21 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- 49th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run When: 3/28 Race start: 8 a.m. Where: Corner of Simmons and Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. Hosting a capacity of 38,500 participants, the Cooper River Bridge Run is the third largest 10K event in the U.S. It typically draws participants from all 50 states and 15 different countries. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Credit One Charleston Open When: 3/28-4/5 Where: Credit One Stadium North America’s largest women’s only tennis tournament will feature some of the world's best professional tennis players, including Charleston resident and US Open semifinalist Emma Navarro, Australian Open champion Madison Keys, two-time Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova and US Open finalist Jessica Pegula. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Jazz Festival When: 4/13-4/21 Where: Different venues throughout Charleston This year’s festival brings together world-class artists and iconic Charleston venues for a true celebration of jazz in the cultural heart of our city. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point When: 4/16-4/19 Where: Charleston Harbor Widely considered the pinnacle of annual sailboat racing events in the country, Charleston Race Week is one of the largest keelboat regattas in North America, drawing professional sailors from all over the U.S. and the world including the United Kingdom, Italy and Brazil. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Lowcountry Cajun Festival When: 4/18 from noon-6 p.m. Where: James Island County Park The Lowcountry Cajun Festival returns to James Island County Park with a full day of toe-tapping Zydeco music, bold Cajun and Creole flavors, kid-friendly activities and all-around ragin’ Cajun fun. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Cocktail Week When: 4/20-4/26 Where: Various bars and restaurants in Charleston This annual event showcases the best bars and restaurants in the area, bringing locals and travelers together to experience the epicurean masterpieces of Charleston’s renowned chefs, mixologists and bartenders. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Lowcountry Strawberry Festival When: 4/24-26 and May 1-3 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens Celebrate spring’s sweetest annual tradition, a familyfriendly event filled with fresh-picked berries, live entertainment and classic fair fun. Held over two weekends, the festival features wagon rides a petting zoo, jump castles, carnival rides, and plenty of delicious strawberry treats from shortcake and sundaes to refreshing strawberry lemonade. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival When: 4/26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Memorial Waterfront Park An annual celebration of the local seafood industry, the festival honors Mount Pleasant’s shrimping and fishing heritage, offering a boat parade, live music, a craft show and lots of free activities, with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop. --------------------------------------------------------------------- North Charleston Arts Fest When: 4/29-5/3 Where: Multiple venues throughout North Charleston The annual North Charleston Arts Fest features five days of events highlighting regional and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, music, theater, visual arts and literature. arts & entertainment APRIL
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