NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
April 12-June 1
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn
16th-century entertainment includes a medieval amusement park, jousting knights, Shakespearian plays, juggling, sword fighting, live music, entertainment, a 32-acre world bazaar and more than 1,000 costumed characters. Weekends 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. garenfest.com
May 23-June 8
Spoleto Festival USA
Charleston
Festival features more than 120 fine arts performances throughout Charleston. Includes music, drama, dance and visual arts. Venues and prices vary. spoletousa.org
May 30
Lauren Daigle
Savannah
The contemporary Christian music artist performs at Johnny Mercer Theatre. 7:30 p.m. savannahcivic.com
May 30-31
Greenville Jazz Fest
Greenville
Artists include Soul Rebels, Nate Smith, the Tamika Howard Quartet, Calixto Oviedo and more in multiple genres including New Orleans jazz, swing, funk, smooth jazz, big band and Latin jazz. Free admission. Food and beverages available with cash or credit card. greenvillejazz.com
May 31, June 7-8, 14, 21, 28-29
Ag + Art Tour
22 counties in SC
Take free weekend self-guided tours of farms and markets to see where food comes from, watch artists in action, listen to musicians and learn more about rural life. Tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation. Map and schedule available online. agandarttour.com
June 3-August 19
HarbourFest
Hilton Head
Weekly summer entertainment series features live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities and Tuesday night fireworks show. Bring chairs and blankets. 6-9:15 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour. sheltercoveharbourfest.com
June 5-7
Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival
Helen
The South’s oldest balloon event and the nation’s only long-distance balloon race begins in the Alpine village and ends at I-95. helenballoon.com
June 5-8
South Carolina Festival of Flowers
Greenwood
A Southeast Tourism Top 20 event. Features topiary displays, garden tours, flower shows, juried art show, arts and crafts, family fun zone and more. scfestivalofflowers.org
Carolina Country Music Fest
Myrtle Beach
Headliners include Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts and 40 additional artists. Various packages available. carolinacountrymusicfest.com
June 6
Barenaked Ladies
Charleston
The rock group performs its Last Summer on Earth Tour with special guests Guster and Fastball. North Charleston Coliseum. 7 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Happy Together Tour 2024
Hiawassee
Concert features The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills at Anderson Music Hall. 7-10 p.m. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Moonlight Mixers
Charleston
Dance to music at the Folly Beach Pier with the Dave Landeo Band. 7-10 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 day of event, if available. Food and beverage vendors available; no coolers. Bring seating. ccprc.com
Vince Gill
Charleston
The country music artist presents An Evening with Vince Gill at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
June 6-7
Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
SC Highway 23
44-mile yard sale along Highway 23 winds through the seven towns of Batesburg-Leesville, Monetta, Ridge Spring, Ward, Johnston, Edgefield and Modoc. Includes furniture, antiques, toys, clothing, jewelry, farmer’s markets, artist’s markets, local restaurants and more. ridgespringsc.com
R-Ranch Rodeo 2025
Dahlonega
Rodeo features world-class rodeo competitions, midway, exhibits, vendors and live music. Midway opens 6 p.m., rodeo begins 8 p.m. $15; free for children 6 and under. R-Ranch in the Mountains Resort. rranch.com
June 6-8
Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale
Dixie Highway
Sale spans 90 miles across Northwest Georgia on the historic Dixie Highway (U.S. Highway 41). Follows the Old Dixie Highway from Ringgold, Georgia through Rocky Face, Tunnel Hill, Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville, Emerson and Acworth. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. acworth.com
June 6-14
Southeastern Piano Festival
Columbia
Festival features classical and jazz performances at the University of South Carolina Piano Institute and the Arthur Fraser Piano Competition. Includes concerts, food trucks, international artist showcase and more. Multiple locations at USC. southeasternpianofestival.com
June 6-15
Chautauqua Festival
Greenville
Ten-day festival features live history shows of Albert Einstein, Lucille Ball, Josephine Baker, Babe Ruth and Erma Bombeck performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. Various locations and times. historycomesalive.org
June 7
Behind the Garden Gate
Mount Pleasant
Visit some of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant’s finest private gardens. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. gardenconservancy.org
Travis Tritt
Hiawassee
The country music artist performs his It’s a Great Day to Be Alive tour at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Anderson Music Hall. 7 p.m. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
June 7-8
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Hiawassee
Festival includes Scottish athletes, Highland dancers, pipers and drummers, sheep dogs, falcons, birds of prey, blacksmith/knife smith demonstrations, Scottish wares and food and more. Opening ceremony with bands and parade of tartans noon Sat. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. gamtnscottishfestival.org
June 10
Taste on the River
West Columbia
Culinary event at Stone River brings together chefs and tastemakers from more than a dozen restaurants in the SC Midlands. Includes open bar and silent auction. 5:30-9 p.m. beautifywestcolumbia.org
June 13
Dancing on the Cooper
Charleston
Dance to oldies, beach music, rock and more at the Mount Pleasant Pier with Vinyl Daze. 7-10 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 day of event, if available. Food and beverage vendors available; no coolers. Bring seating. ccprc.com
June 13-14
Charleston Carifest
Charleston
Caribbean Carnival celebration showcases Caribbean culture, heritage, food, music, costumes and dance. Various times and locations. charlestoncarifest.com
June 14
Chattooga River Fest
Lyerly
All-day event features a kayak fishing tournament, kayak paddle, children’s fishing rodeo, fish cook-off, cornhole tournament, KidZone, live music, raffles, vendor market, food trucks and evening block party. Dowdy Park. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. chattoogarivergroup.org
June 20
Reggae Nights Summer Concert
Charleston
Outdoor concert features music by Da’Gullah Rootz. Food and beverage vendors available; no coolers. Bring chairs and blankets. 8 p.m. Admission $20 per car in advance, $30 day of event, if available. James Island County Park. ccprc.com
June 20-22
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Athens
The Southeast Tourism Top 20 event showcases 100 local and regional artists, free outdoor concerts, weekend artists’ market, local films, club crawl and kids’ fest. Various venues, athfest.com
Dam Boat Run at Lake Murray
Columbia
Powerboats from across the country come together for a show of power and performance. Benefits three charities.lakemurraypowerboatrun.com
June 21
Shrimp & Grits Fest
Columbia
Festival features unlimited shrimp and grits samples from participating restaurants, live music and door prizes. 6-9 p.m. $50 adults; $25 ages 17 and under. columbiashrimpandgrits.com
Matt Rife
Charleston
The comedian and actor performs his Stay Golden Tour at North Charleston Coliseum. 8 p.m.
northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
June 25
Dave Matthews Band
Alpharetta
The band performs its Summer Tour 2025 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 7:30 p.m. encoreparkamphitheatre.com
June 28
Lizard Man Stomp
Bishopville, SC
Festival celebrates the legend and folklore of the town’s cryptid known as Lizard Man, first encountered near Scape Ore Swamp. Includes parade, live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children’s games, car show, paranormal-themed vendors, line dancing to the Lizard Man Stomp song and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details on Facebook page.
June 28-29
Made in Georgia Festival
Young Harris
Festival features more than 90 vendors offering pottery, honey, soaps, woodwork, leather, jewelry, clothing, pecans and other products made in Georgia. Includes food samples, cooking demos, craft making, birds of prey show with Georgia Mountain Falconry and live music on the lawn. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Towns County Rec and Conference Center. tourism.golakechatuge.com
June 29
Ledisi
Savannah
The R&B, jazz and neo soul singer performs her Love You, Too tour with special guest Marsha Ambrosius. Johnny Mercer Theatre. savannahcivic.com
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