76 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Food & Wine Classic When: 9/27-9/29 Where: Venues throughout Charleston This inaugural three-day celebration, presented by Food & Wine in collaboration with Southern Living and Travel & Leisure, will feature a taste of Charleston like never before, with more than 50 celebrity chef demos, wine seminars and panels. The centerpiece of the weekend event will be the luxurious 19,000-square-foot Grand Tasting Pavilion, where you can sample local and global wines, spirits and gourmet foods from acclaimed chefs. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run & Family Festival When: 9/29, Start times from 1-5 p.m. Where: Stoney Field, Charleston This free, family-friendly running event features activities such as face painting, a jump castle and slide, caricatures, family yoga, a climbing wall and free hot dogs for kids while supplies last. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Isle of Palms Connector Run When: 10/5 at 8 a.m. Where: Isle of Palms This challenging charity road race across the IOP Connector will cross into Mount Pleasant and return to the Isle of Palms. Featuring a 10K and 5K, runners and walkers of all experience levels and ages will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the waterways, marsh and waterfowl. The event raises money for the healing and prevention of child abuse in Charleston. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Latin American Food Festival When: 10/6 from noon-5 p.m. Where: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park The annual Latin American Festival brings people together to celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures through non-stop merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music; folkloric artwork and crafts; and authentic Latin American and Caribbean culinary staples—from flavorful empanadas to tasty arroz con pollo. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Oktoberfest Charleston When: 10/12 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church A full-day celebration of German culture where attendees can indulge in German flavors, delectable bakery goods and a stellar biergarten showcasing international and local craft brews. Proceeds support The Red Wagon Food Pantry and St. Matthew’s Sharing with a Neighbor program (SWAN). --------------------------------------------------------------------- British Car Club Show When: 10/19 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Palmetto Islands County Park Car afficianados and enthusiasts alike will not want to miss this beautiful showcase of British cars. For more information, car registration, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, visit britishcarclubcharleston.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Children’s Day Festival When: 10/20 noon-5 p.m. Where: Park West Recreation Complex Families will enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, pony rides, games and many other activities. Admission and all activities are free. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Beerfest When: 10/26 from 1-7 p.m. Where: Riverfront Park Come out for a full day of craft beer, food, music, crafts, beer games and fun. Join us at Riverfront Park for the best beer festival in the Lowcountry — all for a great cause, helping those living with HIV/AIDS here in our community. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Mimosa Festival When: 10/28 from 1-5 p.m. Where: Johnson Hagood Stadium A cheerful gathering that combines brunch cocktails with live entertainment, the Charleston Mimosa Festival offers a breakfast experience unlike any other. Guests can indulge in endless mimosas while savoring live music and tasting some of the city’s finest brunch bites. OCTOBER calendar of events
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