Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century.

Tickets are now available!  Events vary daily for guests to enjoy the diversity of this unique historic city which traces its origins to 1670.
House and Garden Tours
Morning History Walks
Plantation Picnic and Oyster Roast
Luncheon Lecture Series
History Boat Cruise
Wine & Spirits
Musical Concerts

Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America and was named Top City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Visit Charleston to see why it has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season. Tours feature seven to 10 properties each day in one of 11 neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century.

To be included on our mailing list, please request a brochure.

For more information, contact the Ticket Office at 843-722-3405.

From Nov. 1, 2011 – March 16, 2012, call the ticket office (843.722.3405) each weekday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

From mid-March through mid-April 2012, the Ticket Office will open its doors at The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation, located at 108 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401.
Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. noon – 5 p.m.
(Open until 6:30 p.m. during evening tours)

March 20-24 / 2012
Marion Square
Historic Downtown
Charleston, South Carolina

Showcasing emerging designer and model talent across the East Coast, Charleston Fashion Week® has fast become one of the premier fashion weeks in North America since its founding in 2007. Held March 20-24th, 2012 under the tents in Marion Square in Charleston, SC, this five-night celebration will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: East, the Spring Bridal Show, and the Rock the Runway Model Competition. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society and accredited with launching the careers of numerous up-and-coming fashion designers, this true multimedia event presents high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment, chic after-parties, and press events. Charitable partners for 2012 are still being finalized, but previous partners have included Center for Women, Lowcountry AIDS Services, and MUSC.

Charleston Fashion Week® Mission & Goal:
• To produce, manage, and organize a world-class annual fashion event in Charleston, SC
• Showcase emerging designer and model talent, truly becoming a “pathway to New York”
• Increase awareness and media impressions for sponsors, runway participants, and local retailers
• Increase economic development for the region’s fashion and design communities

CFW Attendance & Event Highlights:
• 7,000 event attendees, 525k+ website visits for 2011
• CFW recognized as Gold winner in “Best Regional Event” category for Folio’s FAME Awards
• CFW recognized as one of the “Top 20 Events for March 2009” by the Southeast Tourism Society
• CFW 2011 received more than 20 million+ media impressions
• Nightly sold-out events & chic after-parties throughout the city
• 140% increase in web traffic (March) from 2010-2011
• 325k unique visitors to www.charlestonfashionweek.com in March 2011
• 100+ accredited media on-site for CFW 2011

2012 Charleston Fashion Week® Events:
• Fall/Winter 2011: Rock The Runway Model Competition Castings
• March 20-24, 2012: Runway Shows
• March 23, 2012: Rock The Runway Model Competition
• March 24, 2012: Charleston Weddings magazine’s Spring Bridal Show
• March 24, 2012: Emerging Designer Finals

The 2012 Charleston Film Festival @ The Terrace Theater March 1 – 4, 2012. This year will include Best of the Festival – the best films from the best festivals and award winning dramas and documentaries. Belle of the South – a retrospective of a great actor.   For more details, check the festival website at http://terracetheater1.vpweb.com/default.html.

Indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry and revel in the offerings of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. You’ll learn about—and get a taste of—the best Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s distinctive food styles, heritage, and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend.

The annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival® savors the best that the city of Charleston, SC has to offer; a local food culture rich in tradition, James Beard award-winning chefs and the number one best city to visit in the U.S., according to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers Choice Awards. For additional resources when planning your trip, please visit the Charleston Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website.

Now in its 30th year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has grown to be the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting over 500 artists and exhibitors from around the globe who present their offerings to over 40,000 attendees. A 3-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, as well as conservation research and environmental education.

Established in 1982, the first Southeastern Wildlife Exposition took place in February of 1983, with approximately 100 exhibitors and 5,000 people in attendance. Its goal was, and is, to produce an event which contributes significantly to the economy while promoting the conservation and preservation of nature and wildlife through its educational outreach programs and its focus on the visual arts.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is a critical part of the South Carolina and Charleston calendar. Run with the utmost professionalism and pride, an effort that began as a small winter diversion has now become the largest annual event to take place in South Carolina and one of the most popular and successful events in the country.

For more info, visit http://www.sewe.com/index.php.

29th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival – January 29, 2012

Who’s ready to do some oyster shucking? How does 80,000 pounds of oysters sound?

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society. Highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster Eating” Contests, live music from the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area complete with pony rides and jump castles and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste.

For more info, visit http://www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/lowcountry-oyster-festival/

The biggest boat show and sale in the Lowcountry returns to the Charleston Area Convention Center, with hundreds of boats from the area’s top retailers on display.  Now in its 32nd year, the Charleston Boat Show is the place to find the latest and best in marine equipment, supplies and accessories. Demonstrations, kids’ activities, coastal cuisine and entertainment make this a maritime event for the entire family.

Dates: January 27-29, 2012

Venue: Charleston Area Convention Center

Hours:

Tickets:

Parking: FREE!