The Lowcountry comes alive each July with a spectacular mix of local traditions, music, food, and fireworks. Recurring favorites like iconic summer concerts, and a variety of weekly farmers markets keep the calendar buzzing all month long. And for those looking to mark their calendars, July’s one-time events, high-energy races, concerts, cultural festivals, and even sandy sledding offer the perfect reason to gather with friends and family. Ready to explore what makes summer in the Lowcountry unforgettable? Here’s your full guide to the must-attend events this July.
Happening All Month:
- Shelter Cove HarbourFest with Fireworks – Tuesdays
- Charleston Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Community Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- Bluffton Farmers Market – Thursdays
- July 2nd – Deas-Guys Concert at Oyster Factory Park
- July 2nd – Bluffton Independence Day 5K Race
- July 2nd – West Ashley Farmer’s Market
- July 3rd – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 3rd – Moana 2 – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 3rd – Daufuskie Blues – Arts Initiative of Palmetto Bluff
- July 3rd – Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks in Old Town Bluffton
- July 3rd – Daniel Island’s Independence Day Celebration and Golf Card Parade
- July 3rd – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 3rd – May River Theatre’s Spring Awakening
- July 4th – Salute from the Shore
- July 4th – Beaufort Firecracker 5k
- July 4th – First Friday Beaufort – Red, White, and Blues
- July 4th – 4th of July HarbourFest at Shelter Cove
- July 4th – Gregg Russell Fourth of July Concert
- July 4th – 4th of July Fireworks in Harbour Town
- July 4th – Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 Race
- July 4th – 4th of July Fireworks Show at Folly Beach
- July 4th – USA 5k Benefitting the Sea Turtle Patrol
- July 4th – Firecracker 4 Miler Race in Mount Pleasant
- July 4th – 4th of July Golf Cart Parade on Fripp Island
- July 5th – Gullah Heritage Festival of Hilton Head
- July 6th – Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series on James Island
- July 7th – Mindful Movements Ceremony at the Alljoy Boat Landing
- July 8th – Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz in the Park
- July 9th – Christmas in July Sandy Sledding
- July 9th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 10th – Party in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- July 10th – IF – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 11th – Sunset Celebrations with Target & The Headliner Horns
- July 11th – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 11th – Wild Blooms Workshop with Flowers by Katie Ford
- July 11th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 11th – Reggae Nights Summer Concerts on James Island
- July 11th-13th – Phish Concert in North Charleston
- July 11th-20th – Beaufort Water Festival
- July 12th – SOBA-BYOB-BBQ in Bluffton
- July 14th – Introduction to Mahjong at Marsh on the May
- July 15th – Keep the Broad Creek Clean Summer Jams with Outside Foundation
- July 17th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 17th – Isle of Palms Farmers Market
- July 17th – Mufasa: The Lion King – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 18th – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 18th – Dancing on the Cooper in Mount Pleasant
- July 18th – Luke Bryan Concert on Daniel Island
- July 18th – Sunset Celebrations with Deas-Guys
- July 19th – Slide Out of July at Buckwalter Place Amphitheater
- July 19th – IOP Beach Run
- July 19th – Nate Bargatze at the North Charleston Coliseum
- July 19th-27th – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical at the Historic Dock Street Theater
- July 20th – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Charleston Gaillard Center
- July 21st– Mahjong 101 at Marsh on the May
- July 22nd – Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz in the Park
- July 24th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 24th – Hawaiian Shirt Sunset 5k at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
- July 24th – Creed Concert on Daniel Island
- July 24th – Party in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- July 24th – Paddington in Peru- Movie Nights in the Park
- July 24th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 25th – May River Shrimp Fest Sunset Party at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
- July 25th – Sunset Celebrations with Target & The Headliner Horns
- July 25th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 26th – Sweetgrass Festival in Mount Pleasant
- July 26th – Sal Vulcano at the Charleston Gaillard Center
- July 27th – Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series on James Island
- July 27th – Mumford & Sons Concert on Daniel Island
- July 28th – Open Play Mahjong at Marsh on the May
- July 31st – Yours, Mine and Ours – Movie Nights in the Park
July in the Lowcountry offers endless ways to soak in the season’s magic! With a blend of Southern hospitality and coastal charm, it’s all about bringing the community together in celebration of what makes this region so special. Here’s to a July full of sun, music, laughter, and Lowcountry memories!