Born to Be Sweet: 2026 Sweet Tea Festival!

Come experience Summerville, the Birthplace of Sweet Tea, at the annual Sweet Tea Festival!

This year’s theme is “Born to be Sweet” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Enjoy live music throughout Historic Downtown Summerville, the Sweetest Farmers Market, local shops, artisans, Sweet Tea merchandise, a kid zone, the Food Lion Hospitality zone and, of course… The annual Sweet Tea Contest! You DON’T want to miss this SWEET event!!

Here at Main Street Reads we’ll have sweet tea (duh), sweet treats, and sweet SPECIALS all day long! It’s free and open to all, so come join the FUN!