5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam

The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam takes place on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of Bert Griggs.

The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a live music from progressive improvisational rock/jam band BIG SOMETHING headlining along with local favorites KANIKA MOORE & THE BROWN EYED BOIS, and JUST GROOVE. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at DrifterFest.com/tickets. General Admission is $30 in advance, $40 on the day of show. With limited availability, $60 VIP tickets are 21 and older only and include GA access plus the second-level platform viewing area overlooking the event with private VIP bar, inside bathrooms, seating, VIP parking, and commemorative laminate.

PRE-JAM: 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.

POST-JAM: The weekend wraps up on Sunday with a free post jam show featuring JUNCO PARTNER at Vickery’s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m.

Drifter Fest is an annual event in Charleston, SC that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs, co-founder of Drifter Merch. It has grown into a must-attend community celebration of live music, creatives, local eats, and specialty drinks.

For more information, tickets, and other FAQs, go to www.drifterfest.com.