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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 |
| 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.
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| APRIL |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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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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