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In Historic Charleston, events for every season
Charleston’s most historic private homes and gardens are on tour during this annual month-long Historic Charleston Foundation event that signals the start of spring in the Holy City. Runway shows in Marion Square are the cornerstone of the city’s five-day salute to high fashion. This annual three-day show presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation delights collectors of English, European, and American period furnishings, fine art, vintage jewelry, and antique silver.Spring
Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens
Spring
Charleston Fashion Week
Spring
Charleston Antiques Show
The rich culture and traditions of the Gullah community are celebrated during this festival showcasing the Lowcountry’s famed sweetgrass baskets. One of the country’s premier performing arts festivals, the Spoleto Festival features more than 150 performances of opera, dance, theater, classical music and jazz. Held on Saturdays in Marion Square, the Charleston Farmers Market brings together local farmers, food vendors, artisans and crafters.Summer
Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
Summer
Spoleto Festival
Summer
Charleston Farmers Market
Experience some of the country’s finest, most historic homes and gardens on the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Fall Tours in October. A ten-day event celebrating the Gullah culture, this popular festival showcases African music and Caribbean cuisine. Art, creativity and community come together at this edgy, new October festival that seeks to bridge the gap between artist intention and audience expectation.Fall
Preservation Society House Tours
Fall
MOJA Arts Festival
Fall
Charleston Arts Festival
Chefs, winemakers, and foodies gather in Marion Square for this four-day celebration of Charleston's renowned food culture. Wildlife enthusiasts attending this three-day expo in February enjoy fine art, conservation education, and sporting demonstrations. A beloved holiday tradition, these festive dinners in November and December feature a carriage ride between courses, starting on our own Pineapple Courtyard, followed by dinner at Circa 1886, and desserts and coffee at the John Rutledge House Inn.Winter
Charleston Wine + Food Festival | late Feb - early March
Winter
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Winter
Charleston Holiday Progressive Dinner
