Category: Food and Dining

Kiawah Island Food Truck Fest May 16

The Town of Kiawah Island is excited to introduce TOKI Bites and Brews, a brand-new summer food truck festival series designed to bring the community together over great food and good company.

At Kiawah Island Town Hall (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy), this food truck festival will transform the Town Hall green space into a lively gathering spot one Friday each month from April through August, 11 am to 2 pm. These events will feature a rotating selection of local food trucks offering various delicious options. Learn more and see scheduled vendors here.

Upcoming dates for Bites and Brews include:

  • Friday, May 16
  • Friday, June 6
  • Friday, July 18
  • Friday, August 15

-Submitted by Town of Kiawah Island

2025 Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo Schedule

The 2025 TOSI Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo series is just around the corner! The lineup of vendors scheduled for the summer can be found here.

All events will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm at Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Road. Below are the 2025 Chow Town dates:

May 28
June 18
July 2
August 6

–Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

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St John’s Wednesday Farmers Market Reopens

St. John’s Wednesday Farmers Market is kicking off the new season on April 9

Now in its third year, this outdoor market will operate every Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, April through October. Area vendors will provide beautiful and unique artisan items, food trucks, and fresh local fruits, vegetables, and flowers each week.

The market is in St. John’s Grove, behind the St. John’s Episcopal Church, at 3673 Maybank Highway, just off Bohicket Road (towards Rockville). There is ample parking and restrooms available for shoppers and vendors. 

For more information about the Wednesday Farmers Market or to apply to become a vendor, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

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Reminder: Fields to Families Presents “Seed to Soup” March 28

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a fundraiser/education event to support
the non-profit Fields to Families’ Haut Gap Middle School student garden on Johns Island.

The event called Seed to Soup will take place Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Johns High School from 5:00-7:00 pm. A donation of $30 will give you a keepsake ceramic bowl glazed by Haut Gap and St. Johns art students and a tasting of soups and breads to enjoy all created by culinary students from St. Johns High and more than twelve local island restaurants.

The Seed to Soup event provides an opportunity to learn more about Fields to Families, its mission, and its volunteer opportunities. Purchase your tickets and learn more about this event here.

-Submitted by Regina Oster

Dining for Third Serve Foundation April 1

Join us on Tuesday, April 1 at FortyEight – Wine Bar & Kitchen with friends and family to help raise funds for Third Serve Foundation. Fifty percent of food revenues generated that evening will be given to Third Serve to assist with their mission to enrich the lives of students through tennis.

Third Serve Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) youth tennis organization enriching local students’ lives through tennis by providing fundamental training and educational resources for learning the game. 

To book your reservation with FortyEight-Wine Bar & Kitchen, click on Resy.

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March Activities at Freshfields

Cars & Coffee – Saturday, March 15:  9:00 –11:00 am

Arrive in your favorite ride or stop by the Village Green to browse unique, antique and other cool cars for the monthly Cars & Coffee held the third Saturday of the month February to September.

BBQ, Bluegrass & Bourbon – Saturday, March 22: 3:00-6:00 pm

Join Freshfields Village and Garden & Gun to celebrate three southern staples – barbecue, Bluegrass and bourbon, with a live music and culinary event held on the Village Green. Enjoy food truck fare, bourbon cocktails and sampling, and exceptional Bluegrass music while exploring Freshfields Village.

Click here for more information regarding these events.

–Tidelines Editors

Annual CHS Food Truck Festival March 1-2

Welcome to the 12th Annual Charleston Food Truck Festival!
March 1-2, 2025
11:00 am-8:00 pm
The Navy Yard, 2301 Noisette Blvd
North Charleston, SC
Free Admission

The Charleston Food Truck Festival is back for two full days of amazing food and fun for the whole family!

In addition to the over 40 food trucks, the Charleston Food Truck Festival will feature live music, local craft, artisan vendors, games, and activities for all ages. Admission is free!

For more information, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Chs Food Truck Festival)

 

Fields to Families Presents “Seed to Soup” March 28

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a fundraiser/education event to support
the non-profit Fields to Families’ Haut Gap Middle School student garden on Johns Island.

The event called Seed to Soup will take place Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Johns High School from 5:00-7:00 pm. A donation of $30 will give you a keepsake ceramic bowl glazed by Haut Gap and St. Johns art students and a tasting of soups and breads to enjoy all created by culinary students from St. Johns High and more than twelve local island restaurants.

The Seed to Soup event provides an opportunity to learn more about Fields to Families, its mission, and its volunteer opportunities. Purchase your tickets and learn more about this event here.

-Submitted by Regina Oster

Lowcountry Oyster Festival February 2

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Boone Hall Plantation (1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC).

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

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser that has donated $1,500,000 over forty years. The 2024 festival donated $106,000 to local causes.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Lowcountry Hospitality Association)

Charleston Restaurant Week January 9-19

Restaurant Week returns to Charleston!

Charleston Restaurant Week will be held January 9-19, 2025. This eleven-day celebration offers opportunities to try out a restaurant that is new to you and return to your old favorites.

As one of the most highly anticipated culinary events, Charleston Restaurant Week will whet appetites and tempt tummies.

Click here to access the website and find out which restaurants will be participating. Be sure to continue to check for updates as restaurants and menus are added daily.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com)

Holiday Movie at Freshfields December 14

Holiday Outdoor Movie Series

Freshfields Village is sponsoring another holiday outdoor movie on Saturday, December 14. The movie which begins at 6:00 pm is The Santa Clause. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy the family-friendly movie under the stars .

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Freshfieldsvillage.com)