Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Scarecrows on the Square in Summerville

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Bring the family to downtown Summerville for the annual Scarecrows on the Square contest. Businesses, civic groups, schools, and individuals will have their most creative scarecrows on display from October 18-November 2 in Town Square.

Take a stroll through the rows of scarecrows and vote for your favorites! Votes are just 25 cents each, and all proceeds go to benefit Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement, and Management).

Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Summerville
10/18/2008 – 11/02/2008
Hutchinson Square
www.SummervilleJSL.com

Ghost Tours in Beaufort, South Carolina

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Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with tales of ghostly happenings in some of Beaufort’s oldest residences located in the historic district and beyond. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in the Castle, a 19th century renovated estate currently on the market. Ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours which take about 45 minutes to one hour.
Tickets are $10 for the walk and for children (3-11) on the carriages and $18 for adult carriage rides.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood. This event, now in its fourteenth year, attracts hundreds of participants from around the county.

Call 843-52GHOST (524-4678) for reservations or information.
Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
All proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County.
Evening tours by carriage or walk are available by reservation.

Coastal Carolina Fair

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Visit a classic fair just outside Charleston in South Carolina on October 30, 2008 – November 8, 2008. This is the perfect place to take your family for an old-fashioned good ol’ time Southern Style.The Coastal Carolina Fair has been around for over 50 years, and it offers the ultimate fair experience.

The Coastal Carolina Fair comes with everything you need for a family fun weekend – rides, games, competitions and most importantly – food. Leave your diet behind, because here you’ll find classics fair eats such as cotton candy, candy apples, elephant ears, corn dogs, sausage dogs, French fries and much more! And if that isn’t enough, you can also enjoy nightly fireworks and live music.

Featured artists include: Three Dog Night, Little Texas, Gin Blossoms, Bucky Covington, Heidi Newfield and Little Anthony & the Imperials.
Your kids will be thrilled by the live honey bee exhibit, the Rabbit Show, the Elephant Encounter and the Commerford Petting Zoo.

For more information visit www.coastalcarolinafair.org

Scarecrow Stroll – St Marys

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This event is part of the Hay Days in St Marys. The Downtown Merchants will be hosting an evening of fun for your entire family called “The Scarecrow Stroll.” During the hours of 5-7PM visitors are invited to view all of the creative scarecrows, enjoy free hay rides down main street and pick up a treat from downtown businesses.

Savannah Folk Music Festival

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The Savannah Folk Music Society proudly announces the events and highlights of the 19th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival, October 10, 11 and 12, 2008. The Festival’s signature event, the Sunday Concert from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Oct. 12, will be at historic, renovated Grayson Stadium and stars internationally acclaimed folksingers JESSE WINCHESTER and the CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS. The three day, five-event Festival is presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society and the City of Savannah’s Cultural Affairs Department, Bureau of Leisure Services. The entire Festival is FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Festival begins with its traditional “Folkfest in City Market” from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 10th. The Folkfest features a variety of Savannah’s top folk performers making joyful sounds in a number of folk music styles and genre. The evening also features part one of the “Noteworthy Art” silent auction, the sale of several Gretsch guitars, some signed by celebrities and others transformed into unique art objects by leading Savannah artists.

On Saturday, Oct. 11, there are three big events.

At 9:00 AM is a Sacred Harp Sing at First Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road. This is participatory shape note singing, a living tradition of four-part a capella Americana. This event is conducted by the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers and will conclude at 3:00 PM.

At 2:00 PM will be the finals of the “Youth Song Writing Competition.” This is the culmination of a contest between Savannah-Chatham County youth (under 20 years old) for the best original song in the acoustic folk tradition. Winners divide $1,000 in prizes from event sponsor, AMR Music. The six Savannah area youth who are finalists in the 2008 Youth Songwriting Competition are: Lauren Maxwell, age 13;Christy Miltiades, age 18; Jamison Murphy, age 12; Lauren Trivitayakhun, age 18, Zachary Williams, age 17; and Cecelia Witt, age 15. All six will present their original songs. The first place winner is also given the opportunity to present the winning song on Sunday, October 12th at the Festival’s grand finale.

The third event on Saturday is the “Old Time Country Dance” from 8:00 to 11:00 PM at Notre Dame Academy gymnasium. The dance features music from Charleston, SC string band, THE HUNGRY MONKS and the assistance of a guest caller. Beginners and contra dance veterans are welcome to have a great time. Not a dancer? The music alone is worth the visit!

The “Concert at Grayson Stadium” features JESSE WINCHESTER, THE CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, MAD AGNES and THE HUNGRY MONKS as well as the winner of the Youth Songwriting Competition. The Sunday, Oct. 12 concert also includes the second half of the “Noteworthy Art” silent auction. Each of the performers will present two sets, one in an early and one in a later rotation.

The entire festival is FREE TO THE PUBLIC thanks to the support of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Leisure Services and a number of other event sponsors.

For more information, call 912-786-6953