October in Pawleys Island brings about many amazing events, perhaps chief among them being the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, held at The Reserve Golf Club. This event features three weeks of culturally enriching entertainment and musical performances, including a Wine & Food Gala kickoff Thursday, Oct. 3, that serves as the event’s primary fundraiser.

According to Festival Director Susan Bryant: “This year is shaping up to be a great year for live music. We have sold out of two performances already, and only have a few tickets left for the Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala.”

The Gala is considered one of the area’s preeminent affairs and nonprofit PIFMA’s main fundraiser, with proceeds providing diverse music, arts and educational events and programs for the community and schools, creating cultural experiences that educate, entertain and inspire. 

“We have 10 chefs this year, and the menus are amazing,” she says. 

“Typically, we present over 70 boutique wines to our guests at the Wine & Food Gala. This year is no exception, with some new vintners presenting their wines. The reverse raffle is always a hit, with someone leaving the event $5,000 richer!”

The festival’s featured musical headliners this year include breakout country sensation Runaway June; Motown great, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes; and bluegrass stars Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn. They will be joined by several popular tributes, including Rick Lindy’s Tribute to Roy Orbison, and Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute. The final weekend showcases crossover tenor Anthony Nunziata; London’s West End, The Barricade Boys; and Rock n Roll Through the Years, Groovin’ on Tour,.
Here’s the schedule, subject to change.

Oct. 4: Runaway June
Oct. 5: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes
Oct. 10: Rick Lindy’s Roy Orbison Tribute
Oct. 11: Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Oct. 12: Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Oct. 17: Anthony Nunziata
Oct. 18: The Barricade Boys
Oct. 19: Tabled Event—Groovin’ on Tour

All performances will be held at the Reserve Club, beginning at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary.

Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
Oct 3-19
The Reserve Golf Club
18 Reserve Drive, Pawleys Island
pawleysmusic.com
(843) 626-8911