Hilton Head Island Activities
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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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