Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LOW COUNTRY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JUNE

JUNE 1 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF HOUSES & GARDENS Our highly acclaimed Festival of Houses and Gardens looks a bit different this year. The 2021 Festival has been re-imagined with smaller audience sizes, virtual programming, more outdoor programming and social distancing protocols in place. However, we’re delighted to offer this annual celebration of Charleston’s history, culture, gardens and architecture with extended programming throughout the summer! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/36PksO0

JULY

JULY 1 - 30 | ART EXPERIENCE Established in 1996, the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Experience authentic works of Gullah African Diaspora Artist’s, Abraham Brown and Amiri Farris at the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration’s Summer Art Experience. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2SyZnTo JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The 4th of July Fireworks Blast is back this year! The night sky above the USS Yorktown will be full of red, white and blue fireworks to celebrate American independence. Live music will begin at 6 p.m. At least ten local food trucks will sell food and beverages. Celebrate the Fourth of July with the most historic warship in the United States, the USS Yorktown, on the Charleston Harbor at Patriots Point! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3w9dQD7

AUGUST

AUG 5 - 15 | RESTAURANT WEEK For an entire week, restaurants and bistros offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner to tempt you to taste the local cuisine. Discover all the great restaurants that South Carolina has to offer. For more info visit: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com

AUG 28 | SUMMER FEST Summerfest is back! Summerfest is about bringing the entire community together to celebrate York’s

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LOW COUNTRY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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unique downtown and inviting visitors to learn and appreciate its rich history; recognizing and supporting all the downtown merchants. Summerfest is a celebration of music, food & fun! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qAM9Cf

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 3 - 5 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Lowcountry Jazz Festival, South Carolina’s premiere annual Smooth Jazz event, returns to– the Charleston Gaillard Center – with a stellar lineup of numerous world-class jazz musicians. For more info visit: lowcountryjazzfest.com

SEPT 4 - 12 | WATER WEEK Celebrate the Charleston waterways with 8 days of fun on the water in the lowcountry. During Charleston Water Week participate in water related recreational activities with everything from sailing to jet skiing, paddleboarding to dragon boat racing! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3iPDmGR SEPT 9 - 19 | RESTAURANT WEEK This culinary dream is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. It is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Low Country as participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. So come explore all the the great food this great city has to offer! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2T9j8RX

OCTOBER

OCT 2 - 3 | SHRIMP FESTIVAL Beaufort’s Shrimp Festival is an amazing event that celebrates lowcountry cuisine and incorporates fun activities for all ages. This award-winning Beaufort tradition will feature live entertainment, a morning 5K run/walk, and an interactive and informative educational fair dedicated to highlighting the coastal waterways, unique ecology, shrimping and fishing industries and more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/34CkI0f

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LOW COUNTRY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

OCT 8 - 10 | GREEK FESTIVAL The Charleston Greek Festival is a celebration of fun and Greek culture! Enjoy live music, wine tastings, dance performances, vendors, cultural experiences, and so much more. Whether you are enjoying the festival with kids in tow or a group of friends, from young to old, you will find an exciting event to entertain you! For more info visit: charlestongreekfestival.com

OCT 15 - 24 | ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held in the charming and eclectic historic and state designated cultural district of Bluffton SC. Well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. The festival is a week-long event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2TmgA2G

NOVEMBER

NOV 6 | PECAN FESTIVAL The South Carolina Pecan Festival began as a way to bring people to downtown Florence and to bring our community together and give local vendors a place to showcase their talent and goods! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3quVefV

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LOW COUNTRY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

NOV 20 | CATFISH FESTIVAL Join us at The Annual Kingsland Catfish FestIval for some small town family fun! Enjoy this down-home festival with crispy southern-fried catfish and all the fixings sure to please. Throw in arts & craft booths, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles and there will be something to please everyone in the family! For more info visit: kingslandcatfishfestival.org

DECEMBER

DEC 4 | HOLIDAY SWING Maestro Robert Lewis and your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will swing you into the holiday spirit with big-band arrangements of winter classics and holiday favorites. Add some jazz to your holiday cheer with this Charleston Jazz tradition! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3y4uW6H

DEC 1 - 15 | FARMERS MARKET A pop-up event celebrating local producers and creative small businesses every Wednesday from 4:00-7:00PM on the lawn at Holy City Brewing. Vendors rotate weekly to provide shoppers with a tiny but mighty shopping experience. Connect with a small business to shop for handmade goods at the Holy City Farmers Market. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3doKni0

JANUARY

JAN 1 | POLAR BEAR PLUNGE We will pay homage to one of Charleston’s funniest residents, Bill Murray! The event will include a costume contest, commemorative t-shirts, and of course, a plunge into the Atlantic! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2URJJU0

JAN 19 | TASTE OF FOLLY A festival that celebrates all of the deliciousness available on Folly Beach. Eat and drink your way through Folly and enjoy live music, street vendors, and more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2TmF1gq

FEBRUARY

FEB 6 | OYSTER FESTIVAL The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LOW COUNTRY

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the world’s largest oyster festival! Highlights include live music on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3x5bzua

FEB 22 -28 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family-friendly, week-long culinary and cultural tourism event, where top chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, local seafood, artisans, live music and wildlife come together. Experience our coast’s rich fishing heritage during the weeklong festival. For more info visit: hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com

MARCH

MARCH 2 - 6 | WINE & FOOD FEST Each year we look forward to welcoming members of our culinary and hospitality community from around the world to connect, share, and grow through wine and food-centric experiences. With Charleston as our backdrop and the region’s unique foodways as our muse, this festival has grown over the past 15 years. Come on by and experience all of this wondrous food and wine! For more info visit: charlestonwineandfood.com

MARCH 24 | WINGFEST We aren’t just “wingin’ it” anymore. Our keys to success? Invite the best local restaurants, add some handpicked bands, sprinkle in some kids activities, pour a little too much alcohol, and spark some semi-friendly competition. Stop on by for a day full of wings and fun! For more info visit: hiltonheadwingfest.com

APRIL

APRIL TBA | CAJUN FESTIVAL Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is a full-day of Cajun and Creole foods, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare while also enjoying Lowcountry favorites like seafood and Southern barbecue. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2GHYxh5

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches

Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals

Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals

Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals

DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4

SAT - JUNE 5

SUN - JUNE 6

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SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION

Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round

Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round

Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round

Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round

Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9

– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals

Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals

Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Wed 2 Sep

8 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Thu 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Fri 4 Sep

13 Sat 5 Sep

14 Sat 5 Sep

15 Sun 6 Sep

16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals

22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals

23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final

24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final