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Events, Holidays and Things to Do

Charleston has developed a well-deserved reputation as
a "City of Festivals" because there's almost always some
sort of celebration going on. Here are some of the events and things to do when you're in town.

 

 

 

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Back to TopNovember 2007

Now is the perfect time of year for a girlfriends' trip to the beach! Enjoy time together shopping for the holidays, a soothing day at the spa, or catching up on girl talk and relaxing at your beach retreat. As for the guys...fall is a great time of year to hit the links, cath the big one, kayak the water ways or just relax before the holidays.

11/4/07

Daylight Savings Time Ends

11/9/07 - 1/1/08 Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park

11/12/07

Veterans Day Observed

11/22/07

Thanksgiving Day

 

Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights


Back to TopDecember 2007

Stay with Island Realty and spend time with family and friends this holiday season. Make a New Year's resolution to stay with Island Realty in 2008. With nearly 500 properties to choose from, Island Realty has a home or villa that can make your vacation dreams come true!

12/5/07 Hanukkah/Chanukkah

12/7/07

French Quarter Art Walk

12/7/07 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

12/21/07

First Day of Winter

12/25/07

Christmas Day

12/26/07

Kwanzaa Begins

12/31/07 New Year's Eve
 

Back to TopJanuary 2008

Ring in the New Year by making plans to stay with Island Realty for the 24th Annual Oyster Roast on the east coast to be held on January 27th at Boone Hall Plantation. Whether you need 1 bedroom or 10, Island Realty has a home or villa to fit your family and your budget. For the best selections, be sure to book your vacation EARLY!

1/1/08 New Year's Day
1/4/08 First Fridays on Broad

1/21/08

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Observed

1/27/08 24th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
at Boone Hall Plantation

February 2008

LEAP to the beaches! Come and watch the Super Bowl Game at your beach retreat. Island Realty has the perfect romance package for you and your Valentine sweetheart. Combine it with a visit to the Southeastern Wildlife Expo! Take advantage of our special "off-season rates" and spend the entire month in an Island Realty rental and enjoy all the February festivities!

2/1/08 First Fridays on Broad
2/2/08 Groundhog Day
2/3/08 Super Bowl XLII
2/6/08 Ash Wednesday
2/8/08 - 2/17/08 Lowcountry Blues Bash
2/14/08 Valentine's Day

2/15/08 - 2/17/08

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

2/18/08 President's Day Observed
2/28/08 - 3/2/08 Charleston Food & Wine Festival
2/29/08 LEAP Day

 

March 2008

March weather is perfect for GOLF! Let us help you design your own golf getaway! Choose the accommodations, courses, and additional activities that suit you. Tour the fabulous houses and gardens of Charleston and visit the International Antiques Show. Reserve your place at the beach today, for next month's Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament on nearby Daniel Island.

3/2/08 SPRING SEASON RATES BEGIN (through 5/23/08)
3/7/08 First Fridays on Broad
3/8/08 Daylight Saving Time Begins
3/8/08 Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race - Francis Marion Forest
3/13/08 - 4/12/08 61st Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens
3/14/08 - 3/16/08 2008 Charleston International Antiques Show
3/16/08 Palm Sunday
3/17/08 St. Patrick's Day
3/20/08 First Day of Spring
3/21/08 Good Friday
3/23/08 Easter Sunday
3/28/08 - 3/29/08 73rd Annual Walking Tour of Private Homes & Gardens

 

April 2008

Plan an April vacation with Island Realty and spring to Summerville for the 36th Annual Flowertown Festival. Don't forget your running shoes for the 31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run!

4/1/08 April Fool's Day
4/1/08 - 4/12/08 Festival of Houses & Gardens
4/4/08 First Fridays on Broad
4/4/08 - 4/6/08 36th Annual Flowertown Festival
4/5/08 31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
4/6/08 Lowcountry Cajun Festival at James Island County Park
4/12/08 - 4/20/08 Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament on Daniel Island
4/17/08 - 4/20/08 Charleston In-Water Boat Show
4/18/08 - 4/20/08 East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
4/19/08 Passover Begins
4/22/08 Earth Day
4/27/08 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet - Mount Pleasant

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New and Old Ravenel Bridge

May 2008

May offers many activities such as the Charleston Maritime Festival, the Ginn Tribute LPGA Tour, and Piccolo Spoleto begins! It's also a great time to visit the many Lowcountry plantations and gardens. Rent a beautiful villa or home at the beach this month and you just MAY catch a glimpse of a nesting sea turtle! Remember May through October... lights out for turtles!

5/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
5/2/08 First Fridays on Broad
5/11/08 Mother's Day
5/16/08 - 5/18/08 Charleston Maritime Festival
5/23/08 - 6/8/08 Piccolo Spoleto Festival USA
5/24/08 BEACH SEASON RATES BEGIN (through 6/6/08)
5/26/08 - 6/1/08 The Ginn Tribute LPGA Tour

June 2008

Treat dad to a beach vacation for Father's Day and join us for some summer fun. While you're here, be sure to visit our Keller Williams/Island Realty Sales Office for the most up-to-date information from our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff. Lights out for turtles!

6/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
6/6/08 First Fridays on Broad
6/6/08 - 6/7/08 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
6/7/08 SUMMER SEASON RATES BEGIN (through 8/8/08)
6/14/08 Flag Day
6/15/08 Father's Day
6/21/08 First Day of Summer

 

July 2008

Stay at the beach and enjoy the amazing 4th of July fireworks display without leaving the Island! Lights out for turtles!

7/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
7/4/08 Independence Day

 

August 2008

Come out to the beach this month and "Play in the Sand". Visit our website to check availability and book your special vacation on-line. Take advantage of the reduced Sport Season rates beginning on August 9th. Don't forget to take the kids to Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park for a day filled with fun and adventure. Lights out for turtles!

8/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
8/9/08 SPORT SEASON RATES BEGIN (through 9/5/08)
8/9/08 Play in the Sand Day
8/21/08 -08/24/08 Beach Music & Shag Festival at Charleston Maritime Center

 

September 2008

September is the perfect time to visit the beach. Water temperatures are warm, the crods are gone, and off-season rates are in effect. Make Island Realty a part of your Thanksgiving and Christmas plans. With nearly 500 properties to choose from, we can accommodate your out of town friends and family in a home or villa to fit their needs and budget. Lights out for turtles!

9/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
9/1/08 Labor Day Observed
9/6/08 FALL SEASON RATES BEGIN (Through 10/3/08)
9/7/08 Grandparent's Day
9/11/08 Patriot Day
9/14/08 Scottish Highlands Games at Boone Hall Plantation
9/22/08 First Day of Autumn
9/25/08 - 10/5/08 MOJA Arts Festival
9/29/08 Rosh Hashanah Begins

 

October 2008

Take advantage of our amazingly low, off-season rates and spend the whole month at the beach! The weather is perfect for kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, carriage rides, ghost tours and plantation visits. Remember to squeeze-in a round of golf too! Lights out for turtles!

10/1/08 - 10/31/08 Sea Turtle Nesting Period - Lights out for turtles!
10/4/08 WINTER SEASON RATES BEGIN (through 2/28/09)
10/4/08 IOP Connector Run for the Child
10/5/08 Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall Plantation
10/8/08 Yom Kippur Begins
10/12/08 Mount Pleasant Children's Day Festival
10/13/08 Columbus Day Observed
10/17/08 - 10/19/08 Charleston Garden Festival at Middleton Place Plantation
10/23/08 - 11/1/08 Coastal Carolina Fair
10/31/08 Halloween

 

November 2008

November is the perfect time for a girlfriends' trip to the beach! Enjoy holiday shopping, a soothing day at the spa, and catching-up on 'girl talk' at your beach retreat! As for the guys.... it's a perfect time to hit the links. Don't miss the spectacular Holiday Festival of Lights display at the James Island County Park.

11/1/08 Daylight Saving Time Ends
11/4/08 Election Day
11/7/08 First Fridays on Broad
11/11/08 Veteran's Day
11/14/08 - 1/1/09 Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park
11/27/08 Thanksgiving Day

 

December 2008

Stay with Island Realty and spend time with family and friends this holiday season. Make a New Year's resolution to stay with Island Realty in 2009 too. With almost 500 properties to choose from, Island Realty has a home or villa that can make your vacation dreams come true!

12/5/08 First Fridays on Broad
12/7/08 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/21/08 Hanukkah Begins
12/21/08 First Day of Winter
12/25/08 Christmas Day
12/26/08 Kwanzaa Begins
12/31/08 New Year's Eve

 

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