As of May 9, 2009, Key Ingredients is closed in South Carolina. Between June 2008 and May 2009, many exciting events about food history and culture took place across the state. You can see a partial listing below.
Elloree, SC
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Bake Sale at Pork Fest
Info: 803-897-2225
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Locally Grown Strawberry Sale at the Trash to Treasures Festival
Info: 803-897-2225
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Elloree Farmers Market Opens
Info: 803-897-2225
Friday, June 27, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Key Ingredients Opening Reception
**By Invitation Only
Friday, July 4, 2008
Town-Wide 4th of July Picnic
Info: 803-897-2225
Tuesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 10, 2008
Children’s Summer Camp – Cooking Classes
Ages 6-10
Info: 803-897-2225
Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 17, 2008
Children’s Summer Camp – Cooking Classes
Ages 10-14
Info: 803-897-2225
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Victorian Tea Party
Info: 803-897-2225
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Taste of Summer
Featuring Chef Chris Williams of Soigne Catering and Lone Star Barbeque and Mercantile
Participants will experience a tasting of three courses of food and wine pairings.
Tickets $25 per person (includes a tour of Smithsonian Exhibit “Key Ingredients: America By Food”)
Info: 803-897-2225
Belton, SC
Friday, July 11 – Friday, August 29, 2008
Food, Glorious Food Exhibit
An exhibit of edible art creations and food-themed artwork
Sponsored by the Belton Center for the Arts
Gallery on the Square, Belton
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, August 16 – Saturday, October 4, 2008
Belton By Food Exhibit
An exhibit on local foodways and food-related artifacts
Sponsored by the Belton Area Museum Association
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, August 16 – Saturday, October 4, 2008
Prized Teapots Exhibit
An exhibit of tea pots and book display on tea and food
Sponsored by the Anderson County Library, Belton Branch
Free and open to the public during library hours
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
Grand Opening of Exhibit and An Epicurean Feast
An opportunity for patrons to enjoy the special tastes of Anderson County chefs and eateries
Sponsored by the Belton Area Museum Association
Fees charged for samples
On the Square, Belton
Info: 864-338-7400
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Etiquette and Manners Tea
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts of America
Belton Historic Train Depot, Belton
Info: 864-338-7400
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Twentieth Century Military Grub
Lectures and samples of C rations, K rations, and MREs
Sponsored by the American Legion Post #51 and US History Classes at Belton Honea Path High School
Info: 864-338-7400
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Cooking With The Masters
Classes in culinary arts – “Pies, Pies, and More Pies – From Savory to Sweet”
Sponsored by Grits & Groceries
Historic Train Depot
$25 fee charged
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, August 29 – Monday September 1, 2008
Great Southeast BalloonFest/Celebrate Anderson
Musical artists, laser light show, Rockin’ Rib Cookoff, and more
Info: 864-338-7400
Monday, September 1, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Watermelon Olympics
Seed spitting contest, watermelon carving, relay race, and more!
Sponsored by the Belton Area Museum Association
Belton Historic Train Depot, Belton
Info: 864-338-7400
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Essay Contest: “What I Learned at the Dinner Table”
Sponsored by the Belton-Honea Path News Chronicle
Free to the public
Prizes awarded and winning entries printed in the newspaper
Info: 864-338-7400
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Chili Supper and Bake Sale
Sponsored by Belton Interfaith Ministerial Association
Belton Farmer’s Market, Belton
Sample fee
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Health Fair
Blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesteral screenings, eye exams, and classes on healthy eating
Sponsored by the Lion’s Club and ANMED Health
Belton Historic Train Depot, Belton
Free to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tours of Happy Cow Creamery
Sponsored by Happy Cow Creamery
Hourly rides on the Cat Bus from the Historic Train Depot to Happy Cow Creamery in Pelzer, SC
Free to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tours of Callaham’s Orchard
Sponsored by Callaham’s Orchard
Hourly rides on the Cat Bus from the Historic Train Depot to Happy Cow Creamery in Pelzer, SC
Free to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Auction and Dessert
Sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of Belton
Belton Historic Train Depot, Belton
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, September 12, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Family Movie Night
Sponsored by the Belton Area Museum Association
Screening of the movie Ratatouille, activities and dinner
Historic Train Depot, Belton
Fee charged for dinner
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Doggie Fun in the Sun Day
Games and crafts, health and training seminars, exhibitions and more; dogs will be available for adoption; doggie items, grooming sessions, raffles, and hotdogs will be availale for sale
Sponsored by and benefits the Anderson County Animal Shelter
Leda Poore Park, Belton
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Cooking With The Masters
Classes in culinary arts – “Game Day: A Tailgater’s Paradise”
Sponsored by Grits & Groceries
Historic Train Depot
$30 fee charged
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, September 19, 2008
Song Writing Contest
Songs must have food theme
Sponsored by Belton Music Club
Free to the public; prizes awarded
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, September 19 – Saturday, September 20, 2008
Barbeque Plates
Sold by American Legion Post #51 while supplies last
Fee for a plate
Info: 864-338-7400
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Old Fashioned Stump Meeting
Sponsored by the American Legion Post #51
Belton Historic Train Depot, Belton
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, September 26, 2008
Farm Day
Exhibit of plants and animals
Sponsored by Belton Honea Path’s Future Farmers of America
Belton Honea Path High School, Belton
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Catfish Tournament and Fish Fry
Sponsored by Friends of Broadway Lake and Catfish Federation
McFall’s Landing, Broadway Lake
Prizes awarded; entry fee charged
Info: 864-338-7400
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Cooking With The Masters
Classes in culinary arts – “A Lowcountry Brunch”
Sponsored by Grits & Groceries
$30 fee charged
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, October 3, 2008
Fireman’s Hash/Barbeque Contest
Sponsored by the Belton Fire Department
Prizes awarded to best volunteer fire department entry
Fees charged for samples
Info: 864-338-7400
Friday, October 3 – Saturday, October 4, 2008
Camp Out/Cook Out
Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America
Scout groups will cook a meal with ingredients indigenous to the Upstate
Judging and prizes awarded from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday
Info: 864-338-7400
Saturday, October 4, 2008
22nd Annual Standpipe Heritage Festival
Heritage artisans, local talent, children’s art activities and more
On the Square, Belton
Free to the public
Info: 864-338-7400
South Carolina State Fair
Wednesday, October 8 – Sunday, October 19, 2008
Key Ingredients at the South Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, 1800 Rosewood Avenue, Columbia, 29202, Moore Building
For hours of operation and ticket prices, please see: www.scstatefair.org
Friday, October 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Cooking With an Indian Chef…or Chief
Presented by Will Goins
State Fairgrounds, 1800 Rosewood Avenue, Columbia, 29202, Moore Building
Requires admission to Fair
Info: 803-771-2477
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Cooking With an Indian Chef…or Chief
Presented by Will Goins
State Fairgrounds, 1800 Rosewood Avenue, Columbia, 29202, Moore Building
Requires admission to Fair
Info: 803-771-2477
Friday, October 17, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Cooking With an Indian Chef…or Chief
Presented by Will Goins
State Fairgrounds, 1800 Rosewood Avenue, Columbia, 29202, Moore Building
Requires admission to Fair
Info: 803-771-2477
Lake City, SC
Friday, October 24, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
South Carolina Humanities Festival Lecture Series
Joe Stukes and Eldred Prince
National Bean Market Museum
111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Free and open to the public
Info: 843-374-1500
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9:45 a.m.
Tour of Moore Gardens
Meet at the National Bean Market Museum
111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Free and open to the public
Info: 843-374-1500
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 12:00 p.m.
South Carolina’s Culinary Traditions: Where Food and History Meet
Presented by Amanda Dew Manning
National Bean Market Museum
111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Free and open to the public
Info: 843-374-1500
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Oyster Roast
Sponsored by the Lake City Junior Women’s Club
National Bean Market Museum
111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Info: 843-374-1500
Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7, 2008
South Carolina Holiday Market
National Bean Market Museum
111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Info: 843-374-1500
Johnston, SC
Friday, January 9, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit Grand Opening and Reception
By invitation only
416 Calhoun Street
Johnston, SC 29832
Info: 803-275-0010
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Author Night
Featuring local authors and cookbook authors
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-275-0010
Thursday, January 29, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception
Freshwater Coast Discovery Center
405 Main Street
Edgefield, SC
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-275-0010
Friday, February 13, 2009
Sweets for the Sweet Dessert Reception
Hosted by the Edgefield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
416 Calhoun Street
Johnston, SC 29832
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-275-0010
Monday, February 16 – Friday, February 20, 2009
School Tour Groups
416 Calhoun Street
Johnston, SC 29832
Info: 803-275-0010
February 28, 2009
Edgefield County School District Edcuational Summit
Info: 803-275-0010
Edisto Island, SC
Sunday, March 8, 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Reception for Members
Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
By invitation only
Info: 843-869-1954
Sunday, March 15, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Island Dinners with Cajun Chef Donnie Bulliard
Home of Will and Penelope Wright
Tickets $60; seating limited
Info: 843-869-1954
March 17-April 11, 2009
Decorated Egg Display by Artist Sally Youmans
Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
Info: 843-869-1954
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
From Barbeque to Grits: The Real Native Cuisine
Presented by folklorist, storyteller, and educator Will Goins
Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island
Info: 843-869-1954
March 20 – March 21, 2009
Palmetto BBQ & Brew Festival
25th Anniversary of the Olde Charlestowne Sertoma Club’s Barbeque Cook-Off
Friday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.
“Brew A Stew” Contest and Fireworks
Admission: $10/adults, $5/children (ages 4-7) (all you can eat)
Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $10/adults, $5/children (ages 4-7) (gate entrance only) (plus the purchase of $1 tickets to use for food/drinks)
March 26 – March 29, 2009
Edisto Island Art Guild Play – “Opal’s Husband”
Edisto Beach Educational and Civic Center
Tickets: $7 in advance, $8 at the door
Info: 843-869-0056
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Island Dinners with Cajun Chef Donnie Bulliard
Home of Jim and Harriet Gettys
Tickets $60; seating limited
Info: 843-869-1954
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Gospel and Lowcountry Dinner
Gospel performance by local church choirs followed by a traditional lowcountry dinner
Old First Baptist Church
Tickets are $10/person
Info or to reserve tickets: gsmith@edistomuseum.org
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Edisto Island Art Guild Arts and Crafts Show
The Edistonian
Friday, April 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Island Dinners with Cajun Chef Donnie Bulliard
Home of David and Linda Stuckert
Tickets $60; seating limited
Info: 843-869-1954
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Edisto Pride’s Great American Clean-Up
Friday, April 24, 2009, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Dinner and Cooking Class at the Cajun Kitchen
This event kicks off at the Edisto Island Museum, where guests will take a private bus excursion (with wine and snacks) to Charleston for a cooking class and dinner with Chef Donnie Bulliard.
Tickets: $75/person (including bus trip) or $60/person (you provide your own transportation, arriving by 6:30 p.m.)
Info: 843-869-1954
Friday, May 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
African-American Family Reunion Foodways
This lecture explains the role of the foodways traditions in the African-American family reunions and the maintenance of family identity.
Presented by scholar Stephen Criswell, Professor of Native American Studies at USC Lancaster
Old First Baptist Church
Info: 843-869-1954
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
King’s Daughters Annual Bazaar
The Lion’s Club, 2907 Myrtle Street, Edisto Island
Info: 843-869-1954
