Hilton Head Island, SC might be best known for its beaches, resorts and family-friendly atmosphere, but it also hosts a range of popular festivals that draw many thousands of visitors to the island every year.
The cuisine and seafood of the lowcountry are the mainstays of the Hilton Head festival calendar, with events devoted to shrimp, oysters, wings, and to generally southern foods and drinks spread throughout the year.
The annual Gullah celebration offers a month-long exploration of local African-American music, food, history and culture. Spring brings the RBC Heritage golf tournament, and in fall is Hilton Head’s motoring festival, bringing tens of thousands of people to the island and to nearby Savannah.
For a full list of festivals and events in Hilton Head, see events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– Seafood festivals in and near Savannah
– Airports near Hilton Head, SC
– How to get to Hilton Head from Savannah
– Beaufort, SC Festival Calendar
!Event dates, venue and other details may change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before planning your travel.
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– Mayfest, May 10 2025
Annual festival in downtown Bluffton, with 130+ local and regional artists and food vendors, live music, ugly dog contest, and more. More details
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– Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival, September 18-21 2025
Annual music festival with events at several Hilton Head Island venues. More details
– Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival, September 20 2025
Annual food festival at Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, with all-you-can-eat shrimp, craft beer, live music, children’s activities, vendors and more. More details
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– Fish and Grits Music Festival, October 4 2025
Annual festival of Gullah/Geechee food and music, featuring local and international music and spoken word performers, Lowcountry dishes, arts and crafts, vendors and more. More details
– Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, October 29 - November 2 2025
Popular annual car show and festival with several events in Hilton Head Island including driving tours, aircraft display, vintage cars and more. More details
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– Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, October 29 - November 2 2025
Popular annual car show and festival with several events in Hilton Head Island including driving tours, aircraft display, vintage cars and more. More details
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See Also: Things To Do In Hilton Head & Nearby
– Dolphin tours
– Boat charters and rentals
– Kayaking
– Paddle boarding
– Creek Cat tours
– Sunset cruises
– Daufuskie Island tours
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Ebenezer Creek blackwater swamp
– Savannah events