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Greenville’s Euphoria Festival Set For September

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of Greenville’s Euphoria festival this September.

Euphoria is a four-day festival filled with delicious food, flavorful wine and entertaining concerts. This year’s event will feature seven different Michelin-starred chefs.

In a statement on the upcoming festival, Euphoria’s Executive Director Morgan Allen said, “We are really proud of our Michelin-starred chef lineup this year, particularly when it comes to the diversity they bring to the table.”

Some of the chefs that will be featured at Euphoria include Chef Val Cantu of Californios, Chef Simon Kim of COTE and Chef Ryan Ratino of Bresca. In addition to the mouth-watering meals that festival-goers will be able to enjoy, there will also be a Euphoria cookbook available for purchase that will feature recipes from over 60 chefs.

The festival will take place September 16 through September 19. Tickets to some of the festival’s events range in price from as low as $45 to as much as $400.

Click here to learn more about this year’s festival and to purchase your tickets.

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Cook Your Heart Out at the 11th Annual SC State Chili Cook-Off

It’s not too late to sign up for South Carolina’s 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

The Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Belton Community Center and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. On Sunday, May 16, the Belton Community Center will also host the 4th Annual Kegs and Eggs Chili Cook-Off.

Officials are encouraging both amateurs and professionals to participate in both events.

According to their social media, “there are three requirements for competition:

Membership in the International Chili Society (memberships are $10 for one

competition; $25 for three competitions; and $45 for a year’s membership)

Chili Verde; and $20 Salsa). You can compete in all categories or only one and for

both days or choose a day.

Participation and cooperation with all rules and regulations the day of the events.”

While the public is not able to attend this year’s events, it is a great opportunity for cooks around the state to show off their skills in the kitchen.

Click here to learn how you can participate!

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Famous Columbia Crawfish Festival Taking Place in May

Mark your calendars! The annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival will be returning this year on May 1st.

The festival, which had to cancel their 2020 event, will take place at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. It will be the first festival to take place in Columbia since the onset of the pandemic and will include a plethora of delicious crawfish, local vendors and live music.

On the decision to move forward with the festival, Dave Britt, one of the event’s promoters and event planners, said “I think that in order to find our way back in events someone’s got to do it, and start putting the model together….We just felt like with the pushing of the vaccine, the timing, it seems like we would probably be able to do it safely, and we just wanted to get some people back to Rosewood and get involved with events again.

To protect staff and patrons, the festival will require everyone to wear masks when they are not eating or drinking and will limit the number of people allowed in the venue.

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South Carolina State Parks Offering Virtual Field Trips

In an effort to uphold their values of providing stewardship and service to all South Carolinians, South Carolina State Parks are providing students with the opportunity to experience the great outdoors within the comfort of their own home.

The state agency is providing a variety of different tools for elementary school students – from videos to interactive exhibits to live virtual events.

The famous Discover Carolina program is also starting up with in-person field trips again. According to South Carolina State Parks, Discover Carolina merges statewide resources with state academic standards to combine “rare opportunities with classroom lessons, making for an exciting and memorable learning experience.”

On January 27th, South Carolina State Parks will host a Virtual Animal Encounter, where students will be virtually guided through different animal habitats and adaptations by zoo staff. Students will also be provided a worksheet to help them follow along.

To learn more about the events and virtual learning opportunities being provided by South Carolina State Parks officials, click here.

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Special Olympics South Carolina Hosting First-Ever Online Auction

Special Olympics South Carolina is hosting their first-ever Virtual Statewide Auction.

This virtual auction will take the place of three different gala events that can no longer be held due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The auction will kick off with a virtual party on Thursday, November 19th at 8:00 PM. The kick-off party will include special messages from the President and CEO of Special Olympics South Carolina, athletes and more!

With over 135 silent auction packages available for bidding, there’s something for everyone. Some of the standout items include a Cock-A-Boose tailgating spot for the USC vs. Georgia football game, a round of golf for four at Bulls Bay Golf Club, a four-night stay at a beautiful farmhouse on Lake Keowee, and an African safari trip for two.

The silent auction will continue until Tuesday, November 24th at 9:00 PM.

The money raised through the auction will benefit the over 30,000 Special Olympic athletes in South Carolina.

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2018 Taste of North Charleston Kicks Off This Weekend

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If you haven’t taken a bite out of North Charleston, now is your chance to get a taste. This Sunday, October 7th, 2018 marks the inaugural event for the Taste of North Charleston. From 4pm to 8pm, guests all around the tri-county area are invited to the all-new ExQuis EVent & Conference Center at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road, to see all the North Charleston’s food and bev scene has to offer.

Charleston ranks yearly as one of the top destination cities in the U.S. full of locally owned and operated restaurants, and North Charleston is no exception. The goal of the event is to bring North Charleston out of its shell and make the Taste of North Charleston an annual event at different locations throughout the area. These non-spotlighted districts deserve an opportunity for exposure to make a footprint.

The event, hosted by the Hospitality Expansion Council of the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce, is open to the public and children. For only $15 early bird special, and $20 general admission, North Charleston vendors, accompanied by some neighboring spots, will provide two to three ounce samples of their signature menu items. Those who indulge will then vote on their favorite tastings, spirits and desserts.

A portion of proceeds will benefit 3 non profit organizations including The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, The Firefighters Support Team of North Charleston, and the Jack and Jill Foundation. The remaining proceeds will cover event expenses, future marketing, advertising and events focused around growth and awareness of the Taste, its supporters and businesses within the city of North Charleston.

Along with music and entertainment, the festivities will also include a cocktail competition and a vendor alley with exhibits from area nonprofit and for-profit businesses and organizations. There will also be an Opening Wine Tasting today from 7pm to 10pm and prior to the event on Sunday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, a Taste of Tech Business Hour. From traditional to eclectic, every palate will be met with a bite or sip to satisfy your cravings. Expect to leave this scrumptious event with a new local favorite.

Tickets are available here.

There is also still time to become a vendor or a sponsor, those interested can apply here.