Charleston Events & Festivals
Every year, the Holy City hosts countless events that celebrate art, food, the great outdoors, and so much more.
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Charleston, SC, Festivals 2018
No matter what time of year you visit, you won’t run out of fun activities to do in Charleston, SC. Foodies flock to the BB&T Charleston Wine & Food Festival in February, while history buffs will enjoy touring some of the South’s most well-preserved homes at the Festival of Houses and Gardens in March. Do you have an appreciation for the great outdoors? If so, you should make plans to attend the Southeastern Wildlife Expo or the Carolina Green Fair. And if you love dance, art, theatre, or music, then you definitely won’t want to miss the internationally-renowned Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto Festivals. Here are a few of our favorite Charleston events and festivals.
January
February
Charleston Wine and Food Festival
March
Festival of Houses and Gardens
North Charleston St. Paddy’s Day Parade
April
Festival of Houses and Gardens
May
June
July
Patriot’s Point Fourth of July Celebration
August
Grape Stomping Festival at Deep Water Vineyards
September
October
November
Charleston Young Adult Book Festival
December
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