Hilton Head Island, SC hosts a range of popular festivals that draw many thousands of visitors to the island every summer. The Island’s event calendar includes local arts, nightlife, family activities, festivals, and much more. The team at Sunset Rentals has compiled a list of our favorite upcoming events on Hilton Head Island. Be sure to check some out during your getaway to the stunning shoreline of South Carolina!
1. Coligny Plaza Summer Music Series
LOCATION: Center Stage at Coligny Plaza
DATE: May – September, 2024
TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Learn more HERE!
The Coligny Plaza Summer Music series takes place on the Center Stage every night throughout the summer season. The series is family-friendly and the perfect way to end a day on Hilton Head’s award-winning beaches! Coligny Plaza has a wide selection of restaurants to grab a bite to eat and iced summer cocktail or cold brew, before or after the show!
2. Greg Russell Concert
LOCATION: Liberty Oak, Sea Pines Harbour Town
TIME: 8 PM to 9:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE! Visitors not staying within the Sea Pines Resort Area are required to pay a small, cash entry fee at the Sea Pines gate.
Greg Russell is a nationally renowned singer-songwriter and a Hilton Head Island icon! His summer shows under the famed Liberty Oak in Sea Pines Harbour Town have been delighting visitors to Hilton Head for over 40 years. Join us this summer for family-friendly entertainment, sing-alongs, storytelling, and true Southern hospitality with Greg Russell.
Harbour Town 2024 Schedule
| Spring | March 25, 27, & 29 April 1, 3 & 5 April 8, 10 & 12 April 15-17 | shows at 7:30pm |
| Summer | May 23-25 May 29-31 June 3-August 8 (Monday-Thursday) August 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 23 August 29-31 | shows at 8:00pm |
| Holidays | Thanksgiving – November 29 Christmas – December 23 | shows at 7:30pm |
Don’t forget Gregg’s Bubble Gum Club Boat Ride!
Take the Bubble Gum Cruise on Harbour Town’s very own Vagabond.
2024: 10:00am
Spring – March 29, April 5 & April 12
Summer – June 7 – August 23 – Every Friday (weather permitting)
- Boat leaves from the Harbour Town pier behind the lighthouse at 10:00am
- Boat returns at 11:30am
- Cost is $33 per adult and $28 per child and tickets may be available 30 minutes before the cruise on the Harbor Town dock behind the lighthouse OR IN ADVANCE online using this link. We have only canceled a handful of cruises over the years due to inclement weather, so please join us if if the weather looks a little iffy! Snacks and beverages are available on board.
3. Shelter Cove HarbourFest
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
DATE: Memorial Day – Labor Day
ADMISSION: FREE!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2024 Fireworks Schedule
Tuesdays: June 4, 11, 18 & 25
Thursday, July 4th
Tuesdays: July 9, 16, 23 & 30
Tuesdays: August 6, 13 & 20
*All fireworks shows start when the sky is dark. No drones allowed during fireworks shows.
LIVE HARBOURFEST PERFORMANCES
SHANNON TANNER
Two shows: 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26
Mon – Thurs from May 27 – June 7
Thursday, July 4
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from June 10 – August 21
No shows August 23 – August 30
CAPPY THE CLOWN
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26
Monday – Friday from May 27 – Sept 1
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, Sept 1
PARROT PALOOZA
with Shannon Tanner & The Oyster Reefers
Thursdays: June 13 – August 22 (family show week of July 4)
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, Sept 1
The HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, and weekly fireworks every Tuesday just before dark. Celebrating 34 years, HarbourFest is a magical summer experience on Hilton Head Island.
4. Shelter Cove Summer Jams
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Community Park
DATE:
Tuesday, June 11, 20246:00 PM
Tuesday, August 6, 20249:00 PM
TIME: 5:30 PM TO 9 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
If you’re traveling to Hilton Head this summer with children, Summer Jams is a can’t-miss weekly event at the Shelter Cove Community Park. The kids can play in bouncy houses and dress up with face painting, while you relax listening to local live music in your lawn chair! After a few hours of fun, the evening will end with the fabulous fireworks display that takes place every Tuesday at Shelter Cove HarbourFest.
5. Party in the Park & Maker’s Fair
LOCATION: Lowcountry Celebration Park
DATE: Thursdays, June 13 to July 25, 2024
TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
Enjoy family happy hour for a month of Thursdays at Lowcountry Celebration Park near Coligny Beach Park and Plaza. This fun summer event combines local live music with amazing Lowcountry food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, and the park playground with bouncy houses for the kids. Pop by Party in the Park & Maker’s Fair for a fun family night out and local shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs!
6. Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival
LOCATION:
Harbour Town
149 Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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DATE: September 21, 2024
TIME: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Shrimp Festival Ticket Pricing
ADMISSION:
General Admission 21 and Older: $75
General Admission No Alcohol: $50
Children 8 and younger are free!
The Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival will be held from 1 to 4pm on Saturday, September 23 on the lawn adjacent to the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town at The Sea Pines Resort.
The family-friendly event will feature savory shrimp dishes prepared by 14 Hilton Head-area chefs (while supplies last), craft beers from more than 20 breweries (while supplies last), an array of goods offered by specialty vendors, and live music performances by local rock band Groove Town Assault. An activity-filled “Kid Zone” with a bounce house, face painting, arts and crafts and more, will be provided by event sponsors The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head, Coca-Cola, Southern Crown Partners and US Foods.
7. Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
LOCATION: Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island
DATE: October 31 – November 3, 2024
ADMISSION: Purchase tickets HERE!
PARKING: Complimentary parking at the Hilton Head Island Public School Complex
Local’s Tip: Check out more information HERE!
The Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival on Hilton Head Island is a world-class event with traditional southern flair. This popular event showcases a rare collection of automobiles, airplanes, and motorcycles with the best of the best in automotive exhibitions, racing, dining experiences, and a luxury lifestyle on Hilton Head.
8. Hilton Head Oyster Festival
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Community Park & Lowcountry Celebration Park
DATE: Friday, November 10 – Saturday, November 11, 2023
2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
WHEN: FRIDAY | 5-8PM
ADMISSION: $65, 12 and under $45
All you can eat steamed local oysters, lowcountry boil, pulled pork, seafood chowder & chili. Drinks sold separately. Live music and limited availability.
WHEN: SATURDAY | 11AM-5PM
ADMISSION: Available on Saturday
$10 – Adults
Free – Children under 11 and
Includes admission to the event to enjoy live music and browse local artisan pop-up shops. Food, beverages, and kid’s activities are sold separately.
PRICING:
Bucket of Oysters: TBD
1lb Basket of steamed Shrimp: TBD
1/5lb Basket of steamed Shrimp: TBD
The Hilton Head Oyster Festival is a magnificent celebration of oysters and local Lowcountry culture. Try boiled oysters, fried oysters, stewed oysters, and more. This November, sit back and enjoy live music, a football viewing area, wine, and buckets of freshly shucked oysters at this can’t-miss fall event on Hilton Head Island.
9. Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
LOCATION: Multiple locations on Hilton Head Island
DATE: March 28 – 30, 2024
Hilton Head’s wine and food enthusiasts created a week-long celebration to embrace the fruits of global wine partnerships, signature Lowcountry cuisine, and grassroots cultural happenings. At Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, you’ll find exceptional wine dinners and educational seminars, plus the traditional grand tasting and well-loved public tasting.
Event Schedule
- Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food, and Music Experience
- March 28, 2024
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- Public Tasting
- March 30, 2024
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- Uncorked
- March 21, 2024
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- Craft Beers at the Beach
- March 24, 2024
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- Sip & Stroll
- March 27, 2024
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- Grand Tasting
- March 29, 2024
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- VIP Lounge at Public Tasting
- March 30, 2024
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STAY WITH SUNSET RENTALS!
Now that you’ve chosen which events you want to attend, it’s time to find your Hilton Head rental. Sunset Rentals provides various types of rentals to suit every family, like pet-friendly rentals, oceanfront rentals, or rentals with private pools. We are driven by the desire to make certain that your vacation is spent enjoying that time. We are a locally operated Hilton Head Island company that takes pride in offering first-class service to our guests.
Explore all of our Hilton Head Vacation Rentals or give us a call today at 1-800-276-8991 to book your stay.
