Now - April 3,
Columbia: Columbia Jewish Film Festival
Location:
Nickelodeon Theatre - 937 Main Street
About:
Programs to see: "STEEL TOES" - "THREE MOTHERS" - "AVIVA
MY LOVE" - "MAKING TROUBLE:THREE GENERATIONS OF FUNNY JEWISH
WOMEN". The Nickelodeon Theatre is a small 77 seat store front
theater located in Columbia SC on the corner of Main and
Pendleton Streets, adjacent to the campus of the University of
South Carolina. Admission: Check Website.
Visit Us
HERE.
Phone: 803-254-8234:
Office hours: 10-6 M-F.
Now - April 12,
Charleston: Festival Of Houses and Gardens
Location:
40 East Bay Street, Charleston
About:
Explore the interiors and gardens of some of the finest private
residences in America during the 61st Annual Festival of Houses
and Gardens. Daily tours feature the interiors and gardens of
nearly 150 historic private houses in 12 colonial and antebellum
neighborhoods during the peak of the city's blooming season.
Phone:
843-723-1623.
April 4,
Beaufort: 52nd Spring Candlelight Tour of Homes
Location: The
Parish Church of St. Helena.- 505 Church Street
About:
We welcome our longstanding attendees and new guests to the tour
this year. We have many beautiful homes in Historic Downtown
Beaufort planned for the tour. In the years between 1790 and
1860, when Sea Island cotton produced families of great wealth
and influence, many of Beaufort’s finest homes were built, and
several of these homes have been designated as National Historic
Landmarks. Tickets will be $40 and may be purchased through the
church website.
Visit Us
HERE.
Phone:
843-522-1712
April 4-5,
Georgetown: 61st Annual Plantation Tours
Location: Prince
George Winyah Parish
About:
Houses
will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday. Please allow a full day for each day's tour.
Histories and maps showing the routes for the day are provided
with tickets. Hosts and hostess will be happy to answer any
questions you may have concerning the houses that are open.
Visitors provide their own transportation. Only cars and vans
are allowed on the tours because of the many low-hanging oak
limbs and soft roadbeds. NO BUSES, Please.
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
Phone:
843-545-8291
April 4-5,
Columbia: Kid's Day
Location: Finlay
Park, Downtown Columbia
About:
Featuring:
Rides, Entertainment, Food, Movies and more. Sponsored by the
Columbia Action Council at 722 Blanding Street
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
Phone:
803-343-8750
April 4-5,
Summerville: Smoke At The Lodge
Location: Summerville
Masonic Lodge Grounds - 111 North Main Street
About:
Entertainment: The EMBERS.
Dinners will be ready for pickup or dine-in at the Summerville
Masonic Lodge located at 111 Main Street, Summerville (next to
railroad tracks) after 11 am, Saturday, April 5, 2008. The
judging and awards ceremony for the BBQ cookoff is Saturday
morning. The public is invited to join us for all events, or to
simply enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner from the some of the best
BBQ cooks around. Businesses or others with large orders are
welcome to place their orders in advance. We will gladly have
these ready for pickup, or we will deliver them to your location
upon request. E-mail us or contact a member of the lodge.The
public is also invited to attend Friday night's "No Pork Night"
competition, when the teams will prepare anything but pork for
the public to taste. Tickets will be available at the lodge on
Friday night.
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 4-6,
Summerville: The Flowertown Festival
Location: Azalea
Park, Summerville
About:
The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival has
grown in size and scope each year. Established over 30 years ago
as an 'azalea festival' to help raise money for the YWCO (Young
Women's Christian Organization), this nationally acclaimed arts
and crafts festival now attracts over 250,000 people each year
and provides the YMCA with the necessary funds to continue its
outreach mission into the community
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
Phone:
843-871-9622
April 4-6,
Aiken: 92nd Annual Horse Show
Location: Hitchcock
Woods. Go to website for directions.
About:
The
Aiken Horse Show's popularity is due to its unique setting in
the middle of Hitchcock Woods. The Hitchcock Woods, a 2100 acre
forest preserve in the center of Aiken, is owned and managed by
the Hitchcock Woods Foundation for the recreational use and
enjoyment of the public. As a private, non-profit organization,
the Hitchcock Woods Foundation depends heavily upon the proceeds
from the Aiken Horse Show to accomplish its work of protecting
this important natural resource.
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 4-6,Cheraw: 33rd Annual Spring Festival
Location: Cheraw
Visitors Bureau
About:
. BBQ
fun, Market Street Activities, Classic Car Show, Spring tennis
and softball Tournamen's, Arts and Crafts, Children's Fair,
Black Heritage Jubilation, Chili Challenge and more.
Please check the website for various locations throughout town.
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 5
, Pamplico: Daddy's Little Girls
Location:
Pamplico Library Meeting
Room / 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Teen Movie -
Daddy's Little Girls
(PG-13) will be shown in the library's
meeting room. Open to all
6th-12th graders ONLY.
Phone:
843- 493-5441
Time: 2:30pm
April 5 ,
Myrtle Beach: Red Hot Nights Fundraiser
The Surfside MOMS Clubâ
is hosting a
Red Hot
Nights fund raising banquet at the Crown
Reef Conference Center on Saturday, April 5, 2008
starting at 6:00 p.m. The Crown Reef Conference
Center is located at 2913 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle
Beach, SC. All proceeds are to benefit Wings for
Children/Angel Flight.
WWW.wingsforchildren.org.
April 5 ,
Charleston: Cooper River Bridge Run
Location:
Cooper River Bridge
About:
The
purpose of the Cooper River Bridge Run is to promote fitness,
health, and improve quality of life. The goal of the Bridge Run
(10-K foot race) is to educate and promote healthier lifestyles
therefore making Charleston a healthier community.
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 5 ,
Lexington: 2nd Annual SCWF "One Wild Ride"
Location:
Lexington Town Hall
About:
Come and ride around scenic Lake Murray and enjoy South
Carolina's natural beauty while supporting the SC Wildlife
Federation's efforts to conserve wildlife habitat for future
generations. (63 mile round trip).
Monetary Donation is appreciated.
Time:
10:30am meet time. - Leave at Noon.
Phone:
803-256-0670
April 5 , Columbia:
Tartan Fest
Location:
SC State Museum. 301
Gervais Street.
About:
Enjoy Scottish music with noted 'Scottish balladeer Colin
Grant-Adams, Highland and Scottish country dancing, Scottish
weaponry and birds of prey, Celtic fashion show, a display of
clans' tables, Scottish merchandise and Scottish heavy athletic
demonstrations.
Time:
10:00am-4:00pm
April 5-6 ,
Pendleton: 31st Annual Historic Spring Jubilee
Location: Village
Green, Downtown Pendletown
About:
Over
300 artisans vie for the coveted 90 spaces. Local and regional
entertainers fill the air with music. The Scottish student
performances always bring the largest crowd with a show of
hospitality that warms their hearts. Because of the festival’s
reputation for consistency and quality, thousands of people pour
into historic Pendleton the first weekend in April.
Phone:
1- 800-862-1795
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 5-6 ,
Columbia: 13th Annual International Festival
Location: SC State
Grounds
About:
Much to see: artifacts, curios, costumes and souvenirs - Much to
taste: culinary cuisines from dozens of nations - Experiences:
fashion show and more.
Contact:
Columbia International
Festival - 610 Pickens Street
Phone:
803-799-3452
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 5-6 , Ninety Six: Lifeways of the Cherokee
Indians and Colonial Settlers
Location: National
Historic Site
About:
Here settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to
survive, Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land,
two towns and a trading post were formed and abandoned to the
elements, and two Revolutionary War battles
that claimed over 100 lives took place here.
Walking Tours and more.
Phone:
864-543-4068
Website:
Visit Us
Here.
April 5-6 , Clemson: 3rd Annual Palmetto Alpaca Classic
Location: T Ed
Garrison Livestock Arena - 1101 W. Queen Street, Pendleton
About:
Whether you are a new or experienced alpaca breeder, a
vendor, or just interested in learning more about alpacas, we
invite you to attend the Palmetto Alpaca Classic show.
Attendance is open and free to the general public. Families
welcome. Come enjoy the show-ring competition, fiber artists,
seminars, alpaca garments for sale, a silent auction and more.
Phone:
864-646-2717.
April 6
, James Island: Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Location: 871
Riverland Drive
About:
Featuring: Food- Crawfish, Etouffe, Jambalaya, Andouille Sausage
& Alligator: More Seafood and BBQ. Fun and Games - Crawdad fun.
Check website for more info.
Phone:
843-795-4386.
Time: Noon -
6:00pm
Website: Visit US
HERE
April 9-13,
Columbia: 2nd Annual Indie Grits Film Festival
Location:
Nickelodeon Theatre - 937 Main Street
About:
This festival seeks to highlight the best in low-budget
independent film form across the Southeast. This year's festival
will include 23 films vying for over $7000 in cash and prizes
plus several special guests including Aaron Katz, director, and
Brent Green, animator and musician who will perform with a live
band on the night of Friday, April 11.
Phone:
803-254-8234. Visit US
HERE.
April 10-13,
Florence: Southern Plant and Flower Festival
Location:
Pee Dee State
Farmers Market - 2513 W. Lucas Street
About:
Celebrates Spring with many flowers and plants.
Hundreds of exhibitors are present,
combining the best in horticulture and agriculture products for
the home and garden. Food concessions, some arts & crafts,
mostly plants, flowers, lawn and garden décor and equipment are
among the items you will find.
Start your planting now.!
Phone:
843-665-5154
Visit US
HERE.
April 11-12,
South Congaree: 17th Annual Rodeo Festival
Location:
Lexington County Equestrian Arena
About:
It's the most exciting bronc and bull riding you'll find,
right here in South Congaree in our covered arena. The 17th
Annual Western Weekend Rodeo is your chance to enjoy 2 nights of
IPRA rodeo where spectators are on top of the rodeo action
making it an evening of great excitement and entertainment.
Phone:
Visit US
HERE
April 11-13,
St. George: World Grits Festival
Location:
St. George, SC - The
easiest way to get to St. George is to get off of I-95 at St.
George/Highway 78 exit 77. Turn left from southbound or
northbound exits. Drive down Highway 78 until you meet Highway
15 (Second Traffic Light about 2 miles) and turn right. The
Grits Festival begins about half a mile ahead just after the
railroad tracks.
About:
Featuring: Carnival, Clothesline art, Food, Arts and
Crafts, Grits Grinding, The Men of Distinction, Doug Grey Band,
5K Run, Kids Fun Run, Parade, Dancing of all sorts, Rolling In
Grits Contest for Kids, wheelbarrow race and hula hoop contest
and more..
Phone:
Visit US
HERE.
April 12,
Pamplico: Nancy Drew
Location:
Pamplico Library Meeting
Room / 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Family Movie -
Nancy Drew
(G) will be shown in the library's
meeting room. Open to all
ages.
Phone:
843- 493-5441
Time: 2:30pm
April 12,
Columbia: 13th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival
Location:
Capital City Stadium
About:
Steamed and Fried
Oysters for sale by the serving. Food Court w/many other foods
for sale. Soft drinks, beer, and wine for sale. A portion of the
proceeds of this festival benefits The Christopher Conner
Foundation.
meeting room. Open to all
ages.
Phone:
803-252-2128
Time:
Gates open @ Noon
April 12, Cross Keys: Turkey Strut & Chicken Pickin'
Festival
Location:
Cross Keys Ball Field - HWY 49
About:
All
day fun: live music, silent auction, good food, old time
carnical games/prizes, obstacle course, bird leg contest, learn
to dance the turkey strut and more..
Phone:
864-969-2838
Time:
10:00am-10:00pm
April 12, Mount Pleasant: Pet Fest
Location:
Mount Pleasant Palmetto Island County Park
About:
Featuring a
day of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and
more. Pets are encouraged to bring their owners. Disc-Connected
K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dogs - Charleston Kennel Clubs "Meet
The Breed" Dog Show - Micro-chipping Clinic - Lowcountry Dog
Magazine Cover Model -
Pet Contests -
Dog Washing Station - Nutrition, Education and Training.
Phone:
843-795-4386
Time:
10:00am-4:00pm
April 12, Spartanburg: Tame The Tyger River Race
Location:
Big Tyger
River Campground - Spartanburg County Park
About:
On April 12,
the 9th Annual Tame the Tyger River Race and Festival promises
paddling enthusiasts more fun than ever as they paddle their way
through 7.5 miles of class I and II whitewater.
Boaters can push
their endurance to the limit or float their way down the
course. Great prizes and a boat giveaway will spur more
advanced boaters to rush to the finish line. Safety boaters
along the river will ensure participants of all ages navigate
smoothly through the trickier sections. At the end of the race,
good food, music and entertainment will kick off the festival.
People can demo boats from local outfitters or chill out and
watch the premier of the spring LVM whitewater kayaking movie.
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 12-13,
Union: Pirelli Big Buck Grand National Cross Country
Location: Big
Buck Racing. Union, SC
About:
This will be
the twelfth year for this race to come to Union, SC. It will be
co-sanctioned with SE&TRA again this year. Thanks to the Can-Am
GNCC Series for all the memories.
The 2008 Pirelli
Big Buck GNCC will feature four classes of UTV races! This is
the first GNCC Championship UTV race and is the first national
level off road UTV race ever held in the southeast.
Phone:
864-
Time:
Race Begins at 10:00am
April 17, Florence: Murder
With Peacocks
Location:
Florence County Library:
509
S. Dargan St. Florence, FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, 29506
About:
The Florence
County Library Book Club will meet to discuss Donna Andrews'
"Murder With Peacocks." The event will be held in the Library's
Board Room.
April 17-19,
Turbeville: Puddin' Swamp Festival
Location:
Town Square - Turbeville
About:
Featuring:
Carnival 5pm-11pm on April 17: Swamp Samplings- Taste of Puddin'
Swamp -- April 18 &19: Carnival and Arts and Crafts, Food and
more.
Phone:
843- 598-2116
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 17-19, Hemingway: 20th Annual BBQ - Shag
Festival
Location:
Hemingway, SC
About:
Featuring:
Hottest social event in SC. Lots of fun for all! Food - Dancing
- fun for all ages. Visit our website for photos of last years
event.
Phone:
843-344-2527
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 17-20, Charleston: New "In Water Boat Show"
Location:
Brittlebank Park and The Bristol Marina in Charleston, SC.
About: The
boat show will showcase in-water boats for sale as well as
landside exhibits featuring boating accessories and services,
show boat tours, local food vendors, hospitality areas, games
for kids, and daily entertainment.
Brittlebank Park
hosts the landside exhibits at the Charleston In-Water Boat
Show. Located on the banks of the Ashley River, this facility is
the perfect setting to celebrate the boating lifestyle. The park
will house trailerable boats offered by the country’s leading
dealers, as well as boating services and accessories exhibits,
local cuisine, entertainment, and fun for everybody.
Phone:
843-577-7702
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 17-20, Columbia: Midland's Plant and Flower
Festival
Location:
Columbia State Farmers Market
About: Celebrates
Spring with many flowers and plants.
Hundreds of exhibitors are present,
combining the best in horticulture and agriculture products for
the home and garden. Food concessions, some arts & crafts,
mostly plants, flowers, lawn and garden décor and equipment are
among the items you will find.
Phone:
803-737-4664
April
17-26, Rock Hill: Come See-Me Festival
Location:
Various Places in Rock Hill
About: 10
days of fun, food and entertainment. So much to do and see.
Check out their website.
Phone:
1-800-681-7635
Website:
Visit Us
HERE.
April 18-19, Blacksburg: Iron City Festival
Location:
Downtown
About:
Featuring:
Arts, Crafts, Parade, Car Show, Food, Model Train Display
and more ..
Phone:
864-839-4260
Website: Visit
Us
HERE.
April 18-19, Pickens: Azalea Festival
Location:
Downtown
- Main Street
About:
Featuring:
Arts, Crafts, Classic Car Cruise In, Food, Craig Woolard Band,
Alabama Blues Brothers, helicopter rides, horse and carriage
rides.
Phone:
1-866-615-6603
Website: Visit
Us
HERE.
April 18-20, Greenville: Artishpere: The International
Arts Festival
Location:
West End, Downtown
About:
Featuring:
ARTISPHERE is an annual signature event for Greenville, SC,
showcasing the arts, reflect the area's international flair and
maximizing existing arts programs by providing a diverse menu of
experiences that center around the arts, visual and performing,
and Greenville's multi-cultural offerings to appeal to visitors
from throughout the world, as well as citizens throughout the
region.
Phone:
864-271-9398
Website: Visit
Us
HERE.
April 18-20, Charleston: 4th Annual The Battle Of
Charleston
Location:
Located at Legare Farms, a 300 acre working family farm since
1725. Legare Farms is located on scenic Johns Island just
minutes from downtown Charleston, SC. The farm is bordered by
the Stono River.
About:
Civil
War Re-enactment presented by the 27thSCVI and Legare Farms.
Phone:
559-0788
April 18-20,
Augusta: Olde Towne Artisan's Fair
Location:
Living History Park. North Augusta.
About:
Our goal, as always, is
to produce a top tier event that is profitable, enjoyable for
the artists, and exciting for the visitors; a place where each
artist is made to feel at home and will look forward to coming
back each year. We want this to be the one event each year that
you will put on your calendar in ink rather than pencil.
Website: Visit Us
HERE.
April 18-20,
Santee: Birding and Nature Festival
Location:
Field Trips start at Santee Cultural Arts Center.
About:
Come and experience the birding wonders of the Santee region
in centeral South Carolina! With a variety of places to see and
explore, there will be plenty for all to enjoy. Whether you are
coming to sharpen your birding skills or just enjoy some
wonderful Spring weather, please plan to join us for the first
Santee Birding and Nature Festival.
Website: Visit Us
HERE
April 19-27, Manning:Clarendon County: Striped Bass
Festival
Location:
Various
About:
The
festival is our special salute to the Striped Bass, which put
the Santee Cooper Lakes, Marion and Moultrie, and Clarendon
County on the fishing maps of the world.
Phone:
803-435-4405
Time:
Various
Website:
Visit US
HERE.
April 19, Pamplico: Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift
Location:
Pamplico Library Meeting
Room / 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Teen Movie -
Fast & Furious
(PG-13) will be shown in the library's
meeting room. Open to all
ages.
Phone:
843- 493-5441
Time: 2:30pm
April 19, Port Royal: Soft Shell Crab Festival
Location:
Paris
Avenue
About:
Entertainment
and Food.
Time:
Noon- 5:00pm
Website: Visit Us
HERE
April 19, Fort Lawn: 2008 Spring Festival
Location:
Fort Lawn Community Center - 5554 Main Street
About:
Featuring:
Annual Hot Dog and Bake Sale, Car Show, Children's Train Ride,
Crafts, Storytelling and more.
Phone:
803-872-4491
Website: Visit Us
HERE
April 23-26, Long
Creek: 16th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival
Location:
Jack Rholetter's Apple Valley Music Park
Phone:
864-647-5768.
Website: Visit Us on the Web
HERE
April 25-26, Anderson: 13th Annual Anderson Soiree
Location:
Downtown Anderson
About:
The
13th Annual Anderson Soiree is the largest street festival in
Anderson County. With an inviting combination of live music,
street performers, food, crafts and children's activities, there
is truly something for everyone! As Downtown Anderson businesses
grow and the landscape changes, there are more and more reasons
to visit the Electric City. Come, bring the family and friends
to enjoy a relaxing time in Anderson each spring - remember,
"There is a Party Going On!!
Contact:
Main Street Events,
Inc. - 864-235-5525
April 25-27, Colleton County: Rice Festival
Location:
Waterboro Welcome Center - Off I95 at exit 53.
About:
The
Colleton County Rice Festival celebrates the rich heritage of
Colleton County and the contributions made by this cash crop
with an arts and cultural festival in the county seat of
Walterboro. Enjoy three fun-filled days of family activities in
the warm South Carolina spring sun.
Website: Visit Us
HERE.
April 25-27,
Sumter: Scottish Country Fair and Celtic Festival
Location:
Sumter County Museum and Various Locations
About:
Ceilidh
and Call of the Clans, Musical performances and Dance
Demonstrations, Picnic and more
Website: Visit Us on the Web
HERE
April 25-May
3, Georgetown: Treasures of the Tidelands
Location:
Performances will be concentrated in two locations, the historic
Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church campus on Highway 17 and at the
Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce on Front Street in the
city of Georgetown.
About:
Join
us in celebrating the third annual Treasures of the Tidelands
festival. This 9-day celebration features a variety of events
focusing on the performing and visual arts of Georgetown County.
Phone:
843-237-3035
April 26, Pamplico: Snow Buddies
Location:
Pamplico Library Meeting
Room / 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Teen Movie -
Fast & Furious
(G) will be shown in the library's
meeting room. Open to all
6th-12th graders ONLY.
Phone:
843- 493-5441
Time: 2:30pm
April 26, Charleston: Air Expo 2008
Location:
Charleston Air Force
Base
About:
Our
main attraction are those birds of thunder, THE
USAF
Thunderbirds!
The Army’s
GoldenKnights
parachute team will perform daring freefall
jumps from dizzying heights during the day. Also scheduled to
perform is
Patty Wagstaff,
flying one of the most thrilling, low-level aerobatic routines
in the world. Her breathtaking performances give spectators a
front-row seat view of the precision and complexity of modern,
unlimited hard-core aerobatics.
Website: Visit Us
HERE.
April 26, North Augusta: Yellow Jasmine Festival
Website: Visit Us
HERE.
April 26, Northeast Columbia: Sparkleberry County Fair
Location:
On the spacious
grounds of Clemson Research and Development Center.
About:
Featuring:
Free petting zoo, rides and games, family fun, food, arts and
crafts and more.
Website: Visit Us
HERE.
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