Charleston Food and Wine Festival
Downtown Charleston
March 5 - March 8
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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62nd Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens
March 19 - April 18
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 20 - March 22
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.
www.historiccharleston.org
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Charleston Fashion Week
Downtown Charleston
March 24 - March 28
Charleston magazine presents the third 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.
www.charlestonmag.com
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74th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens
Downtown Charleston
March 27 - March 28
Hosted by the Garden Club of Charleston, this walking tour will include some of the finest homes and gardens in Charleston’s historic district.
www.thegardenclubofcharleston.com
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Summerville Flowertown Festival
Summerville
April 3 - April 5
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
April 4
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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Family Circle Cup
Daniel Island
April 11 - April 19
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 35th anniversary.
familycirclecup.com
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East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
James Island
April 17 - April 19
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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Charleston In-Water Boat Show
Downtown Charleston
April 23 - April 26
Conveniently taking place at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston, the boat show will showcase in-water boats for sale as well as landside exhibits featuring boating accessories and services, show boat tours, local food vendors, hospitality areas, games for kids, and daily entertainment.
charlestonspringboatshow.com
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Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Mt. Pleasant
April 26
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.
mtpleasantrec.com
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French Quarter Art Walk
Downtown Charleston
May 8
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 Symphony Orchestra in Smythe Park
Daniel Island
May 16
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert overlooking the lake at Smythe Park on Daniel Island. Island residents and visitors are invited to spend a spring evening with family and friends on the shaded banks of the lake while enjoying the harmonic sounds of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
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Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto
May 22 - June 7
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.
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