LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
LOW COUNTRY PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
JUNE
JUNE 1 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF HOUSES & GARDENS Our highly acclaimed Festival of Houses and Gardens looks a bit different this year. The 2021 Festival has been re-imagined with smaller audience sizes, virtual programming, more outdoor programming and social distancing protocols in place. However, we’re delighted to offer this annual celebration of Charleston’s history, culture, gardens and architecture with extended programming throughout the summer! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/36PksO0
JULY
JULY 1 - 30 | ART EXPERIENCE Established in 1996, the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Experience authentic works of Gullah African Diaspora Artist’s, Abraham Brown and Amiri Farris at the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration’s Summer Art Experience. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2SyZnTo
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The 4th of July Fireworks Blast is back this year! The night sky above the USS Yorktown will be full of red, white and blue fireworks to celebrate American independence. Live music will begin at 6 p.m. At least ten local food trucks will sell food and beverages. Celebrate the Fourth of July with the most historic warship in the United States, the USS Yorktown, on the Charleston Harbor at Patriots Point! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3w9dQD7
AUGUST
AUG 5 - 15 | RESTAURANT WEEK For an entire week, restaurants and bistros offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner to tempt you to taste the local cuisine. Discover all the great restaurants that South Carolina has to offer. For more info visit: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com AUG 28 | SUMMER FEST Summerfest is back! Summerfest is about bringing the entire community together to celebrate York’s (. . .continued on page 32)
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