5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam
September 5 @ 6:00 PM - September 7 @ 7:00 PM
The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam takes place on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of Bert Griggs.
The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a live music from progressive improvisational rock/jam band BIG SOMETHING headlining along with local favorites KANIKA MOORE & THE BROWN EYED BOIS, and JUST GROOVE. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at DrifterFest.com/tickets. General Admission is $30 in advance, $40 on the day of show. With limited availability, $60 VIP tickets are 21 and older only and include GA access plus the second-level platform viewing area overlooking the event with private VIP bar, inside bathrooms, seating, VIP parking, and commemorative laminate.
SPONSORS: Jack Daniels, Gerton Getaways, Southern Flavor Magazine, Eskimo Advertising, Rodgers Wranglers, Stoever and Palmore Investment Group, Kickin’ Chicken, Garrett Rust, Realtor of Distinction, Corcoran HM Properties, Brian Kurtz CPA, Bryan Law Group, Hibbits Insurance, Timberline Construction Company, The Corte Foundation, Closet Factory, Joe Good Attorney at Law, The Cason Group, Sewee Outpost, Mindful Men Coaching, Morgan Scheibel: Allstate Insurance and Carolina Audio Video.
VENDORS: Drifter Merch, Reba’s Dancing Dyes, Bright Star Designs Jewelry, Grateful Fred, Shamelessly Alive, Homey’s Head Vibes, The Stono Soul, Grateful Seams, Rock ‘n Roll Wall Wood and HoneyCreek Pottery.
NON-PROFIT: A portion of proceeds will benefit Rock ‘n Roll Rescue, a new Lowcountry nonprofit that provides instruments and resources to support music education for children.
PRE-JAM: The festival kicks off on Friday with a free pre-jam event featuring MACHINE FUNK “A Tribute to Widespread Panic” at Home Team BBQ downtown starting at 6 p.m.
AFTER PARTIES: Head to The Commodore on Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m for late night funk.
POST-JAM: The weekend wraps up
on Sunday with a free post jam show featuring JUNCO PARTNER at Vickery’s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m.
Drifter Fest is an annual event in Charleston, SC that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs, co-founder of Drifter Merch. It has grown into a must-attend community celebration of live music, creatives, local eats, and specialty drinks.
For more information, tickets, and other FAQs, go to www.drifterfest.com.