THE 5TH ANNUAL DRIFTER FEST at The Refinery – Charleston, SC

Get your tickets to see THE 5TH ANNUAL DRIFTER FEST in Charleston, SC. Happening on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Refinery. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

DRIFTER FEST IS AN ANNUAL EVENT IN CHARLESTON, SC THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF THE LATE BERT GRIGGS. WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF EVENTS COMPLETE WITH GREAT COMPANY, STORIES, LIVE MUSIC & FUN VENDORS. The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th7th with a dynamic lineup of live music. 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. The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a lineup that includes progressive improvisational rock/jam band Big Something headlining along with local favorites Kanika Moore s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rock N Roll Rescue, a Lowcountry nonprofit that provides kids with instruments, resources, and music education programs while nurturing creativity, empowering young talent, and ensuring future generations can experience the transformative power of music. For more information, sponsorship and other inquiries, go to www.drifterfest.com.*Reach out to info@therefinerychs.com if you have having trouble completing your ticket purchase*

All ticket sales are final. The Refinery is an outdoor venue open rain or shine. Please prepare accordingly. *eTickets will be delivered to your email address 2 days prior to the event*

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