April 5, 2024

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🌺 Springtime in Summerville

Hutchinson Square | Photo by CHStoday team

The Flowertown Festival will be in full bloom this weekend in downtown Summerville, beginning today, April 5, through Sunday, April 7.

Spanning from Main Street down to Azalea Park, this three-day festival is free and will have over 200 vendors, entertainment, activities, food options, and kids rides.

Founded in 1973, this festival is celebrating 51 years and attracts thousands to the “Birthplace of Sweet Tea.” It also has become one of the largest arts + crafts festivals in the Southeast. The festival is the Summerville Family YMCA’s premiere fundraiser event.

Pro tips:

Festival parking is also free.
Wear your comfy shoes; you’re likely to get your steps in.

Hours:

Friday, April 5 + Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

A busy Charleston weekend

City Editor Erika here. The festival is one of the many events happening in the Charleston area this weekend. Other events include the Cooper River Bridge Run, The Credit One Charleston Open on Daniel Island, and the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall.

Asked

Which event are going to this weekend?

A. Flowertown Festival
B. Cooper River Bridge Run
C. Credit One Charleston Open
D. Lowcountry Strawberry Festival

Answer here

Events

Friday, April 5

Stingrays Hockey: Beach and Shag Night | Friday, April 5 | 7:05-10:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $19 | The Stingrays are looking to jump-start summer with Beach and Shag Night; this is also the final Frothy Friday of the regular season.
Fools Rush in | Friday, April 5 | 8 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St., Charleston | $54 | This 90s musical combines the iconic stories of “Sleepless in Seattle” and “You Got Mail” into one innovative production.

Saturday, April 6

Summerville Farmers Market | Saturday, April 6 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | First Citizens Bank, 218 S. Main St., Summerville | Price of purchase | Shop for fresh fruits, veggies, cheeses, baked goods, and more from local farmers and artisans.
Striped Saturday Vendor Market | Saturday, April 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Striped Pig Distillery, 2225 Old School Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | Shop 30+ local vendors, sip craft cocktails, and enjoy food trucks and family-friendly fun.
Sip & Shop Market | Saturday, April 6 | 12-4 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company, 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd., Unit 1, Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy shopping at over 40 local craft vendors while drinking beer, eating food, and listening to tunes.

Sunday, April 7

Ranky Tanky | Sunday, April 7 | 7 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $26 | Enjoy an evening of music from this Grammy-nominated band from Charleston.

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News Notes

Announced

The City of Charleston will offer a special rate for Cooper River Bridge Run participants at three downtown parking garages. Beginning today at 5 p.m. until tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m., participants can park their cars in the select garages for $5. (WCBD)

Show

PechaKucha will return to the Charleston Music Hall on Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m. This show will feature eight Charleston-area individuals sharing their “inspiration, hopes, and dreams” with a fast-paced slideshow. Tickets are $15. See the lineup. (Charleston City Paper)

Weather

The National Weather Service in Charleston will update the way it issues heat advisories and warnings. Beginning on Wednesday, May 1, at 12 p.m., a heat advisory will be issued when the heat index reaches 108-112 for at least two hours at any time of the year. Learn more. (WCBD)

Community

The Middleton Place Foundation will host “Just Sharing: Building Community through Stories of Our Past” on Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature three historians who will present + facilitate discussions to foster fellowship and create empathy. This event is free, but registration is required.

Eat

Get ready to fire up your tastebuds: Hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country, the Southeastern BBQ Showdown is happening Friday-Saturday, June 14-15 at Segra Park. Sample world-class barbecue, groove along to beats by the Band of Oz, and catch a spectacular fireworks show. See details + snag tickets.*

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Try This

Race you there

Find an after-party following the race. | Photo provided by Explore Charleston.

Tomorrow is the Cooper River Bridge Run, and if you’re looking for an after-party, here are four options downtown.

Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St. | 10 a.m. | Price of purchase| Don’t delay — This party will have live music throughout the day, and the first 100 through the door will receive a free Deep Eddy Drink.

Moxy Charleston, 547 Meeting St. | 11:30 a.m. | Price of purchase | By attending “Run It Back” on this rooftop, you can celebrate with live music, specialty cocktails, make your own mimosas, and draft pecans.

Little Palm (The Ryder Hotel), 237 Meeting St. | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Price of purchase | This hotel is hosting its “After Bridge Rum Party.” Attendees can head to The Backyard to order from the menu and enjoy specialty cocktails and a live DJ. Pro Tip: The first 50 registered runners will receive a free welcome cocktail

Another option

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Speaking of the Flowertown Festival, I have fond memories as a kid of being pulled in a wagon by my mom with my siblings, riding the strawberry ride, and being in awe of the sea of people.

Nowadays, my favorite part is checking out the local artisans and food trucks.

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