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Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Festival moved to June; ATAX grants $15,000
Summary
The board approved $15,000 in ATAX funding for the 2026 Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Festival; the organizer said the festival will move from October to June to avoid a scheduling conflict and remains sanctioned by the South Carolina Barbeque Association.
Special Projects Coordinator Phyllis McElveen presented the Town of Edisto Beach application for the 2026 Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Festival, explaining the event will move from October to June to avoid a conflict with the Chamber of Commerce's Turtle Tide Auction and to take advantage of more favorable weather conditions. McElveen said the festival will remain a sanctioned event with the South Carolina Barbeque Association.
On a motion by Richard Howse, seconded by Marie Bost, the board approved ATAX funding of $15,000 for the festival. The board noted the event promotes visitation and community engagement and that changing the date aims to reduce scheduling conflicts with other local events.
The approval authorizes the Town to allocate ATAX funds to support the festival's organization and promotion; staff did not identify conditions or additional reporting requirements during the presentation.
