Next on the South Carolina calendar is South Carolina State Fair 2026, Oct 15–25, 2026. Eleven October days of fair in Columbia, where the fairgrounds keep their RV spaces for exhibitors.
After it come Bassmaster Classic 2027 (Mar 19–21, 2027) and World Grits Festival 2027 (Apr 9–11, 2027).
1 of these 3 pages quote the organizer's own words for the dates, with the day we read them; for the others, check the organizer's site before you book.
Coming up in South Carolina
- South Carolina State Fair 2026
Eleven October days of fair in Columbia, where the fairgrounds keep their RV spaces for exhibitors.
- Bassmaster Classic 2027
Super Bowl of bass fishing returns to Lake Hartwell, upstate South Carolina — a record fifth time at this venue.
- World Grits Festival 2027
A whole festival for grits — including the legendary 'Rolling in the Grits' contest — off I-95 in the Lowcountry.
Food festivals and fairs in and around South Carolina
The next ones on our calendar in this state and the states around it, soonest first.
- Georgia National Fair 2026Oct 8–18, 2026 · Perry, GA (Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter)
- North Carolina State Fair 2026Oct 15–25, 2026 · Raleigh, NC (N.C. State Fairgrounds)
- Cedar Key Seafood Festival 2026Oct 17–18, 2026 · Cedar Key, FL (downtown)
- Lexington Barbecue Festival 2026Oct 24, 2026 · Lexington, NC (Uptown Main Street)
Rig guides for these eventsEach event, then the rig you would drive.
- South Carolina State Fair 2026: RVsTowablesTrucks & vans
- Bassmaster Classic 2027: BoatsRVsTrucks & vans
- World Grits Festival 2027: RVsTowablesTrucks & vans
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Asked about South Carolina events
What is on in South Carolina next?
South Carolina State Fair 2026 (Oct 15–25, 2026), Bassmaster Classic 2027 (Mar 19–21, 2027) and World Grits Festival 2027 (Apr 9–11, 2027) are the next dated events on the South Carolina calendar; that is the whole list for now.
Are the South Carolina dates confirmed?
1 of these 3 pages quote the organizer's own words for the dates, with the day we read them; for the others, check the organizer's site before you book.
Where do I sleep near South Carolina events?
Each event page names the verified campgrounds in its own town when there are any. We verify 9 South Carolina campgrounds that take RVs.
Which rig fits South Carolina's events?
2 of the 3 upcoming events here list RVs first; 1 list boats first. Each event page names the rig it suits and why.
When is the next Beaufort Shrimp Festival?
The organizer has not announced dates for the next Beaufort Shrimp Festival yet; the last edition ran October 2–3, 2026. We last read the festival's site on September 26, 2026. It showed: "Beaufort Shrimp Festival • October 2-3, 2026 • Beaufort, SC". It states no rule for choosing the date.
South Carolina rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
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