

# Festivals in Sumter | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Sumter. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Sumter

- **Event Name**: 282D Jazz Combo at the Sumter Iris Festival
  - **Description**: Join the 282D Army Band’s Jazz Combo at the 2026 Sumter Iris Festival in Sumter, SC!

We are proud to support "one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is packed with excitement
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/282d-jazz-combo-at-the-sumter-iris-festival/200029851978702
  - **Venue**: Sumter Iris Festival
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, kids, concerts, performances, art, contests, calendar
- **Event Name**: “Heat Cat. Six” at the Sumter Iris Festival
  - **Description**: Join the 282D Army Brass Band “Heat Cat. VI” for some great music and fun at the 2026 Sumter Iris Festival!

We are proud to support "one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/heat-cat-six-at-the-sumter-iris-festival/200029853209118
  - **Venue**: Swan Lake/Iris Gardens
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- **Event Name**: JingleFest 2026
  - **Description**: JingleFest 2026 is a festive holiday market celebrating the holiday season with family-friendly activities. 

This FREE public event will feature a wide variety of attractions and activities that appeal to all ages!

Complete holiday shopping with local v
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 236
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/jinglefest-2026/200029793507800
  - **Venue**: 36 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150
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  - **Categories**: music, holiday, live-music, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: Gospel Fest
  - **Description**: 🎶🚗 SUMTER — You’re Invited! 🚗🎶

We are excited to announce the Concord Community Gospel Fest happening at Concord Baptist Church on

📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This is going to be a great day for the entire community filled with:

🎤 Live Gosp
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/gospel-fest/200029800037230
  - **Venue**: Concord Baptist Church - Sumter
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  - **Categories**: festivals, car-shows, kids, food-drinks, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Sugar Solstice
  - **Description**: Bring in the Spring in the sweetest way possible 🍬
Help us welcome a parking lot of sweet friends and vendors. 🍭
If you would like to become a vendor for $10 fee please contact us via email at kia.smith@sweetsuccessbakery.net or send us a private message.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 71
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/sugar-solstice/200029857210816
  - **Venue**: Sweet Success Bakery, LLC
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- **Event Name**: Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition
  - **Description**: The 2026 Moonless International Film Festival and Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition.  Hosted &amp; Presented by Sumter Little Theatre.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/moonless-international-film-festival-and-screenwriters-playwrights-competition/200028954116934
  - **Venue**: Sumter Little Theatre
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  - **Categories**: contests, festivals, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Festival On The Avenue's Heritage Night
  - **Description**: Heritage Night - Remembering the Past
Come join us for this free and fun family event as we remember and celebrate our community leaders.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/festival-on-the-avenues-heritage-night/200029825220047
  - **Venue**: 609 Manning Ave, Sumter, SC 29150-6535, United States
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- **Event Name**: R&B Wing Fest
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe &amp; chow down at R&amp;B Wing Fest—finger-lickin’ tunes and wings in one sweet spot!About this EventGet Ready for the R&amp;B Wing Fest!Join us for an epip, finger-lickin' good wings and s
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/randb-wing-fest/100001979493078083
  - **Venue**: Sweet Success Bakery, LLC
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: IRIS FESTIVAL PAGEANT
  - **Description**: A legacy of beauty, poise, grace in Sumter for over 25 years!!  The pageant will begin at 10:30am and then runs seamlessly into our Teen and Miss categories.  
The spacious Lake wood high school provides ample room to dress and prepare but we always recom
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 152
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/iris-festival-pageant/200029620711441
  - **Venue**: Lakewood High School Fine Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Heart2Heart 3rd Annual Community Fair
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!!!
We’re coming together as a community to raise awareness about preventing child abuse and ensuring our children’s safety.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/heart2heart-3rd-annual-community-fair/200029847878150
  - **Venue**: 411 N Salem Ave, Sumter, SC 29150-4115, United States
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## Trending Events in Sumter

- **Event Name**: Sumter Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: 282D Jazz Combo at the Sumter Iris Festival
  - **Description**: Join the 282D Army Band’s Jazz Combo at the 2026 Sumter Iris Festival in Sumter, SC!

We are proud to support "one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is packed with excitement
  - **Venue**: Sumter Iris Festival
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- **Event Name**: “Heat Cat. Six” at the Sumter Iris Festival
  - **Description**: Join the 282D Army Brass Band “Heat Cat. VI” for some great music and fun at the 2026 Sumter Iris Festival!

We are proud to support "one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is
  - **Venue**: Swan Lake/Iris Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Zerbini Family Circus
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Zerbini Family Circus, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Sumter Speedway in Sumter, SC sets the perfect stage for an unforgettabl
  - **Venue**: Sumter Speedway
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- **Event Name**: HOOKED at Celebrations of Sumter
  - **Description**: This Saturday night at Celebrations Of Sumter, we will be welcoming back HOOKED the band!!! The guys formerly from Spazmatics-SC are now HOOKED and bringing you the best hits from the 70's through today... Some of everything. Get ready to sing and dance t
  - **Venue**: Celebrations Of Sumter
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- **Event Name**: 24th Annual SHRIMP FEAST
  - **Description**: Join us for Sumter Museum's 24th Annual SHRIMP FEAST!

All-you-can-eat shrimp skewers, boiled shrimp, grilled shrimp, shrimp and grits, barbeque, Lowcountry Boil, and all-you-can-drink beer, wine, and soft drinks!

$50 Member | $75 Public 
Ticket sales op
  - **Venue**: 122 N Washington St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150
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- **Event Name**: Calling All Units Event
  - **Description**: Join us for a morning of open PLAY, crafts, and snacks. The City of Sumter will bring a fire truck, ambulance, and police car at 11am to visit with outside for free. Marshall from Paw Patrol will be here for a character visit too. 🐶🚒🚑🚔📸
  - **Venue**: 741 Bultman Dr Suite 11, Sumter, SC
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- **Event Name**: Easter Sunday
  - **Description**: You’re invited to celebrate Easter Sunday with us at Concord Baptist Church as we gather to rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This will be a special morning of worship, hope, and celebration as we conclude our “Journey to the Cross” sermon ser
  - **Venue**: 1885 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Sumter, SC
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- **Event Name**: Cody Webb LIVE in Sumter, SC | Fourth Fridays Concert Series
  - **Description**: FREE SHOW

Cody Webb LIVE at Fourth Friday Concert Series in Sumter, SC Friday, June 26th at 6:30 pm.
  - **Venue**: Sumter County Courthouse
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** 282D Jazz Combo at the Sumter Iris Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm at Sumter Iris Festival), “Heat Cat. Six” at the Sumter Iris Festival (Fri May 15 2026 at 04:00 pm at Swan Lake/Iris Gardens), JingleFest 2026 (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am at 36 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150), Gospel Fest (Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am at Concord Baptist Church - Sumter), Sugar Solstice (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Sweet Success Bakery, LLC).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** R&B Wing Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Sweet Success Bakery, LLC).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Sumter in April 2026?
  - **A:** Sugar Solstice (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Sweet Success Bakery, LLC), Festival On The Avenue's Heritage Night (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at 609 Manning Ave, Sumter, SC 29150-6535, United States), IRIS FESTIVAL PAGEANT (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Lakewood High School Fine Arts Center), Heart2Heart 3rd Annual Community Fair (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 411 N Salem Ave, Sumter, SC 29150-4115, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Sumter on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Sumter include Sumter Iris Festival, Swan Lake/Iris Gardens, 36 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Sumter include 282D Army Band, The Sumter Item, Concord Baptist Church - Sumter.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Sumter?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Sumter.

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