5th Annual Drifter Fest

The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Drifter Merch founder Bert Griggs.

The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a lineup that includes progressive improvisational rock/jam band Big Something headlining along with soulful powerhouse Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois plus Just Groove. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at DrifterFest.com/tickets. General Admission is $30 in advance, $40 on the day of show. With limited availability, $60 VIP tickets are 21 and older only and include GA access, second-level rooftop viewing area overlooking the event with private VIP bar, inside bathrooms, seating, VIP parking, and commemorative laminate.

The festival kicks off on Friday with a free pre-jam event featuring Machine Funk “A Tribute to Widespread Panic” at Home Team BBQ downtown starting at 6 p.m. After-parties will follow on Friday and Saturday at The Commodore from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then on Sunday, the weekend wraps up with a free show featuring Junco Partner at Vickery’s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m.

Drifter Fest is an annual event in Charleston, SC that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs, co-founder of Drifter Merch. It has grown into a must-attend community celebration of live music, art, local eats, and specialty drinks. This year, a portion of proceeds will benefit Rock ‘n Roll Rescue, a non profit that allows children access to instruments and music education programs. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting Drifter Fest and its mission.

For more information, tickets, sponsorship and other FAQ, go to www.drifterfest.com

Beaufort Music Festival

Beaufort Music Festival is a two-day event on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 featuring an array of music on the waterfront venue at Gallants Channel in Beaufort, NC. This is a family friendly event equipped with a kid’s area, food trucks, beer, craft vendors and more.

LIVE MUSIC PERFOMANCES:

Friday:

Big Something
Funk You
Blue Footed Boobies
Clay Street Unit

Saturday:

Futurebirds 
American Aquarium
Cha Wa 
Strung Like a Horse 
Talia Keys  
Harvey Street
The Kind Thieves  
MC J. Sales  

Food VendorS:

Garden of Eaten
Konlee’s Kones
Rocky Ice Cream
Thai Sticky Rice
Mamaws Crab Cakes & Seafood
Seed To Shaker
Frank’s Franks
Anita’s Authentic Mexican Street Food
Philly Pretzel Factory
Spud Stud

Marketplace:

Carolina Hemp Co. Morehead City
Runs On Sunshine
DUST & Sunshine
Celestial Daydreams
Ashley Apothecary & Dispensary
Lauren Rogers Ceramics
T. Shaw Designs
Drifter Merch
South Boutique
Stoned Beautiful
Dyermaker Dyes

Non-Profits:

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch
Surfrider Foundation Bogue Banks
Rock Museum

Tickets are offered as general admission or VIP as one- and two-day passes.

Beaufort Arts and Music is a volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit organization working with and in the community to bring tourism and music to Beaufort and to the Crystal Coast. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the beautiful weather and some pretty great music. The money raised from the events goes toward funding the May festival but also goes back into the community, specifically the community’s children.