The island's living events calendar.
This is where Johns Island gathers: markets, festivals, races and live music, seeded with the island's recurring favorites and refreshed every week with new events and changed dates. Dates and times do change, so tap the organizer's link before you head out.
The Charleston Classic
Friday to Sunday, November 13-15, 2026
A festival weekend of live music, camping, art, local food and drinks, and disc golf in the oaks of Johns Island County Park.
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
Holiday Festival of Lights
Nightly, November 13 through December 31, 5:30pm to 10pm
The Lowcountry's big holiday tradition, right next door: a three-mile drive-through with more than 750 light displays, and Santa on hand nightly through December 23.
James Island County Park , 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
Weekend Wine-Down at Deep Water Vineyard
Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, live music 1pm to 4pm
Charleston's only vineyard, just across the creek: wine and mead tastings, wine slushies, a rotating food truck and live music on the lawn every Saturday afternoon.
Deep Water Vineyard , 6775 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island
Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square
Saturdays, 8am to 2pm
The city's long-running Saturday market with produce, prepared foods, crafts and live performances, an easy drive over the bridge from the island.
Marion Square , 329 Meeting Street, Charleston
Autumn on the Island
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10am to 4pm
A free community day with local farmers, artists, craftsmen, food vendors and family-friendly activities, just across the creek from Johns Island.
Charleston Tea Garden , Wadmalaw Island
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9am
Charleston's 49th annual Thanksgiving morning tradition: a certified 5K through historic downtown, a kids fun run, and a post-race celebration at Marion Square.
Marion Square, downtown Charleston , 329 Meeting Street, Charleston
Johns Island Homegrown Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10am to 3pm
The island's big holiday market, hosted by the Johns Island Farmers Market and the Sea Islands Chamber: more than 100 local vendors, live music, food trucks, games, pony rides and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
Johns Island Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5pm to 6pm
A Lowcountry-style Christmas parade of decorated golf carts and neighborhood entries rolling down Maybank Highway in the early evening.
Maybank Highway, Johns Island , From the Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic to Hayes Park
Sea Island Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9:30am to 1:30pm
Year-round
The island's anchor market, running rain or shine with 50-plus local farmers, vendors and food trucks, live music and arts and crafts. One of the only year-round markets in the Charleston area.
Charleston Collegiate School campus , 2024 Academy Road, Johns Island
Freshfields Village Farmers Market
Mondays, 4pm to 8pm
June through August
A summer seasonal market with local and organic produce, prepared foods, seafood and crafts at the village between Johns Island and Kiawah.
Freshfields Village , 165 Village Green Lane, Johns Island
Music on the Green
Fridays, 6pm to 9pm
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Free, family-friendly outdoor concerts on the village green every Friday evening all summer, with bonus Saturday shows on holiday weekends.
Freshfields Village , 165 Village Green Lane, Johns Island
Harvest Festival
Early November, check the county parks calendar
Annual
An annual fall festival with live bluegrass, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, southern food, a crafters market and family activities on the island's county park.
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
October, exact date varies
Annual
A trail half marathon and 5K, plus a kids dash, through the oaks and trails of Johns Island County Park.
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
Dirt Dash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Late summer to fall, check the race page
Annual
A long-running trail race series inside the park, with distances from 5K to full marathon on the island's dirt trails.
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
G.O.A.T. 5K
Spring (April or May), check the race page
Annual
A chip-timed spring trail run at the Kiawah River community benefiting the Hampton Wildlife Fund.
The Goatery at Kiawah River , 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island
Run Like the Devil 5K & Fun Run
October, exact date varies
Annual
A family 5K and fun run at Kiawah River, part of the Charleston Collegiate School fall festival of local makers.
Kiawah River , Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island
Maker's Market Johns Island
Dates vary, check the market page
Periodic
An artisan and craft market featuring local farmers, chefs, crafters and artists at Hayes Park. The schedule moves, so check the site before you go.
Hayes Park
Weekly refresh
This calendar is refreshed every week with new events and changed dates. One-off festivals and rescheduled races get added on the weekly pass so the guide stays useful.
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