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Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Christmas Made in the South

November 11, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

This is the best time of year for arts & crafts, and one of the most popular Arts & Crafts Shows comes to the coast every season – Christmas Made in the South. This is the perfect show to visit for those who love arts and crafts, it’s a great place to get new ideas, find inspiration, or just to pick up unique gifts for friends and family.

The show visits the coast on the following days (visit the special page to download a coupon with a rebate on admission):

Christmas Made in the South – Savannah on Nov 19 -21,2010

Christmas Made in the South – Jacksonville Nov 26 – 28, 2010

Christmas Made in the South – Charleston Dec 3 – 5, 2010

Things to do in South Carolina – October 2010

September 30, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

There is a lot to do in South Carolina during the month of October. Just take a look at some of the events we have come up with. (Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly video Podcast with the October Events episode)

First Friday on Broad

October 1, 2010

First Friday on Broad in Charleston

On the first Friday of each month for “First Fridays on Broad” and enjoy fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Historic Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina.  More information here – First Friday on Broad

Beaufort Shrimp Festival – Beaufort, SC

October 1 – 2, 2010
This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There’s a lot going on for the whole family at this event – more details on our page for Beaufort Shrimp Festival.

Latin American Festival – Charleston, SC

October 3, 2010
Spice things up with a Latin American Festival in Wannamaker County Park. This popular festival has been going on for 19 years now. Read more about the Latin American Festival here.

Taste of Charleston

Taste of Charleston

October 8 – 10, 2010
This is one of most popular festivals in Charleston every year with lots of events around town. Check out the culinary village in Marion Square – but there’s a lot more going on. Read all about the event on our page for Taste of Charleston.

Little River Shrimp Festival

October 9 -10, 2010
Little River in South Carolina puts up a big shrimp festival every year with fun for the whole family. Find out more on the page for Little River Shrimp Festival

Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, SC

October 9, 2010
This event takes place several times throughout the year. Come to Chapin Park to take a look at fascinating art objects and to mingle. More details – Art in the Park, Myrtle Beach

Shaggin' on the cooper
Bring your dancing shoes!

Shaggin’ on the Cooper – Mt Pleasant, SC

October 9, 2010
If you can’t make it on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars” you can without doubt make it to Mt Pleasant pier and dance under the stars. The Coopertones are playing. More information here for Shaggin’ on the Cooper

Oktoberfest – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 9, 2010

The Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach will sponsor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 9, on Ocean Boulevard, from Eighth Avenue North to Mr. Joe White Avenue.  Admission is free!  The festival begins at noon and concludes with a firework show at 10:35 p.m.  Ocean Boulevard will showcase both food and art vendors.

Moonlight Mixer – Folly Beach, SC

October 15, 2010
Enjoy the mild evenings on the pier in Folly Beach where you can dance the night away and listen to the calming sounds of the ocean. This is the last mixer for the season. Read more about the Moonlight Mixer here.

Look Dad!

Children’s Day Festival – Mt Pleasant, SC

October 17, 2010
This event is for the kids and here you will find anything that a child would want from a festival including climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, clowns and much, much more. Get the scoop here. Children’s Day Festival

Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

October 17 – 24, 2010
Many cities on the coast holds seafood festivals in the fall, but Bluffton combines seafood with another favorite type of festival – the arts festival. At this event you can get a little bit of both. Read more here – Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival.

Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens – Beaufort, SC

October 22 – 24, 2010
During this event you get the opportunity to tour private homes and plantations in the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District and surrounding Lowcountry. Find out more here – Beaufort Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens

Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance & Motoring Festival – Hilton Head Island, SC

October 29 – November 7, 2010
If you like vintage cars, or cars in general, this is a festival you don’t want to miss. The event consists of several events in both Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. You can find more information on our page for Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance

Wait… There is more to read…

Charleston Farmers Market
Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, SC
The Latest Weekly Podcast Episode

October Events on the coast – new podcast

September 26, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Here is the latest video podcast from Coastal Companion.  In this episode Joe takes a look at festivals and events coming up in October.  Festival season is in full swing, and October is going to be an action-packed month.

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Shrimp Festivals Fall 2010 – Coastal Companion Podcast

September 17, 2010 by Joe Talentino

In this episode Joe talks about one of his favorite things – food. Here on the coast seafood is popular, and most people enjoy shrimp.  Maybe that’s why we have a lot of shrimp festivals in our area.

Here is the list of events mentioned in the show:

Rock Shrimp Festival, St Marys, GA

Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island, GA

Seafood, Jazz & Brew Fest, Hilton Head Island, SC

Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival, SC

Bluffton Art & Seafood Festival, SC

Beaufort Shrimp Festival, SC

Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz & Brew Fest – Interview

September 11, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Joe Talentino interviews Festival Director Ann-Marie Adamss about the Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz and Brew Festival in South Carolina.

Read more about Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz and Brew Fest

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