Coastal Companion

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Downtown on Tap – Jacksonville, Florida

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Make a Scene Downtown presents Downtown on Tap on August 28th 5-8 pm. This event takes place Downtown Jacksonville From Bay St. to Adams St. Stop by your favorite downtown bars for drink specials, DJ Chill Will, giveaways and more!

Meet Jaxon DeVille and the Roar Cheerleaders in Jesse Plaza from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The big game will be shown at many of the Downtown On Tap participating bars so bring your friends and cheer on our team as they take on the Washington Redskins!

FREE PARKING Jax Center Parking Garage after 5 p.m. (corner of Bay St. & Ocean St.) Courthouse West Lot after 6 p.m. (behind the courthouse off Liberty St. & Coastline Dr.) Parking meters are free after 6 p.m.

For more info call 904- 630-3690

Click here to download the flyer

Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia

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Click here to read about 2009 Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia

6th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival in Kingsland
If you want to experience a festival in true Southern Style, how about the traditional Catfish Festival in Kingsland taking place on Labor Day weekend? This festival serves up southern-fried catfish with a side of country music. Kingsland, Georgia’s 25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday, August 30th thru Monday, September 1st in historic, downtown Kingsland, Georgia.

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Charleston Farmer’s Market – South Carolina

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The best place to find fresh local produce, crafts, or just enjoy food and entertainment is the Charleston Farmers Market on Saturdays. Head to Marion Square in Charleston to visit the market.

Marion Square
843-724-7305

For more information visit the City of Charleston website

The 2008 Charleston Farmers Market Poster, “Tomato Seed,” was created by Lisa Shimko.

Beach Boogie and Barbeque Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC

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This is the ultimate labor day weekend celebration with two days of live concerts. The Beach Boogie and BBQ festival is also home the official barbeque competition of South Carolina and includes a competitive eating BBQ Sandwich Eating Championship. You can also take a free boat ride on the lake, participate in a 5K run or visit the Kids Zone with lots of rides and games. Grand Park across from The Market Common

John Michael Montgomery performs on Friday Aug 29th at 8 pm.
The festival takes place August 29 – 30, 2008.

Click here to read our previous post.

Visit the Farmers Market in North Charleston – South Carolina

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If you are looking for fresh vegetables or fruit, there’s no better place to go shopping than your local farmers market. Every Thursday the Farmers Market in North Charleston features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as herbs, jellies, jams and other delicacies.

The Farmers Market offers many special events including cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes and free health screenings. The Farmers Market also has a playground for the kids and fun activities such as face painting, pony rides, jump castle and much more. There are picnic tables in the shade available where you and your family can enjoy your meal. So plan for a Thursday at the market.
Farmer’s MarketThe City of North Charleston and the City of Hanahan sponsor the North Charleston/Hanahan Farmers Market.

The Farmers Market North Charleston/Hanahan is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m at Westvaco Park. It is located at the corner of Remount Road and North Rhett Avenue, convenient to I-526, Rivers Avenue, and I-26.
For more information, call (843) 745-1028