September

15-18 Euphoria Greenville

A four-day festival of food and music featuring guest chefs Daniel Boulud and Greenville native Tyler Florence.  https://www.euphoriagreenville.com

Nearest campground(s): Paris Mountain State Park, KOA Travelers Rest

20-24 South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair

Part fall fair and part farm celebration, this Seneca event mixes 4-H livestock competitions, rodeos and vintage tractors with a carnival midway and fair food.  https://www.farmoconee.org

Nearest campground(s): South Cove County Park Campground, Oconee State Park

23-24 Irmo Okra Strut

If you like okra, you’ll love the okra strut.  Get it pickled, fried, diced and stewed.  Come for the okra, stay for the fun events like dinner under the stars, great music, a craft show and more. https://www.okrastrut.com

Nearest campground(s): Dreher Island State Park, Barnyard RV Park

28 Earth, Wind & Fire

Do you remember, the 21st night of September?  See the iconic band live at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. https://www.earthwindandfire.com/tour

Nearest campground(s): James Island County Park, KOA Mount Pleasant, KOA Holiday Charleston in Ladson

October

6-22 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art

A food and wine gala with musical performances.  Headliners include Orleans and Firefall (Oct. 8), The Tribute to the Temptations (Oct. 15), and Jim Brickman (Oct. 21). https://www.pawleymusic.com

Nearest campground(s): Huntington Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach State Park, KOA Myrtle Beach, Pirateland Campground, Ocean Lakes Family Campground

8-9 Art in the Park

A Myrtle Beach tradition since 1972, artists from all over the country come for this juried show to display their art in all mediums: painting, sculpting, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery, and more. https://www.wacg.org

Nearest campground(s): Huntington Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach State Park, KOA Myrtle Beach, Pirateland Campground, Ocean Lakes Family Campground

12-23 South Carolina State Fair

Since 1869, the state has hosted a fair to showcase its agricultural roots.  https://www.scstatefair.org

Nearest campground(s): Sesquicentennial State Park

21-23 Girl Camper SC Flaming Hot Pink Event

Join your fellow girl campers at Sesquicentennial State Park for fellowship and fun to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race for a Cure.  We will walk in the park as a virtual team.  Wear pink and meet your fellow girl campers!

22 Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival

Did someone say shrimp and grits?  Delicious seafood, cultural presentations, dancing and crafts at the Hunting Island Nature Center.  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gullahgeechee-nation-celebrations-2022-730179

Nearest campground(s): Hunting Island State Park, Tuck in the Wood Campground, KOA Holiday Yemassee Campground

29-30 Spartanburg Home & Garden Show

Planning a home renovation?  Need garden ideas?  This is your place.  A two-day home extravaganza.  https://www.expomanagementinc./spartanburg/spartanburg

Nearest campground(s): Croft State Park

Written by: Amy Kovach, Girl Camper Guide, South Carolina