North Charleston Arts Festival

Event Details

May 3-11, 2013 (Main Event – May 4 & 5)

The North Charleston Arts Festival is an annual nine-day event highlighting national, regional, and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, theater, music, film media, and visual & literary arts. The event draws over 30,000 visitors annually and has been recognized by Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event.

The Main Event, held the first weekend in May at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center and Charleston Area Convention Center, offers free admission and parking to over 40 performances on four themed stages; Cultural Heritage, Youth Entertainment, Bands, and General Audience.

Other Main Event activities include:
Judged art and photography shows
The SC Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Exhibit
A gem & mineral show
Children's activities
Art and Craft booths
Food Court

The Arts Festival continues with over 50 free and ticketed events at various locations around the City of North Charleston.

The festival concludes with a free Grand Finale at North Charleston Riverfront Park featuring performances, children's activities, and fireworks over the Cooper River.

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