Category: Food and Dining

Lowcountry Oyster Festival February 1

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Boone Hall Plantation (1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC).

Highlights of this event include the legendary oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, as well as beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and a variety of food options from local restaurants and food trucks.

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser that has donated over $1.5 million since its inception, spanning more than forty years. The 2025 festival donated $125,000 to local causes.

The festival is a rain-or-shine event. No pets, coolers, or outside food and beverages will be allowed.

There are two entrances to the event: the main entrance of Boone Hall, located at 1235 Long Point Road, and the entrance at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft, or taxi, please use the 1235 Long Point Road entrance. The drop-off will be at the front parking lot of Boone Hall Plantation. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Lowcountry Hospitality Association)

Charleston Restaurant Week January 8-18, 2026

Restaurant Week returns to Charleston!

Charleston Restaurant Week is fast approaching! Now’s the time to make your reservations. Restaurant Week is January 8-18, 2026.

Charleston Restaurant Week is sponsored by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association and is an opportunity to try out a restaurant new to you or revisit a favorite. Restaurant Week South Carolina is an eleven-day celebration at hundreds of participating restaurants.

Click here to access the website and find out which restaurants will be participating.

–Tidelines Editors

Holiday Movies at Freshfields Tonight and December 20

Holiday Outdoor Movie Series

Freshfields Village is sponsoring two holiday outdoor movies. The first one, A Christmas Story, is scheduled for tonight, Saturday, December 13.

The second one, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is scheduled for December 20.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy the family-friendly movie under the stars beginning at 6:00 pm .

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Freshfieldsvillage.com)

Reminder: Santa and Holiday Market Coming to Freshfields Village

Kick off the festive season at Freshfields Village on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts! Guests can also enjoy live music each day. Click here for a full schedule of performers. 

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Holiday Food Drive at the Lake House Ends December 1

Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) is hosting a pop-up Food Drive through Monday, December 1. Contributions can be delivered to the Lake House lobby.

While shopping for your Thanksgiving celebration, please consider purchasing extra cans of food, or even better, multi-packs of canned food items, for distribution to the clients of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF). Protein items like hearty or chunky soups, stews, chili, corned beef hash, tuna, and canned chicken, as well as canned vegetables and fruit, are especially appreciated. Please check expiration dates before donating.

Please place your items in the New Donations bin behind the column.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

-Submitted by SIPOA

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Support Groups That Help Feed Our Neighbors.

As the government shutdown continues, more families—including federal employees, service members, and contractors—are turning to food banks, churches, and community organizations for help. Many families live paycheck to paycheck, so even a short lapse in income can make it difficult to cover essentials like food, rent, and utilities.

Once the shutdown ends, it will still take a few weeks to get the money to people.

Also, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is not distributing funds to individuals and families who need assistance to buy food. According to the USDA, about 39% of SNAP participants were children, 20% were elderly, and 10% were nonelderly individuals with a disability. Again, once the issues are resolved, it will take some time to reinstate the SNAP assistance money.

To find out how you can help, click on Continue reading.

Continue reading “Support Groups That Help Feed Our Neighbors.”

Freshfields Village Kicks Off the Holiday Season

Freshfields kicks off the holiday season with the following events:

Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K Finish Line Party: Saturday, November 22

Join us on the Village Green for the Finish Line Party following the Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, November 22. After crossing the finish line, runners and spectators are invited to celebrate with complimentary food, beverages, and live music. The festive atmosphere will include awards presentations and custom finisher medals. Whether you ran the 5K or the Half, the Finish Line Party is the perfect way to relax, refuel, and celebrate your accomplishment.

Thanksgiving Farmers Market: Monday, November 24, 1:00-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Thanksgiving week Farmers Market on Monday, November 24, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This food-based market will have an assortment of local produce and prepared foods, as well as other crafts that can be used for the upcoming holidays.

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Kick off the festive season with us on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts!

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

October Events at Freshfields Village

Freshfields kicks off the fall schedule with the following events:

Fall Art Walk: Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm

For the first time ever, a beloved February event is making a fall appearance. Visitors can pop in and out of retail shops where local artists will be doing live demonstrations and offering works for purchase. Beverages will be offered throughout for an enjoyable evening full of art and experiences.

Dogtoberfest: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

In celebration of Halloween, The Village’s most popular pet-friendly annual event returns with an afternoon of canine-themed fun. The Green is abuzz with furry friends in costumes, highlighted by a pet costume contest a 2:00 pm, local vendors with unique dog gear and accessories, adoptable pups from community rescues and more.

Music on The Green: October 17, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 pm

Movies on the Green returns for one more fall showing in October. The free screening will feature Harry Potter for families of all ages to enjoy, complete with a complimentary popcorn station and snacks for purchase.

Garden & Gun BBQ, Bluegrass & Bourbon Event: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm

The semi-annual Garden & Gun event returns this fall for the fourth installment of this wildly popular event. This free event, in partnership with Garden & Gun, brings together Southern BBQ, live bluegrass music, and specialty bourbon tastings from Kiawah Spirits and FortyEight Wine Bar.

For more information about these events and other happening at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Labor Day Weekend at Freshfields Village

Come enjoy the last weekend of summer at Freshfields Village. Events include:

Music on the Green – Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30, 2025 6:00-9:00 pm

The finale of Freshfields Village’s 20-event summer concert series takes place over Labor Day Weekend. On Friday, August 29, The Parks Brothers (trio) will be playing. On Saturday, August 30, Julio & the Saltines will close out the season. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for these free events.

Seabrook Island Artist Guild Show & Sale August 31, 2025 10:00 am-6:00 pm

The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) will bring together local artists from Seabrook, Kiawah and Johns Islands to showcase and sell original works on The Village Green. Attendees can stroll through The Village to browse and purchase various artwork.

–Tidelines Editors

Kiawah Island Food Truck Fest August 15

The last KI Bites & Brews food truck festival of the summer season will take place on Friday, August 15, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at KI Town Hall (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy). This festival will transform the Town Hall green space into a lively gathering spot. Learn more and see scheduled vendors here.

Upcoming event: Swing Social, Thursday, August 21, 6:00-8:00 pm at Kiawah Town Hall. For more info, click here.

-Submitted by Town of Kiawah Island

Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo Tonight

Come on down to Chow Town and
Donate to Dunk the Mayor* at Town Hall!

Wednesday, August 6
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Town Hall

Food Trucks:
The Seabrook Island Club
Krystyna’s Polish
Pita Stroller
Braised & Glazed
Wich Cream
Wandering Taps

Music: Dave Tabaka

*Donate to Dunk the Mayor, benefiting SIV Neighbors Helping Neighbors

–Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: townofseabrookisland.org)

Summer Events at Freshfields

The summer is flying by. Don’t forget what Freshfields Village has to offer.

Music on the Green – Fridays 6:00-9:00 pm

Freshfields Village is offering free, family friendly concerts featuring a variety of music from regional bands. Here is a list of the bands playing each Friday. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

July 25: Heads up Penny

August 1: Will Thompson Band

August 8: Java Band

August 15: Travis Allison Band

August 22: Shrimp City Slim

August 29: The Parks Brothers (trio)

Saturday, August 30*: Julio & The Saltines

*Special Holiday Weekend Concert on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

Movies at Freshfields – Wednesdays in July at 8:00 pm

Movies are also playing on the Village Green on Wednesdays in July. Come before the movie and enjoy Bingo from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Here are the movies scheduled for the rest of July.

July 23: Dirty Dancing

July 30: Happy Gilmore

Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for this complimentary event. To see more about each movie click here.

Farmers Market – Mondays 3:00-7:00 pm

Freshfields Village also has a weekly Farmers Market on Mondays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick from the freshest organic produce, local food products, and Lowcountry crafts all summer long. To see a full list of vendors click here.

–Tidelines Editors