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39th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival: Celebrating South Carolina's Chicken Bog Tradition (October 20, 2018)

39th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival: Celebrating South Carolina s Chicken Bog Tradition (October 20, 2018)

Chicken bog—a hearty Southern comfort food featuring chicken, sausage, rice, and flavorful spices—is among South Carolina's top culinary treasures, rivaling state barbecue and Grand Strand shrimp and grits. Locally, this iconic dish takes center stage at the annual Loris Bog-Off Festival. Launched in 1980 as a chicken bog cooking contest, it has grown into one of the area's biggest and most popular fall events.

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, the 39th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival offered live entertainment, over 200 vendors, diverse food options, and family-friendly fun in downtown Loris, South Carolina—just a short drive inland from the coast. Highlights included the signature cooking contest, two stages of performances by local dance schools, choruses, and bands, a car show, expansive children's area, an evening concert with Warrick McZeke and Silk Groove & One Bad Apple, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Pro tips for attendees: Opt for a light breakfast to save room for endless chicken bog, homemade ice cream, and more treats. Also, pack sunscreen—the inland location often means warmer temps even in fall along the Grand Strand. Admission was free, with festivities kicking off at 9 a.m. Organized by the Loris Chamber of Commerce, find more details at www.LorisChamber.com.


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