New Bakeshop Downtown + Seafood Festival in Mt. Pleasant

All Things Charleston Partner. Spring is officially here, and if you've been stuck in the same winter rotation for months, it might be time for a refresh. The Pineapple House Boutique on Pinckney Street is exactly where you want to go for it. This local boutique has that unmistakable Charleston charm, with breezy spring dresses, coastal prints, handcrafted jewelry, and pieces that feel distinctly Lowcountry without veering into tourist territory.

Everything is hand-selected, the staff actually know their inventory, and you can walk in without a plan and leave with something you'll wear all season.

👉Check them out online or stop by the shop.
📍 Address: 30 Pinckney St, Unit B, Charleston, SC

🥐 After two years of popping up around the Lowcountry, Annie Mae's Bakeshop officially opened its first brick-and-mortar at 185 St. Philip Street. Jason and Annie Vieira are turning out Southern savory and sweet treats that are already drawing a line out the door, from bacon egg and cheddar biscuit sandwiches to apple caramel sticky buns, key lime pie, and coconut cream cake. They've also got hand-blended teas and a full coffee and espresso program. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8am to 2pm. Bigger plans are in the works too: a nighttime espresso martini and dessert cocktail bar is launching later this spring. Check out the website here.

🧆 Palmetto Pita just opened at 141 Calhoun Street downtown, and it's from the same team behind Istanbul Shish Kabob in North Charleston, one of our favorite hidden gems for authentic Turkish food. This new spot is take-out only, with bowls and wraps built around the same Mediterranean flavors locals already love. Late hours are in the plan, making it a go-to for a real meal after a night out when most kitchens are already closed. Downtown has been waiting for something like this. Check out their Instagram.

🌳 North Charleston just broke ground on its first food forest, and it's a big step for a part of the city that's been federally designated as both low-income and low-access to fresh food. The project is going in at the Charleston Farms Community Center at 1633 Sumner Avenue, made possible through grant funding from the South Carolina Forestry Commission and a partnership with Keep North Charleston Beautiful. A food forest is basically a low-maintenance, self-sustaining garden designed to mimic a natural forest ecosystem while producing food, and this one will extend the community garden that's already on site. Development continues through 2026 with a grand opening planned for December. Residents will be able to pick fresh herbs, fruit, and vegetables at no cost. Check out the full story here.

Party at the Point - The Yacht Club (More Info) · Gates 5pm, music 6pm · Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mt Pleasant · $15 (kids 12 & under free) · South Carolina's smoothest rock band The Yacht Club takes the stage for week two of the 2026 Party at the Point concert series.

HARDY: The Country! Country! Tour! (More Info) · 7pm · Credit One Stadium, Daniel Island · $38+ · Country-rock hitmaker HARDY brings his Country! Country! Tour to Credit One Stadium with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and McCoy Moore.

CSO Masterworks 8: Beethoven's Choral Fantasy (More Info) · 7:30pm · Gaillard Center, Downtown · $35+ · The Charleston Symphony Orchestra closes its Masterworks season with Beethoven's ambitious Choral Fantasy, paired with Brahms' Symphony No. 1.

2026 Black Food Truck Festival Rhythms & Booze Opening Soiree (More Info) · 7 - 11 PM · International African American Museum, Charleston · Opening party featuring open bar, craft cocktails, and DJ.

Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square (More Info) · 8am-2pm · Marion Square, Downtown · FREE · Local produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, arts & crafts, and live music in the middle of downtown.

Independent Bookstore Day · Multiple locations · Local indie bookstores are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with raffles, readings, discounts, and special events. Local shops participating include Blue Bicycle Books, Buxton Books, Philosophers & Fools, Sweeter Than Fiction, The Village Bookseller, and Itinerant Literate.

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival (More Info) · 10am-7pm · Boone Hall Plantation, Mt Pleasant · $15+ · Pick your own strawberries straight from the fields, then dive into strawberry-everything: shortcake, jam, ice cream, and plenty of local vendors. Live music, kids' activities, and hayrides.

Cars in the Park (Isle of Palms) (More Info) · 10am-1pm · Isle of Palms Recreation Center · FREE · The second annual Cars in the Park fills the IOP rec center lot with hot rods, muscle cars, antiques, and specialty vehicles. Live music, food trucks, and local arts & crafts vendors make it a solid Saturday morning stop.

Thrifters + Drifters Artisan Market (More Info) · 1pm-7pm · The Royal American, Downtown · FREE · A Charleston-based market packed with artisans, collectors, and crafters. Expect vintage clothing, locally curated art, jewelry, and the kind of one-of-a-kind finds you won't get at a chain shop.

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival (More Info) · 11am-5pm · Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt Pleasant · FREE · The boat parade runs along the Cooper River followed by the ceremonial blessing at 11:30am, then an all-day waterfront festival with live music, seafood from local vendors, a juried Mt Pleasant art exhibit, shrimp-eating and shag-dance contests, and tons of family-friendly fun.

Art Charleston: Artisan Fair Community Market (More Info) · 1pm-5pm · Gibbes Museum of Art, Downtown · FREE · Art Charleston wraps its five-day festival with the Artisan Fair — a curated outdoor market where local artisans showcase their processes and sell their work.

Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour (More Info) · Doors 7pm, show 8pm · Charleston Music Hall, Downtown · $48+ · Grammy-nominated country-pop star Hunter Hayes returns to Charleston on his Evergreen Tour.

💰 Charleston County's transportation sales tax proposal is heading to the November ballot, giving voters a chance to decide on funding for major infrastructure projects. The sales tax would generate millions for road improvements, public transit, and other transportation needs across the county. If approved, residents can expect to see the tax reflected in their everyday purchases, but also potentially better roads and transit options in return.

🏢 A North Charleston community center has reopened after sitting closed for decades, bringing new recreational opportunities back to a longtime neighborhood. The facility will serve as a hub for community activities, youth programs, and local events in an area that has been without this resource for years. It's a meaningful investment in North Charleston's neighborhoods and should boost community engagement in the surrounding area.

🚗 Charleston's new mobile license plate readers are ramping up tickets and fines throughout the city, using automated technology to catch parking violations and expired tags. The mobile units can scan hundreds of license plates per hour while driving through neighborhoods and business districts, generating citations that are mailed to vehicle owners. Expect increased enforcement and higher ticket volumes, especially downtown and in high-traffic areas.

That's everything for this Friday. Enjoy the weekend, Charleston. We'll be back in your inbox Monday morning.

- Ryan from All Things Charleston

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