Annual Events in Fairfield County
This is a list of events that happen every year around the county (events and dates are subject to change every year).
To view more events for the year, visit the Community Calendar.
To add an event to the Community Calendar, click the Add an Event button below, call (803) 635-4242, or send an email to [email protected].
Spring Street Market (Winnsboro, SC)
April 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Behind the Clock Tower on East Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Get ready for a day of excitement and community fun at the Spring Street Market! Explore a variety of street vendors, indulge in delicious treats from food trucks, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the farmers market.
Wings and Wheels Air Festival (Winnsboro, SC)
May 11, 2024
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Fairfield County Airport - 1291 Runway Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Get ready for the 19th Annual Wings & Wheels Air Festival! Experience the thrill of aviation up close with stunning aerial displays, aircraft exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy tasty treats from food vendors from all over the region. Don't miss out on this fantastic event brought to you by the Fairfield County Aeronautics Commission.
Fairfield Farmers & Artisans Market Season Opening (Winnsboro, SC)
May 18, 2024
The Fairfield County Farmers and Artisans Market is located at 117 E. Washington St. in Historic Downtown Winnsboro.
Fairfield Farmers & Artisans Market Facebook Page
Winnsboro Summer Nights I (Winnsboro, SC)
May 25, 2024, 8 - 11 PM
Facebook Event Link
The 1st in the Winnsboro Summer Nights Concert Series is a street dance and concert in front of the Town Clock on Congress Street in Winnsboro, SC. Includes live entertainment and food trucks. Put your dancin' shoes on & come on down!
Band: Justin Anderson and his band
Ag & Art Kickoff Dinner (Fairfield County, SC)
June 11, 2024 - The Oaks, Winnsboro, SC
Farmers and Artisans Market Facebook Page for information
It is time again to prepare for the Kick Off for the Ag + Art Tour of Fairfield County. This year will be a true farm experience. There will be great food, a dessert bar you won't want to miss, live music, and good old-fashioned mingling!
Arts on the Ridge (Ridgeway, SC)
2024 Date - June 15, 2024
10 AM to 6:30 PM
Come on out to historic downtown Ridgeway, SC to enjoy a day full of artisans, music, shopping, dining, and lots of fun! The 17th Annual Arts on the Ridge is proud to be a part of the annual Ag+Art Tour of Fairfield County!
Ag & Art Tour of Fairfield County
June 15-16, 2024
The Ag & Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets, sponsored by the Clemson Cooperative Extension. Visit local farms around Fairfield County and see what makes each of these places so unique and a vital part of our community.
Participating farms will have produce and other non-prepared food staples for sale. Artisans from all over the county will also be featured at each of the participating farms to showcase their arts and crafts which are available for purchase. Some locations will host entertainment and have food and treats available for sale.
For a list of participating farms and updated information, please visit: AG & ART TOUR WEBSITE
Winnsboro Summer Nights II (Winnsboro, SC)
June 29, 2024
The 2nd in the Winnsboro Summer Nights Concert Series is a street dance and concert in front of the Town Clock on Congress Street in Winnsboro, SC. Includes live entertainment and food trucks. Put your dancin' shoes on & come on down!
Band: Flashback, The Party Band
Winnsboro Summer Nights III (Winnsboro, SC)
July 27, 2024
The 3rd in the Winnsboro Summer Nights Concert Series is a street dance and concert in front of the Town Clock on Congress Street in Winnsboro, SC. Includes live entertainment and food trucks. Put your dancin' shoes on & come on down!
The Big Grab - 50 Mile Yard Sale
Winnsboro / Ridgeway / Blythewood - South Carolina
September 6-7, 2024
The Big Grab is a large outdoor yard sale that happens every year on the Friday & Saturday after Labor Day Weekend.
The route winds its way through Winnsboro, down to Ridgeway, and ends in Blythewood. Hundreds of vendors will be scattered throughout the route to offer great deals not found anywhere else. This is an event that you should not miss! You can find maps, sponsor lists, and more on The Big Grab Facebook Page.
Rock Around the Clock (Winnsboro, SC)
October 11-12, 2024
Held the second weekend in October, the Rock Around the Clock Festival is held in Historic Downtown Winnsboro on Congress Street. Friday night includes live entertainment, a street dance, food vendors, and fun activities for the kids. All-day Saturday includes a classic car show, live entertainment, artisans and craft vendors, exhibitors, food trucks, and a large children’s section. It's a rockin' good time for the whole family!
Rock Around the Clock Facebook Page
Pig on the Ridge (Ridgeway, SC)
November 1-2, 2024
Pig on the Ridge is held the first weekend in November. One of the best BBQ cook-offs in the state! There’s a street dance and concert on Friday night. Saturday includes live entertainment, a classic car show, games for the kids, artisans and craft vendors, and all of the best BBQ that you can eat.
Holiday Markets (Winnsboro, SC)
November 2024 Dates: TBD
December 2024 Dates: TBD
The Fairfield County Farmers & Artisans Market located at 117 E. Washington Street in Historic Downtown Winnsboro will be open from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm during the Holiday Markets and waiting for you! Winter and holiday items and gifts will be available for purchase from approximately 30 artisans who will be in attendance to showcase their goods. Come and finish your last minute holiday shopping, grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, and see what's in store!!
If you are interested in showcasing your musical talent for exposure ONLY (this would be a non-paying gig), please contact the Fairfield County Farmers & Artisans Market directly.
Fairfield County Farmers & Artisans Market Facebook Page
Ridgeway Christmas Parade (Ridgeway, SC)
Date TBD
Held annually on the first Sunday in December, the Ridgeway Christmas Parade runs through Historic Downtown Ridgeway. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Town of Ridgeway for additional information on their parade.
Winnsboro Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Winnsboro, SC)
Date TBD
Held the Sunday after Thanksgiving on Congress Street in Winnsboro, SC. The Town of Winnsboro Christmas Parade includes floats, cars, trucks, motorcycles, horses, pets, and walking groups that ring in the Holiday Season in Historic Downtown Winnsboro while showing off the holiday spirit and spreading seasonal cheer. The town Tree Lighting, in front of the Town Clock, immediately follows the parade. Then bring the kids under the Town Clock to meet and have a photo taken with Santa. Live entertainment and free hot chocolate are provided throughout the event. Hosted by the Town of Winnsboro and the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.