Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

About

Held in downtown Charleston in early July, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is a four-day waterfront festival centered on historic sternwheel boats, live music, and community programming. The schedule spans boat rides, a BBQ challenge, wiener dog races, a car show, fireworks, and a drone show — alongside headliners and carnival entertainment at Haddad Riverfront Park. Food and craft vendors will find solid foot traffic across multiple venues and days.

Details

Type

Waterfront

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 2–5, 2026

Tags

• annual
• river
• multi-day