Friday, December
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New Year's Eve |
| Saturday, January 1, 2004 |
New Years Day |
| Throughout January |
Winter Carnival - An ongoing series of
island events sponsored by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association.
/ Hilton Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
| Monday, January 17 |
Martin Luther King Day --The year's first
great three day weekend to plan a getaway for two at a quiet
retreat at the beach. Hilton Head is a great place during
the "off-season" for couples. Find fantastic shopping,
sightseeing, great restaurants and great rates on area golf
courses plus renown Native Island Gullah sites celebrating
the regions African American culture. |
Throughout
February
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9th Annual Native Islander Gullah Celebration -
This month long event showcases the arts, crafts, foods,
history and rich culture of the Native Island Gullah people.
Events include National Freedom Day Celebration, a Gullah
barbeque, De Gullah Playhouse One-Acts and Gospel sings.
/ Hilton Head Island / Call for information / 843-682-3742 |
| Throughout February |
Winter Carnival - An ongoing series of
island events sponsored by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association.
/ Hilton Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
| Monday, February 14 |
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with
a romantic three or four -day weekend with this year's weekend
holiday. Hilton Head is a great place during the "off-season" for
couples. There's romantic dining, historic sightseeing, fantastic
shopping and great rates on area golf courses. |
| Monday, February 21 |
Presidents' Day - Extend your valentine
stay, consider a romantic three or four-day weekend getaway! |
| Wednesdays & Fridays during the Spring
Months |
Nature & Dolphin Cruises - Coastal Discovery
Museum / Call 843-689-6767 for information and departure
points |
March 1 -
31
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Springfest - Over 200 events are planned
throughout the month of March on Hilton Head Island to celebrate
the coming of spring! Childrens events, arts and crafts,
food celebrations and sports competitions. / Hilton Head
Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
| Spring Concert Season of the Hilton Head
Orchestra |
Events scheduled through May, performances presented at
the First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head. / Hilton Head
Island / Call 843-842-2055 for information |
| March 11 & 12 |
St. Helena's Episcopal Church Womens Spring Tours -
A fund raising event offering private candlelit tours of
historic homes and plantations in the Beaufort area. / Beaufort
/ Call 843-524-0363 for information |
| March 12 |
20th Annual Winefest - The largest wine
tasting event on the east coast with over 1000 wine selections
available. Admission includes souvenir wine tasting glass,
wine tastings and live entertainment. Food vendors will also
be on site. / 1 to 4 pm / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-646-4944
for information - JAMIE- CHECK PHONE NUMBER got 2 different
references |
| Saturday, March 12 |
10th Annual Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run -
A 5K run through central Hilton Head. Event begins at 12:30pm
/ Hilton Head / Call 843-379-3440 for information |
| Sunday, March 13 |
St. Patrick's Day Parade at Coligny Circle -
Celebrate with great Irish fun during the islands largest
free spectator event. There will be floats, bands and clowns
plus lots of family fun! / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-837-4277
for information |
| Thursday, March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day - How about a spending
a day on the greens? Golf courses in the area are ready for
play with perfect spring weather conditions arriving on the
scene. |
| Monday, March 21 |
Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring
! |
| March 25 |
Good Friday / Purim |
| Saturday, March 26 |
Ebony Fest - An African American celebration
featuring open air concerts, Lowcountry foods, childrens
activities, art show, vendors selling African American art
and clothing plus the Ebony Wall of fame and more! / Argent
Square / Hardeeville / Call 843-784-3487 for information |
| Sunday, March 27 |
Easter Sunday |
April 11 -
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The Heritage Classic - The PGA makes
it's annual stop at the Harbour Town Golf Links for the Classic
- The MCI Heritage of Golf. See professional golfs greatest
as they vie for a purse worth millions on this Pete Dye course
with Golden Bear influences! / Harbour Town in the Sea Pines
Resort / Hilton Head / Call 800-234-1107 for information |
| Friday, April 22 |
35th Annual Earth Day Celebrations -
Check out associated events during the week at the Audubon
Newhall Preserve, Coastal Discovery Museum and the Pinckney
Island Wildlife Refuge. |
Early May
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Garden Walk - A tour of ten beautiful
gardens located in historic Beaufort, guest speakers begin
talks at 9 pm. / Beaufort / SC / Call 843-521-4144 for information |
| May 7 |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival - This lowcountry
coastal community celebrates its livelyhood with great food,
live entertainment and the annual "blessing of the fleet".
/ McClellanville / Call 843-887-3323 for information |
| Early May |
Family Fiesta Latina - An annual festival
at the Arts Center coincides with Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican
celebration of independence and is an homage to local Hispanic
culture. / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-842-ARTS for information |
| Saturday, May 14 |
Bluffton Village Festival - This annual
event celebrates arts and crafts, showcasing antiques, pottery,
handcrafted furniture and much more along with some great
entertainment. / Bluffton / Call 843-757-3855 for information |
| Late May |
19th Annual Beaufort Gullah Festival -
The Gullah cultural heritage of the Lowcountry is celebrated
with authentic arts and crafts, music, dance and workshops
on Gullah history. The Black Inventions Museum will be hosting
special exhibits and of course there will be some great food
on hand. / Beaufort High School / Beaufort / Call 843-525-0628
for information |
| Monday, May 30 |
Memorial Day - Make it a great three-day
weekend filled with lots of celebration! It's a busy time,
so get your reservations in early! |
Wednesdays & Fridays
during the Summer Months
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Nature & Dolphin Cruises - Coastal Discovery
Museum / Call 843-689-6767 for information and departure
points |
| Thursdays Throughout the Summer |
Hilton Head Farmer's Market - Look for
local fresh produce and vegetables at center court in The
Mall at Shelter Cove / 8 am -1 pm / Call 843-686-3090 for
information |
| Select Summer Evenings |
Hargray Summer Concert Series - Bringing
in top rock musical groups for performances in Harbour Town.
/ Center Court / Harbour Town / Call 843-671-5995 for information
and events schedule |
| Sundays during the season |
Pro Exhibition at the Van der Meer Tennis Center -Whoever
is in town brushing up on their game, visitors will see a
top flight doubles exhibition with either teaching professionals,
touring professionals or world class Academy players. / 5
pm / Call 843-785-8388 for information |
| Beginning in June and throughout the
Summer |
HarbourFest 2005 - Tuesday nights throughout
the summer there's food, entertainment and fireworks at dusk
at the Shelter Cove Harbour. / Hilton Head Island / Call
843-785-1106 for information |
| Tuesday, June 21 |
Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer
- The official beach season has arrived, but don't tell that
to our vacationers, they have been soaking up the sun for
quite some time! |
| Tuesday, June 28 |
Carolina Day - The celebrations honor
the American Patriots Charleston Harbor victory over the
British Navy on June 28, 1776, the first significant victory
over the British during the Revolution. Admission Free at
Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island. / 843-883-3123 |
Monday, July
4
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The Island Packet Firecracker 5000 Road Race -
A popular Independence Day event bringing in runners from
from up and down the east coast for the islands largest running
event. / Shelter Cove / Call 843-686-3090?? for information |
| Monday, July 4 |
Independence Day - Celebrations throughout
the area with fireworks at the following Hilton Head Island
locations: Shelter Cove Marina / Harbour Town / Skull Creek
Marina. / Call 843-785-3673 for information |
| Monday, July 4 |
July 4th Flying Pig Kite Festival - A
great event for kids of all ages, there will kites from all
over the east coast of all sizes filling the skies over Port
Royal. The festivities includes live music, great food, kite
making classes for the younger set and an appropriate finale
of fireworks. / Beaufort - Port Royal / Call 843-986-5400
for information |
September
2 - 4
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25th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf
Tournament - Visitors are welcomed to come out
and get autographs at this celebrity filled fund raiser
that benefits various childrens charities. / Call 843-842-7711
for information / No admission charge |
| Wednesdays & Fridays through October |
Nature & Dolphin Cruises - Coastal Discovery
Museum / Call 843-689-6767 for information and departure
points |
| September 2 - 4 |
25th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf
Tournament - Visitors are welcomed to come out
and get autographs at this celebrity filled fund raiser
that benefits various childrens charities. / Call 843-842-7711
for information / No admission charge |
| After Labor Day |
The crowds diminish somewhat but the sun, sand and surf
of the island are still here to be enjoyed and golf is at
it's best. Consider a fall holiday in Hilton Head. |
| Autumn Concerts & Stage Programs |
Are held in the Elizabeth Wallace Theater at the Arts
Center of Coastal Carolina. Events include plays as well
as nationally known performance artists. / Hilton Head Island
/ Call 843-842-ARTS (2787) for information and concert schedules. |
| September 17 |
FoodFest 2005 - Held at the Shelter Cover
Harbour, this event brings together area restaurants serving
food and beverages along side music, contests and children's
entertainment. / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for
information |
| September 17 & 18 |
Catfish Festival at Millstone Landing -
Events features a parade, Savannah River boat races, lots
of food booths, childrens activities plus arts and crafts
/ Hardeeville |
| Mid September |
12th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival 2005 -
A multi-day festival of celebration with street and boat
parades, street dancing, live entertainment, fireworks and
lots of shrimp served up just about any way you like it.
/ Yemassee / SC |
| Wednesday, September 21 |
Fall Equinox / Autumn Begins |
Early October
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Bluffton Oktoberfest - Held in the Historic
Center of downtown Bluffton many know this festival as the
Annual Bluffton Beerfest. Look for German food, lots of music
and lots of microbrews. / Bluffton / SC / call 843-757-6293
for information |
| Early October |
Gopher Hill Festival -Named for the endangered
gopher tortoise, this annual festival celebrates the creature
with a parade, arts and crafts, a turtle race, kiddie rides
and a free outdoor concert. The event is also is known as
the Octurtlefest. / Ridgeland / SC / Call 843-726-8126 for
information |
| Early October |
21st Annual Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off 2005 -
A cook-off sponsored by the Kiwanis Club from Noon to 4 pm
at the Honey Horn at the Intersection of Cross island Parkway & William
Hilton Parkway pits area restaurants in a who's the best
barbeque cookoff! / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-342-9433
for information |
| Concert Season of the Hilton Head Orchestra
Begins |
Events scheduled from October through May, Orchestra performances
are presented at the First Presbyterian Church of Hilton
Head. / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-842-2055 for information |
| October 7 & 8 |
11th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival -
Musical entertainment, games, craft displays, foot races
and golf competitions and marine life exhibits are offered
along with local restaurants serving up some awesome shrimp
dishes. / Beaufort / SC / Call 843-524-3163 x 31 for information |
| Monday, October 10 |
Columbus Day - It's a great three-day
weekend for some shopping, sightseeing and golf! |
| October 22 / 24 / 28 & 30 |
Fall Festival of Houses and History -
Beaufort highlights its architecture and history with this
popular tour of private homes and local plantations. A Colonial
Festival and informative lectures are also part of the event.
/ Beaufort, SC / Call 843-379-3331 for information |
| Monday, October 31 |
Halloween Festivities are held all around
the area during the week proceeding Halloween
• Halloween Hayrides - Forest Preserve / Sea Pines Resort / Call 843-363-4530
for information, times & dates
• Halloween Trick or Treat at Coligny Plaza including Costume contests
/ Call 843-842-6050 for information, times & dates
• Trick or Treat at the Mall at Shelter Cove - sponsored by the Merchants
Association / Call 843-686-3090 for information, times & dates
• Trick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort sponsored by the Merchants Association
- check for specific date |
November 11 & 12
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Hargray Hilton Head Bridge Run - Choose
to compete in 10 K race or 5 K health walk over the double
hump bridges leading onto Hilton head, the race / walk is
open to all ages and lets participants enjoy the view overlooking
the Intracoastal Waterway. Proceeds from the race benefits
the Special Olympics / Call 843-689-3440 for information |
| Friday, November 11 |
Veteran's Day |
| Mid - November |
Taste of the Season - A pleasant Holiday
food tasting event with samplings from dining establishments
located throughout the island. / Hilton Head Island / Call
843-785-3673 for information |
| November 24 |
Thanksgiving Day |
| November 25 |
4th Annual Light Up the Night Lighted Holiday
Boat Parade - Downtown Beaufort / Call 843-525-6644
for information |
Early December
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A great time to spend the week in Hilton Head. The golfing
is superb, the holiday decorations are everywhere and it
is a fabulous time to do some Christmas shopping at the numerous
Outlets and special gift shops! |
| Early December |
A Night on the Town -- Beaufort's Holiday
Celebration & Open House & the Annual Beaufort Christmas
Parade - Separate holiday events held during the first week
of December. / Historic Downtown Beaufort / Call 843-525-6644
for specific dates & information |
| Winter Concerts & Stage Programs |
Are held in the Elizabeth Wallace Theater at the Arts
Center of Coastal Carolina. Events include plays as well
as nationally known performance artists. / Hilton Head Island
/ Call 843-842-ARTS (2787) for information and concert schedules. |
| Winter Concert Season of the Hilton Head
Orchestra |
Events scheduled from October through May, Orchestra performances
are presented at the First Presbyterian Church of Hilton
Head. / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-842-2055 for information |
| Saturday, December 17 |
Hilton Head Jingle Bell Run -This Hilton
Head event includes a 5 K run as well as a 5K health walk,
even pets are allowed during this holiday themed event. /
Call 843-379-3440 for information |
| Wednesday, December 21 |
Winter Solstice / First Day of Winter |
| Sunday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| December 26 |
First Day of Hanukkah |
| Monday, December 26 |
First Day of Kwanzaa - Celebrate African
American culture by taking a Gullah Heritage Trail Tour during
the week of Kwanzaa to check out family events at the Penn
Center & York W. Bailey Museum in nearby St. Helena. / Gullah
Tour - Call 843-681-7066 for information / Penn Center & York
W. Bailey Museum - Call 843-838-2432 for information |
| Monday, December 26 |
Fourth Annual Polar Bear Jump - Only
the brave need to apply themselves to this event, its a mid-winter
dip into the Harbourtown swimming pool. / Sea Pines Resort
/ Greenwood Drive / Hilton Head Island / Call 843-363-4530
for information |
| Saturday, December 31 |
New Year's Eve |
| Sunday, January 1, 2006 |
New Years Day |
| Throughout January |
Winter Carnival - An ongoing series of
island events sponsored by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association
/ Hilton Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
| Monday, January 16 |
Martin Luther King Day --The year's first
great three day weekend to plan a getaway for two at a quiet
retreat at the beach. Hilton Head is a great place during
the "off-season" for couples. Find fantastic shopping,
sightseeing, great restaurants and great rates on area golf
courses plus renown Native Island Gullah sites celebrating
the regions African American culture. |
| Throughout February |
10th Annual Native Islander Gullah Celebration -
This month long event showcases the arts, crafts, foods,
history and rich culture of the Native Island Gullah people.
Events include National Freedom Day Celebration, a Gullah
barbeque, De Gullah Playhouse One-Acts and Gospel sings.
/ Hilton Head Island / Call for information / 843-682-3742 |
| Throughout February |
Winter Carnival - An ongoing series of
island events sponsored by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association
including concerts, cultural events and outdoor activities.
/ Hilton Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
| Tuesday, February 14 |
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with
a romantic three or extended four-day weekend with this year's
sweet holiday. Hilton Head is a great place during the "off-season" for
couples. There's romantic dining, historic sightseeing, fantastic
shopping and great rates on area golf courses. |
| Monday, February 20 |
Presidents' Day - Extend your Valentine
stay, consider a romantic three or four-day weekend getaway! |
| March 1 - 31 |
Springfest - Over 200 events are planned
throughout the month of March on Hilton Head Island to celebrate
the coming of an early spring! Childrens events, arts and
crafts, food celebrations and sports competitions. / Hilton
Head Island / Call 843-686-4944 for information |
