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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 |
| 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. |
| FEBRUARY |
| 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. |
| MARCH |
| 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. |
| APRIL |
| 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. |
| MAY |
| 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. |
| JUNE |
| 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. |
| JULY |
| 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. |
| AUGUST |
| 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. |
| SEPTEMBER |
| 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. |
| OCTOBER |
| 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. |
| NOVEMBER |
| 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
Hilton Head Factory Stores I and II.
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. |
| DECEMBER |
| 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. |
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