Calendar of Events

September 25-October 26, 2008
32nd Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens
Sponsored by the Preservation Society of Charleston. Evening walking tours of the charming homes, gardens and churches of historic Charleston. Guides provide information on the architecture, antiques and historical significance of each property. 843-722-4630 or www.preservationsociety.org

September 25-October 5, 2008
MOJA Arts Festival
A 10-day multi-disciplinary arts celebration highlighting the many African-American and Caribbean contributions to western and world cultures. 843-724-7305 or www.mojafestival.com

October 12, 2008
Taste of Charleston
This annual event has been a favorite of locals and visitors for 25 years. Food, fun entertainment, contests, music and more food! Charleston’s best restaurants offer their house specialties in sample-size portions. Boone Hall Plantation 11am-5pm. 843-577-4030 or www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

Each Saturday in November (1,8,15,22,29)
Plantation Days at Middleton Place
A different aspect of plantation life is explored each Saturday: domestic activities, African-American traditional arts, early Lowcountry foodways and the plantation natural environment. Regular admission. 843-556-6020 or www.middletonplace.org

October 25, 2008
ChazzFest
ChazzFest brings an annual celebration of Southern Music to Charleston. www.chazzfest.com

December 1-31, 2008
Christmas in Charleston
Join Charleston in celebrating the Christmas season! Charleston residents get into the Christmas spirit by decorating historic homes in period fashions, plantations rekindle visions of Christmas past and quant shops and boutiques offer special value rates that will remind you of years gone by. Many events require little or no fee. 800-774-0006 or www.ChristmasInCharleston.com for a complete schedule. For group planning assistance contact the sales office of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.