Calendar of Events
- February 11, 2012 - Valentine Dinner & Dance
- February 18, 2012 - Fossil Show
- March 1-4, 2012 - Flower Show and Art Show
- March 24, 2012 - Breath of Spring Music Festival
- April 21, 2012 - Cultural Dance Festival
- August 18, 2012 - Safari Day
- October 13, 2012 - Blackwater Ukelele Festival
- October 18-20, 2012 - Halloween in the Swamp
- December 1, 2012 - Santa in the Swamp
Year-round special events include:
Cypress Gardens Valentine's Dinner & Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2012 6PM - 11PM
Prime Rib Dinner catered by Music Man's BBQ, Custom 4+2 playing Beach, Boogie, and Blues. Torchlit boat ride or Carriage ride provided by Lowcountry Carriage. Tickets: $35 per person Advance Tickets Only Call 553-0515
Fossil Show
The fossil show will be on February 18 from 10:00 AM to 4 PM rain or shine and is sponsored by Local Edge. Collectors from SC, NC, and GA will be displaying their collections and some will offer fossils and related items for sale. Some of the fossil remains on display will be from primitive whales, giant sharks, mastodons, mammoths, giant sloths, and sabre-toothed lions, all formerly found within what is now South Carolina. Collectors will be glad to help individuals in identifying their own fossil finds. There will be a children's fossil dig and door prizes including books and fossils will be given away each hour. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Berkeley County Artists Guild Art Show
Artists Guild Art Show runs on March 1-4, from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy displays of artwork by members of the Berkeley County Artists Guild. Exhibits will feature a wide variety of subject matter and media. The exhibit of oils, acrylics and watercolor will be held at Cypress Gardens in the Conference Cottage. Artwork will be available for purchase. Exhibit is free with paid admission.
The Flower Show
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Cypress Gardens 'Berkeley's Natural Gem' Flower Show starts on March 1-4, from 10am to 4pm. Located in the Dean Hall Building at Cypress Gardens. Sponsored By: National Garden Clubs, Inc. , South Atlantic Region, The Garden Club of South Carolina, East Lowcountry District. The flower show is open to the public. Admission to the flower show is free, after paying the $10 Cypress Garden admission fee. For more information regarding entries and design divisions for the Flower Show, please visit Breath of Spring Flower Show Website
Breath of Spring Music Festival
16th Annual Cypress Gardens Breath of Spring Music Festival. March 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 5 PM. Music will start at 11AM. There will be music and local craft vendors. Music starts at noon. They will have ukelele & vocals, traditional gospel, bluegrass & country, classic rock.
Cultural Dance Festival
The Second Annual Cypress Gardens Cultural Dance Festival on April 21, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 4 PM. A cultural experience that the whole family will enjoy! Traditional dances from around the globe will be performed on stage at Cypress Gardens. There will be displays from local vendors.
Safari Day
Celebrate nature, wildlife and the great outdoors during Safari Day on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Wildlife demos and activities to delight the whole family. Enjoy boats, Butterfly House, Swamparium and Nature Trails - a fun family event!
Blackwater Ukulele Festival
The Blackwater Ukulele Festival starts on October 13 from 10:00 AM to 5 PM at Cypress Gardens to benefit the Friends of Cypress Gardens. There will be ukulele workshops, open mic, vendors and a ukulele concert.
Halloween in the Swamp
Halloween in the Swamp is Oct. 18, 19, 20, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
General admission includes a lighted pumpkin trail, jump castles, storytelling with Mike Miller, and a campfire and marshmallow roast. Family fun activities for all ages.
Santa in the Swamp
Greet Santa at Cypress Gardens on December 1st from 10am to 2pm during the Santa in the Swamp festival. Enjoy a memorable sight that can only be experienced here in the lowcountry as Santa arrives at 11:00am by flat-bottom boat in the beautiful blackwater swamp. Enjoy live Christmas music, vendors with handcrafted gift items, and children's crafts. Santa will take photos with children and pets. Free admission for children 12 and under. For more information call 843/553-0515.
Create lifelong memories with an enjoyable
visit to beautiful Cypress Gardens!
