The Charleston Boat Show - January 23-25 at the Charleston area Coliseum and Convention Center.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival - January 25 at Boone Hall Plantation

Lowcountry Coin Club Coin Show - February 6, 7, 8

Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash - February 6-16

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition - February 13, 14, 15

Charleston Food & Wine Festival - March 5-8, Downtown Charleston

French Quarter Art Walk - March 6, Downtown Charleston

Festival of Houses & Gardens - March 19-April 18

International Antiques Show - March 20-22, Downtown Charleston

Cooper River Bridge Run - April 4

Founders' Day - April 11, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Family Circle Cup - April 11-19, Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island

World Grits Festival - April 17, 18, 19, St. George

Charleston In-Water Boat Show - April 23-26, Brittlebank Park and The Bristol Marina

Blessing of the Fleet - April 26, Mt. Pleasant

Charleston Greek Festival - May 8-10, Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity

Turtle Fest - May 16, Edisto Beach State Park

Spoleto Festival USA - May 22-June 7, Downtown Charleston

Reggae Nights - June 13, July 18, August 22, James Island County Park

Charleston Harbor Fest - June 26-28, Maritime Center Complex, Downtown Charleston

Southern National Barbecue Competition & Bluegrass Festival - September 6, Boone Hall

Scottish Games & Highland Gathering - September, Boone Hall Plantation

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens - September 24 - October 25, The Preservation Society

Moja Arts Festival - September 24 - October 4

The Taste of Charleston - October 9-12, Boone Hall Plantation

Coastal Carolina Fair - October-November, Ladson

Harvest Fest - November 7, John's Island

Christmas Events:

  • Holiday Festival of Lights - November 13-January 3, James Island County Park
  • 5k Reindeer Walk/Run - December 5, Downtown Charleston
  • Annual Charleston Parade of Boats - December 5, Charleston Harbor