Great American Whiskey Fair set for Sept. 10, plus other foodie events
This year’s Great American Whiskey Fair is bigger and better than ever, with more than 100 distilleries and bottlers representing over 500 whiskeys, bourbons and ryes from Kentucky, Tennessee, Colorado, South Carolina and Utah.
The event, in its third year, is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at 701 Whaley.
New this year is an exhibition space for whiskeys from around the world so attendees can sample from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Japan while chatting with owners, master distillers and blending masters.
LowCo BBQ and Bourbon, Columbia’s premiere whiskey and cocktail bar, will present a barbecue buffet and signature cocktails. Master mixologists will compete in the Great American Whiskey Cocktail Challenge to win the Champion’s Trophy, gift basket and $500 grand prize.
Tickets are $75 per person. VIP tickets are $125 per person and include early entry, T-shirt, goody bag, complimentary cigar and a chance to win a private bourbon tasting for 10. Tickets must be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com; no sales at the door.
INFO: ExperienceWhiskey.com or info@experiencewhiskey.com
There’s an ‘R’ in the month… Southern oyster season has begun!
You Buy, We Give, a partnership between Books on Broad and Food for the Soul in Camden, was created to help end homelessness and hunger in Kershaw County. For every copy of the book “Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day” sold, Books on Broad will donate a copy to Food for the Soul to be distributed so families and individuals learn how to prepare food and eat well on a limited income. Books on Broad is at 944 Broad St., Camden. (803) 713-7323, www.booksonbroad.com; Food for the Soul, foodforthesoulkc.org
Dining with dogs returns to Mr. Friendly’s and Solstice Kitchen. Reserve a space for you and your pup by calling Pupcakes, (803) 467-0171. Your four-legged friend will enjoy a three-course animal-friendly meal for $12 per dog, while you order off the restaurant menu. Pick a date: Mr. Friendly’s, Wednesdays on Sept. 9, Oct. 7 and Nov. 11; Solstice Kitchen, Thursdays on Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12.
Crescent Olive fundraiser for Curing Kids Cancer, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at 2901-C Devine St. Sample a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with ice cream and special appetizers (beginning at 5 p.m.). Portion of sales to benefit Curing Kids Cancer for the Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.
Giant Wine Tasting and Sale at Cellar on Greene, noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Sample more than 30 wines before purchasing. 2001 Greene St. (803) 343-3303, cellarongreene.com