Official Explore Charleston Visitors Guide

FALL 2026 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL September 24-October 4, 2026 | mojafestival.com Annual celebration of Black arts and culture and our artistic contributions to the world. Visual arts, music, food, dance, poetry, theater, storytelling, traditional crafts and family activities. FOOD & WINE CLASSIC CHARLESTON November 13-15, 2026 foodandwineclassicincharleston.com Food & Wine , along with iconic brands, Southern Living and Travel + Leisure , will host the FOOD & WINE Classic Charleston, a premier festival celebrating the best of the area. PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON FALL TOURS OF HOMES, HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE October-November 2026 | preservationsociety.org Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit private houses and historic neighborhoods throughout the city. Learn about and experience Charleston’s architecture, history, and gardens. WINTER 2026 CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL November 2026 | charlestonliteraryfestival.com A boutique literary festival offering stellar programming featuring internationally-acclaimed authors in intimate conversation. Join us at Dock Street Theatre! THE SOUTHERN LIVING ILLUMINATION HOLIDAY MARKET December 2026 southernlivingilluminationcharleston.com Features a full day of cooking demonstrations and gift shopping opportunities, a sensational opening night party and snowfall display hosted at The Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of Charleston’s historic district. 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS BLAST - PATRIOTS POINT July 4, 2026 4th of July Fireworks Blast is free of cost to attend. Starting with live music at 6 p.m. - open lawn in front of the stage that’s perfect for blankets and folding chairs, and a grassy bank space that overlooks Charleston Harbor.

CHRISTMAS IN CHARLESTON December 1-31, 2026 | christmasincharleston.com Steeped in history, Charleston rings in the holidays with a charm of its own. Decorated with sparkling white lights and shiny bows, Charleston dons all its finery for the holidays.

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