Time for the Okra Strut!

Next Friday marks the beginning of Irmo, South Carolina’s famous Okra Strut! This

two-day festival dedicated to celebrating one of the Southeastern United States’ major crops, started all from a small fundraiser for a library back in 1973. The annual festival has been held each year since then, and has grown from a modest arts-and-crafts sale into a grand scale festival featuring vendors, rides, food, and performances. This year boasts an impressive line up of activities and performances. Columbia’s own Tokyo Joe will kick off the festival on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 6:00PM in the Palmetto Health Amphitheater, followed by featured guests, Mother’s Finest going at 9:00PM.

Day 2 of the festival brings the famous Okra Strut Parade and outdoor festival. The festival is spending its first year in its new home at the Irmo Community Park in Irmo (7505 East View Drive). The brand new park was constructed specifically for housing the festival, and the excitement is building throughout the city in preparation for the upcoming festivities. The festival will continue into Saturday night, to be closed by musical performances from Fatback and The Groove Band, J. Edwards Band, and RJ Rockerz. All money raised during the festival goes back the community in form of various enrichments programs. Come help support the Okra Strut and enjoy some good vibes while doing so! See you there!!