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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

February 15–17, 2019

Through an incredible lineup of events — from fine art exhibits to conservation education — SEWE invites us all to explore our "wild" side and pay tribute to our naturally beautiful world.

Phone:  843.723.1748

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Charleston Fasion Week

March 13–17, 2018

High-energy runway shows, roving photographers, up-and-coming designers and a see-and-be-seen crowd converge for five nights of apparel and attitude under the tent in Marion Square.

Phone:  843.971.9811 ext. 319

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Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens

March 15 – April 21, 2018

The public rarely views the interiors of Charleston’s museum-quality dwellings, but this festival allows you to take a peek behind the garden gates and porch doors of the peninsula’s most intriguing private residences.

Phone:  843.722.3405

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Volvo Car Open

March 31 – April 8, 2018

The world’s top seeded female tennis players compete for the sport’s largest purse at the state-of-the-art facility located on picturesque Daniel Island.

Phone:  800.677.2293

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YMCA Flowertown Festival

April 6–8, 2018

During this three-day event, blooming azaleas envelop more than 200 artisans, who exhibit painting, pottery, glass working, woodworking, needlework, ironwork and textiles.

Phone:  843.871.9622

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Annual Cooper River Bridge Run

April 7, 2018

From professional athletes to goofballs dressed in gorilla costumes, people of all ages and fitness levels participate in this run/walk, which is one of the world’s largest 10,000-meter runs.

Phone:  843.856.1949

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Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival

April 29, 2018

The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop!

Phone:  843.884.8517

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North Charleston Arts Festival

May 2–6, 2018

The North Charleston Arts Festival features five full days of events highlighting over 100 national, regional and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, crafts, photography, media arts and literature.

Phone:  843.740.5854

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Piccolo Spoleto

May 25 – June 10, 2018

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.

Phone:  843.724.7305

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Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival

June 2, 2018

The highly anticipated Sweetgrass Festival will celebrate the rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and provides the most extensive showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry area.

Phone:  843.856.9732

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Patriots Point 4th of July Blast

July 4, 2018

The U.S.S. Yorktown, home of the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, is a fitting host for this patriotic celebration that includes live music and a professional fireworks show.

Phone:  843.884.2727

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Charleston Restaurant Week

September 5–16, 2018

The event, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area.

Phone:  843.577.4030

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Annual MOJA Arts Festival

September 27 – October 7, 2018

The streets sway with the captivating rhythm of African music, while the smell of Caribbean cuisine permeates the air during this 10-day celebration of Gullah culture named for the Swahili word meaning "one".

Phone:  843.724.7305

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YALLFest

November 8-9, 2018

YALLFest, Charleston’s Young Adult Book Festival, is a two-day event hosted by Blue Bicycle Books that takes over Upper King Street on the second weekend of November every year.

Phone:  843.722.2666

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Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

November - January 1

Featuring over 750 displays and two million lights, the Holiday Festival of Lights is a cherished holiday tradition for the whole family. James Island County Park comes alive with illumination, and is a great place to capture the magic of the holiday season.

Phone:  843.795.4386

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Charleston Restaurant Week

January 9–20, 2019

The event, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area.

Phone:  843.577.4030

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

February 15–17, 2019

Through an incredible lineup of events — from fine art exhibits to conservation education — SEWE invites us all to explore our "wild" side and pay tribute to our naturally beautiful world.

Phone:  843.723.1748

Event Details