EVENTS

This famous Charleston race begins at 8:00am in Mount Pleasant and passes over the newly constructed Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and offers incredible views of historic downtown Charleston. Entry is $30 and includes a tee shirt. Don't miss out! Register at http://www.bridgerun.com.

Visit James Island County Park for some incredible Louisiana cookin' and boot stompin' music! Local Charleston chefs will be at their best serving a variety of authentic Cajun and Creole recipes. Combine that with all day kids activities and Zydeco music, and you won't want to leave.

The East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival will include lectures, on- water classes, and demonstrations directed to both the novice and the experienced paddler. As many as 40 different commercial exhibitors will be on hand to let you demo their gear and purchase it, if you desire. Located at James Island County Park.

Head out to Folly Beach Pier for a night of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton music. Can't dance...don't worry, I can't either, and I'll be there. How often do you get to learn a few moves on the beach, under the stars?

Food and drinks available for purchase.

For 17 days and nights each spring beginning the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina's historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with over 100 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.

Saturday, May 23, 2009, 8:00 AM
Charleston Harbor - from Hobcaw Yacht Club to Charleston Harbor Marina and Resort at Patriot's Point, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

This marlin and sailfish event is part of the Governor's Cup Billfishing Series. Based out of Charleston City Marina.

This is an Olympic distance triathlon coordinated by the Charleston Triathlon Club and The Extra Mile. It takes place on one of the most beautiful islands in the low country! Don't miss out.