Events Calendar

April 2008
March 14-April 12 - Charleston	61st Annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens Get a rare glimpse into the interiors of nearly 150 private residences from March 14–April 12, during peak blooming season. Daily tours involve up to ten residences in 12 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods in historic Charleston, affectionately known as “the city set in a garden”.

April 3, 10, 11, 24, 25- Bohicket Marina	Island Breeze Sunset Cruise 5:30-7:30

April 3-5 - Charleston/Mt. Pleasant	31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run/Walk Events Over 38,000 people from around the world are expected to participate in the 2008 Cooper River Bridge Run/Walk event from April 3-5. The festival, designed to promote fitness, health and an improved quality of life, consists of a pre-race exposition on April 3 and 4, a Kids Run at Hampton Park on April 4, and the final 10K run/walk and post-race exposition on April 5. The bridge’s signature diamond tower design adds to its distinction as North America’s longest cable stay span.

April 6 - James Island County Park	Lowcountry Cajun Festival

April 7-14, 25-27, 29, 30 - Charleston	Charleston Riverdogs Pro Baseball Home Games

April 11 - Kiawah Island	Kiawah Art and House Tour The 8th Annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour will take place on Friday, April 11 from 2pm – 6pm. The tour features five exceptional homes with views of the salt marsh, ocean, ponds and lagoons that showcase spectacular private art collections. Kiawah Island is the home of the famed Ocean Course, upcoming host of the 2012 PGA Championships. Tickets for the tour are $55 and include admission to historic Charleston’s Gibbes Museum of Art.

April 12 & 13 - Drayton Hall	Spring Candlelight Concert 6-8 PM

April 12-20 - Daniel Island	Family Circle Cup Pro Tennis Tournament

April 17-20 - Charleston Harbor Marina	Charleston Race Week

April 17-20 - Brittlebank Park	The Charleston In-Water Boat Show will be held at Brittlebank Park and The Bristol Marina. Featuring power and sailboats for sale, ranging in size from 13 to 80 feet, boating accessories and services, boat tours, local food vendors, hospitality areas, games for kids and daily entertainment. Call the ResortQuest Concierge for more information.

April 18-20 - James Island County Park	East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival

April 19 - Daniel Island	Charleston Battery Pro Soccer Plays Seattle @ Blackbaud Stadium 7:30p.m.

April 27 - Mt. Pleasant	21st Annual Blessing of the Fleet Alhambra Hall & Park

May 2008
May 2- Freshfields Village	Make-A-Wish Wine Festival – David Archer Band
May 2 - Bohicket Marina	Boogie on the Boardwalk - Cotton Blue 6:00p-10:00p
May 15 - Freshfields Village	Charleston Symphony Orchestra Concert
May 16 - Freshfields Village	Charleston Symphony Orchestra Concert (Rain Date)
May 16-18 - Charleston	Charleston Harbor Fest Celebrates the Sea and a Rich Maritime History Miles of waterfront and a temperate Spring climate will enhance the Charleston Harbor Fest, a 3-day celebration of the sea and the city’s rich maritime history, from May 16-18. Formerly called the Charleston Maritime Festival, the festival has been renamed and updated to reflect an increased scope of attractions and expansion of the festival grounds. Entrance to the grounds is free, but a wristband is required to board and tour some attractions. Great food, live music and the chance to admire classic traditional boats will appeal to all ages. The Charleston Maritime Center is the hub of the event, with activities and attractions stretching in almost every direction. Visiting tall ships will join South Carolina’s own The Spirit of South Carolina, and there will be opportunities to sail, row and peruse a large collection of classic wooden boats. Families will enjoy the authentic pirate camp, the family boat building program with hands-on experience, and Education Village, with interactive experiences for children. Docked at the passenger terminal, the Guided Missile Frigate, the USS Stephen W Groves (FFG 29) will be open to the public while servicemen and women provide tours. This large Navy ship is designed to provide local area protection to battle groups, underway replenishment groups, amphibious forces, military and merchant ships, and to conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare operations.
May 23 - Freshfields Village	Memorial Day Weekend Concert – The Coppertones
May 24 - Freshfields Village	Kid’s Activities & Memorial Day Weekend Event- Stories for Life Festival
May 25 - Freshfields Village	Memorial Day Weekend Concert – River City Dixie Band
May 28 - Bohicket Marina	Kid’s Fishing Tournament 9:00a-11:00a Ages 5-13 welcome Free Rods and Bait
May 28 - Freshfields Village	Starlight Cinema
May 30- Freshfields Village	Music On the Green

June 2008
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Freshfields Village	Farmer’s Market
June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Freshfields Village	Starlight Cinema
June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Bohicket Marina	Kid’s Fishing Tournament 9:00a-11:00a Ages 5-13 welcome Free Rods and Bait
June 6 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Meanie Miney Moe
June 6 - Bohicket Marina	Boogie on the Boardwalk - “The Blue Divide” Featuring Pork Chop 6:00p-10:00p
June 13 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Congdon & Co.
June 19 - Freshfields Village	Family Night
June 20 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Shrimp City Slim with Wanda Johnson
June 26 - Freshfields Village	Family Night
June 27 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Bradford Station

July 2008
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bohicket Marina	Kid’s Fishing Tournament 9:00a-11:00a Ages 5-13 welcome Free Rods and Bait
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Freshfields Village	Starlight Cinema
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Freshfields Village	Family Night
July 4 - Freshfields Village	July 4th Celebration • Kid’s Activities • Music on the Green – David Archer Band • Cookout
July 4 - Bohicket Marina	Boogie on the Boardwalk - The Coppertones 6:00p-10:00p
July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Freshfields Village	Farmer’s Market
July 11 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – 17 South
July 18 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Shrimp City Slim
July 23-26 - Bohicket Marina	Governor’s Cup Billfishing Tournament
July 25 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Bradford Station

August 2008
August 1 - Bohicket Marina	Boogie on the Boardwalk - The Sneakers 6:00p-10:00p
August 1-3 - Wadmalaw Island	Rockville Regatta
August 1 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – The Coppertones
August 4, 11, 18, 25 - Freshfields Village	Farmer’s Market
August 6, 13, 20, 27 - Bohicket Marina	Kid’s Fishing Tournament 9:00a-11:00a Ages 5-13 welcome Free Rods and Bait
August 6, 13, 20, 27 - Freshfields Village	Starlight Cinema
August 7, 14 - Freshfields Village	Family Night
August 8 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Shrimp City Slim with Wanda Johnson
August 15 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Bradford Station
August 22 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – The Sneakers
August 29 - Freshfields Village	Music on the Green – Congdon & Co.
August 30 - Freshfields Village	Barrier Island Wine Festival

September 2008
September 5 - Bohicket Marina	Boogie on the Boardwalk - Griff 6:00p-10:00p

October 2008
October 3-4 - Freshfields Village	Fall Festival
October 3 - Freshfields Village	Oyster Roast & Music on the Green – 17 South

November 2008
November 28-29 - Freshfields Village	Holiday Festival