Dawn Hunter's South Carolina Sunshine
Welcome to 'SC Calendar and Features' your 'Daily Sip,' - a curated portal for daily activities and fun things to do throughout the state of South Carolina and cities in the surrounding region.
Recharge yourself with the refreshment of our monthly featured sip and embark on culinary activities as we taste-test the best food and celebrate music talent. View or join in the creativity around you as we spotlight crafters, art centers, and galleries. Whether it's exploring new nooks, making visits to our landmark spots, uncovering hidden local treasures, or securing your spot in bustling stadiums, fine-dining restaurants, or dedicated volunteer stations - we've got you covered.
At 'SC Calendar and Features,' we're firm believers in delivering upbeat, informative content that empowers you to engage with diversified options and feel inspired by South Carolina. Because together, we fuel South Carolina's growth. Welcome aboard; click on our responsive calendar below to learn about each day's event!!
SC Calendar and Features - your 'Daily Sip' Calendar of Activities
Columbia's Greek Festival 1931 Sumter Street Columbia SC
euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival Downtown Greenville Greenville, SC
Historic Downtown Summerville Hutchinson Square, SC
19th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil 2900 block of Devine Street Columbia, SC
MOJA Arts Festival City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs Charleston, SC
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art The fall festival presents a series of music, food, and cultural events at The Reserve Golf Club. It begins with the 26th Annual Wine & Food Gala on October 1, followed by performances including Girl Named Tom, The Landsharks, The Kings of Queen, a Tony Bennett tribute with the Joe Gransden Orchestra, Seals & Crofts 2, and CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival The 32nd annual festival takes over Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with local shrimp dishes, an arts-and-crafts market, live music, children's activities, and the Rotary Shrimp Race. Admission is free.
Bank of America Fall for Greenville One of the state's biggest food and music festivals returns to downtown Greenville, with more than 60 restaurants, 300+ menu items, seven stages, and 90+ bands. The main festival runs October 9–11, with a kickoff concert on October 8. Festival admission is free.
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival This ten-day Lowcountry festival combines visual art, local seafood, history, music, tours, and community events. The centerpiece is the October 17–18 Street Fest, featuring a juried exhibition with more than 100 artists, seafood and Lowcountry cuisine, music, and entertainment throughout Old Town Bluffton.
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia The State Fair returns to Columbia for 11 days, combining midway rides and food with agricultural and livestock exhibitions, arts and crafts, competitions, demonstrations, and live entertainment. The 2026 fair opens Thursday, October 15, and runs through Sunday, October 25.
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show The 37th annual Wooden Boat Show fills historic downtown Georgetown's waterfront and Front Street with more than 100 classic wooden boats, ranging from kayaks to yachts. Admission free.
Teddy Swims Spectrum Center Charlotte, NC
Active Sips:
Below you will find a collection of fresh and healthy juice recipes. All you need are the fresh ingredients and a juicer!
Beet the Blues
Looking for a refreshing and reinvigorating springtime juice treat? Look no further than Beet the Blues! To create this vitamin-rich drink, you will need a juicer. This nutrient-rich recipe contains 2 beets chopped and peeled, 3 peeled carrots, 1 green apple, 1 fresh peeled sprig of ginger, and 1/2 of chopped fresh pineapple. Beetroots are known for their rich fiber content and abundant vitamins and minerals, including folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. This springtime treat tastes amazing and offers health benefits. Beets are known to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, plus boost energy during exercise.
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Begin every day by indulging in a straightforward healthy delight...
...a Sweet Carrot Snap
You will need an electric juicer, one apple, one large carrot, and a piece of fresh ginger. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional.
Juice all the ingredients together. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Start each day with a simple healthy treat...
...a Cucumber Cooler
You will need an electric juicer, one green apple, one cucumber, a lime, and a sprigs of fresh mint. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional. Juice all the ingredients together, and add a generous pinch of nutmeg. Stir and serve immediately and enjoy!
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More?...try a Wake Up Call
You will need an electric juicer, one apple, some fresh pineapple, a lemon, honey, nutmeg (powder, not whole) and a piece of fresh ginger. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional. Juice all the ingredients together, and add a generous pinch of nutmeg. Stir and serve immediately and enjoy!