Events Calendar

2022 EVENTS

Year-round fun in the Lowcountry

YEAR-ROUND

HHI Farmers Market at Historic Honey Horn Tuesdays (seasonal), coastaldiscovery.org/explore/ events/farmers-market The Farmers & Makers Market at Sea Pines Center Tuesdays (seasonal), facebook.com/ seapinesfarmersmarket The Bluffton Gullah Market monthly events, blufftonmlk.org Farmers Market of Bluffton Thursdays, farmersmarketbluffton.org

JANUARY

HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “Tchaikovsky’s Fifth” Jan. 9, hhso.org Bluffton Polar Bear 5K Run Jan. 15, bearfootsports.com MLK Memorial Parade and Community Picnic Jan. 17, blufftonmlk.org Lean Ensemble Theater “Other Desert Cities” Jan. 20–30, leanensemble.org HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “Piazzolla, Ravel and More” Jan. 23–24, hhso.org BBQ University Jan. 27–30, montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/experiences HH Snow Day Jan. 29, islandreccenter.org Restaurant Week Jan. 29–Feb. 5, hiltonheadisland.org FEBRUARY

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Theater Series “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” Feb. 1–20, artshhi.com HHI Gullah Celebration and De Aarts Ob We People Art Exhibit & Sale ‘Opening Party’ Feb. 4, gullahcelebration.com HHI Gullah Celebration: De Aarts Ob We People Art Exhibit & Sale Feb. 4–26, Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast Feb. 11, A Taste of Gullah Feb. 12, Arts, Crafts and Food at The Gullah Market Feb. 19; gullahcelebration.com Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Feb. 5, exploremitchelville.org HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “JMR’s Greatest Hits” Feb. 6–7, hhso.org Lutzie 43 5K Feb. 12, palmettorunning company.com/events HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “Brahms’ Third and Tessa Lark” Feb. 20–21, hhso.org HHI Seafood Festival Feb. 21–27, Main Event Feb. 26, hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com Field & Fire Feb. 24–26, montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/experiences May River Theatre Co. “Steel Magnolias” Feb. 25–27, mayrivertheatre.com Lowcountry Festival Feb. 25, islandreccenter.org MARCH

May River Theatre Co. “Steel Magnolias” March 4–6, mayrivertheatre.com Society of Bluffton Artists Judged Show & Exhibit March 7–Apr. 3, sobagallery.com HH International Piano Competition March 7–14, hhipc.org HHI Gullah Museum Old Fashioned Oyster Roast March 12, gullahmuseumhhi.org Shamrock HHI 5K Run March 12, bearfootsports.com HHI St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13, hiltonheadireland.org Hilton Head Wingfest March 19, hiltonheadwingfest.com HHI Wine & Food Festival March 21–26, hiltonheadwineandfood.com Palmetto Quilt Guild/Quilt Festival March 25–27, palmettoquiltguild.org Blues & BBQ March 26, exploremitchelville.org HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “World Premiere: Jessie Montgomery with Awadagin Pratt” March 27–28, hhso.org Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town March 28–Apr. 1, seapines.com/events

APRIL

Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour April–mid-May, select Thursday evenings, sheltercovehilton head.com/music-and-taste Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town Apr. 4–8, 11–13, seapines.com/ events RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, PGA TOUR Tournament Apr. 11–17, rbcheritage.com Easter Eggstravaganza Apr. 16, islandreccenter.org Bluffton Sunset Party Kick-off Apr. 22, blufftonsunsetparty.com The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn Apr. 23–24, coastaldiscovery.org HH Symphony Orchestra Concerts “Dance Party!” Apr. 24–25, hhso.org

MAY

Taco Festival May 1, laislamagazine.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Theater Series “In The Heights” May 3–29, artshhi.com Bluffton MayFest May 7, blufftonrotary.org/page/ mayfest Bluffton Sunset Palooza May 20, blufftonsunsetparty.com Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town May 27–29, seapines.com/events Hilton Head Island Art Festival May 28–29, sheltercovehilton head.com/art-festival

JUNE

Blues & Brews on the Bluff June 17, blufftonsunsetparty.com Juneteenth Celebration June 17–18, exploremitchelville.org

JULY

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Theater Series “Rock of Ages” June 28–Aug. 14, artshhi.com HHI Gullah Museum Pre-4th of July Celebration July 2, gullahmuseumhhi.org July 4th Celebrations Fireworks at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove and Skull Creek seapines.com, palmettodunes. com, hudsonsonthedocks.com Super Summer Jam July 4, islandreccenter.org Sunset 5K July 13, bearfootsports.com May River Shrimp Festival July 14–15, blufftonsunsetparty.com Well Living July 15–17, montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/experiences Beaufort Water Festival July 15–24, bftwaterfestival.com May River Theatre Co. “Heathers the Musical” July 29–31, mayrivertheatre.com

AUGUST

May River Theatre Co. “Heathers the Musical” Aug. 5–7, mayrivertheatre.com Family Fun Day Aug. 9, coastaldiscovery.org

SEPTEMBER

Fall Music & Taste at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Select Thursday evenings through mid-October, sheltercovehiltonhead.com/ music-and-taste Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town Sept. 1–4, seapines.com/events May River Music Festival Sept. 2–5, montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/experiences Reggae Pon De River! Sunset Cruise & Festival Sept. 3, reggaeontheriversc.org Bluffton Boiled Peanut Festival presented by Historic Bluffton Fdtn. Sept. 22, heritagepeanuts.com/ festival Blufftember Fest Sept. 24, blufftonsunsetparty.com

OCTOBER

Chili Cook-Off by Kiwanis Oct. 8, hiltonheadkiwanis.org, Jeep Island Event Oct. 8, jeepisland.org May River Theatre Co. “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” Oct. 14–16 and 21–23, mayrivertheatre.com Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Oct. 15–23, blufftonartsandseafood festival.com Latin Music Festival HHI Oct. 16, laislamagazine.com Ghost and Myths of Hilton Head Island Oct. 20–22, heritagelib.org Italian Heritage Festival Oct. 22, iachh.org

NOVEMBER

HHI Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance Nov. 4–6, hhiconcours.com Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade Nov. 11–12, culturehhi.org/portfolio/ lanternparade Hilton Head Oyster Festival Nov. 11–12, hiltonheadoysterfestival.com Bluffton Book Festival Nov. 17–19, blufftonbookfestival.com Santa Comes to the Harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Nov. 25, sheltercovehilton head.com/santa Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert at Harbour Town Nov. 25, seapines.com/events

DECEMBER

Tis the Season! Nov. 24–Dec. 25, sheltercovetownecentre.com Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade Dec. 3, townofbluffton.sc.gov/ christmas-parade Holiday Kick-off at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Dec. 3–5, exploremitchelville.org Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island Dec. 3–10, heritagelib.org Gregg Russell Christmas Concert at Harbour Town Dec. 23, seapines.com/events Hilton Head Jingle Jingle Run Dec. 24, bearfootsports.com

For more events and up-to-the-minute details, download the free Hilton Head Island Compass App.

SUMMER

Gregg Russell Summer Concerts at Harbour Town June 1–Aug. 19, Monday-Friday evenings, seapines.com/events Coligny Summer Music + Entertainment @ Center Stage Memorial Day through Labor Day, colignyplaza.com HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina mid-June–mid-August, select Tuesday evenings – and July 4, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Shannon Tanner Family Show at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Memorial Day through Labor Day, Mon-Tue-Wed & Fri evenings – and July 4, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Shannon Tanner & The Oyster Reefers “Parrot Palooza” at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina mid-June–mid-August, select Thursday evenings, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Cappy the Clown at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Memorial Day through Labor Day, select Monday-Friday evenings – and July 4, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Summer Jams Tuesdays mid-June–mid-August, islandreccenter.org Arts Ob We People Art Exhibition & Sale and Weekly Art, Food and Music June 4–Aug. 28 (Art League Academy), gullahcelebration.com

FALL – WINTER

Crescendo: Celebration of Arts & Culture Oct.–Nov., culturehhi.org

A Vacation to Remember

MAKE MEMORIES AT THE SEA PINES RESORT

A Hilton Head Island getaway deserves a setting where you can celebrate cherished moments surrounded by natural beauty and gracious hospitality. Make it happen at one of the island’s most celebrated resorts. The Sea Pines Resort is lauded for its pristine landscape, world-class golf, abundant recreation and the iconic Harbour Town. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town is ranked among the top 10 resort hotels in South Carolina in Travel + Leisure ’s 2021 World’s Best Awards. The Resort is ranked No. 5 for general excellence in GOLF Magazine’s top 100 resorts in North America, and has been honored by Golf Digest ’s Editors’ Choice Awards. First-class hospitality is everywhere, making The Sea Pines Resort a beloved destination for a family vacation, wedding celebration or golf getaway with friends.

Photos courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

18th Hole at Harbour Town Golf Links

15th Hole at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III WORLD-CLASS GOLF

Three incredible courses, each with its own character, offer players challenges and thrills. Play one or play the trifecta for an unparalleled golf experience.

As home of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, Harbour Town Golf Links is the crown jewel of Sea Pines golf. The Pete Dye design begs players to use their imagination and finesse. A PGA TOUR pro favorite, it has some of the best par threes found on any course worldwide and a humbling par-four 18th hole.

Heron Point by Pete Dye is a striking mixture of beauty and challenge, and a perfect complement to Harbour Town. This can’t-miss track was previously named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year. The 18th hole is pure drama — a bunker shot that runs along the water.

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III is the epitome of coastal golf, and was previously named Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association. The spectacular 15th hole overlooking the Atlantic is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island. Showcasing these top-ranked courses is the Lighthouse Invitational, an exciting team event with competition for men and women amateurs.

The Golf Learning Center specializes in tailored instruction, from club fittings to the mental game. The Harbour Town Clubhouse welcomes golfers to the Pete Dye Room, signature pro shop, upscale dining at Links, an American Grill and other world-class amenities and services.

Legendary golf here can be yours with one of the Resort’s golf packages; the Villa Golf Package includes play at one or all three courses, plus accommodations in a comfortable villa. seapines.com/golf • 843.842.8484 F d seapinesresort

TENNIS, ANYONE?

Perhaps you’d rather raise a racquet than swing a club. The Sea Pines Racquet Club in Harbour Town is a premier destination for tennis enthusiasts, with programs, round robins and lessons available for all levels of play. The Racquet Club is also home of the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy for elite juniors, led by U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith. For stay-and-play packages, visit seapines.com/tennis, or call 843.785.3333

Photo by Andrew Branning Harbour Town Bakery & Café

A TASTE OF SEA PINES

One of the joys of a vacation is indulging in flavorful new diversions. Destination dining shines at The Sea Pines Resort, with its array of exceptional restaurants. Casual waterfront eateries, family-friendly options, sophisticated dining in a clubhouse setting — there’s something for everyone.

The culinary team’s emphasis on local ingredients, innovative flavors and detailed preparation is reflected in every restaurant and every dish; combined with excellent service, it all makes dining at The Sea Pines Resort so special.

Popular with Resort guests and day visitors alike, Coast at the Sea Pines Beach Club boasts amazing oceanfront views. The impressive chilled seafood tower is a crowd-pleaser for large dining parties.

An unparalled dining experience meets a storied setting at Links, an American Grill, located in the Harbour Town Clubhouse. Dishes are prepared with farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Handcrafted cocktails, craft beer and an impressive wine list — not to mention sweeping views of Harbour Town Golf Links — elevate the dining experience.

Photo by Rob Tipton

Photo by Rob Tipton The Quarterdeck (reopening Spring 2022)

The relaxed, inviting atmosphere at Fraser’s Tavern, in the Plantation Golf Club, is the perfect match for a tavern-inspired menu of pizza, house-smoked barbecue, salads and handhelds, plus craft beers on tap. Take in floor-to-ceiling views from a booth, the bar area or the dining room.

You’ll find more options for leisurely meals or a quick bite at other casual venues throughout the Resort. In season, kick back at Harbourside Burgers & Brews, located next to the famed Liberty Oak stage, where beloved musician Gregg Russell performs his summer concerts for all ages. Go for breakfast and fresh-baked treats at Harbour Town Bakery & Café, across from the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground. The menu tempts with a variety of delicious items along with coffees, teas and specialty drinks like cappuccinos, lattes and espressos. Dine in surrounded by the bakery’s cozy charm, relax outside at an umbrella-shaded table, or pick up a meal to go using the Resort app to order ahead. And the Quarterdeck, next to Harbour Town Lighthouse, will reopen this spring with a new rooftop oyster bar and expanded waterfront views. seapines.com/dining • 843.785.3333 F d seapinesresort

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

A romantic guest room in a boutique hotel. A spacious home for a family celebration. A secluded villa for a weeklong getaway. When it comes to accommodations, there’s no one-suite-fits-all at The Sea Pines Resort. You’ll find a range of accommodations for any group size or personal style, and all provide the comfort and amenities to make your stay relaxing and exciting. The best part? You’re never far from championship golf, excellent restaurants, Harbour Town or the natural beauty of the island.

For a plush retreat with no detail overlooked, The Inn & Club at Harbour Town offers the ultimate in luxury. How ultimate? The Inn & Club is worthy of AAA Four Diamond Award and Forbes Four Star Luxury status. The lovely Lowcountry surroundings, sumptuous guest rooms with world-class amenities, and legendary hospitality put you at ease to truly enjoy your vacation.

For your large family vacation, wedding party or group getaway, The Sea Pines Resort’s homes and villas provide ample space to relax and celebrate quality time together. Stylish two- to seven-bedroom vacation homes put you near the beach or golf courses, and many have a screened porch or deck, private pool, lush lawn and other homey touches. Secluded yet convenient, villa rentals are just right for a family vacation, with up to four bedrooms, numerous conveniences and access to golf or the beach. Find a Resort package tailored to your stay for a golf, tennis, couples getaway or family vacation. seapines.com/accommodations 843.785.3333

Sea Pines vacation rental home, 18 Bald Eagle

Photo by Rob Tipton

Family biking

Harbour Town Pier ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE

With its iconic lighthouse as the backdrop and the Harbour Town Pier, Harbour Town is one of the most idyllic and Instagram-worthy places on Hilton Head Island. Take your time and go shopping in the unique gift shops and fashionable boutiques, and recharge with a casual lunch. A perfect evening includes dining on the waterfront. Children will have a blast at the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground, named for the popular local performer.

Harbour Town Yacht Basin is your starting point for exploring the waterways around Calibogue Sound. The full-service marina here welcomes guests arriving by boat, with hourly, daily, weekly and monthly dockage. Embark on a boat cruise, private fishing charter or a watersports outing and witness scenic landscapes and fascinating wildlife.

The Resort’s unspoiled beaches, maritime forests, meandering tidal creeks and lagoons invite outdoor adventure. Find contemplation along nature trails and maritime forests in the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Saddle up for a Lowcountry exploration at Lawton Stables, its world-class equestrian center. Family-friendly eco-tours offer a glimpse of native wildlife. Get around on bike; the Resort’s flat, smooth bike path network makes getting around on two wheels an easy ride. Kids will find endless fun at the beach, sparkling pools and special themed activities.

The natural beauty of The Sea Pines Resort makes getting married here a momentous experience for newlyweds and guests alike. It’s no wonder many brides who grew up vacationing at the resort make it their wedding destination. Picturesque settings — the lawn adjacent to the 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links and Calibogue Sound, with the iconic lighthouse as a backdrop; the exquisite arch formed by the ancient Liberty Oak; the serene Sea Pines beach — are an enchanting way to begin a new life together in the company of loved ones. The Resort’s dedicated wedding specialists help couples create a flawless and extraordinary event to remember. seapines.com/weddings • 843.842.1495

Special moments and lasting memories, enhanced by natural wonder and uncompromising service at one of Hilton Head Island’s most magical resorts — The Sea Pines Resort is ready to make your vacation and celebrations a reality. seapines.com • 843.785.3333 F d seapinesresort

CHART your COURSE

TIME TO EXPLORE

On Hilton Head Island, it’s all about the escape. It’s such “ a beautiful place, with a change of pace that lets you truly connect — whether it’s on the beaches, in our restaurants, ”or getting out on the water.

– DRU BROWN, MANAGING PARTNER OF ISLAND TIME HILTON HEAD

Fly to the Fun

Nonstop flights and easy connections right to Hilton Head Island Airport

Escaping to Hilton Head Island has never been easier, thanks to new flights and expanded options on multiple airlines. Located right on the island, Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) offers hassle-free flights on major airlines, allowing you to save yourself the drive so you can start your Hilton Head Island vacation as soon as you land. Located within approximately five miles of all of the island’s major resorts, the Hilton Head Island Airport is served year-round by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines — all offering daily flight options direct to our island. hiltonheadairport.com F d hiltonheadairport

Luxury RV Getaway

The freedom of fun and RVing meets exceptional golf, all in one place. The recently opened Hilton Head National RV Resort offers a premium vacation experience with a variety of amenities and comforts to enhance your vacation getaway. Throughout the beautifully landscaped, secluded and gated grounds, you’ll find a variety of sites to choose from. Relax at the Clubhouse, offering a lazy river and splash pad, playground, community fire pits, restaurant and bar, fitness center and walking trails. Your four-legged travel buddies can enjoy the vacation experience at the dedicated dog park and dog wash. Great golf is right next door at Hilton Head National Golf Club, with preferred rates and tee times for guests of the RV Resort. hiltonheadrv.com • 843.707.4800 F d hhnrvresort