2013 SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(See also: 2012 - 2011)
April 5-6, 2013 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The family-friendly event at Shelter Cove Community Park features area restaurants/chefs serving up seafood specialties and other tasty cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, a silent auction, an Iron Chef-style competition (Art of Cuisine), and more. Sponsored by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, helps raise money for the American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Research Center & Island Recreation Scholarship Fund.
April 12-13, 2013 World Grits Festival - St. George, South Carolina
28th annual festival in St. George, The Grits Capitol of the World.
April 14, 2013 Shalomfest 2013 - Greenville , South Carolina
Delicious pastries, hot foods and traditional holiday treats will be offered. While savoring these delicacies, enjoy Israeli dancing, live music and exhibitions that examine different aspects of Jewish life.
April 18-20, 2013 South Carolina BBQ--Shag Festival - Hemingway, South Carolina
As folks tire from their dancing they can scoot over to the BBQ competition and taste delicacies prepared by top chefs. Also car show, arts & crafts, pageant and more!
April 19, 2013 Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden - Columbia, South Carolina
Enjoy live jazz, savory light bites and the opportunity to consult wine experts and vintners. Proceeds support ongoing conservation and education efforts at Riverbanks. Rain or shine.
April 20, 2013 10th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival - Port Royal, South Carolina
Soft shell crabs are only available for a short period of time in the spring when the delicious blue crabs shed their hard shell to grow. Festival offers food, crafts and community booths.
April 20-27, 2013 34th Annual Striped Bass Festival - Manning , South Carolina
A special salute to the Striped Bass, which put the area on the fishing maps of the world. Attendance: 25,000.
April 21, 2013 The Big Nosh - Columbia, South Carolina
The Big Nosh will celebrate “everything Jewish” including food, entertainment and education. Jewish food court, Israeli dancing, Jewish film and comedy clips, children's activities, discussion groups, artists and crafters and more. Supports Harvest of Hope Food Drive.
April 22, 2013 Earth Day - Worldwide
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify.
April 23, 2013 4th Annual South Carolina Chili Cook-off Championship
Anderson, South Carolina
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, the SC Chili Cook-off is one of the Southeast's fastest growing family events. Prizes for Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa, Peoples Choice and Showmanship. Proceeds benefit local charities.
April 26-28, 2013 Colleton County Rice Festival 2013 - Walterboro, South Carolina
Celebrating when rice was king and Colleton County was the throne. A heritage festival with an arts and crafts area, parade, 5K run, and rice cooking contest.
April 28, 2013 26th Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Celebrates the historical Mount Pleasant shrimping industry with the ceremonial blessing of the shrimp fleet and a host of other family activities.
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