Sumter Iris Festival

About

Held in Sumter at Swan Lake Iris Gardens each May, the Iris Festival is one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and draws bus tours from across the U.S. and Canada. Expect a three-day mix of live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, plant sales, and family programming. The festival has earned recognition from the Southeastern Tourism Society and American Bus Association. Vendors must carry a South Carolina business license and file SCDOR Form 111.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

May 14-17 2026

Venue

Swan Lake Iris Gardens

Tags

• craft
• food
• juried
• marquee