SC Festivals, Events March SC Events
SC Dog Friendly Travel Guide
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Mar 1 |
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and family fun run, post-race celebrations - benefits local charities | Myrtle Beach | Sports |
| 00000001 Mar 1 |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
| 00000002 Mar 1 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Orangeburg | Fashion |
| 00000003 Mar 1 |
Wish Night Gala
Hear inspirational stories, gourmet meal and bar, live and silent auctions, witness wishes be granted - benefits Make-A-Wish SC | Charleston Isle of Palms | Gala |
| 00000004 Mar 1 |
Light the Fight 5K GLOW Run/Walk
Walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcomed - benefits Lighthouse for Life, a non-profit organization that is fighting against sex trafficking | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000005 Mar 1 |
Irish Fest Camden
Live Celtic music, Irish dancing, bagpipes and drums, kids zone, vendors, food trucks, Irish whiskey tasting | Camden | Festival |
| 00000006 Mar 1 |
SC Historical Association Annual Meeting
Scholars from across the state, nation, and world present their historical findings - all interested in history are welcome to attend, including general public | Florence | Conference |
| 00000007 Mar 1 |
Mardi Gras Columbia
Mardi Gras parade followed by a music festival on 3 stages, food trucks, vendors - family and dog friendly - hosted by Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000008 Mar 1 - 2 |
Food and Culture Festival
3-day event with 40+ food trucks, cooking demonstrations, competitions, family entertainment, arts and craft vendors | Orangeburg | Festival |
| 00000009 Mar 2 |
Greenville Chili Cup
Chili cook-off with attendees judging plus craft beer and live music - benefits Meals on Wheels Greenville County | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000010 Mar 2 |
Red Carpet Rendezvous
Red carpet experience with photo opps, four-course meal paired with beer and wine, live entertainment - benefits The Nickelodeon Theater | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000011 Mar 5 - 9 |
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
| 00000012 Mar 6 - 8 |
National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Misc |
| 00000013 Mar 6 |
A Night for the Children Gala
Cocktails, dinner, live music, dancing, silent auction - black-tie - benefits Landmarks for Families | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000014 Mar 6 |
Power of the Purse
A whimsical evening of bubbly & delights, silent auction - benefits United Way of Anderson County's literacy initiatives | Anderson | Fashion |
| 00000015 Mar 7 - 14 |
Joye in Aiken
A variety of musical events over 8 days with Juilliard artists at various locations - benefits the Joye in Aiken Outreach Program | Aiken | Arts |
| 00000016 Mar 7 - 8 |
Black Expo Charleston
2-day event with Taste of Black Charleston on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, vendors on Saturday | Charleston | Expo |
| 00000017 Mar 7 |
Tail Waggin' Ball
Enjoy drinks, dinner, and dance the night away at a Mardi Gras masquerade ball - benefits the Kershaw County Humane Society | Camden | Misc |
| 00000018 Mar 7 - 9 |
Femme Film Fest
Weekend-long celebration of women's contributions to film and the arts with a showcase of inspiring films - presented by The Nick | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000019 Mar 8 - 9 |
Southern Author Fest
Meet and greet selected regional authors as well as listen to special featured speakers - hosted by the Greenville County Library System | Greenville | Expo |
| 00000020 Mar 8 - 9 |
Low Country Pow Wow and Cultural Festival
Experience traditions of Native American Indians with drummers, dancers, story-telling, demonstrations, native and contemporary foods and more | Hardeeville | Historical |
| 00000021 Mar 8 |
Cottontown Art Crawl
Visit with local artists and listen to live music while strolling the historic Cottontown neighborhood | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000022 Mar 8 |
March for Meals 5K & 1-Mile Senior Walk
5K certified course, run or walk - benefits Meals on Wheels and other senior nutrition programs at Senior Resources | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000023 Mar 8 - 9 |
Confessions of a Good Man Chapter 3: The Ultimatum
An inspirational stage play presented by WOWStudioOne | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000024 Mar 8 |
Mad Hatter Tea Party
A whimsical afternoon celebration of Alice in Wonderland High Tea - door prizes and prize for the best hat - benefits the Florence Humane Society | Florence | Misc |
| 00000025 Mar 10 - 14 |
Can-Am Days
5-days of special events around the Grand Strand including concerts, car show, food festival, golf tournament | Myrtle Beach Various Locations | Misc |
| 00000026 Mar 13 - 15 |
Landrum Quilt Show
150+ quilts on display, boutique with handmade items and quilts for sale, vendors, raffles - hosted by Landrum Quilters | Spartanburg Landrum | Arts |
| 00000027 Mar 13 - 31 |
The Charleston Festival
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation, formerly Festival of Houses and Gardens | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000028 Mar 14 - 16 |
Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show
The show will be fun for the whole family with live music, biergarten and beer tastings, food trucks and local vendors | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000029 Mar 15 - 16 |
Hilton Head Island IrishFest and Parade
2-day event with Irish concert on Saturday followed on Sunday with parade down Pope Avenue | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000030 Mar 15 |
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000031 Mar 15 |
Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating and family area with activities for kids - first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000032 Mar 15 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Aiken North Augusta | Fashion |
| 00000033 Mar 15 |
St. Pat's in Five Points
Get to the Green Race, parade, live music, children's carnival a portion of money made during the festival goes to local organizations | Columbia | Festival |
| 00000034 Mar 15 |
Swamp Fox Adventure Race
Cover approximately 55-60 miles, with a finishing time between 10-12 hours, solo and teams will paddle, bike and run through the Francis Marion National Forest | Charleston McClellanville | Sports |
| 00000035 Mar 15 |
Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
Run or walk 5K on a flat and fast course - participants encouraged to wear St Patty colors - portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000036 Mar 15 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Anderson | Fashion |
| 00000037 Mar 15 |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Parade, live music, local food vendors & trucks, art, kid's zone with inflatables | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
| 00000038 Mar 15 |
Dream Girls Conference
Speakers, workshops, entertainment, food, fun and more for middle and high school girls - hosted by by Youth Empowerment Services | Charleston North Charleston | Conference |
| 00000039 Mar 15 |
Coin and Currancy Show
Coins, tokens, currency, collecting supplies and books - BSA Scout merit Badge program - hosted by the Stephen James CSRA Coin Club | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000040 Mar 17 |
St. Patrick's Day
With its beginnings as a religious feast day to honor the patron saint of Ireland, the day is now a world-wide celebration all things Irish | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000041 Mar 17 |
Charleston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade begins the corner of Radcliffe and King Streets with the best viewing on King Street - hosted by the Charleston St Patrick's Day Parade Committee | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000042 Mar 20 |
A Magical Evening
Featuring comedy mentalist Howard Blackwell - benefits Coastal Family Vacation Foundation which provides respite for SC families fighting cancer | Sumter | Misc |
| 00000043 Mar 20 - 22 |
SC BBQ Shag Festival
3-day event includes BBQ cook-off, shag dance contest, live entertainment, amusement rides, car show, fireworks | Hemingway | Festival |
| 00000044 Mar 20 |
Senior Prom - Disco the Night Away
All generations invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and dancing - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000045 Mar 20 |
Happy Campers Oyster Roast
Steamed oysters, chicken bog, wine, and beer, live music, and bid on a collection of auction items - benefits Camp Cole | Columbia Eastover | Culinary |
| 00000046 Mar 21 - 22 |
Hilton Head Wingfest
Event features wings, live music, kids' activities with Friday preparty and main event on Saturday - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000047 Mar 21 - 22 |
Henry Shelor Sumter County Boy Scouts BBQ Cookoff
2-day event with wing competition on Friday and SC Barbecue Association sanctioned and judged pork event and tasting on Saturday | Sumter | Culinary |
| 00000048 Mar 22 |
Soiree on State
Artists, kid's area with bounce courses, face painting and a balloon artist, food vendors, variety of musicians - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
| 00000049 Mar 22 |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities - hosted by Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
| 00000050 Mar 22 |
Beaufort Twilight Run
5K run/walk, 8K run, 10 mile run, 13.1 challenge, plus 1 mile youth run, kids' fun run - after party with food trucks, live music - benefits Riverview Charter School | Beaufort | Sports |
| 00000051 Mar 22 |
Elloree Trials
Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing along with pageant, best tailgate contest, hat contest, vendors | Orangeburg Elloree | Sports |
| 00000052 Mar 22 |
Aiken Spring Steeplechase
The Imperial Cup is the featured race, lavish tailgates are the tradition - second leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000053 Mar 22 - 23 |
Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Crafters and vendors with unique items, food trucks at SC State Farmers Market - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
| 00000054 Mar 22 |
Gravel Road 10K
Most of the run is on the gravel road, finishing on trail - to raise funds for Harbison State Foresst | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000055 Mar 22 |
Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull
Teams of 10 or 12 if all under 18 will see who can pull a fire truck the fastest, costume constest - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000056 Mar 22 |
Sumter Springfest
Family friendly event with live music, local food - benefits United Way Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties | Sumter | Festival |
| 00000057 Mar 22 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Sumter | Fashion |
| 00000058 Mar 23 - 29 |
Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
7-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions - proceeds from the wine auction to John & Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship | Hilton Head | Culinary |
| 00000059 Mar 23 - 29 |
Walk, Run and Roll for Brain Injury Awareness
March 23 kick-off with group Walk, Run and Roll, reception with food, drinks, kids' activities, DJ - virtual option - benefits Brain Injury Association of SC | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000060 Mar 27 - 29 |
Landmark Conference
Sessions, workshops, networking - open to public - hosted by SC Confederation of Local Historical Societies | Sumter | Conference |
| 00000061 Mar 27 - 29 |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
| 00000062 Mar 27 |
Taste of Lake Murray
Enjoy cuisine made by local chefs, live music, vote for your favorite chefs - event raises funds for the Lake Murray July 4th Fireworks Show | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000063 Mar 28 - 30 |
Reedy Reels Film Festival
View a variety of independent films including shorts, documentaries, feature films, and student films, many by local film-markers | Greenville | Arts |
| 00000064 Mar 28 - 29 |
Waccamaw Sportmen's Expo
2-day event with DockDogs, music, game and fish cooking demonstrations, reptile programs, wildlife rehabilitation session, vendors | Myrtle Beach Conway | Expo |
| 00000065 Mar 28 - 30 |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
| 00000066 Mar 28 - 29 |
Charleston Bluegrass Festival
Live bluegrass music, premium camping options, local food and craft vendors, and outdoor activities - family friendly | Charleston Ridgeville | Festival |
| 00000067 Mar 28 - 30 |
Read Freely Fest
3-day book festival features bestselling author talks, panels, performances, and interactive activities - hosted by the Richland Library | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000068 Mar 28 - 30 |
Aiken Horse Show
Visit the show grounds, horses, classes and courses, silent auction, displays, vendors - benefits Hitchcock Woods | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000069 Mar 28 - 31 |
Spring Carnival
Featuring live entertainment, endless rides and food trucks from across the midlands | Sumter | Fair |
| 00000070 Mar 29 |
Walk MS
1-mile and 3-mile routes, mobility devices are welcome - benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000071 Mar 29 |
Plantasia
Children's garden and activities, garden vendors, food trucks, yard sale - hosted by the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Expo |
| 00000072 Mar 29 |
Carolina Cup
Steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties - benefits a local Kershaw County charity | Camden | Sports |
| 00000073 Mar 29 |
Midlands Heart Walk
1 and 3-mile walk options, festivities - benefits the American Heart Association | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000074 Mar 29 - 30 |
Spring Fling
2-day equine show plus classes, vendors, silent auctions - hosted by the SC Upstate Equine Council | Clemson Pendleton | Sports |
| 00000075 Mar 29 |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Greenville | Fashion |
| 00000076 Mar 29 |
Fulfilling Needs, Creating Hope Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston | Gala |
| 00000077 Mar 29 |
True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
Run, hike the 6.5 mile Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail, post-race celebration + virtual option - benefits Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Newberry Pomaria | Sports |
| 00000078 Mar 29 |
Crafted in Carolina
Tastings of 150+ styles of SC craft beer, artisan market, live music - family-friendly event - hosted by SC Brewers Guild | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000079 Mar 29 |
Pacers & Polo
Polo match with six 7-minute chukkers - third leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefits USCA athletic scholarships | Aiken | Sports |
| 00000080 Mar 29 |
Race for Life
10K run or 5K run/walk - benefits Sharing Hope SC's mission to increase awareness for organ and tissue donation | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
| 00000081 Mar 29 |
Birds of a Feather
Live music, beer, wine, and food truck fare for purchase at Caw Caw Interpretive Center - 21+ to purchase tickets, under 21 welcome with paid chaperone | Charleston Ravenel | Misc |
| 00000082 Mar 29 |
Hustle For Heroes 5K
5K run/walk through CSU campus/trails ending at stadium plus children's fun run - food trucks, kids activities - benefits WarriorWOD | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
| 00000083 Mar 30 |
United States Navy Band
US Navy Band performs a concert of patriotic favorites - free and open to the public - ticket reservations are required | Charleston North Charleston | Concert |
| 00000084 Dates TBD |
Black Authors Lab and Book Festival
Story telling, poetry, spoken word, jazz, books for sale, meet and greet with the authors and a writer's workshop | Bennettsville | Arts |
| 00000085 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000086 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits | Greenville | Misc |
| 00000087 Dates TBD |
Sumter SwanCon
Comic arts festival with items related to comic books, comic strips, animation, gaming, and popular culture | Sumter | Misc |
