Loris Bog-Off Festival

UPDATE FOR 2020 - Due to Covid-19 the Loris Chamber of Commerce was approved by the SC Department of Commerce to host the Loris Bog-Off Festival with conditions.  One was to control the crowd and allow on 7000 people in the festival area.  Therefore, for the first time in the history of the Loris Bog-Off Festival we will be charging to attend the Loris Bog-Off Festival.  Adult tickets are $5.00 and kids 12 & under are $2.00.  Tickets can be purchased here on our website, in person at the Loris Chamber of Commerce located at 4242 Main Street, Loris, via phone or at the gate.  But we do recommend you get your tickets prior the the festival so that you don't have to stand in line and because of social distancing.  A mask is required to enter the gate because the festival goer and the ticket scanner can not maintain a 6 foot distance.  They are also encouraged when a 6 foot distance can not be maintained.  Face mask are recommend at all times if possible.  

There will be four gates you can enter through and we ask that you follow all traffic patterns painted on the ground.  Please refrain from touching vendor's items as much as possible.  All vendors will be following CDC and DHEC Guidelines.  Please continue to wash your hands or sanitize them throughout the day.  Handwashing stations will be located in front of the restrooms in the grass lot.  Sanitizing stations will be placed around the festival area.  You are welcome to bring a chair and enjoy the live music.  There will be boxes painted on the ground for families to relax in and maintain social distancing while enjoying the entertainment.

STAY SAFE, STAY DISTANCED, STAY HEALTHLY!

The Loris Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Loris Bog-Off Festival each year on the third Saturday in October in downtown Loris.  The event is a day packed with entertainment, vendors, food, and fun for all ages.  The festival began in 1980 as a chicken bog cooking contest and has evolved into the huge event it is today.  Chicken bog generally consists of chicken, rice, sausage and spices of your choice; though over the years there have been many variations of this basic recipe.

If you chose not to create your own pot of chicken bog, the Jamestown Chefs are always on site to provide plates of the southern cuisine at a reasonable price.  After all these years the cooking contest is still considered the main focus of the day but is accompanied by over 200 vendors, two stages of entertainment and a huge children’s area.  The stage performances include local dance schools, school choruses and local bands.  The festival ends with a fireworks extravaganza and a free concert from a national act.  If you briefly are unable to find entertainment to your liking, the many craft and retail vendors will keep you busy.  After you have dined on the Jamestown Chefs chicken bog, enjoy a funnel cake or homemade ice cream from one of the many food vendors. 

The Loris Bog-Off Festival is sponsored by local businesses and anticipated by residents from both of the Carolinas.  If you have never feasted on the southern delicacy and love a festive atmosphere this is the place to be on the third Saturday in October with the 35,000 others that won’t miss the event.  Make plans to join us for this great festival; you will not be disappointed