Festivals – Tidelines

2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, May 22 – June 7

Piccolo Spoleto, Charleston Spoleto Festival’s little brother, is sponsored by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and takes place in multiple venues around the city.

May and June will bring a reinvigorated Piccolo Spoleto Festival to Charleston that will feature 250 events, all but 60 of which will be produced by arts and community groups whose independent work has nurtured culture and talent for years. Half of Piccolo Spoleto’s events will be free.

For more information about Piccolo events, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

May in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during May by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
May 15 Dancing On The Cooper
May 16 Cast-Off Fishing Tournament
May 16 Wheel To Surf
May 23 Genesis Swim-A-Thon
May 29 Reggae Nights Summer Concert
May 31 Inclusive Swim Night

Fitness & Wellness
May 23 Lowcountry Youth Track And Field Games

Summer Swim Lessons
Swim lesson registration is open. Lessons will be held in June and July at the West County Aquatic Center in Hollywood.

Nature, History & Culture
May 13 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 14 Seashore Exploration
May 15 Seashore Exploration
May 16 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 16 Ramble And Row
May 20 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 21 Gator Tales
May 23 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 27 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 30 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
May 30 Bird Photography

Outdoor Adventure
May 17 Climbing Rescues: Skills For Outdoor Top Rope And Lead
May 22- August 10 Kids Zipline Sessions
May 22- August 10 Zipline And Challenge Course Sessions
May 24 Adaptive Climbing Day

Skateboarding
May 23 Beginner or Intermediate Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

(Image credit: CCPRC.com)

Charleston Greek Festival May 8-10

Become Greek for the Weekend, May 8-10, 2026, when the 55th Annual Charleston Greek Festival returns. Lowcountry residents and visitors are invited to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race Street, to feast on Greek dishes, from salads and moussaka to roasted lamb, gyros, and pastries. Sample Greek wines and beers. Enjoy performances of local Greek dance troupes. Take a guided tour of the church. Stroll through the arts and crafts booths located on the church grounds.

Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival April 26

Mount Pleasant’s annual Blessing of the Fleet will occur Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC.

The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry. Festival-goers will be treated to live music, a boat parade, and a ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet. Other activities include seafood samplings sold by local restaurants, shag and shrimp-eating contests, and a craft show.

Admission and family-friendly activities are free. There is limited parking at Memorial Waterfront Park. Handicapped-accessible spaces are available. Park & Walk: Parking is available at the Patriots Point Soccer Complex (85 Patriots Point Road). Free shuttle buses run continually from 10:45 am to 5:15 pm. Find Shuttle Locations Here! Riders are welcome to bring chairs and festival gear on the buses! The last buses leave the park at 5:00 pm.

For more information about the Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: CVB website)

Explore Charleston’s Congregations with a Spirited Brunch

The Spirited Brunch is a self-guided snack tour of downtown Charleston’s prayerful spaces. Positioned as an open house-type event with every congregation on the Charleston peninsula invited to welcome visitors during the three-hour time frame. Notably, the event presents a rare chance for non-members to peek inside historically and architecturally significant sanctuaries. But what makes Spirited Brunch special is that each house of worship is asked to serve a snack representative of its local community or faith tradition.

Date: Sunday, May 3, from 12:30-3:30 pm

Click here for more information on this event.

Click here to find the participating congregations and their snacks.

–Tidelines Editors

Boone Hall Farms Strawberry Festival 2026

Boone Hall Farms will host the Low Country Strawberry Festival over two weekends in April and May. Scheduled events include family-friendly shows, pig races, strawberry pie-eating contests, pony rides, and a petting zoo. A highlight of the festival will be thrill rides featuring a 120 foot Ferris wheel.

Dates: April 24-26 and May 1-3
Location: 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

–Tidelines Editors

(image credit: Boone Farms)

Blues by the Sea

Save the Date!

20th Annual Blues by the Sea Festival at Freshfields Village

Sunday, April 19, 2026
3:00 – 7:00 pm,| Freshfields Village
No Cost, No Tickets Required

Guests are encouraged to bring coolers, chairs, and blankets. The event will take place rain or shine under the tent on the Village Green.

Join us for the 20th Annual Blues by the Sea on Sunday, April 19 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm! Head to the Village Green for a complimentary blues show for the entire family.

April in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during April by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
April 18 Lowcountry Cajun Festival
April 24 Dancing on the Cooper
April 24-25 Boardr Series
April 29 Yappy Hour

Fitness & Wellness
April 11 Sunrise Yoga
April 25 Sunrise Yoga
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow
March 24- April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow

Nature, History & Culture
April 11 Beginner Birding
April 11 Caw Caw Walking On History
April 13 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 16 Benefits of Bats
April 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 18 Tea Farm Canoe Trip
April 20 Dock Discovery
April 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 23 Seashore Exploration
April 24 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 27 Seashore Exploration
April 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 30 Gator Tales

Outdoor Adventure
April 12 Belay Basics
April 12 Intro To Lead Climbing
April 21-28 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
April 26 Adaptive Climbing Day

Youth Sports
April 13- May 20 Baptist Hill Youth Volleyball Club Ages 7-14
April 14- May 16 Johns Island Youth Track And Field Ages 8-14
April 14- May 19 Baptist Hill Track And Field Club Ages 7-14
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 5-8
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 9-14
April 25 Baptist Hill Pickleball Clinic Ages 18 & Up
April 27-June 27 2026 Swim Team West County Aquatic Center

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

March in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during March by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
March 12 Toast Under the Oaks
March 14-15 Family Camp Jam
March 21 Birds of a Feather

Nature, History & Culture
March 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 12 Seashore Exploration
March 13 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
March 14 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 19 Seashore Exploration
March 20 Homeschool In The Parks: The Return Flight
March 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 26 Gator Tales
March 27 Signals In The Dark: A Firefly Story
March 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 28 Junior Naturalist: Feathered Friends
March 31 Dock Discovery

Outdoor Adventure
March 15 Climbing Rescues
March 22 Adaptive Climbing Day
March 31 Lowcountry Senior Series: Disc Golf

Youth Sports
March 7-May 9 Youth Climbing Teams & Clubs
March 17-April 26 McClellanville Youth Soccer Ages 5-14
March 17-24 Kids On The Go Little Bikers & Longboarders
March 19-April 23 McClellanville Track and Field Ages 5-14

Yoga Programs
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow (Schroder Recreation Center)
March 24-April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow (Lincoln Recreation Center)

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Charleston Jazz Festival

Save the dates!

The Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 13-21, 2026 – the event features an all-star lineup of artists, including international headliners and Charleston’s finest talent. Celebrate live music in one of the most historically significant jazz destinations in the world.

For tickets and more information, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

February in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during February by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
February 21 Senior Sneaker Dance at Lincoln Regional Center
February 28 Senior Sneaker Dance at Schroder Community Center

Nature, History & Culture
February 19 Seashore Exploration
February 19 Winter Tree Identification
February 20 Folktales Fish Fry
February 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
February 24 Seashore Exploration
February 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
February 27 Homeschool In The Parks: Partners And Rivals
February 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
February 22 Adaptive Climbing Day – Youth
February 22 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Lowcountry Oyster Festival February 1

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Boone Hall Plantation (1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC).

Highlights of this event include the legendary oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, as well as beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and a variety of food options from local restaurants and food trucks.

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser that has donated over $1.5 million since its inception, spanning more than forty years. The 2025 festival donated $125,000 to local causes.

The festival is a rain-or-shine event. No pets, coolers, or outside food and beverages will be allowed.

There are two entrances to the event: the main entrance of Boone Hall, located at 1235 Long Point Road, and the entrance at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft, or taxi, please use the 1235 Long Point Road entrance. The drop-off will be at the front parking lot of Boone Hall Plantation.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Lowcountry Hospitality Association)