Hilton Head Festivals & Events

Some vacationers travel to Hilton Head yearly for family vacations and golfers from around the world seek out the area's renowned golf courses. A colorful assortment of annual festivals and events also draw thousands of people to Hilton Head throughout the year. Coastal South Carolina has a deeply rooted pride in its diverse history and culture, resulting in endless celebrations and events in and around Hilton Head. Celebrate the perseverance of the Gullah culture at the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration in February or help raise money for local charities by participating in the Hilton Head Island Bridge Run in November.

If you are like many visitors to Hilton Head, the distinguished coastal southern cuisine is reason enough to travel to the South Carolina coast. Hilton Head Island celebrates the Lowcountry fare with annual events like the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Chili Cook-Off, Hilton Head FoodFest, and the esteemed Celebrity Chef Classic. Whether you are traveling to Hilton Head for a specific event or just on a family vacation, be sure to check out annual events and festival on the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of commerce website, www.hiltonheadisland.org.