Charleston, SC (June 20, 2024) — The Local Palate, in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, will welcome The Palmetto Party: An Insider’s Taste of South Carolina to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on August 16, 2024.

The event will be held at the historic Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach's first golf course and birthplace of Sports Illustrated.

“We are beyond excited to partner with The Local Palate and bring The Palmetto Party to the iconic Pine Lakes. This will be a true celebration of South Carolina’s culinary excellence, and we couldn’t be more proud to highlight the incredible chefs and flavors that make the Grand Strand so special,” says Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. “The Palmetto Party will not only showcase the diverse and rich culinary talents from across the state but also shine a spotlight on some of our very own local culinary stars. We look forward to an evening filled with delicious food, vibrant music, and joyful dancing that perfectly captures the essence of our region.”

Ticket holders will embark on a sensational journey through the heart of South Carolina as local chefs showcase the distinct flavors, culture, and charm of each of the state's regions—the Lowcountry, Pee Dee, Midlands, and Upstate. Join us to savor bites from restaurants and Chef Ambassadors across the state, as well as seasonal cocktails from Breakthru Beverage and sips from Grand Strand Brewing Company. We look forward to welcoming partners like Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Experience Columbia, and Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce to share more of what the Palmetto state offers.

“The Insider’s Guide to South Carolina is a true celebration of the Palmetto State. The issue will be the ultimate travel resource guide for those living in South Carolina, and will help attract and educate visitors on why South Carolina is a must visit destination. Myrtle Beach is the perfect backdrop for our inaugural Palmetto Party, and will provide a taste of South Carolina for everyone to experience and enjoy!” says Joe Spector, CEO of The Local Palate magazine.

Doors open to all ticket holders at 6pm through 9pm. Tickets will be available for purchase for $100.

To learn more about the event, go to https://thelocalpalate.com/events/the-palmetto-party/ and purchase tickets at https://www.squadup.com/events/palmetto-party-an-insiders-taste-of-south-carolina. For more information, contact Amanda FitzGerald, Director of Sales and Marketing: amanda@thelocalpalate.com.

ABOUT THE LOCAL PALATE

The Local Palate is a print magazine that covers the food culture of the South, telling the stories behind the people, places, and foodways that make up this diverse and dynamic culinary region. Through its quarterly magazine, special interest publications, website, newsletters, events, videos, The Local Palate Marketplace, and other channels, The Local Palate explores Southern recipes, traditions, artisanal products, makers, chefs, getaways, and communities, using food as a lens to better understand this rich, storied region. Learn more about The Local Palate online, through The Local Palate Marketplace, or on Instagram and Facebook.