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May Festivals, Special Events and Celebrations
- Bravo Arts and Cultural Festival - Hilton Head
May, 2009
Visual and performing arts events, cultural activities and special programs highlight the vibrant arts community and diverse cultural heritage of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry. - Greer Family Fest - Columbia
May 1 - 2, 2009
This family oriented festival includes a hands-on children's area, a popular Bass Tournament, crafters and artist vendors, a beach music concert, fireworks, food and more. - Orangeburg Festival Of Roses - Orangeburg
May 1 - 3, 2009
Edisto Memorial Gardens is the center of activities for this annual festival, which celebrates the rose blooming season with arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, sporting events and much more. - Spring Fling - Spartanburg
May 1 - 3, 2009
Spring Fling, Spartanburg's longest running festival, is an arts, crafts, culinary and music festival that celebrates the community and downtown Spartanburg offering something for everyone. - Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet - McClellanville
May 2, 2009
Surrounding the blessing of the fleet is a full day of entertainment for the whole family, including live music and entertainment, exhibits of interest, displays by area artists, a special children's area and plenty of food and refreshments. - Taste of Beaufort - Beaufort
May 2, 2009
Local participating restaurants will serve Lowcountry favorites such as shrimp burgers, shrimp 'n grits and crab cakes, as well as traditional American favorites. - Aiken Bluegrass Festival - Aiken
May 14 - 16, 2009
Enjoy three days of bluegrass music by a variety of performers. - Iris Festival - Sumter
May 23 - 25, 2009
South Carolina's oldest continuous festival includes concerts, an arts and crafts show, a golf tournament, a flower show, a food tasting, children's activities and more. - Gullah Festival - Beaufort
May 22 - 24, 2009
Held on the weekend before Memorial Day, the Gullah Festival of South Carolina celebrates the history, customs, cultures, and accomplishments of the African Americans of the Lowcountry. - Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies and Events
May 22 - 25, 2009
Find out about many wonderful commemorative events and other annual festivals, which take place during Memorial Day weekend throughout South Carolina and the Southeast. - Freedom Weekend Aloft - Simpsonville
May 22 - 25, 2009
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, this popular festival offers 100 beautiful hot-air balloons competing daily, concerts by the nation’s top entertainers, amusement rides, games, displays, children’s activities, a Frisbee Dog Contest, great food and more. - Spoleto Festival USA - Charleston
May 22 - June 7, 2009
Firmly established as one of the world’s major arts festivals, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces each spring with over 120 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts. - Plum Hollow Blue Grass Festival - Campobello
May 29 - 30, 2009
Always held the last Weekend in May, this festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with old music.
