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Hot Food. Cool Music.
Written By: Jenny King | Issue: 2018/06 - June
Are you ready for some hot food and cool music? Then grab your tickets right now for the Third Annual Friends of Founders Park’s Lowcountry Shrimp Boil, Saturday June 16.
The event is held at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street in downtown Highlands from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. and is the park’s major fundraiser. The park, which was completed in 2017, has become the center of outdoor activity in Highlands. The facilities include a long list of amenities, such as the stage pavilion, outdoor fireplace, picnic areas, Wi-Fi, water features, plantings, and much more. All this requires a lot of upkeep. “The proceeds from this fundraiser benefit landscaping and park improvements, including color,” says Board Member Bill Edwards.
Hudson’s Classic Catering out of Lexington, South Carolina, will be serving up an authentic Lowcountry boil under the tent on the stone terrace and the tables will be set for only 300 folks. Their famous combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes is, no doubt, one of the reasons the event sold out last year.
Live music will be provided by Fletcher’s Grove. Hailing from Charlestown, West Virginia, they’re known for their high-energy shows mixing fierce rhythmic foundations, guitar solos, and an Appalachian-tinged mix of genres that makes standing still nearly impossible. This acclaimed band will be performing on the park’s stage pavilion
which leaves plenty of room for dancing under the stars.
The cost is only $60 per person and includes it all, even two drink tickets. The professionals of the Ugly Dog Pub will be handling the bar service so all that’s left for you to do is have the night of your life.
Held under the big tent rain or shine, it sold out quickly last year, so don’t wait to get your tickets online at FoundersParkHighlands. org, from Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, The Dry Sink, and The Highlands Chamber of Commerce.
