5. Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival

The Buzz -- South Carolina's one and only official barbecue competition and an internationally sanctioned competitive eating event, the Labor Day blast known as Beach, Boogie & BBQ is not for the faint of heart. No, the event, which actually marks the close of the annual Sun Fun festivities, features some of the best 'que most folks'll ever taste as well as a car show, games and rides for the tots, boat rides, a one-mile run and a 5k run/walk, live music and plenty of napkins! Admission is free, but food and drink will cost ya.