Sumter's Iris Festival, one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is packed with excitement for all ages-live concerts, arts and crafts, vibrant plants and flowers, a showcase of antique and classic cars, exciting contests, and plenty of activities just for kids.

Schedule of events

6:00 PM
- Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting - Garden Street Stage
- Crowning the King and Queen of the Iris Festival - Garden Street Stage
- Butterfly Release - Garden Street Stage

6:15 - 9:00 PM
- The Taste at the Gardens Starts - Garden Street Stage
- Entertainment by DJ Howie D - Garden Street Stage
- Boat Rides - Garden Street Dock