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2021 marks the 74th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens. The festival celebrates the history, culture, beauty and architecture that Charleston boasts. Proceeds from the festival will benefit education and preservation efforts for the Historic Charleston Foundation.

In order to keep staff and festival-goers safe, this year’s festival will look a little different. Officials have made the difficult decision to cancel some annual events and have required that tours only feature private gardens and the exteriors of homes.

The festival will begin on March 11th with virtual Food for Thought Luncheon Lectures. In-person luncheon lectures will begin on April 5th at the Captain James Missroon House on East Bay Street.

Traditional events like the annual Sip and Stroll and Garden Splendor have been cancelled for the 2021 season. However, in place of those events, a new program will be held. Festival Fridays will start on April 23rd and take place every Friday through August 27th. Festival Fridays will include Morning History Walks and Food For Thought Lectures.The Glorious Gardens Tours will be also held on April 30th, May 14th, May 17th and May 21st.

Click here to learn more about the lineup of events taking place this year and see how you can celebrate this beautiful city.

Starting on March 19th, Firefly Distillery is bringing back socially distanced outdoor concerts. The popular “Safe Sounds” concert series will take place through June and will include extra safety measures for staff and patrons.

The venue, located in Park Circle, will only operate at 10 percent capacity and will require everyone to wear masks. Each concert will also have food trucks and other refreshments available for purchase.

Check out the series lineup below:

March 19 – Sam Bush
April 17 – 20 Ride: America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band
April 24 – Randall Fowler
April 25 – The Allman Betts Band
May 1 – On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band
May 8 – Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish
May 13 – TBD
May 15 – The High Divers with She Returns From War
May 20 – Jimmie Allen
May 22 – The Reckoning
May 29 – Idlewild Revival: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers
June 5 – Motown Throwdown
June 12 – Night Moves with Taylor HIcks: A Tribute to Bob Seger
June 19 – Elise Testone and BlackNoyze with Brandon “Taz” Niederauer
June 26 – The Midnight City Band

Click here to purchase your tickets today.

what to do in charleston sc

Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens Reimagined for 2021

Outdoor Concert Series Coming Back to Firefly Distillery