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Charleston Beer Fest October 24

Tickets are still available for the 2026 Charleston Beer Fest! The Holy City’s premier celebration of all things beer takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park (1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston).

Attendees can look forward to an exciting event with even more breweries than last year, food trucks, craft vendors, games, and more. Come out for a day of fun.

General admission tickets are on sale starting at $85.00; VIP tickets are priced at $145.00. Designated driver tickets are available for $35.00. To purchase tickets, go to: chsbeerf est.org/tickets.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Chsbeerfest.org)

Johns Island State of Our City Meeting

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, residents of Johns Island heard from Charleston Mayor William Cogswell and Councilman Jim McBride about specific projects underway in our area: infrastructure, public safety, and quality-of-life improvements, as well as what’s ahead.

In the presentation, one of the issues Mayor Cogswell addressed was traffic on Maybank Highway going into Charleston. He said a fourth lane on Maybank Highway is funded and moving forward. Charleston County will be widening the road from River Road to the Stono Bridge, and construction should start early next year.

Mayor Coswell also discussed the background of some of the issues, as well as new amenities and services that will be coming to Johns Island.

Click here to see the Johns Island Presentation. It is a very interesting video that addresses many of the questions and concerns of the people of Johns Island.

To view other State of Our City presentations, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Charleston Tea Garden “Autumn on the Island”

The Charleston Tea Garden is hosting its first annual “Autumn on the Island.”

Activities include a community market, hands-on indigo dyeing, 4H chicken and rabbit show, and food vendors.

Event Details:

Admission is free.
November 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6617 Maybank Hwy, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

Click here for more information and to register.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston Tea Garden)

Dogtober Pool Party & Halloween Pet Parade Next Week

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association

2026 Mepkin Abbey Creche Festival

Reservation spots are now available for the 2026 Mepkin Abbey Creche Festival. This year’s theme is “Nativities Accented with Stone”.

November 16-21 and November 27 – December 5, 2026
Monday – Saturday only
1098 Mepkin Abbey Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461

The Mepkin Abbey Crèche Festival is a self-guided walking tour of nativity displays from around the world. Displays are both outside and inside. It is approximately 1/4 mile walk each way, but it is wheelchair accessible.

There is no cost to attend. Guests can make their online ticket reservations here. Donations are accepted to help offset the cost of hosting the event.

Cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee will be available for purchase. In addition, a gift shop with holiday gifts and fruitcakes will be set up. Mepkin also offers a Crèche Store with a wide variety of nativity sets so that you can begin your own crèche collection.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Mepkin Abbey)

Reminder: Our Vital Natural Habitats October 19

Our Vital Natural Habitats
Protecting our Coast and Marshlands

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: Registration and light refreshments at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7:00 pm.

You can register by scanning the QR code below or clicking here.

Join us on Monday, October 19, for a presentation by Dr. Blake Scott of the College of Charleston and Captain Chris Crolley of Coastal Expeditions. Discover how three collaborative initiatives, the Bird Island Research Department (B.I.R.D.), the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, and the Marsh Appreciation and Restoration Society for Happiness Project (M.A.R.S.H.), are working to protect South Carolina’s vital marshlands and coastal ecosystems.

Charleston Coastal Choir Holiday Concert December 1

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, for the Charleston Coastal Choir Holiday Concert, “The Colors of Christmas.” The concert will take place at 5:00 pm at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located at 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Under the direction of Van McCollum, the Charleston Coastal Choir will perform both traditional and spiritual holiday music, which will certainly help the audience get into the holiday spirit! Please come out to enjoy seasonal holiday music and to support your friends and neighbors in the Charleston Coastal Choir.

-Submitted by Deborah Banecker

Temporary Beach Rules Effective October 15, 2026

The Town adopted Emergency Ordinance 2026-01 (Amended) to establish temporary beach rules while SIPOA conducts its 2026 sand scraping project. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.

Effective October 15, 2026, the temporary beach rules listed below will be in effect.

Pet Rules – A restricted beach area will extend from Boardwalk #1 to the Atlantic Ocean and northeast to Captain Sams Inlet. Pets will not be permitted in this restricted area at any time, whether leashed or unleashed. In all other beach areas, pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

Beach Fires – Fires, open flames, and propane-fueled grills, cookers, or heating devices will not be permitted during this project.

Nighttime Beach Access – Public access to Seabrook Island beaches will be prohibited between sunset and sunrise.

These rules will be in effect from October 15-December 31, 2026.

-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island

Annual Pumpkin Patch at Legare Farms

Each year Legare Farms hosts their own Legare Farms Pumpkin Patch and Maze, complete with hayrides, petting zoo, and, of course, pumpkins! Admission is $5/car, which includes a free hayride. Participation in the paid activities helps to keep this local Johns Island farm, which has been in the same family since 1725, alive and thriving.

Where:	Legare Farms at 2620 Hanscombe Point Road, Johns Island
When:	Weekends in October from 10/3 through 10/31 Fridays 3:00 – 6:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sundays 1200 – 6:00 pm

Click here for more details.

–Tidelines Editor

(Image credit: Legare Farms)

Help Protect SC Honey Bees from Invasive Hornets

Be Vigilant and Help Protect South Carolina Honey Bees from Invasive Hornets

In October a mailer from the Clemson Invasive Species Program was sent to Lowcountry locals requesting that they report any nest sightings of the Yellow-legged Hornet, Vespa velutina (YLH). This species of wasp is invasive and native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia. The mailers included a QR code to report sightings.

“Yellow-legged hornets prey on insects, including honey bees. If they become established in the United States, they could seriously affect honey bee populations, reduce pollination, and impact agriculture.” USDA

October in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during October by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
October 15 Starlight Yoga
October 17 Fall Family Festival
October 17 Cast-Off Fishing Tournament
October 29 Baptist Hill Fall Festival
October 30 McClellanville Fall Festival
October 31 Trick, Treat, And Trail Family Fun Run And Festival

Nature, History & Culture
October 13 Gator Tales
October 14 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
October 16 Seashore Exploration
October 17 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
October 17 Rice, Rebellion, And Transforming The Colonial Landscape
October 19 Seashore Exploration
October 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
October 22 Monarch Migration
October 24 Driving Tour Of The Stono Rebellion
October 24 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
October 24 Junior Naturalist: Marvelous Migration
October 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
October 29 Dock Discovery
October 30 Charleston’s Lost Caribbean Flavor
October 31 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Outdoor Adventure
October 13 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
October 27 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
October 30 Halloween Night Climb
October 31 Kids On The Go: Brushstrokes & Bullseyes Ages 8-10
Through November 30 Palmetto Peaks Fall Climbing
Through November 29 Kids Zip: Fall 2026
Through November 29 Vertical Ventures & Zipline Fall 2026

Skateboarding Lessons
October 17 Beginner Skateboarding Ages 5-8
October 17 Beginner Skateboarding Ages 9-12
October 17 Intermediate Skateboarding Ages 5-8
October 17 Intermediate Skateboarding Ages 9-12

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

(Image credit: CCPRC.com)

Fleming Flash for Saturday October 10

Today’s Fleming Flash is a quick one to say thank you to all of our players, sponsors, volunteers, USTA and spectators for the amazing support of the tournament. We are proud to say that all of the matches were completed last night under the lights. It was unfortunate that the incoming tropical storm caused the tournament committee and USTA to alter the format of the matches and to adjust the schedule drastically to complete the matches, but the alternative was to be rained out over the weekend. Therefore, there will be no further play for this year’s Fleming Open.

The Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity raffle drawing will take place in the near future as all of the items will be secured in the Racquet Club over the weekend. When the drawing takes place, the winners will be notified based on the information on the tickets. Thank you for your support of the raffle and good luck to those who entered.

All photos will be posted over the weekend at our website, so be sure to click here to check them out.

See you next year!

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Fleming Open Tournament Committee