Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 2010
Every year in February, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition takes over Charleston. This year SEWE is returning for its 28th year. It is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, so this is an event you don’t want to miss.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is traditionally held in the weekend before President’s Day. The [...]
Charleston Comedy Festival 2010
You can get all your comedy in one city during this festival in Charleston on January 20 – 23, 2010, where you have the opportunity to watch some of the country’s hottest improv, sketch, and stand-up artists perform with 38 shows in nine different venues in just four nights.
This festival is produced by Theatre 99 [...]
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2010 in Charleston, SC
The Oyster Festival has been the highlight of the month of January for the past 25 years. The Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society for 20 consecutive years.
The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association is hosting the Lowcountry Oyster Festival’s on the [...]
Restaurant Week comes to Charleston, SC
Great news for those of us who love food. Several Charleston area restaurants will participate in the Hospitality Association of South Carolina’s statewide Restaurant Week, January 11 – 17, 2010. This is the first time a restaurant week is being held in Charleston.
The city has an impressive culinary scene worthy of showcasing, so we think [...]
New Year’s Eve for the family – Charleston, SC
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina with lots of fun and activities for the whole family. This is perfect if you have family visiting town, or if you have younger children celebrating New Year’s with you. Head to downtown Charleston and Marion Square for an evening out on the town. [...]
Crazy Quilts – Charleston, South Carolina
As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from its permanent textile collection, The Charleston Museum will showcase the “craziest” quilts in the collection. From December 5, 2009 to March 28, 2010, visitors will have the chance to view twelve “crazy quilts,” a style popular during the last three decades of the 19th century.
Crazy quilts [...]
Charleston Tree Lighting 2009
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus will light the magnificent the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree of Lights, in Marion Square. Enjoy entertainment by The Company Company, Charleston Community Band, Ashley River Unichorus, Charleston Development Academy, Dance Carolina, plus some wonderful surprises!
Sat. Dec. 5, 2009 from 4:30-6:30p.m.
Marion Square, Calhoun & King Streets
Admission [...]
First Friday’s on Gallery Row on Historic Broad Street in Charleston – December
The Broad Street Merchants Association hosts “First Fridays on Broad” on Friday, December 4th, from 5pm – 8pm. Come out and celebrate “Christmas in Charleston” by enjoying fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Gallery Row.
Stroll from one gallery to another while enjoying Christmas lights and southern charm.
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The Battle of Secessionville – Charleston, SC
The Re-enactment of The Battle of Secessionville is the focal point of Living History Weekend every November at Boone Hall Plantation. Hundreds of re-enactors help bring the battle alive that occurred 145 years ago — on June 16, 1862. Confederate soldiers at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by Union [...]
Holiday Festival of Lights – Charleston, South Carolina 2009
Discover 20 years of holiday magic by participating in a real Lowcountry tradition – The Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a tree mile driving tour at James Island County Park. The park is decorated with over two million shimmering lights and about 600 displays. The Holiday Festival of Lights [...]
South Carolina Weekly Show Video 4509
Here is the latest Coastal Companion episode for South Carolina!
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We produce three different shows every week, one for each state. [...]
Harvest Fest John’s Island County Park – Charleston, SC
Long ago, families would gather to give thanks and celebrate harvest season with a day of feasting, games, music, and fun. Now the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission brings this tradition back by hosting the 8th Annual Harvest Fest Saturday, November 7 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center in John’s Island County Park.
Come on down [...]
Charleston, SC – No. 2 Top American Destination
For the seventeenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine designated Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with the No. 2 slot – topped only by San Francisco. This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination.
“It’s an honor to continue ranking so highly [...]
Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival – Charleston, SC
It’s all about the kids, at least at the 22nd Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival in South Carolina. This festival takes place on Saturday October 18, 2009, from noon to 5 pm at the Park West Recreational Complex.
Here you will find anything that a child would want at a festival including climbing [...]
The Disney Train Comes to the Coast!
Disney embarked on an interactive 40-city train tour for the upcoming movie “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” back in May, and now the train is reaching us here on the coast. The train will be in Savannah, Georgia on Oct. 13, Jacksonville, Florida on Oct. 20, and Charleston, South Carolina on Oct. 23 – 25, 2009.
(Watch [...]
Plan for Halloween in Charleston
Charleston is rich in history, stories, spirits and legends. The city has lots of haunted places and ghosts, so there is no shortage of ghost tours or tours of haunted houses. Halloween in Charleston is always special, and the city offers a wide variety of spectacular fall festivals, exciting corn mazes, colorful pumpkin patches and [...]
Charleston Oktoberfest
When fall rolls around, it’s hight time for Oktoberfest on the coast and Charleston Oktoberfest is next in line. This event returns to Blackbaud Stadium on Sunday, October 25 from Noon- 5 PM with Oompah bands, sauerkraut, bratwurst and of course German beer.
Charleston Oktoberfest also has authentic German dancers performing, a big selection of [...]
Reggae Nights – Charleston, SC
Even though summer is over, the Reggae Nights summer concert series is coming up on the last and final concert for the summer on Saturday October 17, 2009, at Wannamaker County Park. This time Reggae Infinity is performing. This is the last chance to attend Reggae Nights, the Summer Concert Series of the Charleston County [...]
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Latin American Festival 2009 – Charleston, SC
When the air is cooling off, it’s time to turn up the heat. Now you can celebrate Latin American music during this special festival where Salsa and Merengue music will fill the air. The 2009 Latin American Festival takes place on Sunday, October 4 from 12pm-6pm. at Wannamaker County Park in Charleston, South Carolina. This [...]
Taste of Charleston, 2009
The 29th annual Taste of Charleston is scheduled for October 9-11, 2009.
The three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine features some of Charleston’s best chefs. There are three special events leading up to the main event at Boone Hall Plantation.
• Taste – Iron Chef Competition takes place on Friday, October 9, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s [...]
Salsa Under the Stars – Folly Beach, South Carolina
Forget “Dancing with the Stars” or “So You Think You Can Dance” – now it’s time for you to show off your skills on the dance floor. Spice up Friday night with hot Salsa under the Stars on Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This favorite Charleston event returns on Friday, October 9 to Charleston, SC.
Bring your [...]
Fall Tour of Homes and Gardens – Charleston, SC
The 33rd Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens in Charleston, SC, feature beautiful gardens and architecturally significant homes, churches and public buildings. The tours highlights the very best of American architecture from the early Georgian Period up to and including the 21st century. Each tour features a unique neighborhood representing Charleston’s culture from [...]
Free Admission on Museum Day
On Saturday September 26th, 2009, many museums will participate in the Smithsonian Free Museum Day.
The Smithsonian is free every day, and in the spirit of sharing history with everyone the Smithsonian magazine has again organized its free museum day around the nation.
To get your free admission, go to the event website, and fill [...]
