Festivals

  • Watermelon Festival: Since 1939, Hampton County’s most colorful crop has been celebrated with a Watermelon Festival, headquartered each June on the Hampton County Courthouse Square. It is South Carolina’s oldest continuing festival.
  • Shrimp Festival: The Town of Yemassee is host to the Shrimp Festival each September.
  • Fall Festival: The Town of Estill sponsors a Fall Festival in October.
  • June Festival: Town of Gifford sponsors June Fest in June.
  • May Festival: Furman celebrates with a May Festival.