Spring events
Spring events in mount pleasant
Mount Pleasant is home to a variety of events during the spring, including a weekly Farmers Market and the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival. Plan your visit around a unique special event!
Mount Pleasant ArtFest
This annual festival brings families and cultural enthusiasts together with budding and professional artists for an event that showcases a diverse array of local and regional artistic talent. Local music, dance and visual arts studios offer stunning performances by some of the area’s most talented individuals and groups.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is a gathering place for locals and visitors to leisurely explore the market’s treasure trove of the freshest local vegetables, fruits, seafood, flowers, baked and canned goods, fresh-cooked meals and snacks. Live music each week.
Cooper River Bridge Run
The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best-organized and best-conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. This event is a collaboration between the Town of Mount Pleasant and the City of Charleston.
blessing of the fleet & seafood festival
The Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The festival pays tribute to the local shrimping and fishing industry. Participants are treated to the ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet, savory seafood samplings sold by some of Mount Pleasant’s best restaurants, live music, a craft show, shag and shrimp-eating contests and family-friendly activities.
things to do in spring
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Use the event calendar below to find more spring events happening in Mount Pleasant!
Mount Pleasant ArtFest
Mar 23, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This annual festival at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre brings families and cultural enthusiasts together with budding and professional artists for an event that showcases a diverse array of local and regional artistic talent. Local music, dance, and visual arts studios offer stunning performances by some of the area’s most talented individuals and groups. Creative aspirations are ignited in children who are given opportunities to explore many art forms and create their own masterpieces.
The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild presents a juried art show. All activities and performances are free of charge. The event attracts residents and visitors of all ages, from young parents and children to seniors.
Free admission! Free parking! Free activities!
Visit the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Facebook Events page for details on this year’s ArtFest!
VENDORS TO VISIT
Food and snacks will be available for purchase from the following
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Stroll the Art Walk featuring creations by these local artists
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Plenty of fun exhibitor booths to check out!
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Exhibitors – The Town of Mount Pleasant invites art-related organizations to be part of this event. There is no fee to participate as an exhibitor and nothing can be sold at this event. All activities are free to the public. Please email events@tompsc.com for information.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Apr 1, 2025
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mark your calendars for the opening of the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on April 1 at 3:30 p.m. at Moultrie Middle School.
The weekly market, founded in 1998, features vendors selling local farm-fresh produce, meats, sauces, baked goods and other specialty foods, as well as prepared food vendors for those looking for a unique meal.
This highly anticipated market opening is also a celebration of the hard work and dedication of each farmer and the harvest they provide for locals, visitors and restaurants alike.
Admission is free and there is plenty of parking is available.
The market is open every Tuesday from April – September 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For more information about the upcoming season, visit https://experiencemountpleasant.com/events/farmers-market/ or e-mail the market manager at trichter@tompsc.com.
Cooper River Bridge Run
Apr 5, 2025
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.
