Charleston Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ Festival
Posted on Sep 14th, 2008
09/14/2008
Location: Charleston Maritime Center
Phone: 843-849-1020
Web Site: http://www.shrimpin.info
Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family to the 3rd Annual Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ Festival. Festival goers will delight in fresh served local shrimp dishes while listening to the classic beach music sounds of the Original TAMS… There will also be a jump castle, facepainting with Merry Making Face and Body Art, speed boat rides on The Thriller.
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ has become a new lowcountry tradition that promises to bring out all that is good about our area. Proceeds from the event go to the SC Shrimpers Association, National Association of Caterers Scholarships for local culinary students and members and this year a portion of proceeds will also go to the Spirit of South Carolina.
Sunday, September 14th - 11am until 5pm
Schedule:
11:00 DJ Jim Bowers playing all the hits
1:00 Shrimp Dish Contest
1:30 The TAMS take the stage
2:30 Dance Contest
3:00 The Tams
Food, Wine, Beer, Bloody Mary’s will be available for purchase all day.
Advance tickets available at area BI-LO stores starting August 25th.
Advance $9, $10 at the door and children under 10 are free!
Good causes, Good food, Good music all make for Good friends…
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ has become a new lowcountry tradition that promises to bring out all that is good about our area. Proceeds from the event go to the SC Shrimpers Association, National Association of Caterers Scholarships for local culinary students and members and this year a portion of proceeds will also go to the Spirit of South Carolina. Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ is a local fundraiser for the National Association of Catering Executives.
Participating Vendors:
Fork Fine Gourmet Catering, The Marriott, The Francis Marion, Iverson Catering, Tidewater Catering, Belvidere Club, Mr. Koolie, The Harbour Club, The Culinary Institute of Charleston, Duvall Catering & Event Design, 514-Jump, SpiritLine Cruises,
FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka, and Miller Chill
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ is proudly sponsored by Snyder Event Rentals, Ginn Resorts, Lee Distributors, BI-LO, Y102.5, Charleston Magazine, Miller Chill, PDA Green Light, East Coast Entertainment, Tidewater Catering, SpiritLine Cruises, WED, Wild American Shrimp, Soiree, Mediterra Catering, Tiger Lily, The Francis Marion Hotel, Southern Wine & Spirits, Access Portable Toilets, Hospitality Staffing, Fork Fine Gourmet Catering, FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka, Event Dynamics, By George! Events & Mr. Koolie.
