14-05-2025
Sweetgrass Festival seeking artists, crafters for annual basket and craft show
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – An annual festival highlighting sweetgrass art and culture will return to Mount Pleasant this summer. Festival organizers are seeking basket makers, crafters and artisans to participate in the event.
Mount Pleasant town officials said the festival will return for its 21st year on July 26 at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Applications are now open, and the deadline to apply is June 23.
The annual Sweetgrass Festival honors the history, culture, and traditions of the Gullah people through the craft of sweetgrass basketmaking, which originated in Mount Pleasant.
The event gives local artists the opportunity to showcase their original and unique finished crafts to those who attend. Attendees can enjoy free entertainment, activities, and educational opportunities on the Gullah Culture, according to a press release from Monday, May 12, 2025.
Artists can apply to participate in the Sweetgrass Basket and Craft Show here.
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