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April Festivals, Special Events and Celebrations
- Festival of Houses and Gardens - Charleston
March 13 - April 12, 2008
Daily tours feature the interiors and gardens of nearly 150 historic private houses in 12 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city's blooming season during this premier festival, now in its 61st year. - Flowertown Festival - Summerville
April 4 - 6, 2008
This three-day festival features over 200 national artists and crafters, live entertainment, a Children's Jubilee, Taste of Summerville and more. It is the largest free outdoor festival in the Southeast. - Cooper River Bridge Run - Charleston
April 5th, 2008
The annual Cooper River Bridge Run combined 10K run and walk promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle in a unique setting, attracting a diverse crowd from across the state and beyond. - Columbia International Festival - Columbia
April 5 - 6, 2008
This unique festival showcases the music, culture, food, and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races, and language groups represented in South Carolina. - Lowcountry Cajun Festival - Charleston
April 6, 2008
This one-day festival celebrates Louisiana living and Charleston charm with Cajun and Creole favorites including boiled crawfish, etouffe, jambalaya, andouille sausage, and alligator along with Lowcountry seafood favorites. Live foot stompin' Zydeco music adds to the fun. - Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee - Pendleton
April 5 - 6, 2008
Held the first weekend in April, this popular spring festival features quality arts and crafts, music, Scottish student performances, family-friendly entertainment and more in a beautiful historic setting. - South Carolina In-Water Boat Show - Charleston
April 10 - 13, 2008
The South Carolina In-Water Boat Show is the largest in-water boat show between Annapolis and West Palm Beach and features seminars, special events and family entertainment with boats in the water and exhibitors on land. - World Grits Festival - St. George
April 11 - 13, 2008
Grits lovers gather to enjoy three days of true grits fun including a parade, grits meals, arts and crafts, street dancing, clogging, a carnival, a grits eating contest and even a rolling-in the-grits contest. - Come-See-Me Festival - Rock Hill
April April 17 - 26, 2008
This 10-day spring festival includes live entertainment, the annual parade, Beach Bash, Moonlight Jazz, Mayor’s Frog Jump, a Tailgate Party, a Fireworks Extravaganza and more. - Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden - Columbia
April 18, 2008
Wine connoisseurs can sample domestic and imported wines while exploring the Riverbanks Botanical Garden at this beautiful time of the year. - Iron City Festival - Blacksburg
April 18 - 19, 2008
This family oriented festival features arts and crafts, a parade, rides and games, food vendors and a chili cook-off, entertainment, a model train display and more. - Pickens Azalea Festival - Pickens
April 18 - 19, 2008
Enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, helicopter and amusement rides, an annual car show and more at this family oriented community festival. - Artisphere International Arts Festival - Greenville
April 18 - 20, 2008
This visual and performing arts festival features visual artists from all over the country exhibiting and selling their works, plus performing artists showcased on outdoor stages and indoor venues throughout historic downtown. Children's activities and an outdoor food court add to the fun. - Olde Towne Artisan's Fair - North Augusta
April 18 - 20, 2008
Located in a picturesque living history park, this juried invitational show features a wide array of fine artists and skilled artisans displaying items for sale, craftsmen demonstrations, food and music.
