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19th Annual Edisto Christmas Parade

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Edisto just celebrated it’s 19th Annual Edisto Christmas Parade. The parade took place Saturday, December 12. Edisto Chamber of Commerce sponsored this year’s “Christmas in Paradise”. The parade began at 2:00 pm around the 400 Block of Palmetto Blvd and ended at the Pavilion.  The parade featured several boat decorated with holiday lights and music.

Just as the sun set on Edisto, the spectators begin to prepare for the annual boat parade. Edisto Watersports & Tackle was the proud sponsors of this year’s boat parade. If you didn’t make it out on the water, there were several locations that provided a spectacular view. Just because the parade was over didn’t mean it time to leave. Several local businesses hosted several activities, such as oyster roasts, shrimp boils, barbeque’s and live music.

No better way to end such a festive weekend, than with the Edisto Community Chorus Christmas Concert. Their holiday performance was held at the Edisto Beach Baptist Church, Sunday, December 13 at 6 pm.

Share your favorite Christmas Parade photos with us, simply email them to hollie@edistobeach.com.

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The Charleston Fishing Charter winner is……

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Congratulations to Lisa Kae Van Meter Perry. She was the lucky winner of our Charleston Fishing Charter Giveaway! We would like to to thank all the people who took time to enter. The response to the contest was more than expected with more entries than any other contest we have held. The next giveaway is right around the corner so stay tuned!
 
If you would still like to enjoy the experience, Capt. Geoff Bennett is offering a 15% discount to anyone who registered. To learn more or schedule your trip, Contact Capt. Bennett before the end of October! Geoff can be reached at (843) 324-3332 or via email captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.  Check out his website for more details and rates: http://www.charlestoncharterfishing.com.

Charleston Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Legare Farms welcomes everyone to their annual “Amazin’ Maze in Maize” and Pumpkin Patch, to be held October 3rd until October 31st. The maze is packed with family oriented activities and they can’t wait to see you at their farm! Please come out to Johns Island and visit a family owned and operated, working farm.

Pick your own pumpkin, take a scenic hayride, make your own scarecrow, balloon launch, plus many, many more activities!

Last, but certainly not least….. “Amazin’ Maze in Maize”.  They have cultivated a unique problem solving opportunity the likes of which Charleston has never seen! The maze is 7 Acres, 3 miles of paths of twists and turns, and 5 bridges, guaranteed to stump even the best of folks which is why we dare you to come out and give it a go. Don’t worry folks, they haven’t lost anyone …yet!

Don’t forget to bring your kiddie wagons and cameras.  Take advantage of all the photo opportunities on the farm.

For an even more challenging course, try ” Amazin’ Maze in Maize” by moonlight! This is the most challenging corn maze in the Charleston area!

HAUNTED HAYRIDES!

October 23rd & 24th – Starting at 8pm, the hayride becomes “haunted”. Tickets for the haunted hayride can be purchased at the concession stand for $5.00 per person/per ride/no exceptions.

Hours:
Friday: 3 pm -10 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 1 pm-6 pm

School Groups Only: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Admission:
GATE ADMISSION: $1.00 Per person regardless of your age or planned activities.
AMAZIN’ MAZE IN MAIZE: (Pay once go all day) 11 & up $6.00, 2-11 $3.00, Under 2 Free
MINI MAZE: Free with admission for children 11 and under.
HAYSTACK: Free for climbing and playing.
U-PICK PUMPKINS: Regular $6.00 X-tra large $8.00 – $15.00
HAYRIDES:$2.00 per person
FARM ANIMAL DISPLAY: Free admission/ Animal Feed $2.00 for Snack Size Baggie or $5.00 for Quart Size Baggie.
HAUNTED HAYRIDES: $5.00 per person, per ride.October 23rd & 24th, 8:00pm until midnight.
SCARECROW FACTORY: $10.00 per scarecrow. We provide the materials, you do all the work.
BALLOON LAUNCH:$1.00 for two balloons. Hit the target win a pumpkin.
FISH FEEDING:$.25

Directions:
From Folly Rd.: (171) to Maybank Hwy (by Piggly Wiggly) cross new Stono River bridge towards Johns Island. At the first stop light turn left on to River Rd., towards the Charleston Executive Airport. Drive exactly 5 miles and take a left at the big Jack O Lantern onto Jenkins Farm Rd. Follow the signs to best fun you’ve had in a long time. (Total distance is ten miles and takes about 20 minutes)

From Highway 17 (Savannah Hwy.): Turn onto Main Road at the Johns Island, Kiawah,& Seabrook exit (by Burger King). Cross the new Limehouse Bridge onto Johns Island. At the first traffic light turn left onto River Road. Go 5 miles to the traffic light at Maybank Hwy. Continue straight on River Road for another 5 miles and take a left at the big Jack O Lantern onto Jenkins Farm Road. Follow the signs to the main gate and the most fun you’ve had in a long time. (Total distance is 15 miles and takes about 25 minutes)

For more information, visit Charleston Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch.

Queen of Edisto Beach Named

Friday, September 18th, 2009

follyedistoqueens The Queen of Edisto Beach is…Jade Lankford. She is joined by Teen Queen Kristin Kennedy!

“Momma Mia” was the theme of this year’s annual Queen of Edisto Beach and Queen of Folly Beach Pageants held September 12 at North Charleston’s Park Circle Community Center. Ladies between the ages of 13 and 29 from all over the state competed for the two Miss titles and two Teen titles. Kimberly Childers and Jade Lankford were crowned Queen while Courtney Ballenger and Kristin Kennedy walked away with the Teen Titles along with cash and other prizes . The winners will work with several charities in the area during their reign.

Master of Ceremonies was Shawn Smetana of WCIV Channel 4 News and the judges panel included Patty Medley, mother of former Miss South Carolina Teen USA and Miss South Carolina USA Sarah Medley and Richard Bryant, co star of Lifetimes’ “Army Wives.” Dancers from “All That Jazz of Charleston” provided entertainment and joined the contestants for the outstanding opening number.

The contestants were judged on swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage interview. They also were the guests along with their parents, judges and members of the pageant Board for the Reining Queen’s Luncheon which was a Southern BarBQue held on the grounds. Also this year The Learning Channel was on hand taping for an upcoming show featuring pageants throughout the state. The series is set to begin on September 30.

Runners-up in the Miss Division were Andrea Waters and Melanie Helm. Lauren Rickabaugh and Laura Timmons were the runners-up in the Teen Division. Swimsuit winners were Lauren Rickabaugh and Melanie Helm while Andrea Waters and Kathryn Pickelsimer won the on-stage interview award. Other award winners included Kristina Burton and Clarka Wycliffe, congeniality winners and Lauren Rickabaugh and Lindsey Lambrakos were photogenic winners.

The Pageantry Magazine Spirit Award Winner is Mary Sears Webb, grandmother of outgoing Teen Queen Emily Sears for her hard work and dedication to our pageant and its purpose. Brett Denaux was recognized with an award for his outstanding work with the pageant and setting up the pageant’s official web site.

The Elisabeth Mills Pageant Angel Award given each year in Memory of Elisabeth Mills, a young lady from our area who was preparing for the Miss South Carolina Teen USA Pageant who was killed by a drunk driver. This award is given to the one contestant or person involved with the pageant who demonstrates the true sportsmanship of the pageant along with enjoyment of all aspects of the pageant. The recipient this year is Clarka Wicliffe.

Queen of Edisto Beach-Jade Lankford

Teen Queen of Edisto Beach-Kristin Kennedy

Queen of Folly Beach-Kimberly Childers

Teen Queen of Folly Beach-Courtney Ballenger

(View Photo Gallery Here)

Labor Day Weekend on Edisto

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Wow, was this Labor Day Weekend great or what?! We hope you made it out for great weather, food, and the best beach in the country.

If you were lucky enough to be here we would love to read about it. Post here to share with those who were here with you, and especially for those who could not make it.

Queen of Edisto Beach

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

emilie21The search is on for the next Queen and Teen Queen of Edisto Beach, which will join contestants from Folly Beach on September 12th for this year’s exciting pageant. Ladies between the ages of 13 and 30 are invited to compete for the chance to represent Edisto Beach as their very own royalty and ambassador.

This is an event for the whole family. Contestants attend the reigning queen’s luncheon with their parents,  judges and the media. A fun-filled afternoon carries contestants and

attendees right up to the crowning of the new queens. Winners receive the official designer crown and banner, a fabulous prize package including a cash prize and the chance to represent these beach islands at festivals, parades such as SC USA and many others.

Pageant Information:

Date: September 12, 2009

Theme: “Mama Mia” Featuring the music of ABBA

Venue: Park Circle Community Center, North Charleston

Start Time: 7:00 P.M. EST

If you would like more information on the application process or just need tickets,  call Director Don Wilkinson at (843) 343-2560 or email donnyfb@gmail.com. More information on the aplication process and the pageant in general can be found at www.queenoffollybeachpageant.com.

Have you participated in  this pageant in the past? Are you going to this year? We would love to read your comments here!

The Plantation Course at Edisto

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

The Plantation Course at Edisto is a course unknown by many. With Kiawah and Seabrook to the north and of course Hilton Head to the south, The Plantation Course at Edisto prides itself on remaining unique by resisting change to this small community. That is what appeals to residents and visitors alike though the golf is as action packed as anyone could ask for.