10th Annual Five Points JerryFest

Presented by the Five Points Association and Loose Lucy’s in Columbia, SC, JerryFest is a free family friendly outdoor concert annually held on Sunday, October 6th. Featuring local and regional acts on two stages, the annual event also showcases artisan craft vendors, food trucks, kids’ crafts, tie dye, and more. This year’s 10th Annual JerryFest runs from 11:30 am-8:00 pm with an official after party at Publico from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. New Potato Caboose

• 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. JGBCB

• 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Machine Funk

• 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Grateful Brothers

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Columbia Drum Circle

LIVE THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

• Ten Mile Ride

PUBLICO AFTER PARTY:

• Cletus Baltimore

• Gentle Jack

PARTICIPATING VENDORS:

• Bangback Pinball Lounge

• Chickiebooms

• Drifter Merch

• Hippy Do Da

• HoneyCreek Pottery

• Homeys Head Vibes

• Les Bijoux

• Nessy’s Naturals

• Reba’s Dancing Dyes

• Ruffled Rooster Co

• Zinnialou

• Zosh Stickers

As if you didn’t already know, JerryFest was started to commemorate the life and art of musical legend Jerry Garcia. Garcia was best known as the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead that inspired legions of followers known as “Deadheads.” The last time the Grateful Dead performed in Columbia was on Halloween 1985 at the Carolina Coliseum. Every year, JerryFest aims to recreate that atmosphere. It is one of Five Points’ signature events for the past 10 years and has grown steadily hosting over 2,000 attendees each year!

Port City Jerry Day

The 5th Annual Port City Jerry Day is a charitable event presented by the City of Wilmington in support of the United Way of the Cape Fear Area. The event, celebrating the life and music of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 6pm-10pm at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. The successful event last year raised $20k for local charity with 100% of proceeds again going to the non-profit. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic music by The Garcia Project with Maria Muldaur & Buzz Buchanen (original Jerry Garcia Band members). Additionally, local Dead cover band The Possums will start at 5:30pm. Mayor Mike Purzycki and the Peguin’s Beau Gunn with also make a special appearance singing on stage. Doors open at 5 pm, allowing patrons to explore the offerings of live artists and vendors. Artists include Nugget, Brandon Besecker, Kaichica Loca, Kosmic Kev, The Tying Alchemist and Bee Jones while craft vendors are Drifter Merch, Viola Lee Tees, Nothing Too Fancy Designs, Love That Baby, Hopkins Creative Group, T-Shaw Designs, Tink-A-Belle, Cosmic Carolina Dyes, Mountain Soul Designs, Homegrown Market, Settle Down Easy Goods, Barefoot and Brazen and more. Don’t miss the $5 raffle with items from various vendors raising additional funds.

100% of the proceeds will directly benefit the United Way of the Cape Fear Area that works with its community to leverage resources and improve the lives of local people. By partnering with local agencies across the Cape Fear region, the non-profit is able to continue to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in its community. United Way of the Cape Fear Area empowers its neighborhoods by building strong foundations to have a stronger, united, more resilient community.

Come be a part of this meaningful event and help make a positive impact. Get your $10 tax deductible tickets now to enjoy a night of incredible music, charity, and community spirit!

Port City Jerry Day poster by T. Shaw Designs