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Upcoming Events
28th annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival When: March 4-9 Where: Hilton Head Island (various locations) Details: The 28th annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival brings together wine, spirit and food lovers for a six-day festival. The festival provides wine lovers and gourmet foodies the opportunity to sample outstanding domestic and international wines and some of the Lowcountry’s best cuisine. Schedule: March 4 –9, Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners; March 8, Grand Tasting & Silent Auction, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sea Pines Country Club, $90; March 9, Wine & Food Festival, noon-3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, $50. More information: Call 843-812-5802 or go online to www. hiltonheadwineandfood.com
30th annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade When: 3 p.m., March 17 Where: Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island Details: A family oriented parade that draws more than 20,000 spectators. See clowns, marching bands, entertaining Shiners, floats all the marching units and dignitaries and more. The parade has been recognized as one of the Top 20 tourism events in the southeast for the month of March. Rain or shine. Schedule: 3 p.m., March 17, Pope Avenue, free More information: Call 843-384-4035 or go online to stpatricksdayhhi. com.
Wingfest 18 Presented by Hargray When: 5-8 p.m. March 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 23 Where: Shelter Cove Park, Hilton Head Island Details: Several local restaurants will cook their best wings in a
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fun-filled, family friendly festive atmosphere. There will be many activities such as a kids zone, a rock climbing wall and a bungee jump. Live music will be played by the Brad Wells Band, Deas Guyz and the Good Times Band. Schedule: March 22, Pre-Wingfest Party, 5-8 p.m., Shelter Cove Park; March 23, Wingfest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Shelter Cove Park, $5. More information: Call 843-681-7273 or go online to www. islandreccenter.org
6th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest When: 5-8 p.m. April 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6 Where: Shelter Cover Park, Hilton Head Island Details: More than a dozen area restaurants dishing up their local and regional seafood specialties and other tasty dishes, as well as an Iron Chef-style competition, local artists, live entertainment and a silent auction. A popular, family friendly event that serves as the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Schedule: 5-8 p.m. April 5 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6, Shelter Cove Community Park, $5 each day (free for children 12 and younger). Food and refreshments available for purchase with tickets. More information: Call 843-681-2772, ext. 137 or go online to www. davidmcarmines.org.
17th annual Rib Burnoff When: Noon-4 p.m., May 18 Where: Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Details: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head. Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges and popular vote with live music, kids activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Kiwanis members or at the gate. Schedule: Noon-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, $15 More information: Go online to hiltonheadkiwanis.com.
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