Spring Events in Charleston

Are you wondering what there is to do in Charleston in the next few months? Look no further, below are 7 key spring events happening in Charleston! From food festivals to historical cultural events, there is something for everyone in this amazing city.

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival | Riverfront Park, North Charleston | March 1-5 | Charleston Wine and Food Festival is an annual Spring event with the goal to boost Charleston’s culinary scene. Make the most of this five day event showcasing the best of Southern hospitality. Wine, dine, and even learn how to cook from Charleston’s top chefs. | Ticket prices vary per event, learn more here.

Spring Antique Show | Festival Hall – 56 Beaufain St, Charleston SC | March 16-19 | The annual Charleston antiques show where you can see pieces dating back to the 17th century. Located at the Charleston Gaillard Center, browse antiques, garden furnishings, jewelry, art, quilts, maps, and prints. | Purchase tickets here.

Festival of Houses and Gardens | Charleston Historic District | March 15- April 16 | Garden enthusiasts make sure not to miss this annual spring event! Charleston’s festival of houses and gardens features tours of Charleston’s most exquisite private gardens.

New this year will be the Sip and Stroll tours where you will get to have private viewings of the gardens paired with perfect wine tastings. | Ticket prices average $75 learn more about specific tours and ticket prices on the historic Charleston website.

The Cooper River Bridge, as seen from Dockside.

Cooper River Bridge Run | 645 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant SC | April 1st | The Cooper River Bridge Run is an annual 10K starting in Mount Pleasant and ending in a big festival in downtown Charleston. This annual event promotes physical activity and education to its participants and brings in huge revenue for the community. | Registration prices vary.

Charleston Jazz Festival | Locations vary | April 20-23 | The lineup features jazz musicians like Samara Jay, Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dianne Reeves, and Cindy Blackman Santana. Altogether the festival strives to bring in jazz lovers from across the U.S. The festival sets the scene to show off Charleston’s vast jazz heritage. | Learn more about venues and tickets on the Charleston Jazz website.

Art Charleston | The Gibbes Museum of Art – 135 Meeting St, Charleston SC | April 26-30 | Coming back for the second year Art Charleston is excited to become an annual spring event. With their mission statement, Art Charleston enhances the cultural landscape through unique programs. Their events highlight Charleston’s strong and diverse human stories through the visual arts. Enjoy the week of activities including an art lecture luncheon, and art on the street with Charleston’s best restaurants. Live musical performances along with a panel discussion of artistic visionaries. | Ticket price varies per event.

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Memorial Waterfront Park – 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mount Pleasant SC | April 30 | The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop! | Learn more about the event here.

Spoleto Festival USA | Locations vary | May 26- June 11 | This year is the 47th annual Spoleto festival which is internationally known as a premier performing arts festival. This event brings opera, theater, dance, and music to take over Charleston for 17 days. The performances include multiple genres like classical, jazz, blues, soul, contemporary, gospel, country, and folk. | Ticket information can be found here.