In the heart of the Lowcountry, there is a place where flowers bloom by the acre, and history lives on every corner. Where World-class cuisine is served with a side of Southern charm, sweet tea is measured by the gallon, and it’s a short ride to Rainbow Row and the historic gardens. 
In celebration of Summerville Dream's Sweetest Week Ever and Sweet Tea Festival, you are invited to join us for the Hold My Tea Bar Crawl! Gather your friends and join us for a memorable week of extraordinary sweet tea cocktails and friendly competition.
Ten bars are competing in the Summerville Sweet Tea Cocktail Contest. You get to explore various venues and indulge in the entries of Summerville's most talented bartenders! Vote for your favorite during the 6-day long Hold My Tea Bar Crawl.
Sip and play the Bingo game! Trade in your completed card for a free bar crawl shirt at the Summerville Visitor Center while supplies last. (If we don't have your size or shirts left, we have some fun Summerville swag, too!)
How to Vote: While you're enjoying the event, don't forget to cast your vote using the QR code on your Bingo card. Your vote will help decide the winner of the
People's Choice Award. This crawl spans 6 days and is more like a "cocktail trail," so you have plenty of time to try these fantastic drinks! Recipes will be posted on social media, @visitsummerville.
Bartenders are also competing to win a
Critic's Choice Award
for their cocktails. Three judges, comprising mixologists and/or industry professionals, local people of interest, and culinary content creators have been appointed to evaluate the entries, considering factors such as taste, presentation, and originality.
Meet the Judges
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to The Azalea Bar & Garden for winning the Critic's Choice Award in the Summerville Sweet Tea Cocktail Contest, officially earning the title of Summerville's 2024 Official Sweet Tea Cocktail! Elizabeth Cureton's creation, "Porch Rocker," truly captivated our panel of judges!
We also want to give recognition to Sweetwater One Twenty Three for their well-deserved victory in the People's Choice category! Laura Walling's "Lavender TEAse" was an absolute community favorite.
These cocktails will be celebrated and recognized all year! Recipes for all drinks can be found on
Visit Summerville's Instagram profile.
Enjoy the annual Sweet Tea Festival hosted by Summerville Dream with plenty of sweet tea and food! Explore the many unique shops, boutiques and vendor booths.
Enjoy the local musical talents they will have throughout the historic downtown area in Summerville. The free festival takes place in historic Downtown Summerville.
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Historic Downtown Summerville is everything you imagine a small town to be.
It’s filled with quaint shops, historic buildings, creative boutiques and world class restaurants. Our business owners and their staff represent true southern hospitality with remarkable customer service and genuine care for all that visit. Everyone feels as if they have been transported to a special place and time.
Come find out why it's sweeter here.
Summerville Visitor Center
402 N. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483
Open 7 days a week
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-3pm Sunday 1pm-4pm
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