Talk of the Town host Patti Mercer met with Caroline Hasty Tega Cay Event s Manager to talk about the 2026 Best Dam Food Festival. Get ready to party by the Catawba Dam at the Best Dam Food Festival in Tega Cay! On Saturday, May 9th, from 2 pm until 10 pm, grab your family and friends and head down to Catawba Park for a jam-packed day of tantalizing treats from a variety of food vendors. From fish to tacos, pizza to burgers, your taste buds won’t know what hit them!

Located next to the dam on New Gray Rock Road, Catawba Park is Tega Cay’s newest and most happening attraction. The sprawling park boasts grand ballfields, a play area, walking trails, and a gorgeous event lawn, making it the perfect backdrop for a day of fun and excitement. The Best Dam Food Festival is a rain or shine event.