CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Charleston’s biggest party is happening July 3-7 with free concerts, sternwheeler races, family fun, and a full menu of delicious festival food and beverages.
Celebrate the start of the 2024 Regatta at the Wheelwash Craft Beer Festival July 3.
Brought to you by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central , this opening night party takes place at City Center at Slack Plaza from 4:30 – 9:30 pm.
Enjoy the ever popular DJ EJ and live music from The M.F.B. Challenge your friends to a round in the Mobile Gaming Trailer or demonstrate your bravery on the mechanical bull.
Food trucks scheduled to be on site include Sherry’s Concessions, Mohawk Cheesecake , and Sweet as Hale . General admission and VIP experience tickets are available. Check out the website for full information.
See also Fayette County Schools to host job fair Saturday and Monday Want to enjoy adult beverages throughout Regatta without the wait? Skip the beer booth line with prepaid tickets. Order your tickets online, pick them up at the express ticket booth, and quickly enjoy a cold one! This option is available only through June 30. Click here to order prepaid beer tickets .
When Ya Gotta Regatta!© you’re going to get hungry, so organizers have scheduled a variety of food trucks throughout the festival.
From typical treats like funnel cakes, hot dogs, and frozen lemonade to specialty vendors with seafood, ethnic and regional delicacies, everyone’s appetite is sure to be quenched.
Watching someone else eat competitively is also on the menu. On July 4, the “professional” eaters get their chance to shine during the 2nd annual Tudor’s Biscuit World Hot Dog Eating Contest. How many hot dogs can they down? Come to the Moses Auto Group Main Stage at 5 pm to see for yourself.
On the final day of Regatta, teenage chefs get “All Fired Up” at Capitol Market. Each teen, 12-16 years old, leads their own team of family and friends through the All Fired Up BBQ Challenge as they shop for ingredients and cook their own meals.
A panel of celebrity judges award prizes for “Best Overall,” “Best Use of Local Ingredients,” and “Most Creative.” See the next generation of Charleston chefs in the spotlight July 7 at 2 pm at Capitol Market .
Whether you’re coming for the free concerts, family fun, carnival rides, or just to take in one of Charleston’s signature events, bring your appetite!
The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta takes place July 3-7, 2024, in downtown Charleston. Check the website for the full schedule.
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