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Coastal Companion

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Things To Do in South Carolina – September

September 6, 2011 by Susanne Talentino

 September always kicks off with a busy Labor Day Weekend packed with fun events and lots of things to do all over the coastal region. But that’s not the end of it. In actuality, it’s the beginning of Fall festival season – just take a look at the massive list of festival, events and happenings for Coastal South Carolina for the rest of September.

 

Restaurant Week – Charleston, SC

September 7 – 18, 2011

Who doesn’t love to go out and eat? All of us do, and during this event you have the opportunity to get a three course meal at a fixed price. It’s a good deal, and a great time to explore and find new places to eat in Charleston.

Read more about the event here – Charleston Restaurant Week

 

 

Largest Garage Sale – Myrtle Beach, SC

September 10, 2011

This is the 23rd year for  this huge garage sale held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall. The sale features 280 vendor booths and thousands of shoppers.  

Read more about the Largest Garage Sale in Myrtle Beach, SC here.

 

Dog Day AfternoonDog Day Afternoon – Charleston, SC

September 10, 2011

Let your dog enjoy the last days of Summer with a special doggy play day at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park.  Read more about the event here.

 

Shaggin’ on the Cooper – Charleston, SC

September 10, 2011

This is the last dance for the season on the Cooper! It’s a bittersweet goodbye because it means that Summer is ending and Fall is knocking on our door. Read more about Shaggin’ on the Cooper here.

 

Scottish Games & Highland Gathering – Charleston, SC

September 17, 2011

This festival offers has a little bit of everything and is great fun for the whole family. Here you can enjoy Scottish heavy athletics, from caber toss to hammer throwing and much more. The festival also holds the largest drum and pipe competition in the Southeast. Visit our special events page to watch the video from the event. 

Just click here.

 

Fall Tour of Home & Gardens – Charleston, SC

September 22 – October 23, 2011

During this event you get a chance to stroll through intimate gardens and architecturally significant private homes, churches and public buildings. Tours highlight American architecture from the early Georgian Period into the 20th century. You will enjoy unique neighborhoods that represent Charleston’s flourishing culture from the Colonial era to the present.

 

Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival – Huntington Beach State Park, SC

September 23 – 25, 2011

Atalaya is a Moorish-style “castle” built in the Great Depression as a winter home and sculpture studio by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington at Huntington Beach State Park. This is the location of a great yearly Arts & Crafts Festival that draws a crowd from all over. 

Watch the video and get the link to the dollar off coupon from our special events page.

Click here for more about the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival.

 

Moonlight Mixer – Charleston, SC

September 23, 2011

The Moonlight Mixer series is also wrapping up. The next Moonlight Mixer at Folly Beach Pier is coming up on September 23, 2011 and there is one more dance left for October. Tickets are available first come first serve – at the gate for $10. More information www.ccprc.com

 

Museum Mile Weekend – Charleston, SC

September 25, 2011 The 2nd Annual Museum Mile Weekend is scheduled for September 23 – 25, 2011. Many of the cultural sites along Charleston’s Museum Mile have joined forces and created this event. This year Friday has been added to the weekend, so you have even more time to explore the history of Charleston, SC. Read more about the Museum Mile Weekend

 

Green Fair – Charleston, SC

September 25, 2011

In 2010 ab0ut 5,000 eco-conscious festival goers gathered at Marion Square for the Green Fair, and this year’s festival promises to be even better. Visit our special event page to watch the video from the event.

Just click here.

 

MOJA Arts Festival – Charleston, SC

September 29 – October 9, 2011

The MOJA Arts Festival is a colorful festival with a variety of performances. You can experience everything from visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, to storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more.

For tickets and updated information visit www.MOJAfestival.com

 

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Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA

Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19

 

 

 

The Savannah Scottish Games 2010

April 26, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Highlanders and Scotsmen will again come together to celebrate their culture and heritage during this event in Savannah on Saturday May 8th, 2010.

At the Savannah Scottish Games you get a chance to experience a little bit of Scotland right here on the Georgia coast.
So what can you expect to see at the event? How about traditional games such as Heavy Athletics with stone throwing, weight tossing, hammer throwing, caber turning, and sheaf tossing. The festivities also include whisky tasting, pipe band competition, highland dancing championship to just mention a few.

Here is the link for a $2 off admission coupon  to Savannah Scottish Games

The Savannah Games are held on the campus of the historic Bethesda Home for Boys. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. (Click here for direction)

Scottish Games Savannah

Scottish Games & Festival 2010 Jacksonville, Florida

February 24, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

This popular festival promises to bring a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the coast, with bagpipes, music, dancing and more.

The Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival include Kilted Golf Tournaments, Pub Crawls, Kirkin‘ o‘ the Tartans, Whiskey Tasting, Parades of Tartans & Ceilidh (Scottish Musical Evenings).

There’s also live entertainment with a variety of groups such as Need Fire, Mother Grove,  Highland Reign and Ron Davis. The Navy Band Southeast is also scheduled to perform. Check the website for more information.

The Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival 2008 will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. The location for these Games is Clay County Fair Grounds on State Road 16, 2497 SR16 W Green Cove Springs. Tickets prices are $10 per person in advance or $12 at the gate.

Call 904.725.5744 for more information or visit the Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival website.

Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – Charleston 2009

September 14, 2009 by Susanne Talentino

Charleston celebrates Scottish Heritage at the 38th annual Scottish Games and Highland Gathering. This festival has it all from athletics, to music and of course dancing.

Scottish heritage is something many Americans celebrate, which might be one of the reasons why this festival is so popular in South Carolina. The number of Americans of Scottish descent today is estimated to be 20 to 25 million, (up to 8.3% of the total US population), and Scots-Irish, 27 to 30 million according to Wikipedia. And the Scottish influence is especially strong in South Carolina.

This festival offers has a little bit of everything and is great fun for the whole family. Here you can enjoy Scottish heavy athletics, from caber toss to hammer throwing and much more. Heavy athletics is really fun to watch.

The event holds one of the largest drum and pipe competitions in the southeast! The award-winning City of Charleston Police Pipes and Drums is the host band for the Charleston Games.

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As icing on the cake, there’s of course dancing as well. For the complete schedule and tickets, visit www.charlestonscots.org. The event takes place on September 19 from 9.00 am to 5 pm at Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston.
You see the brochure with the program and pricing, click here.

Scottish Games Charleston

September in South Carolina

September 13, 2009 by Susanne Talentino

Fall is always hopping with activities, from live music, seafood festivals, beer festivals, seafood festivals, art festivals and much, much more.
Here are some suggestions on fun things to do in South Carolina in September.

Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival, Hilton Head Island, SC
September 14-19, 2009

beerThe 3rd annual Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival showcases the premium attributes of beer while at the same time offering every pleasure the island has to offer. Attendees can relax and relish the sounds of jazz, enjoy beer and food pairings, taste some undeniably fabulous brew and indulge in the best seafood the island has to offer September 14-19, 2009.
Visit the website.


Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art

September 18 – 27, 2009

Kicking off the music festival this year will be the 10th Annual Pawleys Island Wine Gala, a benefit for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, on Friday, September 18th at The Carriage House at Litchfield Plantation. The festival continues until September 27th with a variety of events at different venues where food is paired with great jazz. Check out the full program and pricing here.


Reggae Nights at Wannamaker County Park, Charleston, SC

September 19, 2009

On Saturday, September 19, Wannamaker County Park hosts reggae band Ever-G.
Bring a chair or blanket and groove to the island tunes! Tickets are available at the gate for $8.00. Gates open at 7:30pm, music begins at 8:30pm.

For more information, call (843) 795-4FUN (4386) or visit our website at www.ccprc.com.


Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – Charleston, SC

September 19, 2009

Scottish Games CharlestonEvery year Boone Hall Plantation celebrates Scottish heritage and traditions with this festival. It’s a family friendly weekend with Scottish heavy athletics, piping and drumming, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, Scottish fiddling, children’s games, and Border Collie demonstrations. For details and ticket information contact the Scottish Society at (843) 529-1020 or visit www.boonehallplantation.com for more info.

Shaggin’ on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant
September 19, 2009

Come to the new Mt Pleasant Pier for a great evening under the stars. Make sure to bring your friends and of course comfortable dancing shoes. The gates open at 7:30 pm and music starts at 8:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to squeeze out the last bit of summer! Enjoy the view over the Charleston Harbor while enjoying an icy-cold beverage, available for purchase on-site.
On September 19th, the Ocean Drive Party Band is performing. For more information visit www.ccprc.com or call 843-795-4Fun.

Fall Tour of Homes of Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 24 – October 25, 2009

fall tour_charlestonIf you’re interested in architecture and gardening, this is the tour you don’t want to miss.; You’ll get to see some absolutely stunning homes and gardens in Charleston. Visit special gardens and beautiful private homes, churches and public buildings.
More information and the video from last year available here
– Fall Tour of Homes and Garden, Charleston.

MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston, SC
September 24 – October 4, 2009

This colorful celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts takes over the city of Charleston September 24 – October 4, 2009

The festival includes visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz concert, poetry, R&B concert, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more.
For tickets and the complete program visit the website

Charleston Green Fair
September 27, 2009

Green cloverNow you can find out how you can help save the planet. Every year Charleston puts on a special Green Fair to help you find the information you’re looking for. Make sure to bring friends and family along for a day of eco-friendly fun! Local sustainable food, music and demonstrations of the latest ‘green’ technologies. This festival highlights local businesses working to make the Lowcountry a greener place to live.
Visit www.charlestongreenfair.com or call 843-513-2655for more information.

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