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!

Catch Drifter Merch at these October Events

We are buzzing with excitement for October as we have a jam-packed schedule filled with tons of fabulous vending events alongside awesome music. It's going to be a whirlwind of activity and exciting opportunities to connect with other vendors, showcase our products, and network for custom orders.

Five Points JerryFest, a FREE outdoor Columbia, SC concert, returns on Sunday, October 1st from 11:30 am-8:00 pm. The fun-filled event will have more music and regional acts on two stages this year featuring Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead music from Stillhouse and The Reckoning along with the addition this year of some other jam-band favorites that includes Phish-inspired Runaway Gin and Widespread Panic cover band Machine Funk. In addition to food vendors and beer trucks, there will be family fun activities along with artisan vendors creating a Shakedown Street atmosphere. Merchants include us, Bravefriend Apparel and Design, Bright Star Designs, Grizzly Belle, Hippy Do-Da Creations, HoneyCreek Pottery, Reba’s Dancing Dyes, Revyved Records, Ruffled Rooster Co. & Mercantile, and Zinnialou Jewelry. Guests will enjoy eats and drinks from Senor Burrito, Zosh, Kombucha Bus, Bang Back Pinball Lounge, Publico Kitchen + Tap, Home Team BBQ and Crowntown.

The 6th Annual Day of the Dead will be held on Saturday, October 7th at the Big Winston Warehouse, presented by Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co, Pesca Muerta, Broad Branch Distillery, and Celestial Wellness! Day of the Dead is the party of the fall in Winston-Salem featuring live music from Cosmic Charlie, Athens GA’s high-energy Grateful Dead tribute. This year, Dr. Bacon will be kicking the party off with a little Appalachian funk at 5:00. Get here early and check out the lot scene. We’ll have vendors, a tie-dye station, and good vibes all afternoon!

The Palmetto Park Jam will be held on Sunday, October 15 from 12-4:30 p.m. at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. Get ready to jam with the ultimate Allman Brothers tribute band, Idlewild Revival. Grab your tickets now, and secure your spot for an afternoon of tunes. Whether you're a die-hard Allman Brothers fan or simply love great music, this tribute will blow you away!

The 10th Annual Tribute to the Band will be held on Sunday, October 22 at the Pawleys Island Tavern. 30-plus musicians will gather to pay homage to the music of The Band. This is a free show that will benefit All4Paws animal rescue in Pawleys Island, SC. Artists from near and far sing and play a song or two with the eight-piece house band. It's a beautiful setting under the oaks and the stars. Come listen to the music of The Band in what has become a community tradition for the musicians and audience, alike.

As Widespread Panic will be back in Savannah for Halloween, Drifter Merch will be set up in the lot with many talented Shakedown vendors. Check us out before and after the shows on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28th at Enmarket Arena.