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January 

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Committee plans celebrations around this recognized holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader. Events usually include memorial services including ecumenical services, a breakfast and a dinner, gospel music celebrations, youth programs, and an observance march and program. Check local newspaper listings for schedules. 


February 

Native Islander Gullah Celebration. The month-long Native Islander Gullah Celebration highlights the low country’s Gullah heritage. Freedom Day at Mitchelville, gospel music celebrations, arts, crafts and food festival, art reception and exhibit, sweetheart dance, low country barbecue, storytelling, and other events. Sponsored by the Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association. 877-650-0676. www.gullahcelebration.com


March 

Springfest. A month-long welcome to the spring season on Hilton Head Island. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association, the calendar includes the popular Winefest – the largest outdoor wine tasting on the East Coast – Wingfest, Chocolatefest, Youth Artsfest and other activities. 843-686-4944, 800-424-3387.hhha@rhsnet.com www.hiltonheadisland.com/hospitalityassociation 


April 

The Heritage of Golf. The annual PGA golf tournament at the world renowned Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head. For dates and ticket prices: 800-234-1107


May 

Gullah Festival. Held Memorial Day Weekend in Beaufort, the four-day festival shines the light on the Gullah culture of the lowcountry. Entertainment, storytelling, symposium, cultural performances and other activities. 843-522-1998 www.gullahfestival.org. If you have a taste for fine, cultural art you won't want to miss our artist showcase held at the Best Western Sea Island Inn on May 28th and 29th 2010.

A Taste of Beaufort. Sponsored by Main Street Beaufort, USA. 843-525-6644 

Family Fiesta Latina. Latin American celebration of culture, arts, music and food. Held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-ARTS 

Bluffton Village Festival. Held the second weekend in May. Food, parade, arts and crafts, Ugly Dog Contest and many other activities.www.heywardhouse.org
 

June 

Daufuskie Day. Enjoy the quiet pace but rich culture Daufuskie Island on the fourth weekend in June. Islanders will sell their famed deviled crabs. Storytelling, memories shared by islanders, church service and other activities. The island is only accessible by boat, so plan early and well for this day trip. 

HarbourFest. From mid-June through August, enjoy food, arts & crafts and entertainment each night at Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island. Fireworks at dusk each Tuesday. For more information call: 843-785-1106.

July 

Fourth of July Fireworks. Check with local media for information on where you can see spectacular fireworks this year. 

Annual 5K run/walk Firecracker 5000. Hilton Head Island. Sponsored by Bearfoot Sports. 843-379-3440

Beaufort Water Festival. Annual activities, exhibits and entertainment in 10-day event. 843-524-0600. 


September

Lands End Festival on beautiful St. Helena Island Labor Day weekend annually.

Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. Labor Day Weekend on Hilton Head Island. Benefits local children’s charities. Spectators invited to watch celebrity golfers at play on island golf courses. 843-842-771

FoodFest. Island restaurants serve up a variety of foods and beverage at this festival, sponsored by the Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association. Music, fun, entertainment and lots of food at the Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-686-4944, 800-424-3387. hhha@rhsnet.com www.hiltonheadisland.com/hospitalityassociation 

Renaissance. A spectacular Bluffton homecoming celebration. Memorial programs, parade, food and entertainment. Military veterans are honored as well as native Blufftonians. 843-757-3079


October 

Beaufort Shrimp Festival. Includes 5K run and walk. 


November 

Taste of the Season. Holiday food tasting sponsored by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. 843-785-3673. www.hiltonheadisland.org 

Penn Center Heritage Days Festival. St. Helena Island. Held annually the second weekend of November at Penn Center, Heritage Days celebrates the influence of the historic Penn School on Sea Island history and culture. 843-838-2432. www.penncenter.com 

December 

Gullah Christmas programs beginning in November and continuing through several weeks. Aunt Pearlie Sue, Gullah Kinfolk and Beaufort County team up for some good ole Gullah music, story telling, shopping and Yuletide Fun!, Fun!, Fun!  A Gullah Caribbean Christmas Celebration you don't want to miss. You can also purchase a dvd at out Art store. See you there!