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SUMMARY:Sweet Tea Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Tea Saturday\nThe 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. Of course\, there is plenty of sweet tea and you can help select the Tea of the Year by sampling and voting for your favorite!    \nEnjoy the Fest and Stay for the Downtown \nHistoric Downtown Summerville is everything you imagine a small town to be.  It’s filled with quaint shops\, historic buildings\, creative boutiques and world class restaurants.  Our local business owners and staff represent true southern hospitality with remarkable customer service and genuine care for all who visit.  Everyone feels as if they have been transported to a special place and time.   \nCome find out why … “it’s sweeter here!” 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sweet-tea-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:S'ville Spooky BOO-Tique Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for a Spooky BOO-TIQUE CRAWL! \n\n\n\n\nSpook-tacular deals\n\n\n\nSnacks and treats\n\n\n\nExclusive after-hours shopping—perfect for night owls!\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to shop late\, enjoy the spooky vibes\, and grab thrilling savings! \n\n\n\nBring your friends for a hauntingly good time — if you dare!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sville-spooky-boo-tique-crawl/
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SUMMARY:FINAL DAY! Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, Summerville\, South Carolina comes alive with vibrant azaleas\, wisteria\, and dogwoods for the annual Flowertown Festival\, proudly hosted by the Summerville Family YMCA.  \n\n\n\nRecognized as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast\, this three-day arts and crafts festival attracts more than 200\,000 visitors who come to enjoy local artisans\, delicious food\, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted treasures\, looking to support community programs\, or simply want to soak in Southern hospitality\, the Flowertown Festival promises something for everyone! \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads\, located just on the other side of where it all begins\, we’ll have plenty of local interest books on hand throughout the three days. Don’t want to carry your book buys with you on the festival track? No worries\, we’ll hold them ’til the close of business each day during the festival (same hours as festival times). \n\n\n\nMake us your “stop here” space to relax and rehydrate in between the fun! Click here to follow the Flowertown Festival Facebook Page. \n\n\n\nMap and Vendors \n\n\n\nDates & Highlights:\n\n\n\n\nApril 4: 9 am – 6 pm\n\n\n\nApril 5: 9 am – 6 pm\n\n\n\nApril 6: 9 am – 4 pm\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Spring: Witness nature’s beauty in full bloom\, from hot pink azaleas to fragrant wisteria. \n\n\n\nSupport the YMCA: Proceeds benefit YMCA programs that promote youth development\, healthy living\, and social responsibility. \n\n\n\nDiscover Local Culture: Browse arts and crafts from talented artists and specialty vendors\, sample regional cuisine from local food trucks\, enjoy lively music and community performances\, and embrace Summerville’s warm\, welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nFamily Fun for Everyone: Enjoy a large kids’ section featuring fair rides\, games\, and live performances by local children and organizations throughout the weekend: Plenty of activities for kids and adults alike.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/summerville-family-ymca-flowertown-festival-2025/
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SUMMARY:Derby Day: Downtown Doings!
DESCRIPTION:It’s Kentucky Derby Day and all of downtown is celebrating! Here at Main Street Reads\, wear your best Derby Day hat for 10% off storewide.  \n\n\n\nAnd if you’re in and around downtown\, visit the Summerville Farmers Market in the morning\, then head to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALK DERBY TO ME – the Summerville Pub Crawl Challenge\, fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of those we have lost and those who continue to fight. \n\n\n\nMay 3\, Check-In begins at 1:30 pm at Ice House where you will receive a map of the route you must take through Downtown Summerville to complete multiple derby-themed challenges and collect a marker at each location. Get out those Derby Duds and dress to impress! \n\n\n\nOnce finished\, get to the Ice House by 6 pm for a Kentucky Derby Watch Party and Event Awards Ceremony where prizes will be awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, 5th place & best dressed! \n\n\n\nEvent Tickets:Visit https://pages.lls.org/voy/chi/chicago25/tderbytome
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/derby-day-doings-in-downtown/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day: Let's Honor and Remember
DESCRIPTION:Originally established during the Civil War\, Memorial Day honors those who have died in military service for the United States. In more recent years\, it’s also marked the unofficial start of summer—and yes\, Memorial Day sales. \n\n\n\nThis weekend\, let’s take a moment to pause and remember the sacrifices of those who came before us. And to honor the “sales” part of the tradition\, we’re offering a storewide salute to history and remembrance: \n\n\n\nHUNDREDS of ½-PRICE TITLES throughout the storePLUS: 10% OFF your entire purchase when you include any book(s) from these meaningful and memorable categories: \n\n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\nHistorical Fiction\n\n\n\nMemoirs & Biography\n\n\n\n\nThese stories help us reflect\, remember\, and learn from the past—and there’s no better time to dive into them. \n\n\n\nMain Street Reads will be OPEN on Memorial Day from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come by\, browse\, and kick off your summer reading with purpose.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/memorial-day-lets-honor-and-remember/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:The Sweetest Sidewalk Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Summerville kicks off Sweet Tea Festival week early with a Sweetest Sidewalk sale all around downtown. HINT: check out the festivities at the Public Works Arts Center in the morning\, grab fresh snacks from the farmer’s market\, shop the sidewalk sale\, then join us for a special event with author Nikki Nash in conversation with actor Mitch Laurance at the Flowertown Players Theatre. Wind it all up with a post-show reception at Main Street Reads! \n\n\n\nIt really WILL be the sweetest day in Summerville!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/the-sweetest-sidewalk-sale/
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week 2025!
DESCRIPTION:This is one of our favorite weeks at Main Street Reads each year: Banned Books Week. We join bookstores and libraries across the nation to highlight books (often amazing\, insightful and useful books) that are being banned or challenged in schools and libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the store\, we feature over 100 banned books titles each year\, including the most recent challenged books. Enjoy the crime scene caution tape and ask your book adventure guides at the store why a book has been banned or challenged – the answers may surprise you! \n\n\n\nGrab any banned book and get 10% off. Ditto our online Bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/mainstreetreads – where you can celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct 5-11) by exploring some of the most challenged books in the U.S.\, from The Bluest Eye to Maus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAND NEW FOR THIS YEAR – banned book merchandise at our online shop HERE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/banned-books-week-2024/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Downtown Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Dress up and come trick or treat throughout the Summerville Farmers Market and local downtown shops on Saturday\, October 25th 10am to 1pm!!! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also have free broom or wand pen (or crayons for the littles) with purchase…Keepin’ it spooooooooky!!!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/spooktacular-downtown-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Meet "All the Colors of the Dark" author Chris Whitaker at Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Reads is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Chris Whitaker and you’re invited! Following his lit and lunch event at the Timrod (sold out) – he’ll be heading over to Main Street Reads to meet more of his fans – here’s your last chance while he’s stateside! \n\n\n\nWhitaker—internationally acclaimed for We Begin at the End and now the author of the runaway hit All the Colors of the Dark—will join us to sign his books\, including his newest work\, a “Read with Jenna” Book Club Pick that has already sold over a million copies worldwide. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n📅 Date: Sunday\, October 26\, 2025🕐 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm📖 Chris’s books will be available for purchase and signing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll the Colors of the Dark is a soaring thriller and epic love story that blends suspense with profound heart. \n\n\n\n1975: America is shifting. The Vietnam War is ending\, Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier\, and in the small town of Monta Clare\, Missouri\, young girls are vanishing. When a local boy named Patch saves the daughter of a wealthy family from a brutal attack\, he becomes an unlikely hero—yet leaves heartbreak in his wake. \n\n\n\nEqual parts missing-person mystery\, serial killer thriller\, and sweeping generational love story\, Whitaker’s latest has been hailed as “a must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn)\, “absolutely mesmerizing” (Patricia Cornwell)\, and “profoundly emotional and powerful” (B.A. Paris). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Whitaker is the award-winning author of Tall Oaks\, All the Wicked Girls\, and the New York Times bestseller We Begin at the End. His novels have won or been shortlisted for multiple international prizes. He lives in the UK and is making a short stop in the southeast\, with visits to us\, the Timrod Library\, the Pat Conroy Literary Festival and M. Judson’s in Greenville. Don’t miss your chance to meet this amazing author!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/literature-lunch-with-chris-whitaker/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reader Meet Writer,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Small Biz Saturday: Shop Local!
DESCRIPTION:Shop Small and WIN BIG!\n\n\n\nJoin us on Small Business Saturday (November 24-25th 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for deals\, steals and lots of local holiday spirit! Here’s a sneak peek at store happenings and specials for you\, with plenty more taking place all around the square all day long: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10% off ANY in-store purchase\n\n\n\nFree pen/post-its while supplies last\n\n\n\nFree gift wrapping\n\n\n\nFree personal shopping (we’ll help you put together the perfect package\, wrap it and have it ready for pickup when convenient for you!)\n\n\n\nPLUS: Free SHIPPING on any purchase at our ONLINE BOOKSHOP HERE!\n\n\n\n\nNot just books – we have lots of delightful items to pair with your purchases\, from candles to literary teas\, bookmarks to tee-shirts\, and of course\, some amazing\, decadent\, delicious chocolate!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/smallbiz-saturday-shop-local/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Summerville Christmas Parade 2025!
DESCRIPTION:The Summerville Christmas Parade brings such joy to the holiday shopping season on Main Street – we invite you to join in the FUN! We’ll have holiday specials to enjoy all day long\, as well as hot cocoa\, and free wrapping… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re right on the parade route so come join the fun (and maybe grab a candy cane or two! Our limited seating has been reserved but there’s plenty of standing room nearby and a treat or two inside… \n\n\n\nPARADE Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Parade is produced and powered by Summerville DREAM with the assistance of the Summerville Fire and Police Departments\, featuring bands\, dancers\, floats and more!\n\n\n\nGreat opportunity to do holiday shopping!  Downtown Summerville has outstanding shops\, boutiques and restaurants throwing their doors wide open on this special day.\n\n\n\nThe parade starts at 2 pm and runs an hour and a half to two hours​\, complete by 4 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to arrive early as this is a heavily attended event. No street parking on the event route!\n\n\n\nWe’ll have our usual hot chocolate and candy canes FREE for our valued readers!\n\n\n\n\nSee you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sville-christmas-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mardis Gras Beads & Books Birthday Challenge Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Mardis Gras Beads & Books challenge begins February 17\, on Mardis Gras day – and runs all the way until 6 p.m. on Sunday\, March 1st\, our official SEVENTH anniversary! Prizes will be awarded at 6 pm at the store during our birthday party! \n\n\n\nThe rules are simple: Grab a strand of beads (free) with every item purchased in the store from now ’til our 7th birthday celebration on March 1st (5-7 pm). Save those beads\, bring ’em in on the day of the party (grab more while you’re there!) and wear them with pride. Folks with the most beads will win prizes\, and for our SEVENTH birthday there will be SEVEN prizes awarded – $50 gift certificates! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with all of YOU who’ve made it possible… See you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/mardis-gras-beads-books-birthday-challenge/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Main Street Reads' 7th Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 1st\, is officially our 7th BIRTHDAY – of course we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! PLUS\, we’ll award our Beads for Books Challenge winners – so from Mardis Gras on February 17th through 5 pm on party night\, you can grab a strand of beads for every book purchased in the store. \n\n\n\nWe’ll award prizes to the SEVEN readers with the most beads\, so come on out and join the fun! \n\n\n\nPLUS – free Mardis Gras masks\, delicious treats and more. Help us celebrate what you’ve helped us achieve!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/main-street-reads-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Not-a-Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an egg-cellent chance to win egg-citing prizes during our egg-straordinary “Not a Hunt” from Wednesday through Saturday (we’re closed Easter Sunday). We’re putting all our eggs in one basket (should we stop now?) and each in-store purchase wins you an egg! \n\n\n\nBesides the surprise sweet treats inside each egg\, there’ll be a prize for a free giveaway item from the store – it may be a pen\, or a print\, a candle\, or a book\, a book buck or…you won’t know ’til you crack open your egg! \n\n\n\nInstant prizes all week long (or ’til we run out of eggs – but we won’t!) \n\n\n\nCome join the fun and celebrate spring with us at Main Street Reads!  \n\n\n\nNOTE: We’ll be closed on Easter Sunday – enjoy time with family and friends and we’ll see you soon!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/easter-egg-not-a-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate! Indie Bookstore Day 2026!
DESCRIPTION:The highlight of indie bookstores from coast to coast each year – a day celebrating indie stores and our incredible readers! As always\, we’ll have exclusive products on the big day\, free gifts\, eats\, drinks and more\, including: \n\n\n\n\nRAFFLE giveaways EVERY HOUR from 11-4 pm\n\n\n\nBOOK SIGNING and RECEPTION with Robert Gwaltney and his new hit\, Sing Down the Moon\n\n\n\n$5 in BOOK BUCKS for anyone who comes in dressed as their favorite literary character!\n\n\n\nFree FACE PAINTING by Annika (beginning at 10 am)\n\n\n\nA BIG REVEAL of some upcoming exciting events (with early access and early bird pricing to tickets) \n\n\n\nPLUS book club picks for July/August/September reveals\n\n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss a minute; we’ll see you on Main Street! \n\n\n\nIndependent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote\, celebrate\, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1\,600 stores participating across the country!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/lets-celebrate-indie-bookstore-day-2026/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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