Hilton Head Vacations (Seasonal events)

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Seasonal Events and Attractions

Hilton Head is a year round vacation destination. The following are just some of the activities that occur throughout the year.

As dates and events listed may change, please contact the organizer of the event for confirmation and details.

January

January is the annual Palmetto Dunes Winter Cup - Men's and Women's Tennis Doubles at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.

Winter Carnival JAN 1- FEB 28: Sponsored by Hilton Head Hospitality Association and several local area businesses. Includes an evening of jazz, a food and wine tasting, special kayaking tours, a black tie opera performance, big band concert, an art exhibit, beach tours, and road races. For more info 686-4994.

February

February is the annual Native Islander Gullah Celebration - a celebration of the Lowcountry's Gullah Heritage.

Native Islander Gullah Celebration FEB 3-25th: 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 with poetry readings, music, and historical presentations. For more info 842-0044, 1-800-721-7120, www.gullahcelebration.com.

12th Spring Fashion Show - The River House at Oldfield

14-20th PTR Interntional Tennis Symposium

Entertainment - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

March

March is Springfest on the island - offering island wide activities all month such as the annual Chocolate Fair at Coligny Plaza & the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Series of month long, island wide events celebrating spring as the unofficial welcome of the coming season. Includes: Chocolate Fair, Wine Fest, Health Fest, Wing Fest, and Sweet Tastes. Special art Demonstrations, kayak clinics, and tours, road races, golf and tennis tournaments, and musical concerts.

Youth Arts Fest: A day -long event sponsored by the Self Family Arts Center, features children's choirs, kid art, and activities just for youngsters.

13th Winefest 2004 - Shlter Cove Community Park

14th - Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade; Bluffton St. Patrick's Day Parade

27th Bluffton Barbecue Shindig - Historic Dowtown Bluffton

April

Each year Hilton Head Island plays host to the Heritage of Golf. Played on the Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969. It is a special time of year and the island is in all its glory. (Harbour Town Golf Links). Best names in golf compete for the coveted plaid jacket. Televised nationally.

12-18th "The Heritage" PGA Golf Tournament - Harbour Town Golf Links

Annual Art and Flower Festival: Sponsored by the Hilton Head Art League located at Windmill Harbour

May

Throughout the month of May the Bravo Arts Festival offers month long arts, history and cultural activities: Outstanding Arts, History, Cultural Activities, Great Entertainment, Local Galleries, Performers, Historians, Entertainers, and more all month in the Hilton Head and Bluffton.

8th - The Bluffton Village Festival: Features arts and crafts vendors, barbecue, the Ugly Dog Contest, and the Episcopal Church of the Cross Bazaar.

All Saints Annual Garden Tour: Features a potpourri of local gardens, lunch, arts and crafts bazaar, bake sale, which all benefits local children.

Family Fiesta Latina: Self Family Arts Center spotlights a daylong celebration of Latin American music, food, and dancing.

June

One week in June features the Week of Champions - Sports clinic for children, involving professional athletes and Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Murder at the Mansion Dinner Theater, Port Royal Club House: Continues through summer. For more information and reservations 681-1700.

July

July Fourth Celebrations: Celebrations take place waterfront at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove Harbour, and Skull Creek Marina. Food, music, arts, and crafts, magic shows and face painting for children. Fireworks displays at all locations. More Information 785-3673.

June through August features Summer Entertainment such as daily outdoor entertainment at Harbour Town in Sea Pines with Gregg Russell, Shannon Tanner at the Shelter Cove Marina and the Kiosk Stage area in Coligny Plaza. Harbourfest 2003 - Tuesday nights at Shelter Cove Marina features live entertainment, food, spirits, and arts and crafts displays. Fireworks go off each Tuesday night at dusk. For more information 785-1106. The Island Packet Firecracker 5000 Road Race, Shelter Cove: Brings runners from all over the country on Independence Day for the island's largest annual running race. Proceeds benefit local organizations.

Beaufort County Water Festival: Celebrates the Low Country's bond with the sea and water activities, entertainment, parade, sports events that take place in Beaufort. For more information 843-524-0600.

Murder at the Mansion Dinner Theater, Port Royal Club House: Continues through summer. For more information and reservations 681-1700.

August

June through August features Summer Entertainment such as daily outdoor entertainment at Harbour Town in Sea Pines with Gregg Russell, Shannon Tanner at the Shelter Cove Marina and the Kiosk Stage area in Coligny Plaza. Harbourfest 2003 - Tuesday nights at Shelter Cove Marina features live entertainment, food, spirits, and arts and crafts displays. Fireworks go off each Tuesday night at dusk. For more information 785-1106. Banana Open Tennis Tournament, Palmetto Dunes: For more information 785-1152, 785-6613.

Murder at the Mansion Dinner Theater, Port Royal Club House: Continues through summer. For more information and reservations 681-1700.

September

18th - Food Fest, Shelter Cove Harbour: Sponsored by Hilton Head Hospitality Association bringing the island's restaurants together to allow the community to sample specialties from several local eateries. Beverages, music, and concerts.

September features the Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and the Annual FoodFest - with over 30 island restaurants serving a variety of foods, beverages, music as well as children's entertainment at the Shelter Cove Marina. Annual island tradition with celebrities golf for charity. Brings in stars of television, film, music,, and sports to benefit local children's services agencies. For more information 785-6613, 842-7711.

October

Evening of the Arts: Fund raising event for which dozens of local artists donate works to be sold at a live auction. The event benefits Island School Council.

All Women's Fishing Tournament sponsored by Palmetto Bay Marina .

Annual Chili Cook-off, Shelter Cove Harbour: Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head, features both local professionals, restaurants, and amateur recipes in the competition.

Annual Tour of Homes

Traditional Island Chili Cookoff located at the Shelter Cove Marina

31st - Trick or Treat event at the Shelter Cove Mall, Factory Stores 1 & 2 and Coligny Plaza.

November

November marks the start of the Holiday Season on Hilton Head

Annual Festival of the Trees at the Marriott Hotel in Palmetto Dunes: Benefit that brings out the best holiday decorations from local businesses and individuals. All on display and for sale.

6-7th Premeire Classic & Special Car Exibit - Honey Horn

Nutcracker Ballet at the Self Family Arts Center.

Lowcountry Soup Challenge: Sponsored by Volunteers in Medicine. Sample areas finest soups prepared by local chefs. For more information 837-4339.

Hilton Head Island Fall and Fitness Fest: Includes the Island Bridge Run (8k run and 5k walk) and various island-wide events, produced by Bear Foot Sports. For More information 689-3440.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Self Family Arts Center: Takes place the day after Thanksgiving outside in the parking lot.

December

December highlights the Island in all of its Holiday Glory. Shops abound with decorations and the streets are aglow in warm lights.

4th - Bluffton Christmas Parade

An Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is a tradition on the island. Christmas Caroling rides sponsored by Sea Pines Recreation.

Reindeer Classic Tennis Tournament at Sea Pines Racquet Club.

Jingle Bell Run: A 5K, 10K or 3 mile walk sponsored by Hilton Head Sports and Medicine and Sun City Hilton Head.

More information can be found on www.wheretogohiltonhead.com

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