Events

Genia Floyd will lead a walk on Wednesday April 21, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary. This walk will start at the Washington Street Entrance, 315 West Washington Street.
Floyd, a long-time gardener and member of the Mayfield Garden Club, is flora and fauna enthusiast. Her backyard is a certified wildlife habitat. She said she plans on focusing on the wildlife that reside in the Sanctuary, identifying different species and exploring their habitat.

Dr. Eran Kilpatrick, a biology professor at USC Salkehatchie, will lead a walk on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary. This walk will start at the DeTreville Street Entrance. Kilpatrick will point out birds as well as other interesting flora and fauna of the sanctuary.

Tour De Lowcountry is a 30 mile ride and a Metric Century Ride through Colleton County's beautiful Ace Basin and historic plantations. Details coming soon!

The Colleton County Arts Council is pleased to announce its Fall Performance Date: Details Coming Soon.

The Colleton County Arts Council Presents: Martini's & Me — A Women's Only Event.

Statewide Competition BBQ Cookoff. Free admission, $1 per taste, live music, open to the public. Friday, "Anything Butt" competition 5:30 to 8 pm. Saturday "Smoked Butts" 11 am to 2 pm. For more information see our event advertisement attached here!

The City of Walterboro, The Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Colleton Class of 2016, and the Friends of the Great Swamp Sanctuary invite you to a media event February 26, 2018 to celebrate some new additions at 399 Detreville Street, the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary, starting at 11am.

Leadership Colleton will be dedicating an oversized red rocking chair built by the Thunderbolt Career & Techonology Center Construction Technology Class.

The Colleton County Rice Festival in Walterboro, South Carolina is an annual event featuring arts and crafts, food, fireworks, music and other entertainment.

Since it first arrived in 1685, rice helped create enormous wealth for the Lowcountry, and Colleton County was perfect for growing it. During the annual Rice Festival we celebrate the heritage of rice in this community and the beauty of the people and land that continue to bless this great country.

Don't miss the 16th Annual Walterboro Criterium on East Washington and Hampton Streets in Historic Downtown Walterboro. Come see professional and olympic level bicyclists as they race our city streets at speeds up to 35 miles per hour and compete for $10,000 in cash prizes. Ameteur races start at 4 pm. Kids race at 6 pm ages 3-10 (helmet required), with free registration starting at 5 pm at Waterfall Plaza. Free admission.

Come watch the action from our VIP Section and enjoy local cuisine, beer and wine and and live music — Tickets $25 at the door.

Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the South Carolina Artisans Center at our Black Tie Masquerade Ball! The ball will be held at historic Bedon-Lucas house. There will be live music, dancing, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and complimentary wine and beer. There will also be a cash only full bar. Tickets are $30.00 per person for a night of dancing, music and fun! Proceeds to this event will benefit the South Carolina Artisans Center.