October is a fine time to be in Beaufort, SC! Cooler temperatures invite Beaufortonians out of doors to CELEBRATE EVERYTHING! And, Halloween is a great time to host a Spooky Soiree.

No less of a profound thinker than Ralph Waldo Emerson once observed that "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines." And who am I to argue with Ralph, especially since he's been gone since 1882? Besides, the essay in which this quote appears is "Self-Reliance," in itself an enduring American value.

Saturday Oct. 26th 2013 join us for the 5th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival in the Habersham Marketplace, starting at 10am. Enjoy free admission, and fun for all ages at this homegrown family festival!

"Glory is fleeting, but barbecue is forever."
– Napoleon Bonaparte (rumored)

It hits you even before you open the door – the sweet aroma of wood smoke mingled with pork fat whispering promises of tasty things to come. It doesn't take much to pique our appetites, having waited long past the lunch rush to invade Smokin' Planks in the heart of Port Royal.