Charleston is a festival-mad city, especially in the spring and early fall. And new festivals are being added every year, further enhancing the hedonistic flavor of this city that has also mastered the art of hospitality.

Here’s a look through the calendar at all the key festivals in the area:

• January
•      Lowcountry Oyster Festival

• February
•      Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

• March
•      Charleston Food & Wine Festival
•      Charleston International Antiques Show
•      Festival of Houses and Gardens
•      Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
•      Charleston Fashion Week

• April
•      Cooper River Bridge Run
•      Family Circle Cup
•      Blessing of the Fleet

• May
•      North Charleston Arts Festival
•      Charleston Greek Festival
•      Charleston International Film Festival
•      Spoleto Festival USA
•      Piccolo Spoleto

• June
•      Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
•      Charleston Harbor Fest

• July
•      Patriots Point Fourth of July Blast

• September
•      MOJA Arts Festival
•      Fall Tour of Homes & Gardens

• October
•      Taste of Charleston

• November
•      Plantation Days at Middleton Place
•      Battle of Secessionville

• December
•      Christmas in Charleston