Local food, beverages and other fun vendors will be on site throughout the weekend.

The third annual Drifter Fest will celebrate the life of the late Bert Griggs. The Refinery is excited for a weekend of events complete with performances from legendary bassist George Porter Jr. and The Runnin’ Pardners, Southern rock band Tishamingo, and supporting acts Gavin Hamilton and Friends featuring Wallace Mullinax, Broken Speakers and Just Groove. Local food, beverages and other fun vendors will be on site throughout the weekend.

A portion of proceeds from Drifter Fest will benefit Carolina Studios, a nonprofit fostering creative, educational and career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology and media arts. Tickets can be purchasedonline here.