What to Do in South Carolina: August 2025

Southern 500 / Photos by Sean Rayford

Welcome to my monthly guide on what to do in South Carolina. This isn’t an exhaustive list but rather — one curated by a photojournalist who has been covering the Palmetto State since 1997.

If you’re looking for parades, festivals, fairs, concerts, or unique events that are fun — this is it. Some of these might make great photography opportunities.

August 2025 - South Carolina

Aug 1-2 / Little Mountain - Little Mountain Reunion

Aug 1 / Greenville - LOVESONG - The Cure Tribute with First Wave

Aug 1-2 / Clemson - Senior League World Series Baseball

Aug 1-2 / Greenville - Greenville Fashion Week

Aug 1 / Columbia - Brew at the Zoo

August 3 / Greenville - The Queers at The Radio Room

Aug 5-6 / Isle of Palms - Drive By Truckers at the WindJammer

August 7 / Greenville - Ben Nichols with Cory Branan at The Radio Room

August 8 / Columbia - Mustard Service at New Brookland Tavern

Aug 9 / Charletson - Cypress Hill at Firefly Distillery

Aug 9 / Isle of Palms - Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament

Newgrounds Death Rugby opens for Michael Cera Palin on Aug. 22. in Greenville at the Radio Room

Aug 9 / Mt. Pleasant - Dog Day Afternoon

Aug 16 / Clemson - Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue

Aug 21-24 / Columbia + more - SC Black Pride Week

Aug 22 / Greenvlle - Michael Cera Palin w Newgrounds Death Rugby at Radio Room

Aug 23 / Rock Hill - York Summerfest

August 23 / Columbia - 8ball & MJG at The Township Auditorium

Aug 23 / Columbia - Main Street Latin Festival

Aug 29-31 / Charleston - Lowcountry Jazz Festival

Aug 30-31 / Clemson - Dacusville Farm Show

Aug 30-31 / Chapin - Chapin Labor Day Festival & Parade

Aug 31 / Darlington - Southern 500 NASCAR Race

Chapin Labor Day Parade