The first annual South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival brings together families for a day of food and fun.
Columbia, S.C. is set to welcome the inaugural South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival on March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park. This free event promises a delightful day full of pimento cheese tastings, talented local vendors, live music, and fun activities for the whole family. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in delicious pimento cheese creations from local food trucks and restaurants, while also enjoying crafts, games, and entertainment for all ages.
Get ready, Columbia! A delicious culinary celebration is just around the corner. On March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the inaugural South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival will take place at the beautiful Saluda Shoals Park. This mouth-watering event is set to offer a day full of cheesy goodness, and guess what? It’s FREE to attend! The only fee you’ll need to worry about is a $5 parking charge per vehicle at the gate, making it a super affordable outing for everyone!
Let’s dive into what makes this festival a must-visit. First up, if you’re a fan of pimento cheese (and who isn’t?), you can grab tasting tickets for just $5, allowing you to sample six different pimento cheese creations. Get ready to tantalize those taste buds with offerings from ten local restaurants and caterers, along with mobile food trucks. Expect an array of tantalizing dishes like pulled pork and pimento cheese sandwiches, hot dogs topped with pimento cheese, pimento cheese loaded fries, and even pimento cheese grits. But that’s not all! You’ll also find tempting beignets, quesadillas, barbecue fries, burgers, grilled sandwiches, fluffy biscuits, and pretzels, all creatively infused with everyone’s favorite cheese spread.
The festival goes beyond just food – it features an exciting arts and crafts fair showcasing over 40 local vendors. Whether you’re looking for something unique to take home or just browsing, there’s bound to be something that piques your interest! Food trucks will also line the park, offering a variety of pimento cheese-inspired delights. So, make sure you come with an appetite because this festival is all about indulging!
It’s not just about good food – the South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival promises a day filled with family-friendly fun! Children can enjoy inflatables, a coloring wall, a bubble area, and plenty of yard games to keep everyone entertained. And don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs to make your experience even more relaxing. Set up in a cozy spot and enjoy the festival vibes!
No festival is complete without some musical accompaniment. Throughout the day, enjoy live performances that will complement the savory dishes being served. Get ready to groove to the lively tunes performed by local bands Soda City Serenade and Prettier Than Matt, making this festival a real celebration of Southern culture.
The founders of this exciting event, Kristin and Brian Cole, recognized that pimento cheese is a beloved Southern staple that previously didn’t have a festival dedicated to it in South Carolina. With their experience hosting successful events like the Shrimp & Grits Fest, they decided it was high time to put the spotlight on this delicious cheese spread that has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of so many.
Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and get ready to indulge in everything pimento cheese has to offer! For more details, you can check out the festival’s official website at www.scpimentocheesefest.com. Columbia is about to get a whole lot cheesier, and you won’t want to miss the fun!
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