There is a lot to do in South Carolina during the month of October. Just take a look at some of the events we have come up with. (Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly video Podcast with the October Events episode)
First Friday on Broad
October 1, 2010
On the first Friday of each month for “First Fridays on Broad” and enjoy fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Historic Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Â More information here – First Friday on Broad
Beaufort Shrimp Festival – Beaufort, SC
October 1 – 2, 2010
This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There’s a lot going on for the whole family at this event – more details on our page for Beaufort Shrimp Festival.
Latin American Festival – Charleston, SC
October 3, 2010
Spice things up with a Latin American Festival in Wannamaker County Park. This popular festival has been going on for 19 years now. Read more about the Latin American Festival here.
Taste of Charleston
October 8 – 10, 2010
This is one of most popular festivals in Charleston every year with lots of events around town. Check out the culinary village in Marion Square – but there’s a lot more going on. Read all about the event on our page for Taste of Charleston.
Little River Shrimp Festival
October 9 -10, 2010
Little River in South Carolina puts up a big shrimp festival every year with fun for the whole family. Find out more on the page for Little River Shrimp Festival
Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 9, 2010
This event takes place several times throughout the year. Come to Chapin Park to take a look at fascinating art objects and to mingle. More details – Art in the Park, Myrtle Beach
Shaggin’ on the Cooper – Mt Pleasant, SC
October 9, 2010
If you can’t make it on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars” you can without doubt make it to Mt Pleasant pier and dance under the stars. The Coopertones are playing. More information here for Shaggin’ on the Cooper
Oktoberfest – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 9, 2010
The Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach will sponsor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 9, on Ocean Boulevard, from Eighth Avenue North to Mr. Joe White Avenue. Â Admission is free! Â The festival begins at noon and concludes with a firework show at 10:35 p.m. Â Ocean Boulevard will showcase both food and art vendors.
Moonlight Mixer – Folly Beach, SC
October 15, 2010
Enjoy the mild evenings on the pier in Folly Beach where you can dance the night away and listen to the calming sounds of the ocean. This is the last mixer for the season. Read more about the Moonlight Mixer here.
Children’s Day Festival – Mt Pleasant, SC
October 17, 2010
This event is for the kids and here you will find anything that a child would want from a festival including climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, clowns and much, much more. Get the scoop here. Children’s Day Festival
Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
October 17 – 24, 2010
Many cities on the coast holds seafood festivals in the fall, but Bluffton combines seafood with another favorite type of festival – the arts festival. At this event you can get a little bit of both. Read more here – Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival.
Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens – Beaufort, SC
October 22 – 24, 2010
During this event you get the opportunity to tour private homes and plantations in the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District and surrounding Lowcountry. Find out more here – Beaufort Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance & Motoring Festival – Hilton Head Island, SC
October 29 – November 7, 2010
If you like vintage cars, or cars in general, this is a festival you don’t want to miss. The event consists of several events in both Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. You can find more information on our page for Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance
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