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Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry of South
Carolina offer constant activities and events as well as the
obvious; golf, tennis, beach, shopping, dining, boating,
sailing, horseback riding, day trips, nature walks & various
art leagues and organizations to keep you busy.
Southern Beaufort County hosts
festivals, recreation events and fund-raisers throughout the
year, offering food, entertainment, wine tasting and major
sports competitions.
The following list is just a sampling and is not intended to
be all inclusive. For an up-to-date listing of upcoming area
events, check out The Island Packet's Web site at
www.islandpacket.com
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JANUARY |
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Winter Carnival is
sponsored by the Hilton Head Area Hospitality
Association and runs from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. The
carnival includes events such as jazz, a food and wine
tasting, special kayaking tours, a black-tie opera
performance, an art exhibit, beach tours and road races. |
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FEBRUARY |
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Native Islander Gullah
Celebration showcases the arts, music, food and
lifestyle of the area's native sea islanders.
Participants also learn about the Gullah culture through
a Freedom Day Celebration of the 13th Amendment
abolishing slavery, with poetry readings, music and
historical presentations. And the Arts Center of Coastal
Carolina sponsors a Gullah Art Show. |
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MARCH |
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SpringFest, a month long,
islandwide series of events celebrating spring as the
unofficial welcome of the coming season, featuring the
Chocolate Fair, WineFest, HealthFest, WingFest, and
SweetTastes. Special arts demonstrations, kayak clinics
and tours, road races, golf and tennis tournaments and
musical concerts also contribute to the celebration.
Youth Arts Fest, a
daylong event sponsored by the Arts Center of Coastal
Carolina, features childrens' choirs, kids art and
activities just for youngsters.
The Hilton Head Island
St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Savannah St. Patrick's
Day Parade are other big events. |
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APRIL |
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The MCI Heritage of Golf
tournament takes place at Harbour Town Golf Links,
bringing to the area the best names in golf to compete
for the coveted tartan jacket. This event also is
nationally televised. Davis Love III won the 2003
tournament.
Annual Art & Flowers
Festival is sponsored by the Hilton Head Art League at
Windmill Harbour. |
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MAY |
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The Bluffton Village
Festival features arts and crafts vendors, lemonade and
barbecue, as well as the Ugly Dog Contest.
All Saints Episcopal
Church Annual Garden Tour features local gardens, a
homemade lunch, an arts and crafts bazaar and a bake
sale, which benefits local children.
The Arts Center of
Coastal Carolina spotlights Family Fiesta Latina, a
daylong celebration of Latin American music, food and
dancing. |
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JUNE |
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HarbourFest at Shelter Cove
Harbour is on Tuesday evenings through Labor Day and
features crafts, food, music, children's activities and
more, culminating with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Murder at the Mansion
dinner theatre performances are held at Port Royal
Clubhouse and runs from June 17 through Aug. 29. |
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JULY |
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July Fourth celebrations
take place at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove Harbour and
Skull Creek Marina. Food, music, crafts, magic shows and
face painting for children are topped off with fireworks
displays at each location.
The Hallelujah Singers,
a Gullah musical troupe, performs at the Arts Center of
Coastal Carolina from the end of July through the first
part of August. |
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AUGUST |
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Skywatch is sponsored by
Coastal Discovery Museum.
The 23rd Annual Hilton
Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament, a Labor Day
weekend charity event slated from Aug. 29-31, brings in
stars of television, film, music and sports to benefit
local children's charities. |
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SEPTEMBER |
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Food Fest, sponsored by the
Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association, brings many of
the island's restaurants together to allow the community
to sample specialties from several local eateries.
Beverages, music, and contests, all at the Shelter Cove
Community Park. |
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OCTOBER |
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Evening of the Arts, slated
for Oct. 4 at the Country Club of Hilton Head, is a
fund-raising event for which dozens of local artists
donate works of art that are for sale. The event
benefits the Island School Council.
All-Women's Fishing
Tournament is sponsored by Palmetto Bay Marina.
The 19th Annual Chili
Cook-off, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head,
features both professional and amateur competitions.
This year it will be held on Oct. 4 at Historic Honey
Horn Plantation on Hilton Head Island. |
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NOVEMBER |
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Taste of the Season lets
residents sample cuisine from some of the area's finest
restaurants. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Island Chamber
of Commerce. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Nov. 13 at the Port Royal Clubhouse.
Festival of Trees and
Lights, slated for Nov. 24-Dec. 9, is a benefit that
brings out the best Christmas decorations from local
businesses and individuals, all on display and for sale
at The Mall at Shelter Cove. The event is sponsored by
and benefits Hilton Head Preparatory School. Proceeds
also benefit Deep Well.
Lowcountry Soup
Challenge allows everyone to taste the area's best
soups. The event benefits Volunteers in Medicine and is
sponsored by the Tanger Outlet Malls.
Hargray Hilton Head
Island Bridge Run, a 10k run, and various island-wide
events, produced by Bear Foot Sports is scheduled for
Nov. 15.
The Community Christmas
Tree Lighting takes place after Thanksgiving in the Arts
Center of Coastal Carolina parking lot. |
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DECEMBER |
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Holiday Caroling Hayrides,
sponsored by Sea Pines Recreation, are a great way to
get into the spirit of the season. Enjoy a festive
hayride through Sea Pines Forest Preserve while singing
holiday carols.
An informal activity,
but one that you can't miss... Be sure to drive by the
Christmas lights and decorations on and around Dove
Street and Dune Lane located on the South end of Hilton
Head Island. |
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