Enjoy a day of tailgating and watch some of South Carolina’s top horses race in the 59th running of the Elloree Trials. Gates open at 8 a.m. on March 23 at the Elloree Training Center at 170 Wishbone Circle in Elloree.
Photo courtesy of Elloree Trials
Take advantage of beautiful spring weather and enjoy all that South Carolina has to offer in the way of festivals, events, performances and concerts. For even more up-to-the-minute listings, see our online Calendar of Events.
UPSTATE
MARCH
1–3, 8–10 * Clemson Little Theatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pendleton Playhouse, Pendleton. (864) 646-8100 or visit event website.
1–10 * The Red Velvet Cake War, Spartanburg Little Theatre, Spartanburg. (864) 542-2787 or visit event website.
2 * Everything Old is New Again, Gunter Theatre, Greenville. (864) 232-0344 or visit event website.
8–10, 15–17 * High School Musical, Jr., Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin. Visit event website.
10 * Strings Pop-Up Music!, Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville. (864) 232-0344 or visit event website..
13–17 * Lion King Jr., Greenwood Community Theatre, Greenwood. (864) 229-5704 or visit event website.
14–April 7 * Rockin’ Boots: Country Hits Through the Ages, Centre Stage, Greenville. (864) 233-6733 or visit event website.
16 * 11th Annual BellFest, Devils Fork State Park, Salem. Visit event website.
21 * Four Hands. One Piano! Kristin and Dionisio Camacho, Sigal Music Museum, Greenville. (864) 520-8807 or visit event website.
22–24 * Reedy Reels Film Festival, various locations, Greenville. Visit event website.
23 * Blacksmithing at the Station, Oconee Station State Historic Site, Walhalla. (864) 638-0079.
23 * Sunset Paddle, Croft State Park, Spartanburg. (864) 585-1283.
24 * Full-Moon Hike, Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest. (864) 638-5353.
26 * Cass Elliot Talk led by Larry Bounds, Hughes Main Library, Greenville. Visit event website.
26 * Get to Know Quilts of Valor, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
28 * Diane Moro: Vintage Quilts, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
29–April 14 * Trouble in Mind, The Warehouse Theatre, Greenville. (864) 235-6948 or visit event website.
30–31 * Spring Fling Open Horse Show, T. Ed Garrison Arena, Pendleton. Visit event website.
APRIL
6 * iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, downtown, Greenville. Visit event website.
6 * Spring Sporting Clay, The F.A.R.M. Center, Seneca. Visit event website.
12 * International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Walhalla Performing Arts Center, Walhalla. (864) 638-5277 or visit event website.
12–13 * Hub City Hog Fest, downtown, Spartanburg. Visit event website.
13 * Bluebirds Over the Carolinas, Table Rock State Park, Pickens. (864) 878-9813.
MIDLANDS
MARCH
1–3, 8-10 * Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Tom S. Gettys Courtroom, Rock Hill. (803) 326-7428 or visit event website.
1–9 * Joye In Aiken Festival, various venues, Aiken. Visit event website.
1–10 * Final Appearance, Chapin Theatre, Chapin. (803) 404-0015 or visit event website.
2 * Harry Potter Science Saturday, Museum of York County, Rock Hill. (803) 329-2121 or visit event website.
2 * Irish Fest Camden, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, Camden. Visit event website.
2–30 * Living History Saturdays, Historic Brattonsville, McConnells. (803) 684-2327 or visit event website.
6–10 * Clue: The Musical, USC Lancaster Bundy Auditorium, Lancaster. (803) 462-4557 or visit event website.
8 * USC Jazz Festival, University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia. (803) 777-4281
8–10 * Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia. Visit event website.
9 * Cottontown Art Crawl, Cottontown neighborhood, Columbia. Visit event website.
9 * Guided Tram Tour at Lee State Park, Lee State Park, Bishopville. (803) 428-4988.
15–24 * Finding Nemo Jr., Arts Center of Kershaw County, Camden. (803) 425-7676 or visit event website.
16 * Aiken Trials, Aiken Training Track, Aiken. (803) 648-4631 or visit event website.
16 * Andrew Jackson at 256 Years, Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster. (803) 285-3344.
16 * Spring Into Sesqui 5K, Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia. (803) 788-2706 or visit event website.
16 * St. Pat’s in Five Points, Five Points, Columbia. (803) 748-7373 or visit event website.
16–17 * Spring Arts & Crafts Show hosted by Midlands Crafter’s Association, South Carolina State Farmers Market, Columbia. (803) 553-4912.
21 * Taste of Lake Murray, DoubleTree by Hilton, Columbia. Visit event website.
21–24 * Art Blossoms, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810 or visit event website.
22–24 * Henry Shelor Sumter County Boy Scouts BBQ Cookoff, 700 West Liberty Street, Sumter. Visit event website.
22–24 * Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia. Visit event website.
23 * Aiken Spring Steeplechase Championship, 2020 Richland Avenue East, Aiken. Visit event website.
23 * Elloree Trials Horse Races and Tailgating, Elloree Training Center, Elloree. (803) 395-9068 or visit event website.
23 * Soiree on State, State Street, Cayce. (803) 550-9520 or visit event website.
23 * South Carolina Model Train Show, Jamil Temple, Columbia. (843) 621-5531 or visit event website.
23, 30 * Easter Bunny Eggspress, South Carolina Railroad Museum, Winnsboro. (803) 635-9893 or visit event website.
27 * Reading with a Ranger, Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster. (803) 285-3344.
29–30 * Sumter Swan Con, USC Sumter, Sumter. Visit event website.
29–30 * Orphans, Aiken Community Theatre, Aiken. (803) 648-1438 or visit event website.
30 * The Carolina Cup, Springdale Race Course, Camden. Visit event website.
APRIL
4–6 * Orphans, Aiken Community Theatre, Aiken. (803) 648-1438 or visit event website.
4–7 * Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Historic Columbia Speedway, Cayce. Visit event website.
6 * Education Center Drop-in, Lee State Park, Bishopville. (803) 428-5307.
6 * Elloree Trash to Treasures, downtown, Elloree. (803) 897-2821 or visit event website.
6–7 * Columbia International Festival, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia. (803) 799-3452 or visit event website.
11–20 * Come See Me Festival, downtown, Rock Hill. (803) 329-7625 or visit event website.
12 * Arts & Draughts, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810 or visit event website.
12–13 * Governor’s Cup Road Race Festival, downtown, Columbia. Visit event website.
12–28 * The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?, Fort Mill Community Playhouse, Fort Mill. (803) 548-8102 or visit event website.
19 * Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717 or visit event website.
LOWCOUNTRY
MARCH
1–2 * Palooza in the Park—Oyster Roast and Family Fun Day, downtown, Port Royal. Visit event website.
2 * Jason Flynn: Native Plant & Organic Vegetable Gardening, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
3 * 14th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, Hampton Park, Charleston. (843) 724-5003 or visit event website.
6 * Deanna Holter: Chandelier & Milky Way Quilts, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
6 * SC A to Z, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
6–10 * Charleston Wine + Food Festival, various locations, Charleston. Visit event website.
7 * Embroidery Workshop, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
7–9 * National Shag Dance Championship Finals, The Spanish Galleon at OD Beach & Golf Resort, North Myrtle Beach. Visit event website.
8 * Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland. (843) 284-9227 or visit event website.
8 * Jill Messier: My “1st” Quilt, Horry County Museum, Conway. (843) 915-5320 or visit event website.
8 * The Music of Sam Cooke: A Change Is Gonna Come, USCB Center for the Arts, Beaufort. (843) 521-4145 or visit event website.
8–9 * Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland. (843) 284-9227 or visit event website.
8–16 * The Play That Goes Wrong, Florence Little Theatre, Florence. (843) 662-3731 or visit event website.
9 * Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland. (843) 284-9227 or visit event website.
9 * Free Children’s Program: Decorating Quilt Squares, L.W. Paul Living History Farm, Conway. (843) 915-7861 or visit event website.
9 * Power Comic Con, Florence Center, Florence. (843) 679-9417 or visit event website.
9–10 * Lowcountry Pow Wow and Cultural Festival, Mill Stone Landing, Hardeeville. (843) 384-5551.
14–April 14 * The Charleston Festival, historic downtown, Charleston. Visit event website.
14–April 14 * The Charleston Festival, historic downtown, Charleston. Visit event website.
15–16 * Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show, North Charleston Athletic Center, North Charleston. Visit event website.
16 * Charleston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, King Street, Charleston. Visit event website.
16 * Hilton Head IrishFest Concert, Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. (855) 287-7287 or visit event website.
16 * Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run, Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. (843) 757-8520 or visit event website.
16 * Native Plant Sale, Coastal Discovery Center, Hilton Head Island. Visit event website.
16 * St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. (843) 280-5570.
17 * Hilton Head IrishFest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. (855) 287-7287 or visit event website.
21–23 * Beach Music & BBQ, downtown, Hemingway. Visit event website.
21–23 * The Garden Club of Charleston Annual House and Garden Tours, downtown, Charleston. Visit event website.
22–23 * Waccamaw Sportsmen’s Expo, downtown, Conway. (843) 248-6260 or visit event website.
22–24 * Quilt Festival, Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, Hilton Head Island. Visit event website.
23 * ArtFest, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Mount Pleasant. (843) 884-8517 or visit event website.
23 * Beaufort Twilight Run, downtown, Beaufort. Visit event website.
23 * Bop ’Til You Drop presented by Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charleston Music Hall, Charleston. (843) 641-0011 or visit event website.
23 * Hilton Head Wingfest, Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. Visit event website.
23 * Leahy, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, Beaufort. (843) 521-4145 or visit event website.
23 * Rhapsody in ’Cue Festival, The Pavilion Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 448-8379 or visit event website.
24–30 * Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, multiple locations, Hilton Head Island. Visit event website.
26–28 * Black Jacket Symphony Journey Escape, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island. (843) 842-2787 or visit even website.
29–30 * Charleston Bluegrass Festival, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville. Visit event website.
30 * Black Authors Lab and Book Festival, Bennettsville Community Center, Bennettsville. Visit event website.
APRIL
5 * Art and House Tour, multiple homes, Kiawah Island. Visit event website.
5–6 * Tour of Historic Plantations & Homes, various locations, Georgetown. (843) 633-1502 or visit event website.
5–7 * Flowertown Festival, Summerville Family YMCA, Summerville. Visit event website.
6 * Cooper River Bridge Run, downtown, Charleston. (843) 856-1949 or visit event website.
13 * Lowcountry Cajun Festival, James Island County Park, Charleston. (843) 795-4386 or visit event website.
13 * Rotary Club of Georgetown Shag Festival, 729 Front Street, Georgetown. Visit event website.
19 * Charleston Jazz Festival: Rene’ Marie & Experiment in Truth—Jump in the Line! Tour, Charleston Music Hall, Charleston. (843) 641-0011 or visit event website.
19 * Charleston Jazz Festival: Joshua Redman Group—Where We Are Tour, Charleston Music Hall, Charleston. (843) 641-0011 or visit event website.