Let's Head to the Fair!
Christine Bryant
October 30 2007
There isn't really a lot going on this week and coming weekend, but enough to pick out a few things of interest. Most of the local Halloween events were held this past weekend, but some venues will still have a costume party /event on Wednesday – so check your local favorite watering hole. The Coastal Carolina Fair started this past Thursday and will run through this weekend, check out their web page for the specifics of each night, as there are several performers schedule each night. The Stingrays Hockey season is back in full swing and they have their next home game on Tuesday 10/30 with trick or treat after the game for the little ones – so dress them in their costumes. For those who love a garage sale, the annual Junior League of Charleston's Whale of a Sale is on Saturday 11/03 – it may say it starts at 8:00 am but if you want to be one of the first 100 let in the doors when they open, you had better be there much earlier than that (people actually stay the night or show up at the crack of dawn and before to get in line).
Coastal Carolina Fair – Oct. 25 th thru Nov. 3 rd - The 51st Anniversary of the Coastal Carolina Fair, hosted by the local branch of the national service group the Exchange Club, this volunteer-run event benefits around 40 tri-county charities with its proceeds. The fair features over 60 rides, 25 of which are suitable for young children, and the rest of which are referred to as “spectaculars” — not for the faint of heart. Each night features a different musical act. Kids: $4/adv., $5/gate Adult: $6/adv., $8/gate Handstamp Ticket (Ride all day) $14/adv., $17/gate, Exchange Park Fairgrounds, 9850 Hwy. 78, (Ladson) www.coastalcarolinafair.org
Stingrays Hockey – Tues. Oct. 30 th 7:00 p.m. The S.C. Stingrays started their 15th season last weekend. Their next home game is on Tuesday 10/30 and they play the Charlotte Checkers. It’s a family-friendly event, and the Stingrays welcome all young hockey fans to trick or treat at the rink after the game on Tuesday. For the grown-ups, they’ll be hosting a business networking event beforehand with $2 beer all night. $13-$18, North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive , ( North Charleston ), (843) 529-5050 www.stingrayshockey.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Friday Nov. 2 nd @ midnight at the Terrace Theatre – downtown. Movie and Live stage show by Back Row Productions.
Whale of a Sale – Sat. Nov. 3 – 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. The Junior League of Charleston hosts Charleston 's largest garage sale and fundraiser featuring gently used items. Profits from the event to support Junior League-sponsored projects. Free. Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street , Charleston www.jlcharleston.org
Rosebank Farms' Fall Festival - Sat. Nov. 3. The owners of Rosebank Farms share their expertise about seasonal flowers and hydrangeas. For lunch, Sidi's barbecue and farm fresh veggies are available for $10. Artwork from local artists will be available for viewing and sale. Free: Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway , John's Island.
Harvest Fest - Sat. Nov. 3 - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Harvest Fest features a crafters market, barbecue and other food items, and live bluegrass by five local bands. Keep the kids busy with a variety of fun country games and activities including pony rides, lassoing contests, pumpkin decorating, and scarecrow designing. $5.00 Mullet Hall Equestrian Center , 2662 Mullet Hall Road , Johns Island , (843) 795-4FUN
Symphony Tour of Homes on Seabrook Island - Sat. Nov. 3 – 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Spend the day in the private gated community of Seabrook Island touring homes that have never been on tour before. There will also be an art show just outside the Seabrook gate, with a percentage of all sales donated to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Piano and instrumental music will be featured at two of the homes, with light refreshments for guests at one of the houses where Music Director David Stahl and Resident Conductor Scott Terrell will be available throughout the day to sign the Symphony League’s cookbook. $40/advance, $45/gate www.csol.org
Art on the Beach - Sun. Nov. 4 – 1:00 -7:00 p.m. Creative Spark's fundraiser, Art on the Beach is a tour of homes on Sullivan's Island benefiting their scholarship fund. You can spend the day touring through homes along the island while looking at art from over twenty local artists. Reception and raffle to follow from 5 - 7 p.m. at Station 22 restaurant. $40, $150/patron's tickets, www.creativespark.org