High Water Festival comes back to River Front in North Charleston SC

A large crowd enjoying a music festival outdoors, with a prominent stage and performers visible. The sun is setting in the background, creating a warm atmosphere.

It’s that time of year again! High Water Festival came back to Charleston SC on April 26th to the 27th with so many talented artists with Lord Huron and Arcade Fire headlining both dates! High Water Festival has easily became one of my favorite festivals to attend to every year because I am a metal head, but this festival allows me to become more diverse with different music genres. We may love all the musicians who perform, but what are festivals truly about? Festivals is about the atmosphere and how music brings everyone together. Throughout the two days; I saw so many attendees having the time of their lives with their loved ones and that’s what festivals are all about. Everyone coming together to enjoy music and create new memories. Other festivals need to be like High Water Festival because this festival shows the love and dedication to making sure attendees are hydrated, fed, and safe.

A group of festival attendees lining up at a hydration station under a blue sky, with a sign reading 'HYDRATION STATION' in the background.

One of my favorite things about this festival is the fact that they have two hydration stations on the festival grounds and it’s FREE! Attendees can come and go throughout the day to stay hydrated which we all know most festivals charge attendees for water. Thank you to High Water Festival for making sure that everyone stays hydrated. This is the first festival I’ve been to where there’s not hundreds of people in one lane waiting to get water in the hot weather. The lines for the hydration station’s consistently kept it’s flow and everyone seemed very happy. I stayed hydrated during the festival the whole time and watching attendees being able to do the same is the reason why High Water Festival is the top one.

A person poses in front of a vibrant food truck featuring the Cabot Creamery logo, raising one arm in excitement.
A tray with multiple portions of crispy, toasted bread triangles served in paper holders, likely at a food vendor during a festival.

Last year, I came to Cabot’s Creamery several times because throughout the day they give free grilled cheese’s to all attendees and the staff working with this vendor were phenomenal and so kind. This year I noticed they were back again and I instantly had to go and grab me one of the best grilled cheese’s I’ve ever had. Honestly, I don’t even know what exactly is in the grilled cheese because I forget to ask, but it melts in your mouth and the bread is the perfect about crispy that keeps you running back for more. If you love grilled cheese; I recommend coming to High Water Festival to try it out!

Close-up of a person wearing a sleeveless crop top with the phrase 'Women Doing Whatever The Fuck They Want' printed in bold text, surrounded by flame graphics. The individual also has visible tattoos and is wearing a belt with decorative studs.

As I was walking to Stono stage on the first day; I noticed this woman wearing this unique shirt and I stopped her and asked if I could take a photo of it! If you read what it says; It truly holds a deep meaning especially being a woman myself. We tend to try to not do certain things because it’s not “lady like”, but then regret those things because we allowed generational things to stop us. Women as a whole changed drastically throughout the years and we need to keep empowering each other because the more we prove people wrong; the more people will respect us and realize that women can be independent like everyone else.

A smiling woman at a festival vendor station, surrounded by colorful candy and popcorn containers.
A food trailer with the name 'Mr. Poppers' serving gourmet popcorn, featuring jars of colorful popcorn varieties and kettle corn displayed prominently.
A bowl of flavorful food topped with sauce and green onions, served with two plastic spoons, resting on grass.
A close-up of two bowls of fries topped with a creamy sauce and chopped green herbs, set on grassy ground.

Let’s honestly talk about the food here because we all know festival food is really expensive, but the vendors they have will make you not have any money left because everything is delicious. There’s an Asian vendor that carries the most mouth watering dishes and of course I had to try the orange chicken with white rice. That meal kept me full all day long and every time I passed that vendor, I always needed to stop myself from buying more food. There is also a pop corn vendor as well and these workers there are consistently smiling and making sure all attendees are taken cared of! Another vendor that I sadly waited 4 hours for on the first day cause I craving it was Ben & Jerry’s. Literally I kept going back to the ice cream truck and every time I did; there was at least 50 people on line. Towards the end of the first day; I finally got ice cream and I got the Cherry Garcia which honestly busted my taste buds into overload. The first bite was so heavenly and I told myself I would go the next day to try a different flavor! And I did. I am a mint chocolate chip girl and that’s what I got!

I added some photos below! And let’s talk about them! I focused very heavily on the atmosphere of the festival and spent majorly of my time walking around the festival grounds capturing special moments. The first photo was captured the very first day at the fest and everyone who knows me knows I love cornhole, so I had to capture this moment! I saw a girl blowing bubbles and it’s so innocent and playful! As you continue looking at the photos there are so many moments I captured of siblings playing, couples enjoying the music, or just strangers I decided to stop to take their photo! And as I was walking on the first day; I actually noticed a Hulk Hogan look alike and It blew my mind! He was excited to get his photo taken and his wife went “He is the true Hulk Hogan” which made me smile because you saw the admiration in her eyes towards her husband.

A woman throwing a bean bag in a cornhole game at a festival, wearing a black top and denim shorts, with festival tents in the background.
A woman with long hair and a colorful skirt blowing bubbles at a festival, with festival-goers visible in the background enjoying the atmosphere.
Crowd gathered in front of the official High Water Festival merchandise tent, with festival-goers browsing items for sale.
A festival attendee wearing sunglasses and a Mets jersey, standing by the barrier with a can in hand, while smiling in a crowd.
A woman sitting on a yellow blanket at a festival, wearing a colorful shirt and sunglasses, with bare feet and a drink beside her.
A person sitting on a swing at a festival, appearing relaxed and contemplative with the background showing a wooden railing and greenery.
Two women standing on a dock, one wearing a yellow jumpsuit and the other in denim overalls, smiling and enjoying their time together by the water.
A couple sitting on a blanket at a festival, enjoying the atmosphere with a stage in the background.
A colorful lookout tower with artistic patterns, surrounded by festival attendees enjoying the atmosphere.
Three women posing together at the High Water Festival, wearing stylish outfits and sunglasses, with a green stage in the background.
A crowd enjoying live music at a festival, with a man laughing energetically and a woman smiling nearby, surrounded by other attendees.
A lively crowd of festival attendees enjoying a performance at High Water Festival, with smiles and laughter evident as they share the experience.
Festival attendees gather near a tent displaying the 'Wicked Weed Brewing' logo, with several people visible in the background enjoying the event.
A girl in a striped shirt and denim shorts is joyfully holding hands with a younger girl in a floral dress who is swinging in the air, surrounded by festival-goers in a lively outdoor setting.
A young woman interacting playfully with a young girl at a festival, surrounded by other attendees in a sunny outdoor setting.
Two women standing side by side at a festival, one wearing a patterned dress and the other in a striped top and denim shorts, enjoying the atmosphere.
Three women sitting together on a bench at a festival, smiling and holding drinks, with a lively festival atmosphere in the background.
Two women walking away, enjoying the atmosphere of a festival, wearing short denim outfits and cowboy boots.
A couple enjoying ice cream at a festival, with a grassy background and other attendees in the distance.
Two young women engaging in conversation at a festival, with a crowd of attendees in the background.
Two children wearing ear protection, one sitting on the shoulders of an adult, enjoying a festival atmosphere.
A father holding a young girl on his shoulders at a festival, surrounded by other attendees.
A man holding a can and smiling, wearing sunglasses and a blue long-sleeve shirt, with people and a trailer in the background.
A man with long hair and sunglasses wearing a blue shirt with floral details and background greenery at a festival.
An artistic festival entrance featuring large speakers and vibrant imagery, with attendees visible inside.
Two women walking side by side on a grassy festival ground, each carrying a bag and wearing caps.
A young woman in a white crop top and denim shorts, smiling and raising her arms in excitement at a festival.
A smiling woman with long braided hair, wearing a white off-shoulder dress, stands outdoors at a festival.
A hand holding a striped fan with a 'White Claw' logo at a festival.
A festival attendee dancing barefoot on grass, wearing a white tank top and a light-colored hat, with a crowd of people in the background.
Two young women at a music festival taking a selfie, both wearing stylish outfits and smiling.
Two women sitting on the grass at a festival, one adjusting her hair and the other clapping, with a crowd of attendees in the background.
A child playfully rolling on the grass at a festival, surrounded by attendees in the background.
Two young boys playing with toy cars on grass at a festival, one wearing a black striped shirt and the other in a blue shirt with a cap.
Two festival attendees enjoying a basketball game, throwing basketballs towards a net, surrounded by a vibrant festival atmosphere.
A couple at a festival standing close together, holding hands while enjoying the atmosphere.
A child with long hair sits on the shoulders of an adult in a colorful shirt, surrounded by festival attendees in a vibrant outdoor setting.
A boat with passengers navigating on a calm body of water, surrounded by greenery in the background.

I also want to talk about this amazing vendor Get Baked who sold sold stuffed pretzels and they took care of the media team the whole weekend. I had the pleasure of speaking to the owner Maggie and she was one of the nicest individuals I’ve met. She told me a little bit about the story how Get Baked started and some background about herself. Her employees during the weekend worked endlessly to make sure attendees were happy and fed. Also it was perfect timing cause on April 26th, it was National Pretzel Day, so it was even more exciting! I got to try their Nutella, Philly Cheesesteak, and Crab stuffed pretzels and I would have never guessed my true love would be a stuffed pretzel. Get Baked is ran by a powerhouse of a woman that deserves the recognition for her dedication for her brand. We can’t wait to interview her pretty soon! Check out their website HERE!

A smiling vendor at a festival, wearing a black shirt and orange pretzel-patterned pants, showing a peace sign.
Hands wearing blue gloves preparing a cheese and crab mixture on a flat surface.
A vendor preparing food at a festival, wearing blue gloves and cutting rolled dough with filling on a countertop.
A vendor at a festival wearing a white shirt with the text 'Bake. Eat. Be Happy.' appears to be preparing food in a food stall.
A young man wearing a camouflage hat and gloves is preparing food at a vendor station at a festival, with various food items and other staff members visible in the background.
A sign for 'Get Baked' showcasing stuffed pretzel rolls at a festival, with a sun graphic wearing sunglasses.
A colorful vendor sign for 'Get Baked' showcasing various stuffed pretzel roll options, including fresh blue crab and cheese, spinach and artichoke, and nutella stuffed pretzel rolls, with descriptions and prices listed.
A woman wearing sunglasses prepares food at a festival vendor station, focused on her work.
Two festival attendees smiling while holding food items at High Water Festival, with festival booths and greenery in the background.

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