Weekend Events In Charleston On Friday, April 12th
72nd Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens – Step inside the private houses and gardens of some of the city’s most stunning properties, learn about Charleston’s distinctive architecture and history and celebrate our unique culture at luncheons, musical concerts and other Lowcountry lifestyle events.
Where: Various locations around Charleston
When: March 23 – April 18
98 RockFest 2019 – The 98 Rockfest returns to the Ladson Fair Grounds and Exchange Park on Friday, April 12th at noon. As usual, the concert will feature a variety of metal and rock acts: Halestorm, Underoth, P.O.D., Pop Evil, Rival Sons and more to be announced! There are multiple ticket options that will be available.
Where: Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson
When: Friday, 12 p.m.
Striped Pig Distillery Tours and Tastings – Join us for tours & product tastings, Thursday & Friday 3-7 and Saturday 12-5. The last tours begin at 6 P.M. on Thursdays and Fridays and 4 P.M. on Saturdays. We also carry merchandise, and of course, all of our spirits are available for purchase at the distillery as well as in liquor stores and at bars and restaurants in South Carolina.
Where: Striped Pig Distillery, N. Charleston
When: Friday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Pre-Happy Hour @ Edmund’s Oast -Daily Pre-Happy Hour — from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy 12-ounce house beers for $3 each and a featured wine by the glass for $3 per half pour and $6 per full pour. Stop by any day of the week to enjoy this!
Where: Edmund’s Oast, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Corps of Cadets Parade – Watch from the stands as more than 2,300 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets march in formation onto Summerall Field in the heart of The Citadel’s iconic campus, located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston.
Where: The Citadel, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Low Tide Social (High Water Festival) – The festival kick-off party starts at 6 pm on the Quarters H Lawn in North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. The event includes: A meal of traditional Lowcountry Boil prepared by The Smoking Pot. Specialty cocktails by local guest bartenders. Fresh oysters from Seaborn Oyster Company. Performance from Shrimp Records Family Band and special guests and more!
Where: Riverfront Park, N. Charleston
When: Friday, 6 p.m.
Charleston City Night Market – The Charleston City Night Market is an exciting showcase of more than 100 talented artists and craftspeople that occurs every Friday and Saturday evening from April – December. The Night Market runs from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m and is a free event that is open to the public.
Where: Charleston City Market
When: Friday, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Charleston RiverDogs Home Game – The RiverDogs light up the Ashley River with their first postgame fireworks show of the season presented by Home Telecom while honoring the military on a Red Shirt Friday in association with Boeing. In conjunction with 103.5 WEZL and Live 5 News, fans can submit their picks on social media for what they want to hear as part of “Fan Pick Fireworks.”
Where: Joseph P. Jr. Riley Stadium, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 7:05 p.m.
Gaslight Street with Kozelski – Gaslight Street and Kozelski full sets from both and a collaborative set of LITTLE FEAT 8pm. Doors open at 9pm show. Show is $10 adv/ dos tbd.
Where: The Charleston Pour House
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
Weekend Events In Charleston On Saturday, April 13th
Charleston Farmer’s Market – Join us every Saturday in beautiful Marion Square and peruse the aisles, where you will enjoy a wide variety of 100+ Local Vendors, including; Farmers & Growers, Sweet & Savory Food Concessions,
Where: Marion Square, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 8 am. – 2 p.m.
Lowcountry Farmers Market – Every week the market will feature fresh produce from local farmers and growers, handmade arts, crafts, food trucks, vendors, music, entertainment and more.
Where: Tanger Outlets, N. Charleston
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Plantasia 2019 – Plantasia offers a vast array of upopular and cutting edge plants for sale set among the pastures and live oaks of the beautiful Old Towne Creek County Park in Charleston, SC.
Where: Old Towne Creek County Park
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pacific Box & Crate Farmer’s Market – Market runs weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 – 1:00, and is year round, rain or shine. Our regular vendors stock organic produce, raw milk, local eggs, seafood, artisan cheese, kombucha, coffee, and fresh breads, and we have a rotation of artisan vendors.
Where: Pacific Box & Crate, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.
Johns Island Homegrown Farmers Market – The aim of Homegrown is to be a point of sustainable connection for the Lowcountry community. Homegrown also holds a mission of bringing interactive ways to educate your community on the health and environmental benefits of making sustainable choices. Homegrown offers classes, demos, and interactive opportunities for locals to be active in making sustainable choices in their lives.
Where: 3546 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cypress Gardens Grand Re-Opening – The map on the main Facebook page shows the main parking lots that will be used for the event. Once parking fills up at Cypress Gardens, guests will be directed to the overflow parking lots at DuPont.
Where: Cypress Gardens – Monck’s Corner, SC
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
High Water Festival – The festival kick-off party starts at 6 pm on the Quarters H Lawn in North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. Saturday’s chef lineup includes esteemed Charleston-based chefs, Jacques Larson of Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive, along with James Beard Award nominee Shuai Wang of Short Grain, a food truck recently named one of America’s Top 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit.
Where: Riverfront Park, N. Charleston
When: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Edmund’s Oast Turtle Toast -LIVE MUSIC will be performed by the local band Staggers and Jags. Also There will be a 50/50 raffle where the winning ticket receives half of the pot, while the other half goes directly to turtle conservation efforts in the Lowcountry and around the world!
Where: Edmund’s Oast, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 1 – 7 p.m.
12th Annual Chef’s Potluck – More than 18 participating chefs are paired with more than 30 local farmers and fishermen to bring attendees the freshest, local ingredients in Charleston! Enjoy live music, local libations, farm tours, two tastings from each chef, and some of the most beautiful views at Charleston’s oldest maintained gardens at Middleton Place.
Where: Middleton Place, West Ashley
When: Saturday, 4 p.m.
Charleston RiverDogs Home Game – The RiverDogs provide the platform to make one of their fans the next breakout star in “The Association.” All eligible fans in attendance can declare for the upcoming NBA Draft in line with league rules (19 and older) and have a chance to hit a $1,000 half-court shot as part of a Saturdays Live at The Joe.
Where: Joseph P. Jr. Riley Stadium, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 6:05 p.m.
Weekend Events In Charleston On Sunday, April 14th
72nd Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens – Step inside the private houses and gardens of some of the city’s most stunning properties, learn about Charleston’s distinctive architecture and history and celebrate our unique culture at luncheons, musical concerts and other Lowcountry lifestyle events.
Where: Various locations around Charleston
When: March 23 – April 18
Bendy Brewski Yoga – Accessible and fun Yoga inside the brewery for 45 minutes followed by a flight or pint of craft beer! We always some mats to borrow and your teacher Michele is kind, fun and knowledgeable!
Where: Holy City Brewing, N. Charleston
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Post & Courier Farmers Market – A weekly farmers and crafters market located in downtown Charleston at the Post and Courier. A market dedicated to bringing farm fresh foods, handmade goods, and the best local food trucks to Downtown Charleston every Sunday.
Where: Post & Courier, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market – This is an opportunity specifically for small producers and new and beginning businesses who source locally to sell amongst their peers and to develop their market base. There will be live music and tons of local vendors. Please come out and support us!
Where: The Charleston Pour House
When: Sunday, 11 a.m.
Charleston Outdoor Fest 2019 – Whether you’re a devoted outdoor sporting enthusiast or just beginning to explore nature’s playground, you’ll find your perfect fit for fun and fitness during the Charleston Outdoor Fest at James Island County Park! Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, slacklining, mountain biking, archery, disc golf, live music, and more.
Where: James Island County Park
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
High Water Festival – The festival kick-off party starts at 6 pm on the Quarters H Lawn in North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. The event includes: A meal of traditional Lowcountry Boil prepared by The Smoking Pot. Specialty cocktails by local guest bartenders. Fresh oysters from Seaborn Oyster Company. Performance from Shrimp Records Family Band and special guests and more!
Where: Riverfront Park, N. Charleston
When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
Wagener Terrace Spring Festival – Easter Egg Hunt to begin promptly at 1:30pm. Complimentary photo with the Easter Bunny! Food available for purchase from SliceCompany & Miss Katie’s Sweets LLC . Fun games & activities for the kids. Free admission. Canned donations accepted for the Lowcountry Food Bank!
Where: Lowndes Grove, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Sunday Funday Oyster Roast – Join the Container Bar every Sunday from 2-5pm for the Sunday Funday Oyster Roast. They will be roasting $15 all you can eat oysters and serving up $5 Bloody Marys. See you there!
Where: Container Bar, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 2 – 5 p.m.
