Summerville Weekly: August 26th

🤘 Summerville Rockfest, Labor Day Festivities, Morning Octane, and more! 🏎

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☀️ Good Morning Azalea Aficionados! It’s finally starting to cool off in Summerville as we head into the last week of August, and this week is looking to be fairly dry after a weekend of heavy rain!

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

  • What’s going on in & around town 👀

  • Recurring events 🔁

  • Restaurant Spotlight: Matt’s Burgers 🍔

  • Featured Pup of the Week: Timothy 🐶

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Events

Today

  • Garden Tea Party For Good 🫖 | Beyond Basic: the Leadership Dorchester Class of 2025 invites you to a Garden Tea Party for Good — an evening to grow Beyond Basic! Enjoy live music, tea-inspired refreshments, light bites, a silent auction, and a tour of Beyond Basic’s incredible space. This event will run from 5:30-8:30PM and tickets are $25.

  • Harvest Painted Wine Glass 🎃 | Wine and Tapas: this workshop will guide you through the process of painting beautiful fall harvest wine glasses, featuring pumpkins, sunflowers, and warm seasonal vibes. This event starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $40, which includes all necessary supplies and instruction.

  • College Football Trivia 🏈 | Charleston Sports Pub (Goose Creek): go up against other sports fans and see if your team has what it takes to take home some house cash for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in this month's theme trivia night: College Football. Trivia will start at 7PM.

Wednesday, August 27th

Thursday, August 28th

Friday, August 29th

  • Código 1530 Tequila Tasting 🥃 | Wine and Tapas: while most tequila is aged in American whiskey barrels, Código 1530 is aged in Napa Valley Cabernet French White Oak wine barrels. This difference allows them to embrace the clean elegance of winemaking and produce a uniquely delicate finish. This event starts at 6PM and tickets are $30, which includes a tasting and information session on 4 different types of tequila.

  • 5th Wall Comeback Season Announcement Party 🎉 | Old Trolley Theatre: celebrate 5th Wall's return from hiatus at their new home at The Old Trolley Theatre. There will be refreshments & Hors d'ouvres, raffles, auctions, giveaways, entertainment, and a Season Announcement! This event starts at 7PM and general admission tickets are $26.50.

  • Bonsai Workshop 🪴 | Soil and Soul Nursery Exotic Plant Shop: create and learn to care for a live bonsai. Take home a beautiful Juniper and impress your friends with your green thumb! This event starts at 10AM and tickets $46, which includes all materials, tree, and care instructions.

Live Music 🎸:

Saturday, August 30th

  • Grand Opening 🎈 | YO’s Crafty Place: the grand opening of YO’s Crafty Place will feature food, prizes, make and takes, friends, fun, and more! This event will run from 11AM-3PM.

  • Dog Dayz of Summer in Nexton Square 🦮 | Halls Chophouse: bring the whole family (pups included!) for an afternoon of fun from 11AM-2PM. There will be live music, complimentary hot dogs & soft drinks from Halls Chophouse of Nexton, and balloon art. Dorchester Paws will be onsite with adoptable dogs, and all adoption fees will be waived during this special event!

  • Summerville Rockfest 2025 🤘 | Tiki Taco: Summerville Rockfest 2025 will feature 5 of the tightest, most professional Rock & Roll bands from the South Carolina music scene and words from their amazing sponsors: Community Music Collective, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Parents Partnership. This event runs from 5-10PM and tickets are $10.

  • Axe Throwing 🪓 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Southern Hatchets Mobile Axe Throwing will be at Bolts & Brews from 4-7PM. You can sign up in person or reserve your spot for $10 by clicking on the event title above.

  • Morning Octane 🏎 | Jax Wax Summerville: get those rides ready and head on down to Jax Wax at 2885 West Fifth N Street in Summerville. All are welcome - Cars, Trucks, Bikes, New School & Old School. The event will run from 9AM-12PM, featuring a live DJ, product demos, and exclusive promotions.

  • Labor Day Backyard Beach Bash 🏖 | DIG in the Park (North Charleston): from 3-7PM, this block party will feature: DJ SJ bringing the beats, food truck eats, beer tasting tents + specialty brews, photo ops for the ‘gram, a GIANT water slide, and local vendors!

  • Live Music: Brandi Colt & Andrew Crawford Duo 🪕 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Andrew Crawford and Brandi Colt are a bluegrass duo based in South Carolina. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

Sunday, August 31st

Recurring Events 🔁

Tuesdays

  • Trivia & $2 Tacos | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

  • The Big Show (Karaoke & Trivia) | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7-10PM

Wednesdays

  • Music Bingo | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM (check out our Instagram video on this!)

  • Name That Tune | Montreux Bar and Grill: good eats, drinks, and company, while testing your music knowledge! 7:30-10PM

  • Trivia Night | Buffalo Wild Wings: play for the chance to win prizes at BWW on North Creek Dr in Summerville at 6:30PM

  • Wine Tasting | Wine & Tapas Bar: 5 wines for $15, 6-8PM.

Thursdays

  • Trivia | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM, trivia topic changes weekly.

  • Music Bingo | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

  • Tech Thursdays | Dorchester County Library: schedule a 30 minute one-on-one session with a librarian to learn basic technology skills (intended for senior adults). Call 843-871-5075 Ext. 2 to schedule

  • Moncks Corner Farmers Market | Unity Park: come shop at the Moncks Corner Farmers Market every Thursday from April 3rd to November 20th from 3-7PM.

  • Team Trivia | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: compete for prizes and house cash from 7-10PM.

Fridays

  • Carnes Crossroads Farmers Market | 513 Wodin Place (Goose Creek): 5-8PM

Saturdays

  • Summerville Farmers Market | First Citizens Bank: 8AM-1PM

Sundays

  • Ridgeville Farmers Market | 154 Church Street: 10AM-2PM

Check out the latest from one of our local sponsors, Coastal Junk Solutions!

Restaurant Spotlight 🍔

Matt’s Burgers is a family-owned spot with deep roots in the Summerville community—bringing over three decades of restaurant experience to our town. It’s the kind of place where familiarity and straightforward comforts feel right at home, with a menu that hasn’t lost sight of the classics.

They do burgers their way—freshly hand-rolled ground chuck mixed with onions, topped with fried onions, mustard, pickles, lettuce, and tomato on every bun. You can go basic with a quarter-pound cheeseburger or go bold with their house specialties like the “Matt’s Special,” piled high with ham, bacon, and hot pepper cheese, or “The Bomb,” a chili-and-sausage burger that’s half-meal, half-indulgence.

Beyond burgers, you’ll find chili by the cup or quart, chili cheese hot dogs, and other hearty options like sausage cheeseburgers or grilled chicken sandwiches on Texas toast. Add a helping of chili cheese fries or sweet potato tots, and you've got a meal that hits comfort-food notes just right!

Whether you're fueling up before work, stopping in for a casual family lunch, or grabbing dinner on the go, Matt’s Burgers serves up size, flavor, and a menu that doesn’t overcomplicate things—just solid, satisfying fare that’s stood the test of time.

Featured Pup of the Week: Timothy 🐶

Meet Timothy, the 7-year-old hound mix who is one of the longest term residents at Dorchester Paws!

Here is what the team at Camp Bow Wow have to say about Timothy after hosting him at their doggie daycare!

“We’re thrilled to welcome this sweet boy from Dorchester Paws into our Camp Bow Wow family! Timothy is one of their longest residents and is still searching for his furever home. 💛

At 7 years old, he’s the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. He’s amazing with people, loves being out and about, and gets along great with dogs of all sizes. His favorite pastime? Snuggling up with his beloved Lamby toy. 🐑💕

Timothy would thrive in a home with adults or older kids who can match his energy and love. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a heart of gold, Timothy might be your perfect match!”

To learn more about Timothy and the other dogs and cats like him, please visit dorchesterpaws.org 💙

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ⛅️
H85🌡️L71 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☀️
H84🌡️L67 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☁️
H84🌡️L65 | 15% Chance of Rain
Friday
H81🌡️L68 | 55% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛅️
H83🌡️L68 | 25% Chance of Rain
Sunday 🌧
H80🌡️L69 | 45% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌧
H80🌡️L70 | 55% Chance of Rain

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