Activities
Participants are treated to a boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet, savory seafood samplings sold by some of Mount Pleasant's best restaurants, live music, an arts/crafts show, Shag and shrimp-eating contests, and family-friendly activities.
11:30 a.m. - Southwood
12:45 p.m. - Blessing Procession on Pier
1:00 p.m. - Boat Parade & Blessing on Pier |
1:45 p.m. - Southwood
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - East Coast Party Band
4:20 p.m. - Shag & Shrimp Eating Contests |
Parking
Two shuttle bus routes will be available offering plenty of convenient and easy offsite parking (buses will have plenty of room for loading up all your festival supplies). Park and ride from the following locations:
Former Baker/Miller Cadillac lot - 512 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
James B. Edwards Elementary - 855 Von Kolnitz Road
East Cooper Medical Center - 2000 Hospital Drive
(handicapped accessible bus stops at ECMC only)
Laing Middle School - 1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Moultrie Middle School/Farmers Market Pavilion - 645 Coleman Boulevard
Cheryll Woods Flowers Sports Complex - 85 Patriots Point Boulevard
Charleston Harbor Resort PAVILION LOT ONLY - 20 Patriots Point Road.
Limited free parking is available at Memorial Waterfront Park.
Beneficiary
The
Charleston Port and Seafarers' Society will receive proceeds from this year's festival. East Cooper Community Outreach, East Cooper Meals on Wheels, Louie’s Kids, and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation/SC Coastal Conservation Association are among the previous beneficiaries.
Craft Show
Stroll through the Craft Show and enjoy a variety of hand-made arts and crafts. You're sure to find plenty of unique Lowcountry creations that make great gifts for yourself or your loved ones!
Restaurants & Food Vendors
The following restaurants and vendors will be serving up some delicious food and tasty treats!
| Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant |
Red's Ice House |
A.W. Shucks |
| Island Catering |
The Caterer |
Zeus Grill & Seafood |
| Wild Wings |
Sticky Fingers |
Graze |
| The Shelter |
Locklear's |
Carvel |
| Charleston Festival Foods |
T&T Kettle Korn |
Peanut Time |
