The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in South Carolina

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in South Carolina are led by Charleston Holiday and Christmas Market in Charleston (27,970 reviews, 4.5★), South Carolina State Fairgrounds Events, and Reggae Nights Summer Concert. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in South Carolina

1. Charleston Holiday and Christmas Market — Charleston · Dec 19 · 4.5★ (27,970 reviews)
2. South Carolina State Fairgrounds Events — Columbia · 4.3★ (4,938 reviews)
3. Reggae Nights Summer Concert — Charleston · Jul 17 · 4.8★ (3,620 reviews)
4. Greenville Gun and Knife Show — Greenville · Sep 12–13 · 4.5★ (2,643 reviews)
5. Greenville Holiday Gun and Knife Show — Greenville · Dec 19–20 · 4.5★ (2,643 reviews)
6. Summerville Margarita Festival — Summerville · Jun 20 · 4.1★ (2,181 reviews)
7. Surfside Beach Family Festival — Surfside Beach · Oct 3 · 4.5★ (1,716 reviews)
8. Palmetto Park Jam — Mount Pleasant · Oct 12 · 4.8★ (1,333 reviews)
9. Lexington Winters Magic Market — Lexington · Dec 6 · 4.6★ (855 reviews)
10. Pickens Fall Craft Fair — Pickens · Oct 17 · 4.5★ (769 reviews)
11. Spartanburg Fall Market — Spartanburg · Oct 10 · 3.8★ (747 reviews)
12. Charleston Holiday Market — Charleston · Dec 12–13 · 4.6★ (626 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.