Charleston
The beautiful city of Charleston, SC is known for its history, magnificent architecture, cobblestone streets and Southern charm. Charleston is known as The Holy City due to the prominence of churches on the low-rise cityscape, particularly the numerous steeples.
The city of Charleston is located just south of the mid-point of South Carolina’s coastline, at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, which flow together into the Atlantic Ocean.
Charleston attracts nearly 4 million visitors every year. Coastalcompanion.com is here to help you plan your Charleston getaway vacation or romantic weekend getaway and make your stay one to remember. From arts and culture, to food, festivals and other happenings, we’re here to help you find fun things to do on your visit to Charleston, South Carolina.
Annual Festivals and Events in Charleston 2011
MARCH
BBT Wine + Food Festival
March 3-6, 2011
Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens
March 17 – April 16, 2011
Charleston Fashion Week
March 22-26, 2011
APRIL
Cooper River Bridge Run
April 2, 2011
Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament
April 2 – 10, 2011
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
April 3, 2011
East Coast Kayak & Canoe Festival
April 15-17,2011
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
April 16, 2011
Moonlight Mixers
April 22, 2011
North Charleston Arts Festival
April 30 – May 8, 2011
MAY
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
May 7, 2011
Charleston Harbor Fest
May 13 – 15, 2011
Moonlight Mixers
May 13, 2011
Charleston International Film Festival
May 18 – 22, 2011
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
May 21, 2011
Spoleto Festival
May 27 – June 12, 2011
Piccolo Spoleto
May 27 – June 12, 2011
JUNE
Moonlight Mixers
June 3 & June 24, 2011
Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
June 6, 2011
Charleston Carifest
June 16 – 18, 2011
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
June 18, 2011
JULY
Patriot’s Point 4th of July Blast
July 4, 2011
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
July 9, 2011
Moonlight Mixers
July 15 2011
AUGUST
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
August 6, 2011
Moonlight Mixers
August 12, 2011
SEPTEMBER
Fall Tour of Homes and Gardens
Green Fair
BBQ and Bluegrass Festival
Scottish Games
MOJA Arts Festival
OCTOBER
Taste of Charleston
Moonlight Mixers
October 7, 2011
Plantation Days at Middleton Place
NOVEMBER
Holiday Festival of Lights
November 11 – January 1, 2012
DECEMBER
