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| Charleston Calendar of Events | |
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| Jan 27 |
Lowcountry
Oyster Festival Mt. Pleasant, SC– Imagine…65,000 pounds of oysters! That’s right! Two tractor- trailer loads full of single select oysters will roll into Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday, for the World’s Largest Oyster Roast sponsored by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association. Only 10,000 tickets will be sold so get yours early. Advance tickets are $8.00 and will be available from all Charleston Area Applebee’s Restaurants. Tickets at the gate are $10.00 with children 10 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Gates open at 10am with plenty of free parking inside. |
| Feb 8-17 | Lowcountry
Blues Bash The Budweiser Lowcountry Blues Bash® is Charleston, South Carolina’s annual celebration of authentic blues music. With ten days of performances in select clubs, restaurants, hotels, and other venues, the Bash boasts some of the most innovative blues festival programming in North America. It’s all there -- from traditional to post-modern, from underappreciated down home veterans to provocative up-and-coming talent, you will find The Budweiser Lowcountry Blues Bash to be delight for blues purists and new fans alike. |
| Feb 15-17 | Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition Historic sites, beautiful gardens, fabulous beaches, fine restaurants, friendly people - there are countless reasons why Charleston, South Carolina, is such a popular place to visit. People come for family vacations, weekend getaways, honeymoons, group tours, and business conventions, but each February, they have another special reason to visit the Holy City - the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. |
| February 24th | Chef's
Feast North Charleston - "Chefs' Feast unites the local food and hospitality industry under the single cause of ending local hunger. This year, we expect 20 organizations and 700 guests to attend this gala event." Archie D. McRee, Executive Director of the Lowcountry Food Bank |
| March 28th - 29th, 2008 |
73rd Annual Walking Tour of
Private Houses & Gardens The Garden Club of Charleston of Charleston, SC presents the 73rd Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses & Gardens which will take place on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 2-5 p.m. The tour will include some of Charleston's finest homes and gardens in the Historic District and will also feature flowers arranged by members. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are 35 and are available by mail, and at the Visitor Information Center. |
| March 13- April 12 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens Explore the interiors and gardens of some of the finest homes in America during the 57th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens. Festival tours feature the interiors and gardens of approximately 150 historic private houses in 10 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city's blooming season. |
| April 4 - 6 | Flowertown
Festival This nationally acclaimed festival is South Carolina's largest Arts & Crafts festival and has been named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. This family-oriented 3-day event is held each spring, set against the backdrop of blooming azaleas in Azalea Park, in the charming and historic town of Summerville, South Carolina, just minutes from Charleston. |
| April 5th | Cooper
River Bridge Run 10K is point to point, from Mt. Pleasant to downtown Charleston. THE 7K WALK (about 4.5 Miles) Starts on Coleman Blvd. near the 76 Gas Station by the Patriots Point access road at 8:30 am. See map below, the Walk Start is located just before the Mile 2 point of the 10K Run. |
| April 10-13 | Charleston
Spring Plant and Flower Festival North Charleston Convention Center Charleston, SC SC Department of Agriculture (803) 734-2210 |
| April 10 - 13 | South
Carolina In-Water Boat Show Mount Pleasant - On the banks of the Ashley River, Brittlebank Park is an ideal location for an In Water Boat Show. With ample in water and land space, this venue provides the show with unlimited expansion potential. In-water exhibits will be displayed at the brand new Bristol Marina facility. Conveniently located in downtown Charleston, the show is easily accessible by foot or car. |
| April 12- 20 | Family
Circle Cup In 1973 Family Circle became the first women's magazine to fully underwrite a professional sporting event, helping to catapult women's tennis into a worldwide sport. Daniel Island |
| April 26 | Air
Expo Charleston Air Force Base is the place to see the pride and power of America’s military aircraft in action during Air Expo. This FREE event will feature multiple performances by top aerial demonstration acts and numerous military aircraft on display. Scheduled are the Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team, The Golden Knights Parachute Team, Patty Wagstaff Aeorbatics, F-104 Starfighter civilian owned Jet Team and much more |
| May 2-10 |
North Charleston Arts Festival The first two weeks in May, The City of North Charleston is host to an annual nine day arts festival featuring a parade, a two day main event, concerts, theatre and a glamorous Grand Finale and Gala. |
| May 17-18 | Sculpture
in the South Summerville - The sixth annual Sculpture in the South exhibition and sale features more than 20 sculptors juried from across the country, many having national & international recognition and awards (including sculpture in the permanent collection of Buckingham Palace). Held in Azalea Park, Summerville, SC, Corner of South Main St. (Hwy 17A) and West Fifth Street South |
| May 23- June 8 |
Spoleto
Festival USA An appreciation for cultural heritage had become ingrained in Charlestonians. It was this quality—combined with the old-fashioned charm, beauty, and intimacy of the Historic District—that proved decisive when Gian Carlo Menotti chose to establish Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston. The festival has in its turn been a boon to both the city’s culture and its preservation efforts. Since the festival began in 1977, more than $500 million of public and private money has been invested in the preservation and revitalization of the city’s center. “Charleston is now more beautiful than at any time in its history,” according to Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. In addition, the influx of artists and visitors from around the world for the festival has sparked an increased interest in the arts on the local level. Each year since 1979, while Spoleto Festival USA is being held, Piccolo Spoleto Festival hosts artists from the Charleston area, with dozens of events presented throughout the city. |
| May 23- June 8 |
Piccolo Spoleto The combination of historic Charleston's old European charm and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA together produce a unique and impacting synergy for all who come to the city by the sea to experience this magnificent international multi arts festival. But what really adds the ingredient of magic to the mix is Piccolo Spoleto, which provides access to the festival for Every Person, especially children. Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival and its 700 events in 17 days, transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto's traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children's activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film. |
| June 28 | Carolina
Day
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Carolina Days of the Past On the 28th of June 1776 the battle of Sullivan's Island was the first victory of the Patriot cause. A sizeable British fleet and army had been drubbed in a decisive way and British pride was seriously wounded. Word was rushed to Congress in Philadelphia by a single horse-borne messenger in a manner reminiscent of the battle of Marathon. The importance to American morale cannot be overstated; as news spread throughout the nation, there was rejoicing everywhere. |
| July 4th | Fireworks on Kiawah Island’s
Beach |
| July 04 | Fourth of July Picnic on the
Harbor Where: South Carolina Aquarium Looking for the best view to watch the fireworks from Patriot's Point and a fun place to celebrate the Fourth of July? Join the South Carolina Aquarium as they offer a celebration like no other on the Riverside Terrace! Enjoy great food by Stephen Duvall Catering & Events, cold refreshments by Pepsi, live entertainment and spectacular fireworks overlooking the Charleston Harbor. Beer and wine are available for purchase. The 4th of July Celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends after the fireworks. Limited seating is available and guests are encouraged to reserve a space early. Seating is limited, so feel free to bring chairs. Please no coolers. Call (843)577-FISH (3474) to book your space! |
| July 5th | Fireworks on Seabrook
Island’s Beach |
| July 23 -26 | Bohicket Marina Invitational
Billfish Tournament 1880 Andell Bluff Road, Johns Island |
| Sept 20 |
Scottish
Games and Highland Gathering Mount Pleasant - On the third Saturday in September, as we have for many years, we will bring Boone Hall Plantation, just across the Cooper River from Charleston, to life with the sights and sounds of the Scottish Games and Highland Gathering. Over the years, we have added a variety of things to better the experience and the enjoyment, including bleacher style seating for the viewing of the heavy athletics, the border collie demonstrations, the 20 plus piping bands, the mass bands, and the many other activities on the field. We do it for charity, for the Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., and for the many people and Scottish friends who seek to gather their clans and to enjoy the full day of wonderment. Each year, we strive to bring more and better Scottish and Celtic entertainment in the form of musicians and dancers to enrich the experience and we think that we have succeeded. |
| TBA |
Kiawah
Island Triathlon 1.5 Kilometer swim, 45 Kilometer Bike, 10 Kilometer Run. Race entries will be limited to 400 participants. |
| Sept 24 – Oct 26 |
Fall
Candlelight Tours of Homes and Gardens Step back in time and experience the allure, tradition and history of Charleston in the annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens. These are self-paced, self-guided walking tours with volunteer guides stationed in each house or garden; on average, eight to ten sites are included in each tour, which vary in architectural styles and periods. All tours are in historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
| Sept 25- Oct 5 |
Moja
Arts Festival Charleston's annual MOJA Arts Festival, a Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 events last autumn, (for the third consecutive year), the MOJA Arts Festival promises an exciting line-up of events with a rich variety of traditional favorites. The upcoming festival is scheduled for September 28th through October 8th. Nearly half of MOJA's events are admission-free and the remainder are offered at very modest ticket prices, ranging from $5 - $20. MOJA Festival, The City of Charleston. |
| TBA | Isle
of Palms Connector Run/Walk 12th Annual - IOP Connector Run and Walk for the Child A 10K Run and 5K Run and Walk Event. Proceeds Benefit the Local Prevention of Child Abuse and other Child Related Charities |
| TBA |
Taste
of Charleston Mount Pleasant - The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association proudly announces that the Annual “Taste of Charleston” will be held on Sunday, October 8. This year’s event will be held at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC and will begin at 11:00am and run until 5:00pm. This premiere food event is sponsored by the Restaurant Association and supported by the Town of Mt. Pleasant. Admission is $8.00 for advance tickets, available from all Charleston area Applebee’s Restaurants and from the Association office. Tickets purchased at the gate are $10.00 with children 10 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. This year’s “Taste” will benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center and Charleston County Science Materials Resource Center. To date, the Restaurant Association has donated over $450,000 to local charities. |
| TBA |
Kiawah Island to Open Gates for Home Tour On Saturday, October 13th, Kiawah Island will open its gates to one of the most exciting home tours in the area, Inside Kiawah s Finest The Best Tour of Homes in the Southeast. The tour will showcase six sumptuous island residences situated on ocean, river and marsh front properties. Each home is unique in its architectural and interior design features. The tour is self-guided and open from 10a.m.-4p.m. with buffet luncheon at Hege's Restaurant from noon-2p.m. |
| Oct 18 |
Race
for the Cure Daniel Island - Komen Foundation Affiliates raise funds through various means, including Komen Race for the Cure® events. Up to seventy-five percent of the net proceeds remains in the low-country to fund education, screening, and treatment programs. A minimum of twenty-five percent is contributed directly to the Komen Foundation's Grant Fund. These monies serve as each Affiliate's contribution to breast cancer research. |
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Coastal Carolina Fair Ladson, SC - The vision of the Coastal Carolina Fair is to be the 'cleanest, safest, most enjoyable fair anywhere' and its objective is to promote Agriculture, Industry, Commerce and the Educational and Recreational facilities of the counties of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton and surrounding areas. The Coastal Carolina Fair is owned and operated by the Exchange Club of Charleston, S.C., one of the oldest and largest service clubs in South Carolina and presently the largest Exchange Club in the nation with over 265 members who volunteer more than 10,000 man-hours each year to bring you the Fair. |
| Fall - TBA | Battle
of Secessionville Reenactment at beautiful Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, SC. |
| Nov TBA | Isle
of Palms Tennis Invitational Wild Dunes Resort - Last year's tournament was a resounding success. It added three former ATP Tour players to its already strong field. Headlining in 2002 was Grand Slam champion Johan Kriek, who teamed with former ATP tour player Bill Barber in an electrifying semi-finals doubles match against former top 20-player Tim Wilkison and local favorite Will Bull from Myrtle Beach. |
| every Saturday in November |
Plantation Days at Middleton
Place 4300 Ashley River Road |
| TBA | Charleston
Cup Race The Plantation at Stono Ferry |
| Month of December | Holiday
Festival of Lights James Island - A simply spectacular drive through James Island Park with every mile filled with breathtaking Holiday Light exhibits. The Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour. Park the car and take in all the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. |
| Nov 21-22 | Miss
South Carolina USA Pageant North Charleston - Our program is an excellent vehicle for young ladies, who are recognized as the elite women of today and tomorrow. We are extremely proud of our program and invite you to join us for this prestigious event. |
| Month of December | Christmas
in Charleston A seasonal celebration of special events organized by the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs. |
| December 6 | Kiawah
Island Marathon Full, half and 5K races for men, women and wheelchair competitors. Call (843) 768-2780. |
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