- January 13, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Nestled up against the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, scenic islands, and gardens.
- Tucked between the mountainous foothills upstate and the sandy beaches along the coast, you will find exhilarating theme parks, fascinating historical monuments, world-class museums, and family-friendly zoos and gardens.
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South Carolina Events & Festivals:
Charleston events:
- Charleston Wine + Food - March 5-9, 2025
- MOJA Arts Festival
- Charleston Christmas Parade
- Spoleto Festival USA - May 23-June 8, 2025
Columbia events:
- South Carolina State Fair
- Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture - September
- Famously Hot New Year - New Year's Eve
- St. Pat’s in Five Points - March 15, 2025
- Soda City Market - on Saturdays
Myrtle Beach events:
- Myrtle Beach Bike Week - Spring Rally: May 9-18, 2025, Fall Rally: Sept 29-Oct 5, 2025
- Carolina Country Music Fest - June 5-8, 2025
- Run to the Sun Car Show - March 13-15, 2025
Hilton Head Island events:
- Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
- Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival - February 17-23, 2025
- The Heritage Golf Tournament - April 14-20, 2025
Greenville events:
- Artisphere - May 9-11, 2025
- Fall for Greenville
Mount Pleasant events:
- Lowcountry Oyster Festival - February 2, 2025
- Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival - July 26, 2025
Beaufort events:
- Beaufort Water Festival - July 11-20, 2025
- Beaufort Shrimp Festival
Other annual SC Events:
- South Carolina Peach Festival - Gaffney, July
- Carolina Cup
- Georgetown Wooden Boat Show - Georgetown, October
- Aiken's Makin' - Aiken, September 5-6, 2025
- Newberry Oktoberfest - Newberry, October
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