Charleston Food and Wine Festival
Downtown Charleston
March 4 - March 7
This world-class culinary festival showcases the talents of local and nationally-recognized Southern chefs in a city widely acclaimed for its Lowcountry cuisine. This annual must-attend event also features some of the country’s most renowned sommeliers. Seminars, food tastings, a dine-around and culinary village are highlights of the weekend.
charlestonfoodandwine.com
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French Quarter Art Walk
Downtown Charleston
March 5
Walk the cobbled streets and gas-lit alley ways of the French Quarter to view the works of over 500 artists representing a diverse variety of styles and mediums from traditional to contemporary. The galleries of the French Quarter will be open with artists on hand and refreshments.
frenchquarterarts.com
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Charleston Fashion Week
Downtown Charleston
March 16 - March 20
Charleston magazine presents the fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week, a five-night celebration of fashion and Charleston’s burgeoning retail and design community. Marion Square will echo New York’s Bryant Park during NYC Fashion Week with enclosed tents filled with the latest designer wares.
charlestonmag.com
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Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens
Downtown Charleston
March 18 - April 17
Sponsored by the Historic Charleston Foundation, this festival features the rarely seen interiors and gardens of approximately 150 historic private homes in 12 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city’s blooming season. Festival proceeds go to support preservation and restoration efforts in Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
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Charleston International Antiques Show
Downtown Charleston
March 19 - March 21
This three-day antique show will bring more than 30 of the nation’s finest antique dealers to Charleston with a wide range of fine antiques, decorative accessories, porcelains, textiles, jewelry, architectural and garden items.
historiccharleston.org
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Summerville Flowertown Festival
Summerville
March 26 - March 28
This festival presents more than 200 artisans and attracts visitors from all across the country. It will include a Taste of Summerville, live entertainment and a childrens’ carnival.
flowertownfestival.com
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Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
Mt. Pleasant to Downtown Charleston
March 27
This 10K run (or 4.4-mile walk) over the Cooper River Bridge from Mt. Pleasant to historic downtown Charleston is sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina.
bridgerun.com
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French Quarter Art Walk
Downtown Charleston
April 2
Walk the cobbled streets and gas-lit alley ways of the French Quarter to view the works of over 500 artists representing a diverse variety of styles and mediums from traditional to contemporary. The galleries of the French Quarter will be open with artists on hand and refreshments.
frenchquarterarts.com
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Charleston Race Week
April 8 - April 10
The 15th Annual Charleston Race Week will offer sailors an affordable, dynamic and fun race week experience. The three days of racing will prove to be tricky and competitive as local wind and current considerations can upset a traditional strategic approach. Whether racing an inshore harbor course or the offshore courses, the conditions and fronts that roll through the Lowcountry in April will challenge the best skippers and tacticians.
charlestonraceweek.com
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Charleston International Film Festival
Downtown Charleston
April 8 - April 11
The third annual Charleston International Film Festival returns to the Lowcountry and will take place at the American Theater. The event highlights the work of local and international filmmakers.
charlestonIFF.com
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75th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens
Downtown Charleston
April 9 - May 10
Hosted by the Garden Club of Charleston, this walking tour will include some of the finest homes and gardens in Charleston’s historic district.
thegardenclubofcharleston.com
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Family Circle Cup
Daniel Island
April 10 - April 18
The longest running professional women's tennis tournament in the United States, the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament returns to its home on Daniel Island for its 36th anniversary.
familycirclecup.com
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East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
James Island
April 16 - April 18
Held in James Island County Park, this festival features a weekend immersed in the history, technique, hands-on experience and fun of canoeing and kayaking. The festival will include lectures, on-water classes, exhibitors and demonstrations directed to the novice as well as the experienced paddler.
ccprcevents.com
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Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Mt. Pleasant
April 25
This seafood festival celebrates the historic Mt. Pleasant shrimping industry with the ceremonial Blessing of the Fleet, live entertainment, a craft show and great seafood from local restaurants. This year's Blessing of the Fleet will take place at the new Waterfront Memorial Park in Mt Pleasant.
mtpleasantrec.com
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2010 Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival
Downtown Charleston
May 1
The Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival was founded in 2006 and takes place annually on or near May 5th, a Mexican holiday which is widely celebrated throughout the United States in order to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. The event provides an opportunity for Charleston residents to experience Hispanic food, dance, and music.
The 2010 Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Saturday, May 1st in downtown Charleston at the Visitor Center Bus Terminal from 7:00pm -11:00pm.
www.charlestoncinco.com
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Daniel Island Farmers' Market
Daniel Island
May 6 - September 30
The Daniel Island Farmer's Market is coming Thursday evenings this Spring and Summer, starting May 6 through September 30, 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Each week, the courtyard entrance of the Family Circle Tennis Center will be transformed to a showcase of local produce, flowers, crafts, art and more. Residents and island visitors can mix and mingle while they shop for the freshest local fruits, vegetables and fresh cut flowers, peruse crafts from local artisans and enjoy prepared foods, beverages and live local entertainment.
danielislandfarmersmarket.com
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Concert in the Park
Daniel Island
May 15
Jeremy Davis and The Equinox Jazz Orchestra will perform a free concert overlooking the lake at Smythe Park on Daniel Island on Saturday, May 15. Island residents and visitors are invited to pack a picnic and spend a spring evening with family and friends on the shaded banks of the lake while enjoying a one-of-a kind, high-energy stage show featuring some of the best entertainers and musicians the industry has to offer. Prizes will be awarded for the most elaborate and creative picnic spreads. Judging will start at 6:00 pm and the concert will begin at 7:00 pm. Rain date is May 16th.
dicommunity.org
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Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto
Downtown Charleston
May 28 - June 13
Called one of the best arts festivals in the country by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, this 17-day arts festival offers opera, dance, classical music, jazz, theatre and visual arts exhibitions at venues throughout the Charleston Area. Companion to the Spoleto Festival, Piccolo Spoleto showcases the best local and regional talent.
spoletousa.org and piccolospoleto.com
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