Category: Festivals

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition – February 15-17

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
February 15-17, 2019
Held at various locations

SEWE is a three-day showcase of everything we love about wildlife and nature. It brings together people of all ages, men and women, sportsmen and conservationists, artists and artisans, fans and families. Through an incredible lineup of events – from fine art exhibits, conservation education, sporting demonstrations and parties, SEWE invites us all to explore our “wild” side and pay tribute to our naturally beautiful world.  Click here for the events, locations, schedule and tickets.

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Boone Hall Lowcountry Oyster Festival – Jan 27

Lowcountry Oyster Festival
January 27, 2019
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant

Who’s ready to do some oyster shucking? How does 80,000 pounds of oysters sound? The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeast Tourism Society.

Highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster Eating” Contests, live music on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste.

Oyster knives and gloves will be available for purchase at the event.

Tickets are available online (click here) at Boone Hall Farms or at any official Visitor Center. General admission tickets for children 10 and under are free with a paying adult.

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CCPRC: Shuckin’ on the Cooper – January 12

Charleston County Parks and Recreation sponsors
Shuckin’ on the Cooper
January 12, 2019
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Mount Pleasant Pier

Join us for steamed oysters, live music from Joshua Jarman, and a great time!

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on-site, if available. Children age 3 and under are free. Advance ticket sales are recommended. Register online or call 843-795-4386.

Food and beverages will be available for sale. Buckets of oysters from Charleston Bay Gourmet will be $10 each, and Dave ‘N’ Dubs will have a variety of hot dogs.

A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Photo ID required to gain entry into the event. No refunds will be issued nor rain dates scheduled. Outside alcohol, beverages, and coolers are strictly prohibited.

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Charleston Jazz Festival – January 24-27

5th Annual
Charleston Jazz Festival
January 24 – 27, 2019

The 5th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival will jazz up January with performances by a wide variety of talented jazz artists. From legends of jazz to emerging artists, to Charleston’s most celebrated home-grown talent, artists of the Charleston Jazz Festival perform a wide range of styles including Swing, Salsa, Blues, Brazilian, the American Songbook and more.  Click here for the full line up of performances and locations.

This year’s Festival will happen at a variety of venues throughout Charleston including the Charleston Gaillard Center and Sottile Theatre. Nearly 3,000 attendees will join together to celebrate America’s quintessential art form at the 5th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival.

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Holiday Festival of Lights through Jan 1

The beloved Holiday Festival of Lights returned to James Island County Park in November for its 29th year! Featuring an estimated two million shimmering lights, Charleston’s most popular holiday event is open for nightly until January 1, 2019.

The festival is open every evening, “rain or shine.”

  • Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 10 pm

  • Friday and Saturday: 5:30 – 11 pm

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Chanukah in the Square, Sunday December 9

This year’s Chanukah celebrations begin in the evening of Sunday, December 2 and run through Monday, December 10. The holiday celebrates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem where, according to legend, Jews had risen up against their oppressors in the Maccabean revolt. The Temple Oil that was only sufficient for one night lasted for eight, hence the eight candles.

Charleston’s annual “Chanukah in the Square” will be held Sunday, December 9, from 4-6 pm in Marion Square. This event has been held annually for 11 years and is the largest Jewish celebration in South Carolina.

There will be booths for games, crafts, food, and drink. In addition, the celebration will have jump castles and face painting and all things Jewish related. It is a family friendly event and is open to the entire community. Over 1,500 people attend the event each year. Live entertainment throughout the event will conclude with remarks from state and local dignitaries and a lighting ceremony of the Menorah.

It is the largest Jewish event in South Carolina and is special because it brings everyone together. While every synagogue and Jewish organization is involved and engaged, it is open to the community at large and proclaims the message of Chanukah and religious freedom.  This is an important part of Charleston’s history as the Holy City, renowned for its freedom of religion and tolerance of minority religions.

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Holiday Festival of Lights from Nov 9 – Jan 1

The beloved Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park in November for its 29th year! Featuring an estimated two million shimmering lights, Charleston’s most popular holiday event opens for nightly admission November 9, 2018 to January 1, 2019.

The festival is open every evening, “rain or shine,” from November 9 – January 1.

  • Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 10 p.m.

  • Friday and Saturday: 5:30 – 11 p.m.

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Charleston Battery Food Truck Festival November 4

Make plans to attend Charleston Battery’s Food Truck Festival presented by Coastal Luxury Homes at MUSC Health Stadium located at 1990 Daniel Island Drive on Sunday, November 4 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The festival will feature beer, local Food Trucks, entertainment and Football on a 3,000 square foot JUMBOTRON! Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!

No Admission Fee or ticket needed for entry!
Click here for more information and a full list of vendors that will be at the event.

–Tidelines Editors

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Charleston Scottish Games and Highlands Gathering – November 3

The Games

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SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON, INC. presents

The 47th Annual
Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering
Saturday • November 3 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
at Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Piping & Drumming and Bands Competition
Inaugural Southern USA Pipe Band Championship (grade III)
“The Ellice & Rosa McDonald Memorial Trophy Targe”
Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT)

Scottish Heavy Athletic Competitions
The Sheaf Toss, the Stone of Strength, and of course, the Caber Toss, performed by professional and amateur athletes from across the Southeast.

Highland Dancing Competitions
Inaugural Lowcountry Best Male Dancer Competition
“Colonel John MacDonnell of Lochgarry Memorial Targe”
Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT)

Scottish Fiddle Competition
Best Senior Lowcountry Fiddle Championship
“Bishop Faber MacDonald Memorial Trophy”
Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT)

Children’s Activities
Games, Crafts, and Culture for the 12-and-under set.
Appearance by Ronald McDonald

Border Collie Demonstrations

Rain or Shine Event
No Pets Please

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Saturday’s Event At Equestrian Cancelled

Saturday’s Event At Equestrian Center Cancelled

Due to the potentially wet weather in the forecast, as well as construction projects going on at the Equestrian Center that will all create unfavorable conditions for guests, we have decided to cancel the Oyster Roast & Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 27.

We will host a grand opening event once the new barn is completed in the Spring.  Very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Equestrian Center

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