Spring Break season is upon and that means it’s time to kick back and relax on the beach. However, to make sure everyone has an awesome time and things don’t turn out like a Cancun trip full of girls gone wild, here are some helpful tips on how to party responsibly at the beach. Keep … Continue reading Spring Break on Edisto Beach

In 1810 a home was built on Edisto Island that became the prototype for all other grand estates in the area. The Federal-style home features two-and-a-half stories set upon a raised basement. The gabled roof has dormer windows with views of the vast marshland the surround the entirety of the plantation. Two guest houses, a … Continue reading Bidding for History: Help Preserve Seabrook Plantation

It’s almost time for the unofficial kick off to the spring season on Edisto Beach. March 15 marks the third annual Edisto Road Race and fourth annual Edisto Eats Food Festival, both of which have become extremely popular among visitors and locals alike. The road race begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Ocean Ridge … Continue reading Edisto Kicks Off Spring: Road Race, Edisto Eats Food Festival

One of the most beloved traditions on the island is the Edisto Beach Christmas parade. The theme this year is “Edisto Holiday Cheer” and groups and organizations of all types will participate with cleverly-decorated floats. The parade begins at 2 p.m. December 14 and anyone in the area is encouraged to come out to watch … Continue reading 2013 Edisto Beach Christmas Parade

Edisto Beach Piggly Wiggly shoppers are noticing that the shelves are getting emptier by the minute. That’s because the upcoming switchover that will take the store and turn it into a Bi-Lo is coming up faster than anyone imagined. The current store will close Nov. 2 and will reopen as the Bi-Lo on Nov. 8. … Continue reading Edisto Beach Piggly Wiggly Closing November 2

What is arguably the best season of the year is upon us. That’s right, it’s the Halloween season (otherwise known as fall or autumn, depending on what you like to call this time frame of heavenly weather). Some of my favorite things to do on Edisto involve having a bonfire in our fire pit (remember, … Continue reading Edisto Beach Halloween Events

This weekend is a busy one on Edisto Beach with several events in the area. Today at 2 p.m. ‘Kayak for Habitat’ will kick off at Edisto Watersports and Tackle. This event will support Colleton County’s Habitat for Humanity, so if you want to get out on the water for a good cause or donate … Continue reading Edisto Beach Events the Weekend of October 5, 2013

If you’ve been waiting all summer for the Edisto Music and Shag Fest then your wait is now over as the summer’s final “hurrah” begins today at noon at Bay Creek Park. This is the third year for the festival, which features arts and crafts, vendors of all kinds, bands, a DJ, and lots of … Continue reading Third Annual Edisto Music and Shag Fest

First there was Woodstock. Then there was Lollapalooza. Now there’s the Edisto Island Bluegrass Festival. On October 26 Point of Pines Plantation will transform into a concert venue the likes of this island has never seen before. Several national and local bands will play bluegrass and Americana music during the family-friendly festival. The bands playing … Continue reading Good Times Are Ahead at Edisto’s First Annual Bluegrass Festival

Happy Independence Day! If you’re in the area today then you’ll definitely want to go to the beach at approximately 1:56 p.m. to watch the Salute from the Shore fly over. The flyover will go over every inch of shore along the South Carolina coast and will feature vintage military aircraft. Barry Avent of Bennettsville, … Continue reading 4th of July Festivities

It’s hard to believe that the official kick off to summer is this weekend, but it is upon us. If you’re lucky enough to come to Edisto Beach then you’ll want to check out some of the events going on this weekend. From 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday the annual Fire Department Fish Fry … Continue reading Edisto Beach Memorial Day Weekend Events and Specials

It seems as though almost everyone is having a hard time believing that Christmas is just around the corner, but it’s a fact. To get in the Christmas spirit on Edisto visit the Serpentarium from 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through Dec. 29. The Serpentarium has been transformed from a reptile sanctuary into a … Continue reading Holiday Fun at the Edisto Serpentarium

October is already half-way over, but there are still plenty of events scheduled for locals and visitors on Edisto Island. The Edisto Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 on Jungle Road. There will be arts and crafts, vendors of all kinds, and children’s activities. This yearly festival is … Continue reading Edisto Beach Fall Events

Last year around this time we blogged about some of the ghost stories that are told time and again on Edisto. This year, we’re going to tell you where to go for some artificial scares and Halloween-themed nights out on the town in Charleston. Boone Hall Fright Nights at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant … Continue reading Halloween Happenings Around Charleston

Beaches can be a sad sight this time of year. After months of being packed with people, many beaches have quite a bit of litter on them. Fortunately, Edisto Beach is not one of those beaches. Although most people who visit Edisto are respectful of its natural beauty and clean up after themselves, by summer’s … Continue reading Upcoming Beach Sweep