Charleston Maritime Festival in Charleston, SC

Celebrate Charleston's maritime history at the free Charleston Maritime Festival along the waterfront of the city. This popular annual event features a variety of activities, including tall ship tours, model sailboats, sailboat rides, family boatbuilding, marine exhibits, artist market, lowcountry food, live entertainment, children's activities, evening parties and much more!

There is no place else in the world where can you enjoy live Caribbean music, explore the U.S. Navy Afloat Lab, and tour the spectacular Spirit of South Carolina schooner all in one place! This family-friendly event is quickly becoming one of the favorite festivals of the Southeast, so be sure to plan your Charleston getaway during the exciting Maritime Festival!

Points of Interest

Maritime Center Complex in Charleston, SC

A host of many annual events as well as the local shrimping industry, the Maritime Center Complex is an asset as interesting to Charleston, SC, as it is practical.