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SUMMERVILLE FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL March 27-29, 2026 summervilleymca.org/flowertown

Every spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color. On this 3-day weekend, festival-goers transcend to take in the flowers & hospitality & attend one of the largest arts & crafts festivals in the Southeast. CREDIT ONE CHARLESTON OPEN March 28-April 5, 2026 | creditonecharlestonopen.com Over 70 world-class, tennis athletes participate in this WTA premier event - the largest women’s only tennis tournament in the world. Don’t miss out! COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN March 28, 2026 | bridgerun.com The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and best conducted 10-K race in the world. CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL April 13-19, 2026 | charlestonjazz.com This Spring, jazz will take over the city as local and internationally renowned artists headline a spectacular lineup of performances. Info: CharlestonJazz.com HIGH WATER FESTIVAL - RIVERFRONT PARK April 18-19, 2026 | highwaterfest.com Bringing musicians from all over the world to the Riverfront of N. Charleston, creating a musical oasis. With two alternating stages, you’ll be able to catch all your favorite bands! BLESSING OF THE FLEET April 26, 2026 experiencemountpleasant.com/events/blessing-of-the-fleet The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping & fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show & free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop! NORTH CHARLESTON ARTS FESTIVAL April 29 - May 3, 2026 | northcharlestonartsfest.org 5 days of events highlighting over 100 national, regional and local artists and performers. Dance, music, theatre, visual arts, crafts, photography, media arts and literature. SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA May 22-June 7, 2026 | spoletousa.org Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. PICCOLO SPOLETO FESTIVAL May 22-June 7, 2026 | piccolospoleto.com 700 events in 17 days transforming Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Exhibits, music, dance, theatre, crafts, film and more. SUMMER 2026 CHARLESTON CARIFEST June 2026 | charlestoncarifest.com Caribbean American Heritage Month. Activities include a symposium, All White Fete, Carifest Street Parade, cultural expo and carnival celebration. Our featured country: St Vincent and the Grenadines. CAROLINA DAY June 20- July 5, 2026 | sc250charleston.org | revwarchs.com Carolina Day 2026 in Charleston will include special events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the victory over the British at Sullivan’s Island. Commemoration events for America’s 250th anniversary are scheduled June 20-July 5,,2026.

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