What’s Happening in Charleston: February 2018
Oysters Galore
Date(s): Throughout the Month
Location: Various locations throughout Charleston
February may be the shortest month of the year, but there are no shortages of celebrations starring oysters to attend. Here are a few throughout the month of February (click event name for more information)
Good Catch Oyster Festival at the SC Aquarium, Feb 2. 7:30-10:30 pm
Shuck-a-Rama at Runnymeade Plantation on Feb 3, 2-5 pm
Shuckin’ for Shelter at Oakley Farms on Feb 3, 2-5 pm
Charitable Society of Charleston Oyster Roast at The Visitor’s Cente, Feb 9, 7-10 pm
Cork Shuckin Festival at Firefly Distillery on Feb 10, 10 am-5 pm
Oyster Roast at the Dill Sanctuary on Feb 24, 12-3 pm
Pork & Pearls at Grand Lawn of Volvo Stadium on Feb 24,
Gourmet and Grapes
Date(s): Feb 1-4
Location: The Sanctuary at Kiawah
A culinary extravaganza that brings together award winning wineries and chefs from Charleston and beyond, Gourmet and Grapes serves as a fundraiser for MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center and has raised over 2.1 million dollars over the past nine years. The event will kick off with Gourmet & Grain on Thursday featuring some of the most acclaimed pit masters in the Southeast and lots of Bourbon. The weekend will continue with a private black tie dinner, a luncheon hosted by legendary chef Frank Lee, the signature Wine Odyssey Gala, and conclude with a champagne brunch. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.musc.ejoinme.org/GG2018.
Lowcountry Chef’s Feast
Date: Feb 11
Location: North Charleston Convention Center
hosted by The Lowcountry Food Bank, an organization that supports programs to fight childhood hunger in our community. This year’s event will be lead by Chef Jacques Larson of The Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive and feature thirty of Charleston’s most prominent chefs. Featured chefs include Kevin Johnson of The Grocery, John Zucker of Purlieu and Cru and Jeremiah Bacon of The Indigo Dining Group. To purchase tickets or for more information on contributing to The Lowcountry Food Bank, visit: www.lowcountryfoodbank.org/give-moneychefs-feast
SEWE (Southeastern Wildlife Exposition)
Date(s): Feb 16-18
Location: Various locations throughout Charleston
Officially the expo is a three-day celebration of wildlife and nature through fine art, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, food, drink and the people who honor them, but more importantly SEWE is the opportunity to see cute dogs do cool stuff. Some popular events include: Gallery hours in Charleston Place, DockDogs in Brittlebank Park, Birds of Prey Flight Demos in Marion Square, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show in the Gaillard and The Orianne Society presentations in Marion Square. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.sewe.com/tickets
Folly Gras
Date: Feb 17
Location: Folly Beach
A family friendly event, the Mardi Gras of the east coast will kick off with a parade. The event will feature street performers, costume contests, an expansive kids area and 40 food, arts and craft vendors. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: https://visitfolly.com/folly-gras/
