Activities

For 37 years, the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival has proudly supported the community. Every March, the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival has brought a diverse range of vintages and delectable dishes to the island for over 30 years. The Wine and Food Event partners with several restaurants and bars on the island to present scrumptious food and refreshing wines to the community and any of the thousands of tourists the festival attracts every year.

The Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival takes place for a week and includes everything from wine tastings and movie screenings to celebrity chef dinners and special three-course meal evenings at restaurants with in-house sommeliers and chefs collaborating to create culinary wonders.

19 Executive Park Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 

For more information https://hiltonheadwineandfood.com/faq/

Today, descendants of West Africans who were enslaved and transported to the coastal islands of South Carolina and Georgia are fighting to maintain a way of life. Gullah is more than just a people’s name and language. It encapsulates the essence of endurance, spirituality, and tradition. Through the stitching of sweet grass baskets, the weaving of casting nets, and the cooking of traditional Gullah meals, the Native Island Gullah People continue the traditions of their forefathers. Since 1996, NIBCAA has presented the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, which celebrates the Gullah people’s rich cultural legacy and history on Hilton Head Island.

The “Arts Ob We People Annual Art Exhibition and Sale,” “Taste of Gullah,” Arts, Crafts and Food Expo, Gullah Gospel Music Series, and more are among the Celebration events this year. We welcome you to join us in celebrating Gullah, where the spirit of the Gullah Culture will alter your soul.

539 William Hilton Pkwy
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

For more information https://www.gullahcelebration.com/

At the fun-filled, family-friendly festive environment, over 6,500 pounds of chicken wings will be served. There will be a kid’s zone, a rock climbing wall, and a bungee jump, among other attractions. Big screen televisions will be provided by Custom Audio Video and Hargray to view all of the March Madness Basketball games. Local favorites will provide live entertainment, and Adventure Radio will be on site to broadcast all of the action. The Kid’s Wing Bobbing Competition and the Adult Wing Eating Contest are both fun to watch or participate in. Cast your vote for your favorite wing, and the winner will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children under the age of 10. 

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

For more information https://www.hiltonheadwingfest.com/

HarbourFest, held weekly during the summer at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island, S.C., features live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and Tuesday night fireworks. Dates with fireworks. After the main event, there will be a spectacular party! Watch as Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina comes alive with a spectacular fireworks display! Enjoy spectacular fireworks that illuminate the night sky. Live music will accompany you throughout the evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival and the lasting influence The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation has had on our non-profit community, town, state, and region.

17 Harbourside Ln
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

For more information https://www.welcometosheltercove.com/harbourfest

Join the Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Day parade with your friends and family! Floats, boats, trucks, cars, motorcycles, and golf carts are all welcome, as are people, horses, and pets. Please check our local vendors if you want a huge float. Each entry competes for one of five prizes. The Budweiser Clydesdales, military jet flyovers, the Planter’s Peanut Nutmobile featuring Mr. Peanut, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, and Nashville music artist Michelle Murray have all been in the Parade over the years. In 2002, our parade was named one of the Southeast’s Top 20 Tourism Events.

This is a fantastic distinction, and we are quite proud of our community! In honor of the Parade’s 30th anniversary in 2013, the Town Council of Hilton Head Island presented it with a commendation. We’re still the Islanders’ favorite springtime event after all these years. 

71 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

For more information  https://www.hiltonheadireland.org/enter-the-parade