Hilton Head SC Community Events
Active Hilton Head Community Offers Events For All
The natural beauty, charm, and endless amenities of Hilton Head are hard to surpass. The many Hilton Head events, whether it be a festival, local get-together, or a nationally recognized event, also help to add to the Hilton Head life.
Hilton Head Golf Events
With the Hilton Head golf community being as large as it is, it’s no surprise that golf tournaments have become a tradition.
Verizon Heritage PGA Tour
Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Plantation has been hosting the annual Verizon Heritage PGA Tour for almost 40 years. Charles Fraser knew what he was doing when he teamed up architect Pete Dye and golf pro Jack Nicklaus to design a Hilton Head golf course that would put South Carolina on the map for one of golf’s major tournaments. Gold pros such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Nick Price, and Greg Norman are just a handful of champions that have graced the course. The tournament brings golf lovers from all over the world to watch the tournament while enjoying what Hilton Head has to offer. The Harbour Town red-and-white lighthouse sets the stage as golf pros compete in the tournament for the number one spot.
Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament
Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament teams up celebrities with golfers to raise money for local charities. Every year celebrities and golfers come from all over the world to compete against each other to raise money for local charities. Locals and Hilton Head real estate owners attend for free and watch as celebrities try out many Hilton Head golf courses. They play on several premier Hilton Head golf courses, such as The Golf Club at Indigo Run, The Harbour Town Golf links at Sea Pines Resort, and The Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes. Local companies from all over the Island love to come out and support this event, and hundreds of celebrities flock to year after year to compete or support the players. Musician and Grammy award winner Branford Marsalis, Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller, Former NFL Super Bowl winner Bart Oates and sport broadcaster and former head basketball coach for Duke, Bucky Waters are just a few celebrities from past years who have competed in this event.
Harbourfest and Other Hilton Head Festivals
Hilton Head locals love to show how proud they are to be living in the Lowcountry. Whether it’s just to mingle with other Hilton Head locals or celebrate traditions, locals always show their support for Hilton Head. Harbourfest runs all summer long for six nights a week at Shelter Cove Marina. This festival has something for everyone including food, arts and crafts, live music and fireworks at dark. Sit back and relax while the spectacular fireworks display reflects off the water at the Shelter Cove Marina or take a stroll alongside giant yachts and sailboats. Other local festivals take place year round throughout venues on the island such as Hawkfest, Foodfest, WingFest, and more.
Hilton Head Gullah Celebration
Another anticipated community event is the annual Hilton Head Gullah Celebration. The Gullah people are native islanders who are descendants from Africans. Their unique blend of language, culture, tradition, folktales and superstition makes them an integral part of the Hilton Head community. The annual Hilton Head Gullah Celebration has become an island tradition that helps to preserve the history and celebrate the Gullah culture. For 12 years, the community comes together to observe its culture with food, live music, and arts and crafts.
The Hilton Head community comes together to support and maintain the tradition of local events making Hilton Head one of the lowcountry’s finest.
