Irmo Okra Strut!

The 51st Annual Irmo Okra Strut Returns to Irmo

Mark your calendars, neighbors! One of Irmo’s most cherished traditions is returning for its 51st year. The Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut is set to fill Moore Park, located at 7473 Church Street, with music, food, and community spirit on September 25–26, 2026.

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Friday Night Kickoff

The celebration begins Friday evening, September 25, at the Prisma Health Amphitheater inside Moore Park. Opening ceremonies start at 6:00 p.m., leading right into a night of free live entertainment:

7:00 p.m. – The Big Time Band: Sets the festival mood with high-energy covers spanning almost every genre.

9:00 p.m. – Monsters of Yacht: America’s premier Yacht Rock tribute band takes the stage to deliver smooth, nostalgic hits from the ’70s and early ’80s.

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Saturday Family Fun

The excitement continues Saturday morning, September 26, with the Irmo Okra Strut 5K kicking off at Irmo Village Shopping Center (7571 St. Andrews Road) at 7:30 a.m. Next up, the traditional Okra Strut Parade steps off at 9:00 a.m. along St. Andrews Road near CrossRoads Intermediate School and ends near Irmo Elementary School. Afterward, make your way to Moore Park for a full day of community festivities, including a variety of food and beverage vendors, local artisan and exhibitor booths, amusements for the kids, and more!

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Grand Finale

To close out the weekend, bring your lawn chairs back to the Prisma Health Amphitheater at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday for a free show by Elizabeth as Taylor, a premier Taylor Swift tribute act that concertgoers of all ages will love.

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Whether you come for the parade, the food, or the music under the trees, it is the perfect weekend to gather with friends and neighbors.