Spring tourism season opens in South Carolina with major events
Charleston hosts the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, drawing about 40,000 visitors over three days. Myrtle Beach hosts the Marathon as occupancy rates near 80 percent with Valentine and Presidents Day weekend. New events include Bulls Bay Nature Festival near Awendaw, Greenville B Cycle bike sharing, Clemson Blues Festival, Bart Garrison Agriculture Museum opening in Pendleton, Artfields in Lake City with a $100,000 prize, Carowinds Grove venue and Dinosaurs Alive!, and Myrtle Beach air show planned for June 28 to 30 with the Army Band onboard.