Weekend Events In Charleston On Friday, August 16th
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.
Carolina Kingfish Classic – A 2 day fishing tournament, don’t miss the boat! Join us for nightly beach parties from 5-9pm and enjoy live music, silent and live auctions, kids activities and more. On Friday, live Music with Holy City Steel Collective starts at 5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mt. Pleasant
When: Friday, 5 – 9 p.m.
Moonlight Mixers on Folly Pier – This event is fun for all ages and families are encouraged to attend to celebrate the return of summertime and to enjoy dancing in the ocean breeze. The Moonlight Mixer series runs through September on the Folly Beach Pier. DJ Jim Bowers will keep the fun going as he plays beach music and popular oldies.
Where: Folly Beach Fishing Pier, Folly Beach
When: Friday, 6 p.m.
Holy City Magic Grand Opening Weekend – Join Illusionist Howard Blackwell and Boston Magician Dave Chandler as they christen Charleston’s brand new magic theater! Each of the 4 shows during the grand opening weekend will kick off with a cocktail hour featuring closeup magic at the bar, then enjoy a fantastic hour and a half show.
Where: Holy City Magic, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Music on The Green -The free, family friendly concerts featuring a variety of music from regional bands including Carolina Beach music, Motown, Top 40, Country and more! Tonight’s band is HiCALIBER (formerly Port Authority Band). Vendors will be set up with food and beverages for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
Where: Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island
When: Friday, 6- 9 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.
Jam on the Water: Piedmont Boys – Classic & Outlaw Country Tribute– The sunset series sets sail on April 19th with 12 dates, each featuring a local or regional band playing a tribute to a classic rock band or a theme party aboard the Carolina Queen. Each cruise will run from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, with a pre-cruise gathering at Salty Mike’s from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
Where: Charleston City Marina
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Nightly Spirits Pub Tour – Nightly Spirits, the nation’s largest haunted pub tour company providing tours in 14 cities across the nation, is bringing its spooky ghost tales and lively tour guides to Charleston. Tour that includes some pub time to drown the darkness, locals and tourists ages 21-and-up will gain access to exclusive off-limits areas throughout Charleston’s most “spectered” saloons.
Where: Downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
Cowboy Mouth @ The Windjammer – For over two decades, Cowboy Mouth has dished up their unique style of rock & roll gumbo, mixing a rowdy spirit reflective of the band’s hometown — New Orleans — with the fierce firepower of a group that lives on the road.
Where: The Windjammer, Isle of Palms
When: Friday, 10 p.m.
Weekend Events In Charleston On Saturday, August 17th
21st Annual IOP Half-Rubber Tournament – Games begin at 8:00AM; Lights will be turned off at 10:00PM (at the very latest). Games may be played on Sunday, August 18 if needed starting at 8:00AM. Captain’s Meeting: Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 7:30AM (games start at 8:00AM sharp).
Where: IOP Rec Department, Isle of Palms
When: Saturday, 8 a.m.
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.
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, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
5th Annual Chics of The Sea – This community event includes: A Giveaway: 1,000 book bags filled with school supplies, four gift certificates from clothing retailer DTLR, Free haircuts. Exclusive book signing for Every 1 Voice Matters’ new children’s book Herbie’s New Home, Activities, Pony rides, jump castles, game trucks, and face painting, Food Trucks, Vendors, Popcorn, snowball, and cotton candy machines and Entertainment.
Where: Harborside East – Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant
When: Saturday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dockery’s 100th Beer Release Party – The release party, to be held at Dockery’s on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 2 pm to 6 pm, will feature live music, food specials, and most importantly, a can release for ‘Shoes Are the Future: Dancing Shoes.’ Four-packs of cans will be available for $14 each with a limit of two four-packs per guest.
Where: Dockery’s, Daniel Island
When: Saturday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Chefs Who Like Beer Dinner -This is a collaborative effort between Holy City Brewing taproom chef Joel Norman and Russ Moore of SNOB, RJ Moody of Spero, Brian Nelson of Keg Cowboy in Columbia, Bob Cook of Edmund’s Oast, and Jacques Larson of The Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner for $25 per person. There will be four different plates available.
Where: Holy City Brewing, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 5 – 8 p.m.
17th Annual Ballpark Festival of Beers – Sample over 100 American and International Ales, Stouts, Lagers, Pilsners and Specialty Brews. TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $40 tickets are available at any area Kickin’ Chicken! FOOD TRUCKS: Kickin’ Chicken, Holy Roly Ice Cream, Braised in the South and Bearded Dog. LIVE MUSIC: Blue Plantation and Baby Fat Band.
Where: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Stadium, Charleston
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Charleston Battery Home Game – Come out and enjoy the fun and excitement of another Charleston Battery season! Save up to $5 by purchasing in advance! Gates Open: 90 minutes before kick-off. This Saturday they take on the Louisville City FC.
Where: MUSC Health Stadium, Daniel Island
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Cowboy Mouth @ The Windjammer – For over two decades, Cowboy Mouth has dished up their unique style of rock & roll gumbo, mixing a rowdy spirit reflective of the band’s hometown — New Orleans — with the fierce firepower of a group that lives on the road.
Where: The Windjammer, Isle of Palms
When: Saturday, 10 p.m.
Weekend Events In Charleston On Sunday, August 18th
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.
Brick-fil-Yay – We’ve all been there; craving something when it’s closed. Those days are over. Join us every Sunday for our $5 Brick-fil-Yay menu from 11am-10pm. Serving when you need it, not when you don’t.
Where: The Brick, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Summer Sundays @The Alley – “Beat the heat at The Alley this summer as we bring you the coolest Sunday Funday in town. We got you covered with a half-price extravaganza featuring refreshing drink and food specials that can’t be beat anywhere in Charleston.
Where: The Alley, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 11 a.m. – 11:50 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.
Annual First Day Festival – The event is a celebration of education and provides children and families with information on educational services in the community, as well as a fun day together. Highlights of the festival include: Free admission to the SC Aquarium during the hours of the Festival (and one extra hour to 5 pm), Healthy Food Samples, Kids Zone activities, Free school supplies and more!
Where: Liberty Square, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 1 – 4 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.
Pig N’ Party – Come Join the tavern on the deck for Monthly Second Sunday All You Can Eat Pig Roast with plenty of fix-ins. Beer Specials from our friends at Miller Brewing Company. Specialty Cocktail included in the admission price of $19.99.
Where: The Mill Street Tavern, Mt. Pleasant
When: Sunday, 3 – 7 p.m.
2nd Sunday Sunset Sail – Board the three-masted Tall Ship, Schooner Pride, for a relaxing evening sail in Charleston Harbor and enjoy tasting several unique wines from Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits plus delightful hors d’oeuvres.
Where: Aquarium Wharf, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 4- 6 p.m.
