Top 5 Must-Attend Charleston Events

Throughout the year, the Holy City is teeming with unique events for all ages. Events that pay homage to the city’s rich history, delight in southern beverages and cuisine, combine architectural marvels with physical endurance, celebrate the coastal waterways, promote philanthropic waterfowl races and more! There’s so many experiences to choose from in Chucktown that we’ve narrowed down the list to 5 do-not-miss events!

Charleston Festival of Houses and Gardens

April – May 2021

In collaboration with the Historic Charleston Foundation, the annual Festival of Houses & Gardens is a gateway to the Holy City’s veiled charm and splendor. You’ll have the opportunity to step inside of some of the city’s private residences and learn about the distinctive architecture and history. In addition to home tours, there will be a variety of luncheons, concerts and other lifestyle events for all ages to attend. To learn more about the festival and how you can step into the city’s most stunning homes, click here.

LowCountry Oyster Festival

January 31, 2021

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the top 20 events in the southeast. Located at historic Boone Hall Plantation, this charitable fundraiser will benefit charity and education partners. Throughout the day attendees will enjoy a variety of food and drink selections, live music, a children’s play area and more! This unique festival will be one to remember so be sure to mark your calendars. To learn more about The Lowcountry Oyster Festival, click here.

Cooper River Bridge Run

August 1, 2020

The Cooper Bridge Run is an annual 10K running event across Charleston’s iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Over 40,000 runners participate annually and it’s considered the 3rd largest 10K and the 5th largest road race in the United States. Competitors from across the globe come for this historic race. To learn more about how to enter, click here.

Charleston Water Week

September 5 – 13, 2020

Celebrate the Charleston waterways with 8 days of fun on the water in the lowcountry! Did you know for every acre of land in Charleston, there is 1/2 acre of water? Perhaps this is the reason why Charlestonian’s spend their days outdoors competing, exercising, exploring, dining and enjoying time on the water! During Charleston Water Week participate in water related recreational activities with everything from sailing to jet skiing, paddleboarding to dragon boat racing! Learn more about how to participate in Charleston Water Week here.

Charleston Duck Race

October 10, 2020

Established by the Rotary Club of Daniel Island in 2007, the Charleston Duck Race is an annual rotary club charity duck race that continues to grow each year! To enter, donate $10 to adopt a rubber duck. Approximately 30,000 rubber ducks will be entered in the race. On the day of the race, the ducks will be dropped from high atop the I-526 Wando River Bridge where a few of the fastest “Lucky Ducks” to cross the finish line will win big – up to $10,000! The event proceeds fund Rotary community service program and Lowcountry charities. These charities represent a wide selection of local nonprofit organizations. Since the Race’s inception, this event has raised over $1.5 million for local beneficiaries. To learn more about The Charleston Duck Race and how to participate, click here.