Your full guide to High Water Fest
How is it possible to have high water during low tide? The second annual High Water Fest is returning to Charleston this weekend. Unfortunately, tickets to the festival have sold out, but if you were lucky enough to snag them early on, we have gathered the details to know before you go.
The festival at Riverfront Park is a “celebration of music, food + liberations,” created by the local music duo, Shovels & Rope. In addition to the 20+ artists performing throughout the weekend, you can experience the Low Tide Social kickoff party, Pass the Peas southern cuisine brunch, an oyster education class, The Refuge artisan shop, + lounge on the vintage furniture in The Porch.
The festival runs from 12-10 p.m. Saturday + Sunday. You can sign in on their website or download their app to plan out your entire weekend- so you don’t miss a beat. Admission gets you access to both stages– that have each show’s time staggered, so you can see them all, or pick + choose the ones that will make you groove.
The 2018 lineup:
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- Shovels & Rope
- Band of Horses
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Brandi Carlilie
- Jeff Tweedy
- St. Paul and the Broken Bones
- Shakey Graves
- M. Ward
- Susto
- Hamilton Leithauser
- Valerie June
- Tank and the Bangas
- Old 97’s
- Nicole Atkins
- Shrimp Records Family Band
- Ian Felice
- The Wild Reeds
- Joshua Hedley
- Thomas Hardy Morris
- Weaves
Experiences:
The Refuge - Your place to take a break between shows to eat, drink, + shop. Access to The Refuge is included with general admission tickets.
The Porch - If you need a place to unwind and relax, The Porch is a shaded lounge with vintage furniture + craft beer. Access to The Porch is included with general admission tickets.
Low Tide Social - Friday night only- the Low Tide Social features music lineups, guest bartenders serving up custom cocktails, + dinner from The Smoking Pot + Seaborn Oyster Company. | sold out event | Tickets were an add-on event, not included with general admission.
Pass the Peas - Available on Saturday or Sunday at 11 a.m. Brunch of southern eats by local chefs, perfectly paired with wines from around the world. Tickets are $150 + a portion of proceeds benefit The Green Heart Project. Tickets are an add-on event, not included with general admission.
Oyster Education Classes - Available on Saturday or Sunday at 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m., Seaborn Oyster Co. will walk you through the basics of oysters + oyster farming. Tickets are $50. Tickets are an add-on event, not included with general admission.
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