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Sip, savor, and support at Charleston Beerfest
Sample beers from over 70 breweries while enjoying local food trucks and dancing to live music, all for a good cause.
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Events
Know before you go: Riverfront Revival
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
September 30, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Charleston Beer Fest returns with more breweries
The annual festival will be back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The Charleston Beer Fest will offer tastings from 75+ breweries, live music, and a variety of local vendors.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charleston
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Marcus King Band Family Reunion
Marcus King will head to North Charleston’s Firefly Distillery to show off his SC roots and host a family-friendly weekend filled with music + barbecue.
August 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Celebrate Carolina Day in Charleston
Check out these family-friendly Carolina Day events that focus on SC’s role in a defining event of the American Revolutionary War.
June 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Festivals
Q+A with Mena Mark Hanna, General Director + CEO of Spoleto Festival USA
Mena Mark Hanna shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and why Spoleto Festival USA 2025 is a can’t-miss.
May 28, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Festivals
Spoleto Festival USA returns with 100+ performances across Charleston
From jazz and opera to dance and physical theater, here’s one can’t-miss Spoleto Festival USA event from each genre to help you plan your festival lineup.
May 20, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Explore these 10+ farmers markets in Charleston
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10+ farmers markets around Charleston, SC.
May 2, 2025
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Vagney Hampshire
Visitors browse a vibrant indoor art exhibit showcasing mixed media, sculptures, and colorful wall hangings. People of various ages engage with the artwork, some admiring stained glass, fiber art, or abstract pieces. Sculptures of animals and intricate textures create a lively, creative atmosphere within a spacious, well-lit venue.
Culture
What you can expect at the 42nd annual North Charleston Arts Fest
The North Charleston Arts Fest is a free five-day celebration that will include performances, activities, and exhibits at a variety of venues throughout the city.
April 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Take a peek at the lineup for Charleston Wine + Food’s Summer Sizzle series
The Summer Sizzle series is hosted by Charleston Wine + Food and features a dozen foodie events that stretch across the Holy City.
April 17, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Upcoming races to prepare for in the Charleston area
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
October 1, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Volvo shares its route to expanding operations at its Charleston-area plant
The Swedish car company is celebrating 70 years, and it has sold more than 5 million cars in the US.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Kultura is making room for more guests at a larger restaurant space in downtown Charleston
The acclaimed Filipino restaurant, Kultura, will expand its operations to a larger space on Rutledge Avenue, just a few blocks away from its original Spring Street spot.
September 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Allora to bring a taste of coastal Italy to Spring Street
The new coastal Italian concept is set to open in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, offering rooftop dining, all-day coffee, and gelato.
September 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Movies and TV shows filmed in and around Charleston
Use this list to see if you can spot the Lowcountry scenes featured in movies and TV shows filmed around town.
September 18, 2025
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Shari Tingle
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Charleston metro area
We crunched the numbers for you.
September 17, 2025
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Development
Taking a closer look at the Courier Square project
Courier Square is a mixed-use Planned Urban Development project that aims to provide new housing, retail, and office space to upper King Street.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Odd Duck Market is spreading its wings with a new location planned for downtown
The market is a Park Circle favorite serving everything from breakfast and wines to unique gifts, all while supporting local brands.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Spread the local love with CHStoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win CHStoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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