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SUMMARY:Shamrockin' on the Square!
DESCRIPTION:Shamrockin’ on the Square happens on March 16th from 10 am-3 pm. Get your “Luck of the Irish” on and search for clovers at participating businesses in historic downtown. Hint: There will be a map! When you find a clover\, return it to the DREAM tent on the square and pull a gift card from the pot! \n\n\n\nIn addition to the shamrock hunt\, several special activities will be taking place\, including live music on Hutchinson Square stage\, Irish Dancers\, and expanded entertainment on Short Central. There’ll be green treats at Main Street Reads\, so come on out and enjoy the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/shamrockin-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:A Cozy Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It may be a bit chilly so grab your flannel or puffy coat and warm up with friends throughout downtown. It’s No Shave November with the Summerville Police Department AND shops will stay open late; food\, music and fun galore\, and we’ll have some cozy refreshments in the store – See you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/a-cozy-third-thursday/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Summerville Sweet Tea Fest!
DESCRIPTION:The Sweet Tea Festival is a celebration of the birthplace of sweet tea\, right here in Summerville SC. Our Historic Downtown is transformed into a massive open house / street fair with different food trucks\, artisanal vendors and entertainment.  \n\n\n\nOf course\, there is plenty of sweet tea and you can help select the Tea of the Year by sampling and voting for your favorite! \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads\, look for literary teas and plenty of related reads!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/summerville-sweet-tea-fest/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day!
DESCRIPTION:Ahhh… the joy of a great romance. We’re celebrating all things romance on National Bookstore Romance Day with 10% off any romance title in the store (we’ll have a special display of them to get you started on our favorites) and we’ll discount our literary teas and chocolates that day too… isn’t it romantic?!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-3/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:August's Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:On the third Thursday of each month Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment\, craft vendors and artisans\, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops\, boutiques and restaurants. \n\n\n\nTraffic\n\n\n\nThird Thursday traffic is rerouted 4:00pm until 9:00pm. from the following streets ; Little Main Street\, W Richardson to Central (closed for traffic). ​There is plenty of FREE parking throughout the downtown including the town garage located behind Town Hall.  \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads we have treats and many featured authors… come join the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/augusts-third-thursday/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Tax Free Weekend Ends Today
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6\, 2023.\n\n\n\nFor 72 hours\, tax-free items include school supplies\, books\, clothing and accessories\, These tax-free items can be purchased in-store or online.\n\n\n\n\nDid you know? Last year\, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $26.2 million in tax-free items during the Tax Free Weekend! In past years\, shoppers have saved between $2 million and $3 million during the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks\, clothes\, school supplies\, and a variety of other school-year essentials can be purchased free of Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Tax Free Weekend. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that the 2023 Tax Free Weekend runs Friday\, August 4 at 12:00 a.m. through Sunday\, August 6 at 11:59 p.m. \n\n\n\nEligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes during Tax Free Weekend\, often called the Sales Tax Holiday. \n\n\n\n“With the increased cost of inflation\, this year’s Sales Tax Holiday is a welcome relief for families. Everyone saves money during Tax Free Weekend\, particularly on back-to-school essentials\,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/your-2023-tax-free-weekend-kicks-off-this-friday/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Christmas in July
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Third Thursday kicks off Christmas in July weekend! \nWe’ll have treats at the bookstore and sales galore\, including 1/2 price items\, a $2 table\, AND 20% off ALL local interest/local author items in our Lowcountry Cove. \nSee you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-christmas-in-july-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July SALE!
DESCRIPTION:All of downtown Summerville will be celebrating this special Christmas in July celebration – free parking\, eclectic shops\, plenty of sales! Here at Main Street Reads we’ll have selections at 25/50/75% off so come join the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/christmas-in-july-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Downtown S'ville Spring Sidewalk Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Visit us and other merchants in downtown S’ville all day long for great spring sidewalk sale deals. \nHere at Main Street Reads we’ll have hundreds of books at 75% off\, and more at 50% off\, and some free blind dates with a book\, too! Don’t miss this chance to stock up and save!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/downtown-summerville-sidewalk-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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SUMMARY:Beads and Reads: Help Us Celebrate Our 4th Birthday Mardis Gras Style!
DESCRIPTION:Our official 4th birthday is March 1st…. Once again\, beginning Fat Tuesday aka Mardis Gras (February 21st)\, and on through our 4th Birthday Bash on March 4th\, you can grab a strand of beads with every item purchased in the store. \nAt our birthday party\, we’ll award those with the most beads in our Beads and Reads Challenge with prizes – RSVP here to guarantee yourself a free Mardis Gras mask\, free treats and special March 4th discounts\, too! \nRSVP to Saturday’s Birthday Bash – IT’S FREE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/beads-and-reads-help-us-celebrate-our-4th-birthday-mardis-gras-style/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Glowing Crazy for the Holidays!
DESCRIPTION:It’s shop ’til ya drop days and no better time than Third Thursday\, when the shops stay open late and the downtown square is transformed into a glowing winter wonderland… we’ll have plenty of treats to cool you off or warm you up depending on the weather that evening\, and plenty of store specials to gift your loved ones. \nAfter all\, a book is the gift you can open again and again… \nOn the third Thursday of each month Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment\, craft vendors and artisans\, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops\, boutiques and restaurants.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-glowing-crazy-for-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday: Big Wins for Readers!
DESCRIPTION:  \n‘Tis the season to shop small!\nJoin us this Black Friday AND Small Business Saturday (November 26-27th 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for deals\, steals and lots of local holiday spirit! \nHere’s a sneak peek at store happenings and specials for you\, with plenty more taking place all around the square all day long: \n\n10% off ANY in-store purchases\nFree Main Street Reads tote for all purchases over $50\nFree treats all day long for our shoppers\nFree gift wrapping\nFree personal shopping (we’ll help you put together the perfect package\, wrap it and have it ready for pickup when convenient for you!)\nPLUS: Free SHIPPING on any purchase at our ONLINE BOOKSHOP HERE!\n\nNot just books – we have lots of delightful items to pair with your purchases\, from candles to literary teas\, socks to tee-shirts\, and of course\, some amazing\, decadent\, delicious chocolate!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/black-friday-and-small-biz-saturday-big-wins-for-readers/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T093000
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2022: Book Fair on the Square
DESCRIPTION:One day. Hundreds of bookstores.\nFifty states. Join the celebration!\nIndependent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April.  Every store is unique and independent\, and every party is different. But in addition to authors\, contests\, and other fun stuff\, there are exclusive books and literary items that you can only get on that day. Not before. Not after. Nowhere else. \nAt Main Street Reads we’ll be celebrating on the square with author chats and readings\, live music\, free treats and lots of giveaways and prizes! \nHere’s the schedule of authors appearing\, and below that featured titles (click on the image to learn more about each title\, and pre-order your selections to have ready for Saturday signings!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2022-book-fair-extraordinaire/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer,Reading,Special Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T173000
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SUMMARY:Flower the Town: April's Third Thursday at Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:On the third Thursday of each month Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment\, craft vendors and artisans\, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops\, boutiques and restaurants. \nThis month’s theme is “Flower the Town” and we’ll be featuring plenty of gardening and art books to do just that! \n\n\n\n\nThird Thursday traffic is rerouted 4:00pm until 9:00pm. from the following streets ; Little Main Street\, W Richardson to Central (closed for traffic). \n​\nThere is plenty of FREE parking throughout the downtown including the town garage located behind Town Hall. 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/thriller-third-thursday-at-main-street-reads/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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