Summer events

Summer Events in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is home to a variety of events during the summer, including a weekly Farmers Market, the Sweetgrass Festival, and an outdoor music and movie series. Plan your visit around a unique special event!

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.

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Women shopping at the farmers market

Sweetgrass Festival

The annual Sweetgrass Festival is designed to promote and bring attention to the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions and their sweetgrass basket art. Offering free admission, entertainment and activities, the Sweetgrass Festival also provides an opportunity for local basket makers to showcase, promote and market their sweetgrass merchandise to locals as well as cultural tourists from around the country.

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Women dancing in a field at the Sweetgrass Festival

things to do in summer

Dine With a View

Waterfront views? Check. Amazingly fresh seafood and nationally recognized coastal cuisines? Check. No Lowcountry experience is complete without delicious food and gorgeous views. Mount Pleasant has many different options to choose from!

explore by sea…

Test out your sea legs by experiencing Mount Pleasant from a unique perspective. Hop on a stand-up paddleboard or kayak your way around the local waterways.

…or By Land

Land lovers need not worry! If the seas are too rough, our walking and biking trails are just as welcoming. Stroll through varying landscapes, from the woodlands to the marshes. Some trails are friendly for leashed pets – just remember to take nothing but photos and leave nothing but pawprints!

Hands-On History

The Town of Mount Pleasant has a long and cherished shared history. Earn respect for the past and make new promises for the future when you visit our museums and historic sites.

A golfer’s Paradise

Half-a-dozen coastal courses await all levels of golfers. Land on the green while you are surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, palmetto trees and lush landscapes.

Fish For Memories

A large portion of Mount Pleasant’s local economy is driven by our fishing industry. The Charleston Harbor and surrounding rivers and creeks are prime fishing territories. Stop at a public fishing spot or book a professional charter to start catching fish, and memories, of a lifetime!

Come Sail Away

Visit various locations along the coast to book your sailboat charter. Kick back and relax while professional captains guide you on the open ocean.

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Use the event calendar below to find more summer events happening in Mount Pleasant!

Party At The Point: Folly Pirates Over 40

Jun 5, 2026

5:00 pm -

Party at the Point is one of the most popular live music events in Mount Pleasant and a favorite thing to do near Charleston during the spring! Held at the waterfront Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, the weekly concert series features live bands, food and drinks, and dancing by the harbor with stunning sunset views. Get tickets by clicking the “Visit Website” button on this page.


June 5, 2026: Folly Pirates Over 40 (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)


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Charleston Battery vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Jun 6, 2026

7:00 pm -

The Charleston Battery is our local professional soccer club. Get ready to Pack The Point to cheer on the Charleston Battery against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC!


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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market June 9

Jun 9, 2026

3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Dancing On The Cooper: Shem Creek Boogie Band

Jun 12, 2026

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dancing on the Cooper is a popular spring and summer event in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, held on the scenic Mount Pleasant Pier at Memorial Waterfront Park. Featuring live music, dancing over Charleston Harbor, drinks, and sunset views beside the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, it’s one of the most unique things to do in the Charleston area during the summer!


June 12, 2026: Shem Creek Boogie Band


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Party At The Point: Rock The 90s

Jun 12, 2026

6:00 pm -

Party at the Point is one of the most popular live music events in Mount Pleasant and a favorite thing to do near Charleston during the spring! Held at the waterfront Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, the weekly concert series features live bands, food and drinks, and dancing by the harbor with stunning sunset views. Get tickets by clicking the “Visit Website” button on this page.


June 12, 2026: Rock The 90s


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Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa

Jun 13, 2026

7:30 pm -

The Charleston Battery is our local professional soccer club. Get ready to Pack The Point to cheer on the Charleston Battery against FC Tulsa!


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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market June 16

Jun 16, 2026

3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Party At The Point: East Coast Party Band

Jun 19, 2026

6:00 pm -

Party at the Point is one of the most popular live music events in Mount Pleasant and a favorite thing to do near Charleston during the spring! Held at the waterfront Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, the weekly concert series features live bands, food and drinks, and dancing by the harbor with stunning sunset views. Get tickets by clicking the “Visit Website” button on this page.


June 19, 2026: East Coast Party Band


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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market June 23

Jun 23, 2026

3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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places to stay

Stay where you play with 5-star and boutique hotels in the heart of it all. Mount Pleasant’s diverse local hospitality landscape ensures every traveler has a home away from home.

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