The air is changing to that bitter, crisp feeling, signaling the coming of fall to the Lowcountry. This weekend is the perfect chance to bring the family out to one of Charleston's seasonal events and enjoy some of the cooler weather outdoors. Make sure that you drive on over to Summerville for their annual Sweet Tea Festival and sample one of the greatest tea selections in the birthplace of Charleston's treasured iced drink.
And while you're over there, check out one of the multiple talented local concerts being put on for the Southern Songwriter Festival. Or venture out to Goose Creek's 2024 Crowfield Bash for an afternoon of fun family activities and an engine-revving car and motorcycle show. Then, check out the Charleston Pride Festival hosted at The Refinery and celebrate with local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment while also supporting your local LGBTQ+ community.
And don't miss your chance to visit the Magnolia Beauti-Fall Festival put on by the keepers of Magnolia Gardens with an enjoyable evening of family fun, music and beautiful sights in the heart of the Lowcountry. THURSDAY-SATURDAY (SEPT. 19-21) If you're looking to celebrate local talent, then take advantage of the second annual Southern Songwriters Festival.
The event will begin at Songwriter Alley, 143 Central Ave., Summerville at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19 and feature multiple performances through Friday and Saturday with new songwriters taking the stage every hour. Saturday will also exhibit more local talent bringing their brilliant pens and voices to the Hutchinson Square Stage, along with full-band sets from Forty Mile Detour and the Jockey Lot band.
Each of the outside events will be free and open to the public, but there will also be a more intimate performance from Gritty Flyright, Colleen Lloy and Dan Riley at the Public Works Arts Listening Room, 135 W. Richardson Ave., for $15, although tickets are limited.
For more information on the scheduled musicians and the event, then visit tinyurl.com/3v4kfeys . Summerville's 10th annual Sweet Tea Festival drew large crowds on Sept.
23, 2023. SATURDAY (SEPT. 21) Bring your sweet tooth out to Summerville's beloved Sweet Tea Festival from 7 a.
m.-8 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept. 21. Located in the heart of downtown Summerville at Hutchinson Square, 102 S.
Main St., the event will transform the historic location into a vibrant street fair and feature the "Sweetest Farmers Market," a street market of more than 70 unique local vendors, tasty food trucks and talented artisans. The main event is the sweet tea competition, during which crowds can sample and vote for this year's favorite sweet tea.
The winners will be announced to conclude the festival. The event is powered by a cohort of local businesses and vendors called Dream and is also free and open to the public. For questions and more tidbits, visit tinyurl.
com/ythd68kb . Horseback riding was one of the new attractions offered at Kidz Bash, which is held at Middleton Park inside Crowfield Plantation. The event has since been combined with Crowfield's car and motorcycle show for an all-in-one Crowfield Bash and this year's event will be held on Saturday, Sept.
21. SATURDAY (SEPT. 21) Venture out to the 2024 Crowfield Bash hosted by Crowfield Plantation at Middleton Park, 101 Hunters Lane, Goose Creek, from 11 a.
m. to 3 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept. 21. This special start-of-fall event will feature obstacle courses, fun activities for kids, tasty local food trucks, artisanal vendors and special raffles every hour for attendees and participants.
There will also be a motorcycle and car show at the event with a trophy ceremony at the end for this years' best in shows. This event will also feature music from DJ Chuck to keep that energy alive. This event is free entry for attendees.
Vendors looking to join the event and those hoping to enter their rides into the car and bike show, send an email to [email protected] . For more information, vroom on over to tinyurl.
com/ytnm9w7y . SATURDAY (SEPT. 21) If you missed the Charleston Pride Parade in downtown Charleston this June, check out the Pride Festival on Sept.
16 at The Refinery. Don't miss out on Charleston's Pride Festival as it finishes Pride Week strong at The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, from noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21. The city's Pride celebration event will feature jams from DJ Trevor D along with live music from Megan Thrift and Ryan Lil, 17 drag performers from the current or past Royal Court of Charleston Pride, local food trucks, custom cocktails and artisan vendors.
The festival will be hosted by local drag icons Symone O'Bishop and Mercy Madison, bringing with them their loving, glamorous energy to your afternoon. The event is free, yet offers VIP passes for $100, which offer exclusive perks and premium viewing areas for live entertainment. For more information, visit tinyurl.
com/evaure9p . SATURDAY (SEPT. 21) Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is located at 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston.
Make a day of it and go to the Magnolia Beauti-Fall Festival in one of the Lowcountry's most scenic locations. The festival will take place around the Carriage House, Magnolia Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, and go from noon until 4 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept. 21. Take in the stunning sights and seasonal garden displays while enjoying live music, local craft beer and fun family activities.
There will also be mini pumpkin-painting, face-painting and tours of the gardens as usual. Attendees are encouraged to bring bug spray, sunscreen and water to this outdoor event. Ticket prices are included with general admission.
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