Pam’s Picks – April 2023 Charleston

Pam Bass is a lifelong local and top producing Charleston real estate agent providing monthly picks for the best things to do throughout the region in April!

APRIL 1 – 2 : SUMMERVILLE FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL

Summerville YMCA

Summerville Family YMCA is hosting and celebrating its 50th anniversary in the spring of 2023. This event is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. During this three-day festival, take in the beauty and charm of Summerville while enjoying 300 arts and crafts exhibitors, food, children’s activities and more.

APRIL 1 : COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN/WALK

Ravanel Bridge

Thousands of people will gather for this annual event. The 10K race starts in Mount Pleasant, crosses the Ravenel Bridge and finishes near Marion Square in downtown Charleston.

APRIL 14 : KIAWAH ISLAND ART & HOUSE TOUR

Kiawah Island

Get a rare glimpse into the art and architecture of several private homes on Kiawah Island. Five homes in the gated community will be open for public viewing, each with their own unique style.

APRIL 15 – 16 : HIGH WATER FESTIVAL

Riverfront Park, North Charleston

Celebrate Southern food, music and libations at Riverfront Park in North Charleston during this two-day music festival.

APRIL 20 – 23 : CHARLESTON JAZZ FEST

Forte Jazz Lounge, Charleston Music Hall & Firefly Distillery

The Charleston Jazz Festival features student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles in multiple venues.

APRIL 22 – LOWCOUNTRY CAJUN FESTIVAL

James Island County Park

Louisiana comes to the Lowcountry for a full day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods plus kids’ activities, live music and a crawfish-eating contest. Event is noon to 6 p.m. at James Island County Park.

APRIL 30 : BLESSING OF THE FLEET & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt Pleasant

Pay tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry at this event with a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant.

EVERY SATURDAY APRIL : CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET

Marion Square

Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances.