Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend in Charleston. These 11 celebrations around town will feature festive events, specialty beers, and live music.
New Realm Oktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 12 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Look forward to live music by The Hans Schmidt German Band, German beers and eats + merch.
Sharktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 12 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Co., 2079 Wambaw Creek, Unit 1 | Free | Buy a limited-edition glass mug and fill it up for just $5 + dress in Oktoberfest garb for the costume contest at 3 p.m.
Oktoberfest at Freehouse | Sat., Sept. 25 | 12-9 p.m. | Freehouse Brewery, 2895 Pringle St. B, North Charleston | Free | Celebrate at this dog-friendly beer garden with organic lagers, German steins and food, live music + costume and mug holding contests.
Chucktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 2 | 12-7 p.m. | Bohemian Bull | $50+ | Sample beers from 15 local breweries including Frothy Beard and Edmund’s Oast + keep the free flight glasses.
Bay Street Biergarten Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 9 | 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | Free | Try the massive velcro wall, Stein Hoisting Competition + new limited-edition collab beer with Holy City Brewing.
Rusty Bull Brewing Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 16 | 4-10 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Co. | Free admission, $10 Stein Hoisting competition | Chow down on bratz, schnitzel, and beer cheese pretzels + compete for a custom Rusty Bull bicycle.
Today
- North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers like Bernard Freeman Farm + shop for fresh SC Certified produce — Wicked Waffles is this week’s featured food truck. 🧇
- Joe Clarke Trio | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St. | $20+ | Listen to some of Charleston’s favorite jazz musicians. 🎷
Friday
- Best of Mt. Pleasant Party & Oyster Roast | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mt. Pleasant | $35 | Celebrate 2021’s Best of Mt. Pleasant winners + enjoy bites, brews, live music, axe throwing, prizes, and a photo booth.
- Fossil Friday | Fri., Sept. 17 | 2-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | Free with admission | Kick off the weekend with fossils as the Curator of Natural History shares his latest finds. 🦴
Saturday
- Charleston Bocce Bash | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8 a.m. | Bishop England H.S. Football Stadium, 363 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | $500+ | Support Special Olympics SC athletes by making a team for this year’s Bocce Bash + enter to win an outdoor furniture set.
- Challenge Course Adventures | Sat., Sept. 18 | 1-2:30 p.m. | James Island County Park | $15 | Showcase your passion for adventure this Saturday at the park. 🏞
Sunday
- Walk to Fight Hunger | Sun., Sept. 19 | 12-4 p.m. | Riverfront Park | Free | This self-guided walk will raise funds for the Lowcountry Food Bank — bring canned items + hygiene products for donation. 👟
- Vintage Market Days | Sun., Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tanger Outlet Mall | $5 | A one-stop shop for antique, vintage, repurposed, and handmade items — explore artwork, food vendors + gardeners.
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.
Weather
- 84º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 10:42 a.m. + 11:34 p.m.
- High: 4:25 a.m. + 5:20 p.m.
Festival
- Charleston Wine + Food festival is expanding the “Culinary Village,” which has a new home at Riverfront Park. The village will include tastings, demonstrations, and live music. The fest will feature 100 special events + will take place March 2-6, 2022. Tickets go on sale Oct. 21.
Coronavirus
- Charleston has passed an initial approval for a new mask mandate that requires 2 more votes before being implemented. Face coverings would be required in all publicly accessible buildings, such as salons, restaurants, and grocery stores, regardless of vaccination status. (The Post and Courier) 😷
Ranked
- CSU is 1 of the best universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report. The college ranked No. 57 out of 138 schools on the list. The university was also named 1 of the best colleges for veterans. 🏆 (U.S. News & World Report)
Coming Soon
- Rivers & Glen Trading Co. — a sports clothing shop — aims to open this fall across from The Shelter Kitchen & Bar in Mt. Pleasant. The brand sells outdoor attire + gifts. 🎽 (The Post and Courier)
Eat
- This Saturday, the Charleston Opera Theater will host Serenata Italiana, a gala celebrating Italian opera. Listen to famous Italian scores played by Charleston Opera Theater Orchestra, CofC Opera + world-renowned soloists. (Charleston City Paper)
Development
- Hanahan is selling Yeamans Hall Canteen — the city’s downtown food truck park — to local real estate firm Mod.Hab for $425,000. In addition to having the food truck park open daily, the firm plans to add a restaurant, shops + a residential space. (The Post and Courier)
Question
- Which local banks have the highest interest rate for a money market account? Let us know. Thanks for asking, Colby C. 🏦
Award
- Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in Mt. Pleasant was awarded a 5-year ~$2 million grant from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to help expand access to treatments for child abuse victims — especially racial minorities + LGBTQ youth.
Shop
- Folly Beach Market Hop will return Oct. 2. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to benefit the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter. There will be food, drinks, and vendors all over the island. The Washout restaurant will host live music performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 🏖️
- Need to spice up your work wardrobe? Trove is offering 20% off all button downs from their brand Thirteen Seven now through the end of September with code Office20. Ⓟ
Today Is
- National Guacamole Day. You could whip up your own, but if you avo-ca-don’t have the time, you can snag a freshly made batch from Lowes Foods. 🥑 Ⓟ
Stat
- 55%. The discount that language learning app Babbel is offering for a limited time, so subscribers can discover new worlds through language in as little as 3 weeks. Learn more + snag the deal. 🌏 Ⓟ
Correction
- In yesterday’s newsletter, we stated that it was the first day of Yom Kippur — that was incorrect. Yom Kippur is 1 holy day that began at sunset yesterday, Sept. 15 and ends at sundown tonight. The candle that is lit is called a Yahrzeit candle, not a shabbat candle.
The next Paws on the Patio is tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Burtons Grill in Mt. Pleasant. A ticket includes 2 drinks, an appetizer platter, a pup party favor, and a donation to the Charleston Animal Society.
This recurring event will be held tonight, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11 — reservations required.
#DYK that your photos and quotes could be featured in our newsletter?
Just use #CHStoday on social media.
💭 Say Hello: What do you want to know about your city?
✏️️ Want to write an article for us? Find out how here.
👀 Want your business featured in our newsletter? Learn more about advertising opportunities here.
📖 Check out our Editorial Ethics Policy here.
Did a friend forward this to you?
It can be in your inbox tomorrow a.m.
|
