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LPGA Tournaments
from Low Country 2
by The 55 Guide
DATES OCT 1 - 4 [CANCELED]
OCT 2 - 4 [ORIG May 29-31]
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OCT 8 - 11 [ORIG Jun 25-28]
Oct 15 - 18
Oct 22 - 25 Oct 29 - Nov 1 Nov 6 - 8
NOV 19 - 22 [ORIG May 14-17]
DEC 3 - 6
DEC 10 - 13 [ORIG Jun 4-7]
DEC 17 - 20
2020 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
TOURNAMENT Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give Blythefield CC, Grand Rapids, MI 49305 ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer Galloway, NJ KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania Buick LPGA Shanghai Shanghai Qizhong Garden GC, Minhang District, Shanghai, China BMW Ladies Championship LPGA International Busan, South Korea Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course-North, Shiga, Japan Pelican Women’s Championship presented by DEX Imaging Volunteers of America Classic Old American GC, The Colony, TX 75056 U.S. Women’s Open Championship conducted by the USGA CME Group Tour Championship Ritz Carlton Golf Resort-Tiburon GC, Naples, FL 34109
PURSE * Schedule subject to change
DEFENDING CHAMPION
$2,300,000 (Brooke Henderson)
$1,750,000 (Lexi Thompson)
$4,300,000 (Hannah Green)
$2,100,000 (Danielle Kang)
$2,000,000 (Inaugural Year)
$2,200,000 (Nelly Korda)
$1,500,000 (Nasa Hataoka)
$1,750,000 (Inaugural Year)
$1,400,000 (Cheyenne Knight)
$5,500,000 (Jeonguen Lee6)
$5,000,000 (Lexi Thompson)
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.
OCTOBER OCT 1 - 4 | BEAUFORT SHRIMP FESTIVAL Instead of a single weekend event, Shrimp Festival Season will celebrate the fall shrimp season and highlight the region’s culinary traditions.We invite locals and Southeastern visitors to restaurants, shops, and outdoor venues across the Beaufort region over three successive weeks to enjoy the best of Lowcountry food and lifestyle. For more info visit: beaufortshrimpfestival.com
OCT 17 | FALL FEST Absolutely the best way to experience the Daufuskie Difference. Head to the Freeport Marina for a Lowcountry Boil, Oyster Roast, live music, and more! For more info visit: daufuskiedifference.com
NOVEMBER NOV 7 | PECAN FESTIVAL Held annually on the first Saturday in November, and hosted by the Florence Downtown Development Corporation and The City of Florence. Come on by for the live entertainment, food & craft vendors, rides, antique tractor show, car show, competitions, half metric century bike ride and more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2H1lVpW
NOV 21 | KINGSLAND CATFISH FESTIVAL The Annual Kingsland Catfish FestIval began in 1983 and continues today with Arts, Crafts, Antique & Food Vendors. Join us in Downtown Kingsland Georgia for some small town family fun! For more info visit: kingslandcatfishfestival.org
DECEMBER DEC 1 - 31 | FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS The festival is more than just a driving tour through beautiful light displays. We invite you to park your car and explore Santa’s Village! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3iLWAgw
JANUARY JAN TBA | GULLAH CELEBRATION Established in 1996, the Hilton Head
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
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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
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Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Celebration programming includes a variety of events designed to attract local residents, regional, national and international travelers. For more info visit: gullahcelebration.com
JAN 7 - 17 | RESTAURANT WEEK SOUTH CAROLINA 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
JAN 28 - 31 | LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL The Lowcountry Jazz Festival, South Carolina’s premiere annual Smooth Jazz event, returns to– the Charleston Gaillard Center – with a stellar lineup of numerous world-class jazz musicians. For more info visit: lowcountryjazzfest.com FEBRUARY FEB 22 -28 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family-friendly, week-long culinary and cultural tourism event, where top chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, local seafood, artisans, live music and wildlife come together. For more info visit: hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com
MARCH MARCH 3 - 7 | CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Each year in March we look forward to welcoming members of our culinary and hospitality community from around the world to connect, share, and grow through wine and food-centric experiences. Come on by and experience all of this wondrous food! For more info visit: charlestonwineandfood.com
MARCH 20 | WINGFEST We aren’t just “wingin’ it” anymore. After 25 years, we like to think we know what we’re doing. Our keys to success? Invite the best local restaurants, add some handpicked bands, sprinkle in some kids activities, pour
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
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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.
a little too much alcohol, and spark some semi-friendly competition. For more info visit: hiltonheadwingfest.com
APRIL APRIL 1 - 18 | CHARLESTON FESTIVAL OF HOUSES & GARDENS Located in the city’s Old and Historic District, this series of award-winning tours and events showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/36PksO0 APRIL 10 | CAJUN FESTIVAL Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare - jambalaya, alligator, etouffe, andouille sausage, and crawfish. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2GHYxh5
APRIL 24 | THE ART MARKET A juried fine art and craft festival held under the live oaks. Over 90 artists with various mediums of art on display and for sale. For more info visit: coastaldiscovery.org
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.
MAY MAY 7 - 9 | CHARLESTON GREEK FESTIVAL The Charleston Greek Festival is a celebration of fun and Greek culture! Attendees can enjoy Greek food, wine, live music, and dancing. For more info visit: charlestongreekfestival.com
MAY 28 - 30 | GULLAH FOOD FEST Come as vendors serve up their best pot and recipes of Shrimp and Grits, Seafood Gumbo, Devil Crabs and Stew Chicken, and more. All are invited to come out and celebrate the heritage and the tradition of the Island. It will be a full day of music and family entertainment for everyone. For more info visit: originalgullahfestival.org
JUNE JUNE 19 | RIDGE PEACH FESTIVAL Whether you love Arts and Crafts, Antiques Tractors and Cars, or Delicious Festival Foods, the 50th Annual Ridge Peach Festival has something for every member of your family. A Country Store featuring home canned peach preserves, jams, and jellies, along with your favorite peach desserts and ice cream are all waiting for you to arrive and enjoy! For more info visit: ridgepeachfestival.com
JUNE 23 - 30 | BRIGHT STAR The brand new Blue Ridge Mountains, bluegrass Broadway musical! Set in Asheville, this moving musical, with its Tony and Grammy nominated bluegrass score, lit up Broadway in 2016 and has been delighting audiences all across America ever since. Charleston Stage is excited to give this great new musical it’s Charleston premiere. For more info visit: charlestonstage.com
JULY JULY 4 | FOURTH OF JULY The Island Recreation Association is proud to bring you a fun-filled, festive atmosphere with the highlight of the night fireworks which start around 9 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2SICOrL
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. (. . .continued from 28)
AUGUST AUG TBA | SUMMER FEST Car show, children’s activities, live entertainment, vendors, inflatables, food vendors, arts and crafts! For more info visit: yorkscsummerfest.com
AUG 1 | RIVER BRIDGE RUN The Cooper Bridge Run is an annual 10K running event across Charleston’s iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Competitors from across the globe come for this historic race. For more info visit: bridgerun.com
SEPTEMBER SEPT 5 - 13 | WATER WEEK Celebrate the Charleston waterways with 8 days of fun on the water in the lowcountry. During Charleston Water Week participate in water related recreational activities with everything from sailing to jet skiing, paddleboarding to dragon boat racing! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3iPDmGR SEPT 11 | BLUFFTON BOILED PEANUT FESTIVAL Well, since the boiled peanut is South Carolina’s state snack, why not have a festival to honor the salty treat? That’s what folks in Bluffton are doing. There’s a boiled peanut cook-off, a boiled peanut eating contest, an island playground, live music, and a Little Miss and Mr. Boiled Peanut Contest. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3dcMPXz
OCTOBER OCT 2 | BEAUFORT SHRIMP FEST Beaufort’s Shrimp Festival is an amazing event that celebrates lowcountry cuisine and incorporates fun activities for all ages! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/34CkI0f
OCT 16 - 24 | HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The festival is a week-long event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, history, culture and art of the area! For more info visit: lufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com
EXCITING
TRAVEL Destinations
If you are looking for some exciting and awe inspiring travel destinations, consider the following destinations.
1. Sweden, a Scandinavian nation in Europe, offers some wonderful natural experiences and places to visit. Enjoy hiking in vast boreal forests and witness an all-white wild moose. Most principal cities, including Stockholm, are all coastal and offer breathtaking views of the towns and waterfront areas. There are historic medieval towns, an abundance of bridges, royal palaces, and museums to visit. Another sight you will not want to miss are the Northern Lights in Lapland.
2. Tenerife, Spain is the largest of the Canary Islands, which is dominated by Spain’s tallest peak, and dormant volcano, Mt. Teide. Enjoy parades, music, dancing, and a variety of colorful costumes at the Carnaval de Santa Cruz. The island hosts many beaches, some featuring black sand, resort areas to enjoy your stay, high-end restaurants, night clubs, golf courses, and water based sports.
3. Greece, a southeastern European country with thousands of islands to explore and enjoy. There are a vast amount of sites to visit and places to see that tickle any particular interest. With a plethora of archaeological sites, museums, and historical tours, there is a lot to see and do. To name a few notable sites, The Acropolis is a must see as it is home to some of the most marvelous architectural feats known to exist by this advanced civilization, including the Parthenon and Erecthion. The Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens is the world’s only stadium built in its entirety of marble. This site is home to the first modern Olympics in 1896, where it held a whopping 80,000 people. Aside from the numerous archeologic areas, Greece also has wonderful beaches, hotels, bars, restaurants, tours, ferries, and charters.
4. France, known for its exquisite cuisine, is also home to famous fashion houses, many classical art museums including the Louvre, and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Notre-Dame cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and the Palace of Versailles. There are also magnificent parks, great music, ancient cave drawings, and renowned wine tasting sites.
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