Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
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Charleston, the oldest city in South Carolina, is the hub for diverse events and festivals for locals and visitors. When you want to stay busy and experience all the city's exciting activities, consider staying at Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday. Staying at our campground allows you to fully experience every event or festival in Charleston when they last longer than a day.
Here are some events you should not miss during your time in Charleston.
Celebrate all things art at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston. The two-week-long festival hosts diverse programs that showcase the local community's contribution to and appreciation of art. Visit the festival to see the following:
You and your family can deepen your appreciation for the arts by participating in the festival's various events. Walk around the free outdoor and judged art exhibitions to see landscapes, abstract ideas, people and everyday scenarios through the eyes of local artists. You could also purchase tickets to watch several performances from local dance companies, comedians and theater groups.
Listen to talented local musicians during the free concerts around town and in the parks. Artists with varying music styles play throughout the festival, so you are bound to discover new music you will like. Discover local singers with a folk, country and gospel sound or find others with backgrounds in various jazz styles along the way. If you like classical music, multiple orchestras in the area perform pieces for all to hear. Many performing artists at the festival require tickets. Purchasing tickets helps support the artists in their endeavors.
The Piccolo Spoleto Festival is an excellent opportunity to surround yourself with all things art.
Created to bring film lovers together, the Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) allows producers, artists and viewers to celebrate the art and science of film. CIFF is an international film competition committed to letting filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world showcase their creativity.
For the festival's five-day duration, attendees have opportunities to appear at:
The competition accepts nominations from all genres and subject matters. During the festival, you have many opportunities to watch productions ranging from animations and features to shorts and documentaries. With submissions from around the world, the various films provide excellent exposure to new ideas, cultures and learning opportunities.
While a significant feature of the festival is all the films created by talented individuals and production groups, another component of the festival focuses on screenwriters. There is also a screenplay competition during the festival. At the end of the festivities is an awards ceremony, where CIFF presents awards to the top filmmakers and screenwriters at the competition.
If you are a film lover or an inspiring screenwriter, film director or producer, the CIFF could be an exciting festival to attend in Charleston.
Indulge in delicious oysters at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, the largest oyster festival in the world. The festival is at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. You and your family can take advantage of the festival's diverse activities, food and beverages.
The oyster festival has fun areas and activities planned, including:
Participate in the contests or watch as contestants try their best to become champions. The festival has two ticket options: general admission and VIP. General admission covers access to the festival and is available for anyone 11 years or older. You will have to pay for the food and drinks you want separately. The VIP tickets are only for adults 21 years old or older. VIP ticket holders have an exclusive area to enjoy unlimited food and beverages, such as steamed oysters, wine, beer and spirits.
While you enjoy the oysters and fancy drinks, your kids can have fun in the children's area, where they will play games, jump in bouncy houses, watch family-friendly performances, meet local mascots and decorate cookies.
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a must-attend event in Charleston if you love oysters.
Continue experiencing the rich food and wine culture in Charleston by attending the five-day Charleston Wine + Food Festival. The festival brings together the top chefs, artisans, winemakers, storytellers, authors, experts and food enthusiasts in the community to deliver a one-of-a-kind food phenomenon.
Spend hours at the Culinary Village setup, where you can:
The festival also hosts various food and beverage tastings at different restaurants. Experience a four-course Mexican-inspired meal with delicious cocktails. You can also about the barbecue world with a signature barbecue event. If you are 21 years or older, you could also attend beverage workshops to learn about the history of signature cocktails, beers or wine and how to make your favorite drink. You could also take a class or two to sharpen your knife skills or learn about cooking foods and ingredients properly, like rice.
If you are in the area, you want to take advantage of the unique offerings from the Charleston Wine + Food Festival.
Celebrate the beauty of nature and wildlife while attending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) during the weekend. The exposition brings people of all ages and backgrounds together. Families, conservationists, artisans, artists and anyone interested in nature and wildlife will love walking around the expo.
Throughout the weekend, you can walk around and attend various events, including:
There is something for everyone, no matter the age. Children will love playing in the kid's zone and seeing all the animals at the live demonstrations. Attending the diverse events will help you learn more about the world around you while offering plenty of new and fun experiences. Watch chef demonstrations as they cook with local ingredients or see how artists paint or sculpt a piece in one hour.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition could be a fun time for the whole family.
Whether you attend one festival and event or several, you need a comfortable place to stay throughout its duration. Come to Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday to camp for the weekend or week you visit the events. Begin planning your fun Charleston activities and trips by reserving a campsite with us today!
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