3rd Annual Drifter Fest Announced 

Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2023 by Lowcountry Boil

The 3rd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be held on Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st from 7-11pm at the Refinery Amphitheater in Downtown Charleston. Headliners for the live music event will be legendary bassist George Porter and his band the Runnin’ Pardners along with Southern rock band Tishamingo reuniting for a special performance. Supporting acts include Gavin Hamilton and Friends featuring Wallace Mullinax, Broken Speakers and Just Groove.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Carolina Studios. Led by Hootie & the Blowfish’s Mark Bryan, the non-profit organization fosters creative, educational & career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology & media arts. Presented by Drifter Merch, Ear for Music and The Refinery in partnership with local businesses, sponsors include Jack and Coke Ready-to-Drink Cocktail, Lunar Light Botanicals, Southern Flavor Magazine, Attorney Joe Good, Rodgers Wranglers, Eskimo Advertising, Carolina Audio Video, Closet Factory, Trial Attorneys Clawson Fargnoli & Utsey and MarkaBull. Providing a true festival experience, the event will have craft vendors such as Drifter Merch, Zinnialou Jewelry, GrillKilt, SunHeist Eyewear, Honey Creek Pottery and Sophie Kate Candles. Additionally, local favorites Home Team BBQ and King of Pops will be on site.

One day general admission tickets are available for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. A limited number of $50 VIP tickets will include GA access plus a second level platform viewing area above the event with private bars, complimentary spirit tastings, seating and a commemorative laminate. Weekend passes for GA are $35 ADV, $40 DOS and VIP for $90. Tickets are on sale now at drifterfest.com.

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, he turned his passion into a well received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. Bert never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room. 

For more information about the 3rd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam or to purchase tickets, visit www.drifterfest.com. 

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Folly Beach’s Mermaids & Mateys Street Festival

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , on September 22, 2022 by Lowcountry Boil

The Mermaids and Mateys Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24th from  10am – 4pm. Center Street will be closed on “Salty Saturday” and taken over by Folly establishments, food, and vendors! Featuring local bands, 50+ Folly art, craft, and fashion vendors, and a robust kid area, Mermaids & Mateys will have something for everyone! Tickets are $9 in advance; $15 at the door with kids 12 and under and Folly residents with valid driver’s licenses are free.

Live Music: Three stages will showcase Folly Beach musicians.

Kids Area: Check out the Mermaids and Mateys under the sea kids area by Good Clean Fun with magicians, Mermaids, sand crafts, glitter body paint, and more! There will also be free inflatables for games and jumping fun!

What’s an event without some competition? Mermaids and Mateys will feature a costume contest for families and adults. Dress up as a Mermaid, Matey, or your favorite Under the Sea character! Prizes to be awarded! 

*No Animals, Coolers, Bikes, Skateboards, Scooters, or Backpacks (except diaper bags). No Outside Beverages. Reusable cups are permitted but must be empty upon entering and exiting the event.

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Opening Weekend at The Refinery Amphitheater

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 8, 2022 by Lowcountry Boil

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The Refinery, Charleston’s newest mixed-use development designed for a work and play lifestyle, located at 1640 Meeting Street Rd., will begin hosting live concerts and events at its new outdoor music amphitheater this weekend. The new venue, in conjunction with Charleston-based entertainment agency Ear for Music, will welcome a variety of local, regional and national performing acts to the Lowcountry, including Trouble No More and Trevor Hall August 13th and 14th. Tickets and additional information be found here.

“Our goal was to create a dynamic space that is accessible to the community, yet unique to downtown Charleston,” shares Lindsay Nevin, owner and CEO of The Flyway Companies. “We can’t wait to host an array of talented performers and entertainers from across the country right here in Charleston. The Refinery will be a place where locals and visitors alike can come together and experience the Lowcountry lifestyle in a unique way.”

The Refinery’s outdoor space accommodates up to 1,500 patrons and will offer fast and fun food and drink options during events via the property’s anchor tenants, The Whale, Sweet Grass Vodka and a new restaurant that will be announced soon. The Refinery building features 17 commercial spaces, as well as an outdoor rooftop called “The Platform,” which will offer an elevated VIP experience for concertgoers. The Platform is also available to rent for private events for up to 150 guests.

The Refinery Amphitheater features a covered stage, green space, permanent restrooms and concessions in retrofitted shipping containers, as well as unique greenrooms for artists, housed in a renovated railcar. Inspiration for the retrofitted railcar greenroom came from the property’s historical roots and industrial surroundings, which was once owned by Standard Oil. Developed by The Flyway Companies and Mountain Shore Properties, The Refinery is an urban mixed-use development located on Charleston’s upper peninsula at 1640 Meeting Street Rd., situated between North Charleston and downtown Charleston. Designed for a work and play lifestyle, The Refinery attracts locals and visitors alike with retail, hospitality, office space and special event venues, as well as an outdoor music amphitheater.

For more information on The Refinery, visit therefinerychs.com or follow along on Facebook (The Refinery) and Instagram (@TheRefineryCHS).

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Feast on Lowcountry Blue Crab and Celebrate Awendaw Life at the 25th Annual Awendaw Blue Crab Festival

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , on July 8, 2022 by Lowcountry Boil

The 25th Annual Awendaw Blue Crab Festival, hosted by the Town of Awendaw, is set for Saturday, August 27th from 11am – 5pm. Over 3,000 guests are expected to attend and feast away as hundreds of bushels of tasty, local Lowcountry Blue Crabs are served by the bucketful. This will be the first year the family-friendly celebration is held at the new event venue in the Town of Awendaw Municipal Park at 7997 Doar Road.In addition to delicious blue crab served in multiple flavors, the event will feature local food trucks with a variety of options for every palette, as well as beer and wine. Shop more than 75 art and retail vendors, enjoy live music by The Secrets, and get adventurous on hayrides, pontoon boat rides, and a huge kids’ area. Please remember to leave your pets at home.
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General admissions tickets are available for $10/ticket when purchased in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Upgrade to the VIP experience for $125 per person. These tickets include one bucket of crab, complimentary food and beverage, private bathrooms, tented seating in the heart of the event, and a VIP entrance to avoid the lines. VIP tickets are limited. All crab buckets, beer and wine, hayrides, and boat rides will require tickets. 
 
This beloved event dates back to 1994 when a small group of Awendaw residents came together to indulge in a few bushels of crabs under the live oak tree at Town Hall. A much larger event-goer population is expected at this year’s event at the Town of Awendaw Municipal Park. Surrounded by mother nature, this 300-acre plot of land is the perfect spot for families to take in the scenery, eat some crabs, and enjoy all the event has to offer. 
 
A portion of all admission proceeds will go to “Build the Park” and other Awendaw Charities.
For more information or to purchase your tickets now, please visit BlueCrabFestivalSC.com.

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Holy City Brewing Presents Valentine’s Oyster Roast and Pop Up Market

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , on January 26, 2022 by Lowcountry Boil

For Valentine’s Day, Holy City Brewing is throwing an oyster roast and pop up market! This rain or shine event will be held on Saturday, February 12th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Come snuggle up with your friends or family and enjoy a delightful shopping experience featuring the wares of numerous local vendors on the marsh between sips and shucking oysters. Two ticket packages will be offered. The first one gets you all-you-can-eat oysters and includes a can of Bubba Blonde Ale for only $35. The second package gives you the same as the first, with the addition of a Bubba Blade oyster shucker for $50. It’s gonna be a beautiful day in the yard, and if it rains, Holy City Brewing has its patrons covered with its indoor event space. Tickets are available by clicking here or day-of through the bar.

Holy City Brewing is located at 1021 Aragon Avenue in North Charleston. For more information, visit holycitybrewing.com.

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Plunge into the New Year With a Weekend Full of Unique Events on Folly Beach 

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2021 by Lowcountry Boil

unnamedCelebrate the new year with the popular Folly Beach tradition, the Flip Flop Drop and Fireworks Show on Friday, December 31st, 2021. This uniquely Folly tradition starts with a pair of sparkly flip-flops descending from high above Center Street to mark the stroke of midnight. Immediately after midnight, the Folly Association of Business will host a spectacular fireworks show on the beach. Center Street on Folly will be closed to traffic starting at 10pm on Friday, December 31st while local businesses remain open for the evening. Make sure to get to Folly early to visit the local shops and restaurants and to catch all the fun festivities!

Continue the festivities on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 with the 8th Annual Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge and costume contest. Dress as your favorite Bill Murray character in honor of our favorite Charlestonian! Gather all of the fearless plungers you know, throw on your best Bill Murray attire, and head on over to the Tides Hotel on Folly Beach. Prizes will be awarded to Best Girl, Best Guy, Best Kid, Best Team, and Best Overall Bill Murray. Contest registration begins at 11am. There is a $5 contest entry fee for participants 18+. No charge for the plunge! The costume contest will begin at 12pm and the Plunge into the chilly Atlantic waters will commence at 1pm. To register early for the costume contest please visit VisitFolly.com.

For more information about the New Year’s Eve Flip Flop Drop & Fireworks, and the 8th Annual Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Plunge and costume contest, please go to VisitFolly.com.

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2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam Announced

Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2021 by Lowcountry Boil

Drifter FestPresented by Drifter Merch and Ear for Music, 2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be on Saturday, September 11th from 7-11pm. The first event to be held at the new Refinery Amphitheater in Downtown Charleston, Drifter Fest will feature live music from jam band Indecision with local favorite Junco Partner opening. A free pre-jam to kick off the weekend festivities will be on Friday, September 10th from 7-11pm at Home Team BBQ downtown with entertainment provided by Atlanta’s Last Waltz Ensemble.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Carolina Studios, founded right here in the Lowcountry by Hootie and the Blowfish’s Mark Bryan to foster creative, educational, and career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology and media arts. In partnership with local businesses, sponsors include Slane Irish Whiskey, Truly Hard Seltzer, Southern Flavor Magazine, Eskimo Advertising, Rodgers Wranglers and Carolina Audio Video. Providing a true festival experience, the event will have craft vendors such as Drifter Merch, Zinnialou Jewelry, Cotton Patch Hemp, and SunHeist Eyewear. Additionally, local favorites Callie’s Biscuits and The Immortal Lobster food trucks will be on site.

Saturday’s event will be ticketed with general admission available for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. A limited number of $50 VIP tickets will include GA access plus a second level viewing area above the event, two drink tickets, private bar, seating, bathrooms & premium parking as well as a commemorative laminate. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 9th at 10am at City Paper Tickets.

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, Bert also turned his passion into a well received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. Bert had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. He never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room.

For more information about the 2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com.

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Kids Garden Offers By The Hour, Drop In Childcare Alternative

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 15, 2021 by Lowcountry Boil

As kids are out of school and parents are back to work, Kids Garden is the perfect solution for busy families. The drop in creative arts learning center was built around filling the gap in traditional childcare. It provides parents peace of mind so they can have a stimulating, convenient and safe place for their children to thrive, learn and grow. As many childcare providers have less availability due to the pandemic, Kids Garden offers an affordable, by the hour alternative to committed childcare options.  “If parents don’t have the luxury of close family in town, the solid babysitter down the street or a trusted best friend as a neighbor, no worries,” said Founder Maren Anderson-Moore. “Whether kids drop in for an hour, join our weekly afternoon art and enrichment classes or enroll in a summer camp program, we’ve got you covered!”

With locations in Charleston, Asheville, Steamboat Springs and Houston coming soon, Kids Garden was founded to encourage individual growth in a natural and open learning environment. Children can learn, explore, create and interact with old and new friends, get exercise, enjoy music, take part in circle time, learn a new yoga pose, try a new instrument or become an exciting character while engaging in pretend play. Whether parents would like to make a quiet trip to the grocery store or need to focus on work, they can count on Kids Garden’s flexible hours and experienced childcare providers.

For additional information about Kids Garden, visit www.kidsplaygarden.com.

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Home Elevators Direct Opens Charleston Location

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on September 10, 2020 by Lowcountry Boil

Home Elevators Direct has expanded its operation by opening an additional office in Charleston. This move streamlined the process from bringing its North Carolina team up the coast for various projects in the area. Opening a local office was the next logical step to accommodate its rapid growth in Charleston.

“The office expansion enabled us to offer better capabilities, service and support for our lowcountry customers,” said Home Elevators Direct Charleston owner Brad McQueen. “With continued growth and profitability in the area, we can now install and service home elevators at a very affordable price.”

Servicing the coastal Carolinas with over 35 years experience in the elevator industry, Home Elevators Direct focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of residential elevators. With models to fit every budget, the company properly designs, manufactures and installs home hydraulic elevators to maximize comfort and ease. Additionally, if clients need emergency service, Home Elevators Direct is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For additional information about Home Elevators Direct, visit www.hed-sc.com.

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Rock the Block Party Benefitting Hogs for the Cause

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 13, 2020 by Lowcountry Boil

Benefiting HOGS FOR THE CAUSE, ROCK THE BLOCK is Home Team BBQ’s annual street party will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 126 Williman Street downtown.

LIVE MUSIC:
12 – 1:30PM: KENNY GEORGE BAND
2 – 3:30PM: MOONTOWER
4 – 5:30PM: PAUL CAUTHEN

Admission is FREE! Home Team BBQ will also kick it up a notch with the opportunity to donate while partying by purchasing tickets to their unique VIP Lounge. Adult tickets will include all-you-can-enjoy offerings from award-winning chefs Jason Stanhope (FIG), and David Bancroft (Acre, Bow and Arrow), Goat.Sheep.Cow., with desserts from Shannon Yelmini (Kiawah Island Golf Resorts) and drinks from Jayce McConnell (Edmund’s Oast). Yes, an open bar…but please party responsibly!

Proceeds from these tickets will be donated to Hogs for the Cause, an organization that offers financial and other support to families battling pediatric brain cancer. For more information, please visit hogsforthecause.org.

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