Charleston Calendar of Events

Coastal Carolina Fair

Well it’s that time of year again.  There’s a slight chill in the air, the clocks will be changing back and fair is here.  October 30th is the opening day of the Coastal Carolina Fair.  This will be the 52nd annual edition of the fair.  It began in 1957 and has been providing family fun [...]


Outdoor October Events in Charleston

It’s official. Fall has come to the Lowcountry. Even though the weather may not agree, you can always count on it changing very soon. So many events are planned for October, it will amaze you.  There are some great outdoor events that are suitable for families and are also fun if you have out of [...]


Some Fall Events Happening in Charleston, SC

Welcome to September…you can (almost) convince yourself that there’s a cool breeze in your future. Labor Day starts the month. It was reluctantly signed into law by Grover Cleveland over 100 years ago to celebrate the workers of America. Now it pretty much marks the end of the summer.
 
September is Native American, Hispanic Heritage, Save [...]


Sports News in Charleston

ESPN announced the inaugural Charleston Classic, a twelve game men’s college basketball tournament that will be held November 14th-16th at the new C of C gym. The Southern Conference sponsored meet will open the new Carolina First Center. So far all but one team has been named to the 8 team roster: C of C, [...]


August Arts & Entertainment in the LowCountry

There will be two Moonlight Mixers this month. The dances on the 29th will spotlight Shagging on the Pier at Folly Beach.
Hootie and the Blowfish will return on the 15th for their Annual Homegrown Concert at the Family Circle Magazine Stadium on Daniel Island. The group has always encouraged concertgoers to bring school supplies as a [...]


August Arts and Culture in Charleston

The BB&T Charleston Food &Wine Festival 2009 poster contest deadline is August 22nd deadline. Get moving!
Speaking of art, the downtown Charleston art gallery, Mountains to the Sea, received the 2008 Best of Charleston Award in the Art Gallery category by the US Local Business Assoc.
The 18th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition will be held beginning on the [...]


August in Charleston, SC – Nature at the Beach

It’s turtle time on the beaches. Folly has reported 36 Loggerhead nests and one Leatherback nest. Watchers are looking forward to this month’s hatching. There are a few things that we can do to make this more successful each year. Remove all of your belongings from the beach when you leave. Don’t leave large holes [...]


Here’s What’s Happening in July in Charleston

Happy Independence Day to us all!  When we look around the globe at the conditions in so many countries, we realize what a special holiday this is.  There are as many ways to celebrate the day as there are small towns across our state.  Here’s a preview.
 The City of North Charleston will host a free [...]


HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CHARLESTON

Friday, June 20
Lowcountry Dinner and Blues
6 p.m., Freshfields Village ($25) – Kiawah Island
Charleston Battery vs Minnesota Thunder
6 p.m., Blackbaud Stadium ($5 – $15) – Daniel Island
“Second Chance Prom”
7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Charleston Visitors Center ($20 – $45)  375 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
8 p.m., Circular Congregational ($15) 150 Meeting Street, [...]