Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA

Low Country Oyster Festival

Held in January. Enjoy steamed oysters by the buckets, live music, oyster shucking contest, children’s events and much more!

February Events

Camellia Walks (held early February) -- Enjoy a guided tour of Middleton Place gardens with emphasis on the varieties, flower types, propagation and cultivation of camellias. Southeastern Wildlife Exposition -- More than $20 million in fine art is displayed in a festive tribute to nature. In 12 locations throughout the city, you will find wildlife paintings, prints, carvings, sculpture, collectibles and more.

March Events

Festival of Houses and Gardens -- A legendary tour that showcases the historic neighborhoods and private gardens of one of America’s oldest port cities. Oyster roasts are added attractions. Spring at Hampton Festival -- Held in McClellanville. This celebration emphasizes colonial era plantation life and features artisans, Low Country foods and music.

April Events

Annual Spring Candlelight Concert -- Drayton Hall will continue the centuries-old tradition of piano concerts in its Great Hall by showcasing outstanding young pianists. Low Country Cajun Festival -- Cajun, Creole and Low Country food and music will be part of this all-day festival at James Island County Park. Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival -- Held in Mt. Pleasant. Wonderful seafood dishes, lots of entertainment and arts and crafts help the community celebrate the shrimp industry.

May Events

Low Country Shrimp Festival -- Held in McClellanville. A Blessing of the Fleet ceremony celebrates tradition in this coastal community, and the crowds gather for clam chowder, fish stew, seafood dinners, live entertainment and other major attractions. Low Country Senior Sports Classic -- Four days of recreation, competition and social events, including big band socials, horseshoes, track and field events, golf and tennis for ages 50 plus.

May - June Events

Spoleto Festival U.S.A. -- This famous international festival, the American counterpart to Spoleto, Italy, showcases world renowned performers in drama, dance, music and art. Piccolo Spoleto -- Charleston puts on its counterpart to Spoleto, showcasing outstanding talent from around the Southeast region.

Hispanic Festival

Held in August. This festival includes colorful costumes, authentic Latino foods, dancing, music, children’s activities and more.

Scottish Games and Highland Gathering

Held mid-September. This gathering of Scottish clans features medieval games, bagpipe performances, Scottish dancing and other traditional activities.

Fall Candlelight Tour of Homes and Gardens

Held in September and October. This annual walking tour will showcase historically and architecturally significant homes and beautiful private gardens of Charleston.

October Events

Taste of Charleston -- Forty-five of Charleston’s finest restaurants will offer the public a taste of their signature cuisine. Children’s Day Festival -- Held in Mt. Pleasant. Take the kids to this festival and let them enjoy the live entertainment, food, games, pony rides, face painting, puppet show, parade of characters and more.

November Events

The Great Charleston Chili Cook-Off -- Enter your best chili recipe to win great cash prizes and enjoy a variety of chili dishes and live country music. Plantation Days -- Crafters will demonstrate the skills practiced on 18th and 19th- century plantations, bringing to life the sights and sounds of harvest time. Expect to see cider and syrup-making, candle dipping, wool dyeing, spinning and weaving, basket making and more. Battle of Secessionville Reenactment -- Held in Mt. Pleasant. Confederate and Union army encampments, military drills, horse brigade drills and a church service are among activities at this annual event at Boone Hall Plantation.

December Events

Holiday House Tour -- Some of Charleston’s most beautiful and historic private homes decorated for the holiday season will be open for this tour. Christmas Boat Parade -- Held in early December in Charleston. More than 50 boats participate in this nautical holiday tradition in Charleston Harbor which concludes with a fireworks display.