle)
races, a parade, food, crafts, carnival rides, a street dance and more.
www.cooterfest.com
•803.584.4 619•Allendale
May 6-7, 2016
http://www.comeonovermp.com/index.aspx?NID=111
843.884.8517 Mount Pleasant
A Taste of Beaufort
April 29-May 1, 2016
http://mainstreetbeaufort.com/a-taste-of-beaufort//
843.525.664 4 Beaufort
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Orangeburg Festival of Roses
The Orangeburg Festival of Roses celebrates the beginning of the
rose blooming season. The activities are centered in Orangeburg’s
Edisto Memorial Gardens, where thousands of roses bloom near the
banks of the Edisto River, the longest blackwater river in the world.
http://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/2152
803.534.6821 Orangeburg
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This savory event features music arts and seafood at Beaufort’s
beautiful Waterfront Park.
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May 7, 2016
Johnston Peach Blossom Festival
Main Street in Johnston will be filled with a parade, crafts, games,
displays, concessions, rides and entertainment for the entire family
during this weekend festival.
http://johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/events/peach-blossom-festival/
803.275.2488 Johnston
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MAY
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May 7, 2016
Bluffton Village Festival
You and your family will enjoy music, food, the ugly dog contest and
kids’ activities. Commonly known as Mayfest, this festival showcases
the works of various artists, musicians and other craftsmen.
May 1, 2016
DIVA Half Marathon and 5K
The Divas Half Marathon Series is the most fun and glam women’s
half marathon series in the nation. Get glam at one of our races while
enjoying a great run in some of the country’s best vacation destinations including North Myrtle Beach, SC. Highlights of the event
include: roses and champagne toast at the finish, feather boas and
tiaras, t-shirts, post pool party and the “blinged-out” DIVA medal.
http://www.runlikeadiva.com/Events/Divas__Half_
Marathon___5K_-_North_Myrtle_Beach.html
North Myrtle Beach
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May 6, 2016
www.blufftonvillagefestival.com
•843.815.227 7•Bluffton
May 7, 2016
Mayfest on Main Festival
The annual Mayfest on Main festival will feature some of the best live
musical acts, art, craft and food vendors; a community stage and a
children’s area. Be sure to bring a beach chair.
http://parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?id=13
843.280.5570 North Myrtle Beach
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Blue Ridge Fest
May 7, 2016
The festival features a beach night show and dance along with the
Upstate’s largest classic cruise-in with live entertainment. In front of
the stage is a dance floor strewn with cornmeal for shaggers and
other dancers.
Aiken Lobster Race
The race features Live Maine thoroughbred racing lobsters. Local
restaurants provide gourmet food in the streets. Enjoy rides, family
activities, a community performance stage and more!
www.blueridge.coop/blueridgefest
www.lobsterrace.com
•800.240.3400•Pickens
•803.646.0523•Aiken
All dates are subject to change. Please contact event before making final plans.
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SECOND QUARTER 2016
May 7, 2016
May 27-June 12, 2016
Blessing of the Inlet
Spoleto Festival USA
Join an exciting day of entertainment, exhibitions, children’s
activities, seafood and arts and crafts held creek-front in Murrells
Inlet. Blessing ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Come early and stay all day.
Each year, Spoleto fills historic Charleston’s theaters, churches and
outdoor spaces with 17 days and nights of over 140 performances
of the world’s best opera, theater, dance and chamber, symphonic
and choral music.
http://www.blessingoftheinlet.com/
Murrells Inlet 843.651.5099
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www.spoletousa.org
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May 12-14, 2016
May 27-29, 2016
The Beaufort Charities Invitational
Iris Festival
http://www.beaufortcharities.org/#!schedule/cq4e
843.838.1521 Saint Helena Island
Thousands of Japanese irises in full bloom provide a picturesque
backdrop for this festival. Events include arts and crafts vendors,
health fair, beauty pageants, a “Gateway to Gardening,” flower
shows, music and fun for the entire family!
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May 13-14, 2016
Aiken Bluegrass Festival
www.irisfestival.org
This festival promises to bring in regionally and nationally acclaimed bluegrass artists for a two-­day gathering in a family friendly
environment, including plenty of activities for the little bluegrass
fans. Food and other vendors will be available to fill the belly and
quench the thirst, so coolers will not be allowed on the festival
grounds. There will be camping and RV space available for folks
who would like to stay overnight.
https://www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org/
•803.640.9287•Aiken
•803.436.2640•Sumter
May 28, 2016
Greater Greenville Scottish Games and
Highland Festival
The games bring together generations and cultures in a celebration
that embraces the complete complement of traditional Scottish
Highland games. You’ll enjoy culturally educational events, sanctioned competitions, and a wide range of family entertainment.
http://gallabrae.com
May 13-15, 2016
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Artisphere
Artisphere is one of the biggest arts festivals in South Carolina
where 100 artists from across the nation show everything from
abstract paintings and photographs to 3D media to live music and
art performances and much more.
www.artisphere.us
•864.27 1.9398•Greenville
May 14, 2016
Governor’s Cup Road Race
A half marathon, 8K run, 4-mile walk, Carolina Kids’ Race, Team
Challenge, live bands, great food, scenic course – a family event!
http://governorscupsc.org/default.html
803.960.6202 Columbia
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May 21-22, 2016
June 10-12, 2016
Carolina Country Music Festival
The Carolina Country Music Festival is the Southeast’s premiere
outdoor country music festival located on the shores of Myrtle
Beach. With a unique blend of today’s country headliners and
up-and-comers, the concert is host to over 30 of the industry’s
biggest stars. With the combination of country music and the scenic
Myrtle Beach backdrop, this three-day festival is your summer
vacation destination.
http://www.carolinacountrymusicfest.com/
800-356-3016 Myrtle Beach
Shaw Air Expo
Hear the thunder and feel the power at the Shaw Air Expo, hosted
by Shaw Air Force Base. The air show is free and open to the
public. Gates open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.shawairexpo.com
JUNE
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803.895.2019
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Shaw AFB
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June 17-26, 2016
Chautauqua History Alive Festival
FREE interactive theater presenting: History that just won’t stay in
a book!
www.greenvillechautauqua.org
•864.24 4.1499•Greenville
All dates are subject to change. Please contact event before making final plans.
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