Moore Park
Moore Park in Irmo hosts the Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut each September, a free festival now in its sixth decade. Parking in the park's gravel lot costs 10 dollars by card, or you can ride a free shuttle from the Irmo Wellness Center or Union United Methodist Church. Outside coolers, food and pets are not allowed inside the festival.
Before you go
- Official site
- okrastrut.com
- Next festival here
- The Irmo Okra Strut, Sep 25, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is card or Apple Pay only, no cash, in the gravel lot.
- Free shuttles run from the Irmo Wellness Center and Union United Methodist Church.
- No pets are allowed in the park during the festival.
- Friday runs 6pm to 11pm; Saturday the park stays open until 5pm or the last band.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free to attend · $10 card only parking on site · Free shuttles every 20 minutes.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a free, long running community festival with music and food.
- You're happy parking by card or taking the free shuttle in.
Think twice if
- You were planning to bring a cooler, outside food or your pet: none are allowed.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Okra StrutParking at Moore Park for the Okra Strut costs 10 dollars, paid by debit, credit or Apple Pay only, in the gravel lot on the left as you enter the park.
Festival-specific · Okra StrutFree shuttles run every 20 minutes from the Irmo Wellness Center and Union United Methodist Church, with no charge to park at either shuttle lot.
Festival-specific · Okra StrutMoore Park is open for the festival on Friday from 6pm to 11pm, and on Saturday it stays open until 5pm or until the Main Stage band finishes.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Moore Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: okrastrut.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Moore Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: okrastrut.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Okra StrutOutside coolers, food and beverages are not allowed at the Okra Strut; food and beverage vendors cover the range instead.
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Quick answers
Is the Okra Strut free to attend?
Yes, but parking at Moore Park costs 10 dollars, card or Apple Pay only.
Where do I park for the Okra Strut?
Parking is in the gravel lot on the left as you enter Moore Park, 10 dollars by card or Apple Pay, no cash.
Is there a shuttle to Moore Park?
Yes. Free shuttles run every 20 minutes from the Irmo Wellness Center and Union United Methodist Church, with no charge to park at either lot.
What are the Okra Strut's hours?
Friday runs 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday the park stays open until 5pm or until the Main Stage band finishes.
Can I bring a cooler or outside food?
No. Outside coolers, food and beverages are not allowed; vendors at the park cover food and drinks.
Are pets allowed at the Okra Strut?
No. Pets are not permitted in the park during the festival for security reasons.
How long has the Okra Strut been running?
Over 50 years, growing out of a small fundraising fair the Irmo Woman's Club held to fund the town's first library.
A little history
The Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut has filled Moore Park with music, food and community spirit for over 50 years, growing out of a small fundraising fair the Irmo Woman's Club first held to fund the town's first library.