Find us by the Ferris wheel 🎡

There is plenty to do at the fair between exploring food, rides, and competitions. | Photo by CHStoday

A 126-foot tall Ferris wheel. The creative shows + competitions. The concerts on the Lakefront Stage. All of this could only mean one thing: The Coastal Carolina Fair returns to Exchange Park from October 27 to November 6. 🗓️

This year, a new company will be providing amusement rides, food, and games, so we want to prep you with everything you need to know before you go. Ride with us. 🎟️

Hours, tickets, parking

During its 11-day run, the fair is open from Thurs., Oct. 27 to Sun., Nov. 6, with a seniors day on Wed., Nov. 2. Gates open at 3 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. on Saturdays, and 12 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets + parking passes are available online, with various deals like Military and First Responders Appreciation Day. Admission ranges from $6 to $35, depending on when you buy your ticket.
Parking is available around the fairgrounds, including a designated handicapped parking site.
Pro tip: Score discounted tickets at your local Circle K.

The concerts

Some big names are headlining the Lakefront Stage.

The lineup includes:

Neal McCoy | Thurs., Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m.
ERNEST | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8 p.m.
J. Howell | Mon., Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m.
Yonder Mountain String Band | Sat., Nov. 5 | 8 p.m.

Giving back

More than $10 million in fair proceeds have been donated to the community since 2003. Check out some of the local initiatives + organizations that the fair supports.

Final game plan

Of course, no fair is complete without rides + games. This events page will also help you map out your visit. Whatever you do, give yourself plenty of time to explore it all — and wear comfy shoes. 🎡

Tap the button below to get the scoop on upcoming competitions, the history of the event, and of course, the fair food. Here’s a hint: Cookie-dipped turkey legs.

FOOD, HISTORY + MORE

EVENTS

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Today

CRAFTS & LAFFS TUESDAZE (OCTOBER) | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St., Charleston | $15 | The bartenders mix the crafts while local comedians serve up the laffs during stand-up comedy with live music from Aggie Flores.

Wednesday

Creative Flow Yoga in the Gallery | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King Street, Charleston | $10.00 - $15.00 | Head to this weekly yoga class for a creative approach to Vinyasa yoga practice taught by Traci Gwozdz in the main gallery.
Sesame Burgers & Beer Park Circle x Commonhouse Aleworks Beer Dinner | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Sesame Burgers & Beer, 4726 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $120+ | Enjoy a five-course dinner with pairings featuring rosemary shrimp arancini, smoked duck hash + Red Fox Red Ale.
Dark History: Tragic Love and Tragic Loss Candlelight Tours | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sat., Oct. 22 | Times vary | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston | $40.00 | Limited tickets remain to step into some of the more dangerous and tragic sides of history and lived experience in Charleston.

Thursday

BUBBLES AND BRUSHES | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Magnolia Park and Community Garden, 720 Magnolia Rd. | $35 | Professional artist Sarah White will draw the designs on the canvas and provide steps for completion — bring your own drinks and snacks.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through music, art, dancing, craft projects, and food.
Five Loaves Cafe Summerville x Commonhouse Aleworks Beer Dinner | Thu., Oct. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe- Summerville, 214 N Cedar St., Summerville | $75.00 | Enjoy tasty dishes paired with brews, each ticket includes a five-course meal (with pairings) and a Common House pint glass to take home.*

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

WELLNESS

Reset your gut (and your mind-body connection) in 21 days

Reset your gut (and your health) in 21 days

Experience the life enhancing mind-body benefits of a gut reset in just 21 days. | Photo via Pexels

Scientifically speaking, you are more bacteria than human. Read: There are roughly 40 trillion bacteria cells in your body vs. 30 trillion human cells. It’s no surprise, then, that bacterial balance in the gut is tied to whole-body health, showing to increase energy levels, improve mood, bolster the immune system + enhance nutrient absorption.

Want to discover the mind-body benefits of a healthy gut? This November, locally-based Synchronicity is hosting a 21 Day Gut Reset program, designed to allow participants to experience the health improvements that occur from incorporating foods + daily habits that restore gut health.

Led by Winthrop University grad and Registered Dietitian Lauren Zimmerman, MS, RD, LD, the class includes:

Before + after body composition analysis
Recipes and meal templates
Restaurant recommendations
Community support via daily group chat

The session kicks off Sat., Oct. 29 via Zoom or at Synchronicity in Mount Pleasant, with the 21-day program starting Tues., Nov. 1.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
Heads up, Charleston: Yesterday’s high temperature might have been 80º, but we’re expected to have cooler weather through the middle of the week from a cold front that arrived yesterday evening. Low temperatures may fall into the 30s and 40s for some areas. 🌡️ (WCBD)

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:25 a.m.
Set: 6:45 p.m.

Tide

Low: 8:47 a.m. + 9:39 p.m.
High: 2:45 a.m. + 3:12 p.m.

Open

A new sports bar recently opened on Johns Island. The Natural features an arcade area and plenty of televisions for watching football, plus local craft beer + pub fare. Head to the spot at 3297 Maybank Hwy. from 11 a.m. to midnight every day. 🍺 (The Post and Courier)

Coming Soon

The wait is (almost) over. We shared the scoop on Ruby’s New York Style Bagels last week + the biz officially announced that it would be opening tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. Head over to 280 W. Coleman Blvd. to dig into 20+ flavors of NY-style bagels, 18 flavors of cream cheese, and a selection of sandwiches and salads. 🥯

Development

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has officially broken ground on a 40,000-sqft, two-story healthcare center in Summerville, expected to open near the end of 2025. The $50 million center is set to include urgent care and emergency medical care services + host primary care physicians and providers in the Sawmill development. 🚧 (The Post and Courier)

Number

$1 million. That’s the total funding that Dorchester County has received from the Emergency Rural Health Care Grant to renovate an 8,200-sqft building formerly used as a women’s detention center. The building may be converted into an urgent care facility at 100 Sears St. in St. George, offering services like lab work + x-rays. The estimated cost of construction, set to end in 2024, is $2.5 million. 🧑‍⚕️ (WCSC)

Traffic

Road work ahead: Expect lane closures in Berkeley County due to road work this week. Henry Brown Boulevard + Montague Plantation Road will be impacted through Sat., Oct. 22, joined by Henry Brown Boulevard at Firethorn Drive later this week. Make sure to plan accordingly, Holy City. 🚗 (WCBD)

Environment

Shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County reopened this past weekend following a water inspection by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. ICYMI: Harvesting beds closed on Thurs., Sept. 29 due to Hurricane Ian. 🦪 (WCSC)

List

Calling all foodies: Dig into this list of the 10 Newest Brunch Spots in Charleston, October 2022 to explore emerging brunch dishes like the short rib hash from Three Sirens + bacon, egg, and cheese from Holey City Bagels. 🥯 (Eater Carolinas)

DYK

Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Charleston to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

Beauty

Fresh, dewy skin is all the rage right now. One way to get it? Responsible luxury beauty brand MERIT’s Great Skin™ Instant Glow Serum: a lightweight, bi-phase serum with hyaluronic acid + niacinamide that instantly hydrates and plumps skin for a healthy glow. Bonus: Free Signature Makeup Bag with first purchase.*

Health

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City

New Chick-Fil-A location in Summerville, SC.

We’re ready to “Eat Mor Chikin®" in Summerville. | Photo provided, Nadia Matson

Summerville’s Cane Bay community is getting a new tenant + it might look a little familiar.

This Thursday, Chick-Fil-A Cane Bay will open its doors to begin serving the Summerville community and we’re pretty forkin’ excited.

To make it even sweeter: Chick-fil-A, Inc. plans to donate $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new digs at 1726 State Rd., which will be allocated to local partners. The new location is also providing 100 local heroes with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.

Y’all know we’ve been in the fall spirit over here. Want to continue the seasonal treat search? Check out the restaurant’s new Autumn Spice Milkshake + the (returning) Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich, available through November 12.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Many of you know that I’m a loyal Verde customer — whether that’s the Avondale, Long Point Road, Coleman Boulevard, or King Street locations.

If there are any other Verde fans out there (and I know there are), I’ve got good news for you: The business is celebrating 11 years today with a “v.i.pea” invite deal for a $3.65 salad. Sign up to receive your promo code using this form. That’s something to celebrate. 🥗

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take a look at your SEWE 2023 guide, here.

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Editorial: Alexandra Garian, Tatum Jacaruso, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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