Charleston is excessively hot and humid in August, and many visitors to the area prefer to seek the cooling breezes and ocean at the several sea islands within easy reach of the city at this time of year.
Organized events in August are few, and mostly consist of regular summer events such as the annual music-and-dancing series on the pier at Mount Pleasant, and weekly live music and wine tasting at Wadmalaw’s Deep Water Vineyard.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– August weather in Charleston
– Visiting in summer and ideal activities
– Attractions and other things to do in Charleston
– Charleston’s biggest festivals
– Free things to do in Charleston
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– ArtWalk, August 1 2025
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, August 10 2025
Series of events with a 600-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run at James Island County Park. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details