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Saturday, June 21, 2025

6pm-9pm

 

Seawell's

1125 Rosewood Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

​Congratulations to the 2025 winners:

 

​Judges' Choice Best Shrimp and Grits: Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen 

People's Choice Best Shrimp and Grits: Smiling Chef​

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You decide who has Columbia’s best shrimp and grits!

Columbia’s Shrimp & Grits Fest

 

Tickets: $50

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Many restaurants have shrimp and grits on their menus; most even claim theirs are the best. Now’s your chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits in Columbia, South Carolina! On Saturday, June 21st, area restaurants will compete in Columbia’s 10th Shrimp & Grits Fest. One restaurant will be named “Columbia’s Best Shrimp & Grits” by a panel of judges. There will also be a winner in the “People’s Choice” division.

 

Tickets include unlimited shrimp and grits samples from participating restaurants, live music by local band The Get Down acoustic duo, and door prizes!

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2025 Participating Restaurants
 

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Our Sponsors

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Contact Us

For Restaurant Inquiries, Sponsorship or Questions

1125 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201

FAQs

Will there be music?

Yes, we will have live music by "The Get Down" Acoustic Duo

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Is there parking available?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking

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Will there be alcohol?

Yes, there will be a cash bar available

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How old is the child ticket for?

Those under age 18 will be able to get the child ticket price

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How does the Festival work?

When you arrive and get checked in, you will be given 2 voting chips and a raffle ticket. When the doors open (6pm for those who do not have VIP tickets), you get to sample all the different kinds of shrimp and grits from the restaurant/caterers have prepared. After you try all the kinds, use your voting chips and vote for your favorite. Go back and get more samples, listen to the live music, take photos at our 360 photo booth, purchase a beverage at the cash bar, take part in our photo scavenger hunt (which allows you to post your photos for all to see) and have a chance to win prizes, and listen out for your number, as you may win a door prize.​

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