This was a lot of fun. I'm surprised the turnout wasn't larger. The band Kat Robichaud was a lot of…read morefun: She's a super cute person with a great stage presence.

More 3.5 stars. I thought this was a pretty fun event. Not perfect but I think I'd be up for…read moregoing again next year. PROS - I think the price was fair. $10 in advance, $15 day of - The inflatable slides and slip n slides were fun. Of course, more would've been better but the ones they had were fun for both kids and adults. - The lines (excluding the hamster ball) went pretty fast though they of course got longer as the day went on. So I'd suggest getting there early. - I didn't go last year when it was at The Joe but I think they made a good decision moving it to The Grove at Patriots Point. Nice, big open space that was easy to see and walk to all the different activities. - A DJ to provide music - A fair amount of food trucks CONS or just suggestions to the Organizers - Why oh why was there only 1 hamster ball?!?! The line was so long that I think it would've taken us an hour to get through it. This was such a bummer too. My friend and I really wanted to try it out since we've never done it but alas, the line was always too freaking long. - There needs to be a constant stream of water on the slip n slides. This should be a no brainer, right? When we first got there, there was a sprinkler set up at the end of one of the slides (this eventually was moved to the beginning of the slide). So the first time I went down, there was barely any traction and now my left hipbone is really sore and I'm left with a bruise (still not really sure how I landed left hipbone first). Not to be a baby about it or anything, just saying there needs to be more sliding and less slipping. - Also, I get that we don't have hills here but if there was any way to put something under the slip n slides that would've created a slight incline, it would've made such a difference. I'm not sure what that would be but I'll just put it out there anyway. Most people could only get about halfway down the slide due to the lack of incline and (sometimes) the lack of water. - I was surprised by some of the little kids cutting (or trying to cut) in lines. Little punks, where were your parents? - I'm not complaining about this, it's more of a warning. There were several different groups of guys who thought it was funny to fill their water guns with ice cold water and go around and randomly squirt people in the back. It was funny. Sort of. Like the first two times. It's all in good fun and again, I'm not complaining but I could see some people get very visibly upset when it happened to them. Those were the times that I wish I brought my own water gun. Overall, a fun way to spend an afternoon when it feels like it's a gazillion degrees outside. If they add more hamster balls, a couple more slides (or the inflatable wrecking ball I've seen at some events would be awesome) and improve the slip n slides, you won't be able to keep me away!

Let me be the first to write review…read more Stan has an amazin gig going on here. Dig South is the place to be in spring for everybody who's in technology and entrepeneurmanship. The after-seminar get to together are very well organised and always give the local business a chance to present their specialities. It kinda feels like a big Yelp festival. As a speaker you can feel yourself king since everything is very well layed out and you get plenty of information concerning your slot and the festival. Keep up the good work! See you the next year at Silicon Harbor!

My husband and I attended the 2015 Charleston Food Film Festival last night at The Cedar Room at…read morethe Cigar Factory. It was our first time attending the event and it did not disappoint!! We arrived early for the VIP Access to Edible Adventure #14 where we were treated to yummy appetizers and drinks. Five short films were shown last night: Cuda, Cultured Craft Beer, Growing Local: Seeding a Dream, Sollo and Ain't That a Blessing. During each film, food and/or drinks are passed down each row. During Cuda, for example, samplings of the Cuda hotdog from Perfectly Frank's in Summerville were given out to each attendee. So you see the food on the screen and then you're eating it! Genius! After the films were complete, there were tons of samples availble from local breweries and restaurants including Coast, Twenty Six Divine, Closed for Business and more. We definitely are looking forward to attending again next year!

Along with some friends, I attended Friday night's Food Film Festival that was held at Growfood…read more They're planning to make it an annual event and I'd highly recommend attending the next one! I went with a couple of friends and we had the best time. It was a great event at a great venue. How many times have you watched a film (for me, it's the tv show Top Chef) and saw something that looked incredibly tasty and wished you could sample it? The idea of the Food Film Festival was born from that very desire. I went to Friday night's event which was called Edible Adventure #007: International Meal of Mystery. Some of the offerings weren't necessarily international per se (there were some films/food from Chicago and Canada) but we'll let that slide because honestly who cares when you're stuffing your face? For the price of a ticket (with a discount code it was $45), we got to watch about 8 short films (ranging from 45 seconds to around 12 minutes), beer and/or wine and a plethora of different foods to sample. While you're watching these films, there will come a pivotal time where you'll say to yourself "wow, that looks great. I wonder what that tastes like." And then, right on cue, out comes the food and you get to taste the very food you're watching on the screen. We enjoyed pretty much everything we were offered, from the savory pocket pies to the amazing doughnuts, all of which were either prepared on site or flown in overnight, with a lot of the food being served by the same people featured in these films. The big showstopper meal of the night was the ramen that was made by the star of the documentary, Ramen Dreams. This was real authentic ramen made by a ramen master flown in from Japan. This is not the $1 ramen that got us through our college years. It looked amazing and tasted even better! I missed out on going to Saturday night's event but if it was anything like Friday night's, I'm sure it was just as great. These unique kinds of events is what makes us so fortunate to be living in a place like Charleston. I thought it was such a fun experience and can't wait to see what they'll bring us next year! (Written May 2013 but moved review over to this listing)

I was ridiculously, hand-clappingly excited to hear that Lowcountry Nosh 2020 had gone virtual and…read morewas offering delivery. It was well worth the $15 to avoid going anywhere, and having a kind stranger bring me a bag laden with incredible Jewish specialties. I skipped breakfast to save my appetite so by the time it arrived I was too hungry to take a delivery pic and needed a fresh New York bagel with cream cheese, lox, and capers immediately. The bagel was as perfect as they come, the salmon so fresh, and I was transported. Next up, I stacked some incredibly fresh and flavorful corned beef and pastrami on the softest, freshest, most fragrant rye bread I have ever enjoyed, slathered it with that good spicy deli mustard, piled some tangy-sweet vinegar slaw on and found myself verklempt with utter joy. I have a New York deli in my very own kitchen. Looking forward to enjoying this homey-looking matzo ball soup with this adorable braided loaf of challah bread, and the knishes with some more of this mustard. But first I have a hard choice: is it bagel time or is it sandwich time? Or is it bagel sandwich time?! Whatever I choose, thanks to Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, it will be a blessing. Thank you for sharing your food and culture with me, and I will look forward to participating again next year!

A great local event that celebrates a variety of traditional Jewish foods and irresistible Jewish…read moresweets prepared by the Temple Sisterhood. There were also activities for children, tours of KKBE's historic property and live entertainment provided. It was nice to check out the various foods and enjoy them on Second Sunday downtown in Charleston. The cabbage rolls were hot, and yummy. There were delicious tempting sweets we admired, and took home some challah bread. The area of Hassell street was blocked off so everyone could eat and enjoy. First time for us checking out this event, and we would definitely go again.

After taking a few years off, I returned to Charleston Coffee Cup in 2018. This event was held at…read moreMemminger auditorium and attracted coffee roasters from Charleston and all over the Southeast. It featured a latte art competition and a "taste off" between different roasters, where each guest had one ticket to vote for their favorite. Charleston Coffee Cup is a great example of how an event improves from year to year based on feedback. This year, everyone's admission price included a ceramic mug that we could reuse to try each coffee sample- which was not only environmentally friendly but a nice souvenir of the event. Speaking of the coffee roasters, the taste off was wonderful and voting was a super hard decision! I loved that every roaster did something different. From lattes to coffee-infused vodka and cold brew, Charleston Coffee Cup had it all. Those who are lactose intolerant or dairy-free even had the option of oak milk and almond milk. The roasters sold their coffees onsite as well for us to take home and consume or give. Some roasters even offered other items for sale- one even had coffee scented soap! Along with coffee, you could try numerous brunch items from local vendors and a few food trucks. Charleston Coffee Cup is well worth the $20-25 price of admission. Some proceeds also benefit a charity, so you leave caffienated, slightly hyper, and happy that you got to give back by trying coffee. If you're a coffee lover, this is a no-miss event for you.

Aside from the weather, I loved this event!…read more There were so many different types of coffee and they all smelled amazing. I don't drink coffee, but my spouse LOVES anything and everything to do with it, so I knew we had to go to this event. No worries though, because I found the most incredible Belgian waffles and some fantastic shrimp and grits to enjoy while he sampled all of the coffee. We got these great goody bags when we arrived that were stuffed with some business cards, coupons, charleston city paper, and a magazine! My only complaint was that some of the booths we're very spaced out. I'm not sure if it was that some vendors didn't show or it was just the first annual learning experience. Overall, this was a great experience and I can't wait to attend in the future!

The doors opened after 2pm, the seafood wasn't ready and I only got 1 blue crab! People were…read morejumping the line & taking 5 & 6 plates to their car to come back and get more! They only poured crabs & oysters on 3 tables were you had to actually snatch crabs out of people's hand. Shrimp arrived hours later, so I snatched 3 of those. They had 1 vendor & were not prepared for the people who brought tickets for $55. NEVER AGAIN!

I have now been to 3 Oyster Fests (2013, 2012, & 09 or 10?). I always have a great time. There…read moreare always lines. That is to be expected. Deal with it. Everyone was complaining that they ran out of oysters by 2pm this year. Honestly, it sucks but, they had 80,000lbs this year. People just went nuts on them, how could they account for that? I didn't even get any oysters and I still wasn't upset. Although I had been drinking so that may have lightened my mood. I still had a great time with all the other food and entertainment. It's a great place to run into people because everyone in town is there. Just relax and have a good time. There is no secret trick to parking or voodoo on picking the fastest moving line. Just enjoy yourself. If you really want to make the best of it... get there super early. It's the only way. If you can have a laid back time and not really care, show up whenever you want. Hell, go late and stand near the gate for a while. You won't even need to buy food and beer tix cause everyone just gives them away at the end anyway.

This is their 12th year of having this event and I do believe my wife and I have been to most of…read morethem! First off it is an outdoor event under a big tent, rain or shine you are protected. Second it's free! Yep no cost! Third the vendors in the are are very welcoming and ready to sell you adult beverages, or food, ice cream, etc. It is hosted by Charlestons own Shrimp city Slim (Gary Erwin) who himself is the king of the local blues! Every year he searches for musical talent that would fit into this festival. He's never failed yet! this year he had three acts and my all time favorite is SC musician Mac Arnold and his band. His band is from Greenville and he owns a blues restaurant there. Mac Arnold was a bass player for muddy waters and others, wonderful sound and great singing! Easy to dance to folks! The weather this year was a bit nippy which kept the bugs at bay. I think I ate most of the day topping off with ice cream! Recommendations: Bring a chair or blanket, get there early enough to get a good parking spot and above all Greet other blues lovers, we're a groupy bunch! So I wont forget the restroom situation was as you can imagine, three different place you could go, a little dirty but ok for the day. You have to go next year! Bring your kids, alright?

What a great event! We weren't sure what to expect for the set-up, but it was perfect. You arrive…read morethrough one set of doors to the performing arts center, then move out the side doors the the action. With the event tickets, you get 10 drink tickets--these are for the breweries present. But the great part: there is a home-brewer showcase and contest. These tastes don't cost tickets! You get to try so many different, unique home brews, then vote on them! Honestly, we were more thrilled by the different home brews that we didn't use our tickets. Oh! And the "Haha" part! What a great addition to such an event. A great break in the a/c for some great laughs. You can wear your pretzel necklace inside the auditorium (thanks to Yelp for providing!) and snack while listening. We loved it and hope to enjoy the same event next year!

18 tickets with entry. 1 ticket per 5oz sample from established Brewers. In addition, there are…read moremany "home brews" which can be sampled for free. This will definitely be an annual event for me.