This year’s event features an assortment of unique handmade arts & crafts, paintings, live performances, and documentary films. We can enjoy two days of entertainment filled with:

• gospel songs and praise dance,
• basket-making demonstrations,
• story-telling & Gullah Geechee skits, and
• the Adande African Drummers and Dancers.

And of course, there is also going to be good food: a variety of authentic Gullah cuisine, classic barbeque, fish, chicken and beverages offered for sale by more than 15 Lowcountry restaurants and food vendors.

Among other family friendly activities, there will be a water-slide for the kids.

If you’d like to read up on this fascinating culture, there will be publications on Lowcountry Gullah Geechee history, fiction, and cookbooks available for sale, and other various merchandise as well:

Admission and parking are free. The festival is a family event, so no alcohol is sold. Animals, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed. Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor for the event should contact Thomasena Stokes-Marshall at (843) 856.9732.

And don’t forget, for all the oyster lovers out there – which includes everybody I know!:

2009 Oyster Roast Fundraiser
November 21
Goldbug Island
Tickets are $20