![What to do in South Carolina? Events for the week of July 16 - 22 in Charleston, Summerville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Upstate SC.](https://www.joyelawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-16-Staff-Picks-1080x1080-1.png)
This week, South Carolina is buzzing with exciting events across the state. The Joye Law Firm team has curated a list of must-attend events that promise fun, entertainment, and celebration of culture. Whether you’re into food festivals, live music, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this week in South Carolina. Get out and make the most of these fantastic events!
Charleston
Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival 2024
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
3 PM – 10 PM
Where: Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Submitted by: Deana
Details: Head to Riverfront Park for the 9th Annual Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival, a family-friendly event celebrating the best in Caribbean food, culture, and music. Enjoy delicious dishes seasoned with Jamaican jerk seasoning as top chefs from the Southeast compete for the title of Top Jerk Chef 2024!
Columbia
2024 Tasty Tomato Festival
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
11 AM – 5 PM
Where: Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
1615 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Submitted by: Eden
Details: Don’t miss the Sustainable Midlands Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival, featuring live music by the Reedy River String Band, Swamptooth, and Michael Haney Music. The festival also includes local SC art and apparel vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, a silent auction, and various tomato tastings, contests, and competitions.
Myrtle Beach
Hammock Day Festival
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
10 AM – 5 PM
Where: Hammock Shops Village
10880 Ocean Highway
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Submitted by: Matt
Details: Celebrate national Hammock Day with the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast at the Hammock Shops Village. This community event will feature vendors, shopping, games, live music, and free giveaways – including your chance to win a free, Original Pawleys Island Hammock. Kids can enjoy inflatables, face painting, and cornhole. While everyone can groove to beach music by The Tams and The Embers.
Summerville
Story Time with Belle
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
10 AM and 11 AM
Where: The James F. Dean Community Theater
133 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Submitted by: Ashley A.
Details: Step into a magical world with the special Storytime with Belle event! Join Belle, the beloved princess from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, for an afternoon of adventure and charm as she brings her favorite tales to life.
Clinton
Alex Eubanks Jam at the Lumberyard
When: Thursday, July 18, 2024
6 PM – 9 PM
Where: The Lumberyard – Clinton
115 Gary Street
Clinton, SC 29325
Submitted by: Rachel
Details: Enjoy good music, drinks, and food at the Alex Eubanks Jam at the Lumberyard. This laid-back event promises a great time for all attendees.