Taste of Bulls Bay Festival: A Celebration of Culinary Heritage

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 10, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

The Bulls Bay Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the inaugural Taste of Bulls Bay Festival: A Celebration of Culinary Heritage. The event will take place March 18th from 2-6 pm at Awendaw Green at Sewee Outpost, 4853 Hwy 17 N in Awendaw, SC.  We will be showcasing amazing food including the outpost cheese biscuits, Bulls Bay Sea Salt culinary treats, Buck Shots Catering delicious homemade entrees, Sewe Restaurant culinary specialties and delicious seafood. The festival will also include live, local music, and products and service from around the McClellanville and Awendaw community. Admission is a $5 donation at door with ages 12 and under get in free. Families are welcome and the event is BYOB. Email info@bullsbay.org for questions.

The uniquely combined 300,000 plus acres of the Francis Marion National Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is Bulls Bay Historic Passage, located about 25 miles northeast of Charleston. It reflects everything that makes the lowcountry one of the finest places in the nation to live and work. The Bulls Bay Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization created by local businesses which service the McClellanville and Awendaw area to promote their interest while preserving the natural and cultural resources of the area.

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10th Annual FollyGras Parade & Street Festival

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 22, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

16508480_10211398866025934_4601364528459334565_nThe 10th Annual FollyGras Parade & Street Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25th on Folly Beach. A Mardi Gras celebration like no other, FollyGras has quickly become one of the island’s most anticipated community events. Center Street restaurants will have food booths set up in front of their businesses throughout the duration of the parade & festival, serving Cajun or Creole off-menu items. A few new additions have been added to this year’s event, such as a children’s pet parade & kids activities throughout the day as well as more local food and various crafts and art vendors such as Drifter Merch and Zinnialou Jewelry. Live music will be performed by Gaslight Street, Soul Fish, Josh Roberts & The Hinges and The Island Trio. As always, the festival is family-friendly and free to attend.

Center Street will be closed at 10 a.m. Any cars left on Center Street overnight or that morning are subject to towing. The parade lineup will start at 10:30 a.m. on 1st & 2nd Blocks of W. Arctic Ave. The parade will begin as close to 12:00 noon as possible, with the street festival immediately following.

For more information about FollyGras, click here.

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Emerge Summit: Guiding Ambitious Women to Rise

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 15, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

emerge_flyerToday’s woman has big dreams and goals to accomplish, personally and professionally. Yet women often face issues of burnout, overwhelm, and isolation when they’re trying to juggle it all and shoot for success. Enter Emerge Summit, an energizing full-day experience that brings passionate and purpose-driven women together to provide them with the tools to seek success in a sustainable and thoughtful way. The event will be held on Saturday, February 25th from 9am – 6pm at Coleman Hall located at 222 West Coleman Blvd in Mt. Pleasant.

Stephanie Burg, Board Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach and former professional ballerina will share resources on how to leverage the wisdom of your body for greater success.  Hilary Johnson, Entrepreneur Mentor & Coach and the founder of Hatch Tribe will teach women how to finding the strength and courage to follow their own path.  Emily Cassel, Feminine Leadership Coach will guide participants on pursuing their powerful personal missions with freedom and flow. In addition to workshops, the event will feature breakout sessions, an all-levels yoga class with Katie Ashley, delicious food, and curated connection with other passionate women.

Emerge Summit is designed to provide women of all ages and backgrounds with the tools, resources, inspiration, and community to rise in their own respective, diverse ways. With workshops covering the main components needed for a successful, fulfilling personal and professional life, three local leaders aim to equip attendees with the tools they need to enliven all areas of their life — mind, body, and spirit.

Tickets are on sale now here.  Individual registration is $197, which includes the cost of all workshops, activities, and lunch. Capacity at this event is limited, so advance purchase is suggested. For mire information, click here.

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7th Annual Bo Roast & Chili Cook-Off

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 20, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

15781222_10154528121802928_4094553394987925712_nJoin Camp Happy Days and the James Island Vikings on Saturday, January 28th from 12pm to 6pm for the 7th Annual Bo Roast & Chili Cook-Off at the Smoky Oak Taproom on James Island. The event will include an Oyster Roast, Chili Cook-Off and Live Music featuring Hunter Ford, Mark Jackson, Eddie Bush and The Shakin’ Martinis. Award plaques will be given to best Individual/Team, Best Restaurant and People’s Choice.  All proceeds will directly benefit Camp Happy Days.

Current sponsors include Blue’s Burgers, Snagajob, Garage 75, AC Heating & Air, Charleston Fram & Wheel, Cynthia & Brian Jenkins, Life Trax, Life Cool, Butler & College, Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Atlantic Inc Termite Pest, iMortgage, SC Property Pros, YachtSalvage.com, Swich L, Headwater Research Inc, Lawhorns Machine Shop, Local 616, CLI Accounting Services, Man vs Magnet, Jack O’ Cups, Seanachai, Keepsakes Florist, Lowcountry Diesel, Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, Tin Roof and New Age Contractors.

1077219_10152173722127928_2961210151206009511_oCamp Happy Days is a local non-profit that provides year long services to South Carolina children battling cancer and their families by offering cost free programs and activities. Since 1982, over 1,500 children with cancer and their families have benefitted from the cost-free, year-round programs. From age-specific on-going programs, family counseling and financial assistance, “dream dates,” hospital visits, holiday giving and more, these offerings help relieve worries and strengthen family bonds. Developed with guidance from the medical community, these programs help improve the emotional, physical and psychological health of children and families affected by pediatric cancer. At Camp Happy Days, kids discover the power within them – as they share life-changing experiences with kids just like themselves who are battling cancer.

For more information about the eventor Camp Happy Days, visit www.camphappydays.org.

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12th Annual Music and Oysters for Wildlife

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 10, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

awesFriends of Coastal South Carolina announces the 12th annual Music and Oysters for Wildlife on Saturday, January 21 from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Sewee Outpost in Awendaw. It will be a fantastic day of music and all you can eat Bulls Bay oysters. The Rusty Rudder crew will be cooking the BBQ and chili this year. The music lineup includes Minimum Wage, Hans Wentzel & The Eighty Sixers with guests Mark Bryan, Danielle Howle, and Doug Jones, The Loose Hinges, Ed Hunnicutt and the Red Dog Ramblers

Presented by Friends of Coastal South Carolina, the event benefits the group’s environmental education programs which allow thousands of kids along the South Carolina coast to explore the wonders of our natural world each year. In addition to teaching kids about their responsibility as stewards of our environment, the science focused programs allow kids to see their in-class science lessons come to life in the outdoor classrooms of our national forest and wildlife refuges.

“Although we support many conservation projects for our coastal national forest and wildlife refuges, environmental education remains our flagship program,” said Executive Director Grace Gasper. “We must have a knowledgeable and engaged next generation making decisions to continue to protect our natural resources.”

The event also features an “out of this world” silent auction with incredible bargains on travel, local dining, and outdoor gear. Advanced tickets $35  or $40 at the gate. Children under 12 are free. Ticket includes live music and all you can eat oysters. All beer wine and food sales benefit Friends of Coastal South Carolina. Held rain or shine, no pets or outside alcohol is allowed. Tickets are available at www.sccoastalfriends.org.

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Southern Fried Chicken Challenge

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 6, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

The Southern Fried Chicken Challenge will take place at The Grove at Patriot’s Point on Saturday, January 14 from 1pm-6pm as local chefs and restaurants face-off to determine who has the best fried chicken in the Lowcountry. The Southern Fried Chicken Challenge will feature Charleston’s top chefs and restaurants, live music by Plane Jane Band and Tidal Jive and so much more.
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Attendees will have the chance to sample and vote for their favorite fried chicken dish from top restaurants including Bohemian Bull, Fleet Landing, The Mac Daddy Food Truck and much more. Guests will also have the opportunity to shop and dine at the Vendor Village with local artisan food and retail vendors from Granna’s Gourmet, HB2 LLC, King of Pops, Molly and Me Pecans, Right Coast Collective Jewelry, SnoBar Southeast and The Mason Jar by Fatboys and more.

Advance tickets for the Southern Fried Chicken Challenge are available for purchase online and are going fast. General Admission tickets are $20 per person and $75 for VIP now through Friday. VIP Tickets include entrance into the festival, VIP area access and open bar. Tickets can be purchased the day-of (if available) for $25 for General Admission and $85 for VIP Tickets. To purchase tickets, please click here.

The Southern Fried Chicken Challenge benefits The Green Heart Project and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The Green Heart Project integrates school farms as outdoor classrooms in an effort to teach students the virtues of hard work, respect, and success.  MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the health of children throughout South Carolina, and supports excellence in pediatric patient care, teaching and research. Sponsors for the event include Crews Chevrolet, Charleston Affair, David Aylor Law Offices, Republic Garden & Lounge, Snyder Events and Verizon.

To purchase tickets and for more information about the event including the full festival lineup, visit SouthernFriedChickenChallenge.com

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PoHoHo Rockin’ Holiday Night Market

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 30, 2016 by Lowcountry Boil

pohoThe Charleston Pour House’s Annual Holiday Market will return on Thursday, December 8th from 4-9pm in the back of the Charleston Pour House at 1977 Maybank Hwy. Featuring local products, music and merriment, The Pour House will be transformed into a holiday wonderland, filled with live music, artisan vendors, and great food. Entry is FREE and everyone of all ages is welcome.

Participating Vendors: Drifter Merch, Element Candles, On A Wire Handmade Jewelry, Legare Farms, Alison Brynn Ross Illustration & Design, Mantras and Malas, Sea Island Savory Herbs, The Pottery Shed, Melt Glass Foundry, Bertolini Pasta Co, Jess Ann Jewelry, DaytoDay Designs, Tami Boyce Designs, Crafty Wooden Creations, Hunny Pies, Kay Pea Jewelry, Otero Designs, Manik Apparel, Love Light Leslie

For the past three years, the Charleston Pour House has been putting on an annual market in December to bring the best of Charleston’s artisans together and create a fun holiday-themed event for anyone and everyone to attend. Enjoy some holiday musical performances from The V-Tones at 4pm and John Holenko’s Grateful Dawg at 6pm. The Latin-American food truck ElBo’ Truckin’ will be on hand for food, and The Lot, the farm-to-table, adjacent restaurant, will also be open for dinner service. With over twenty unique local vendors, you won’t leave the market empty handed. It’s a great chance to get your last-minute presents for the holiday season. Following the market, Super Deluxe’s Funky Christmas takes place on the main stage!

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