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September Events
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Fests & Fun – Charity & Community
Bid for PAL Online Auction
When: Times vary, Sept. 5-8 – Where: Palmetto Animal League
Details: Support the pets of Palmetto Animal League at this annual auction and, new this year, enter to win a new golf cart. palmettoanimalleague.org
Roots & Rivers Festival
When: 2-8 p.m., Sept. 14 – Where: Oyster Factory Park
Details: BlacQuity presents its annual festival, celebrating local businesses and community spirit with a beer garden, line dancing, live music, food trucks and a marketplace for small businesses, artisans and black entrepreneurs. rootsandriversfestival.com
Blufftemberfest
When: 3-8 p.m., Sept. 28 – Where: Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Details: Bluffton Sunset Parties’ annual music festival and Oktoberfest on the May River, features a beer garden, food truck court, arts & crafts section and live music. bearfootsports.com
PEP Annual Gala
When: 6 p.m., Sept. 14 – Where: Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa HHI
Details: Support Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) at this annual gala and silent auction. event.gives/pep2024
Latin Food Festival
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 29 – Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park
Details: Head to the Latinos Unidos Food Festival and support the critical mission of the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of Hilton Head Island. vimclinic.org
Community Appreciation BBQ
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 20 – Where: Correll Insurance Group
Details: Enjoy food, drink, games and giveaways at this community event presented by Correll Insurance Group. Check its Facebook page for more information and to RSVP.
Harbour Town Fall Fest
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 15 – Where: Harbour Town
Details: Don’t miss The Sea Pines Resort’s festival, which includes a sidewalk sale, music by Deas-Guyz, nautical activities and a car show from The Carolina Dreamers Car Club. seapines.com
Hilton Head Humane Dog Adoption Events
Support Hilton Head Humane by adopting a new best friend, donating or just stopping by at one of these upcoming adoption events. hhhumane.org
- Yappy Hour: 4-7 p.m., Sept. 4, Nectar Bluffton
- Dog Days of Summer: 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 9 at Tractor Supply Bluffton
- Fur Friends & Frappucinos: 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 21 at Island Crossing Starbucks
Hilton Head Island Jam 2024
When: Times vary, Sept. 18-22 – Where: Locations vary
Details: Celebrate songwriting with 20 shows across multiple iconic venues, and join country music duo LOCASH for a golf tournament at Heron Point. For a full event schedule, visit hiltonheadislandjam.com.
Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival
When: 1-4 p.m., Sept. 21 – Where: Harbour Town
Details: This annual event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, featuring all-you-can-eat shrimp prepared by local chefs, craft beer from over a dozen breweries, live music, kids’ activities and unique vendors. seapines.com
OktoPRfest 2024
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 28 – Where: Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal
Details: Celebrate Port Royal’s 150th birthday at this annual event featuring German-inspired food, American festival food favorites, alcohol, sweet treats, live music, entertainment and a craft market. portroyal.org
Food & Drink
2024 Rhythm & Brews
When: 2-5 p.m., Sept. 28 – Where: Shelter Cove Community Park
Details: Enjoy sipping and swaying at this HHI Wine & Food Festival event with live music and over 100 all-inclusive drink tastings. hiltonheadrhythmandbrews.com
Taste of Bluffton: Food Truck Edition
When: 4-8 p.m., Sept. 13 – Where: Buckwalter Place Park
Details: Join the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for an evening of food, fun and community as local food trucks serve their best dishes. blufftonchamberofcommerce.org
Upcoming events at Salty Dog
Here are the September events at The Salty Dog Cafe. For a complete list, visit saltydog.com.
- Sept. 7: South Beach Lowcountry Boil
- Sept. 14: Salty Dog’s Burgers and Brews
- Sept. 21: Annual Wing & Chili Cook-Off
- Sept. 28: Fall Oyster Roast
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead Wine Dinner
When: 6-9 p.m., Sept. 19 – Where: Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
Details: Don’t miss the first wine dinner this fall at Alexander’s. Enjoy wines, food and conversation. alexandersrestaurant.com
Hilton Head Distillery Cocktail Classes
Take a mixology class (or two) to learn how to shake up creative sips. Classes are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Head Distillery. hiltonheaddistillery.com
- American Classics Cocktail Class: Sept. 12
- Island Time Cocktail Class: Sept. 26
Cassandra’s Kitchen Store demos
Join local chefs as they show you how to prepare decadent foods in one of these upcoming demos. cassandraskitchen.com
- Southern Conserve Demo: 5-7 p.m., Sept. 9 – Demo with Julie McAllister: 4-6 p.m., Sept. 24
Give Back Day
When: 4-7 p.m., Sept. 26 Where: Nectar Farm Kitchen Bluffton
Details: 10 percent of dinner sales at Nectar Farm Kitchen in Bluffton will go to Red Cedar Elementary. nectarfarmkitchen.com
Demarie Piedmont Wine Dinner
When: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 27 – Where: The Harbour Town Clubhouse
Details: Indulge in a dining experience created by executive chef Sean Carroll, paired with Italian wines from the hills of Roero, presented by owner Paolo Demarie. seapines.com
Charlie’s Coastal Bistro events
Don’t miss one of these upcoming culinary events at one of the island’s best restaurants. Call 843-784-9277 to reserve your spot. charliesgreenstar.com
- Sept. 19: Sommelier Smackdown
- Sept. 28: Cooking Class with Chefs Josh & Joe: Shrimp and Grits & Butterscotch Pudding
Culinary classes at The Westin
Head to The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa for one of these classes and learn a new delicious skill. For more information and to sign up, visit westinhiltonhead.idaypass.com.
- The Art of Pizza Making & Gelato: noon-2:30 p.m., Sept. 14
- Westin Mixology Series: Cocktails with Bacardi: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 20
Music & Entertainment
Fall Music & Taste on the Harbour
When: 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 17
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Details: Head to the Neptune Statue, and enjoy the local bands with food and drinks. sheltercovehiltonhead.com
- September 5: Deas-Guyz
- September 12: Deas-Guyz
- September 19: Target the Band & Headliner Horns
- September 26: The Nice Guys
- October 3: Deas-Guyz
Bluffton Music Series
When: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 27
Where: Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Details: This concert series offers live music, food, drinks and entertainment, giving the Bluffton community more opportunities to come together and enjoy Bluffton’s parks. townofbluffton.com
Terry Herron & Friends
When: 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 8
Where: Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
Details: Enjoy dinner and a cabaret with five soloists at this big-hits tribute show. Call 843-681-1747 for more information and to buy tickets.
A Night on the Town
When: 7 p.m., Sept. 27
Where: First Presbyterian Church
Details: The Hilton Head Choral Society kicks off the “Oh, What A Night!” season with this first concert. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org
Regular live music venues
Life is better with music, so why not enjoy live music every day of the week? These are some of our favorite local spots with regular live music this month. Check their websites and Facebook pages for details.
DAILY LIVE MUSIC VENUES
- Brother Shucker’s
- Coast, Oceanfront Dining
- FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
- Frosty Frog
- Harbourside
- Kind of Blue
- Luther’s Rare & Well Done
- Quarterdeck
- Ruby Lee’s
- Scott’s Fish Market
- Skull Creek Boathouse
- The Boardroom
- The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
- The Jazz Corner
- The Salty Dog Cafe
- The Sandbar Beach Eats
- The Studio
- Tiki Hut
Open Mic Nights
When: 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays – Where: Jarvis Creek General Store
Details: Discover local talent or perform at open mic nights. Enjoy craft beer, wine and food trucks.
OTHER MUSIC VENUES
- A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant (Mondays-Fridays)
- Big Bamboo Cafe (Mondays-Saturdays)
- Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar (Wednesdays-Saturdays)
- Bluffton Oyster Co. Family Seafood House (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Burnt Church Distillery (Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Captain Woody’s Bluffton (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)
- Carolina Crab Company (Sundays)
- Celeste (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Cheap Seats Tavern 2 (Fridays)
- Chophouse 119 (Fridays)
- Deano’s Wood-Fired Grille (Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Dunes House Oceanfront Bar & Grill (Mondays-Fridays)
- Fishcamp on Broad Creek (Tuesdays-Sundays)
- Grooby’s, Too (Sundays)
- Hilton Head Brewing Co. (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
- Hilton Head Tavern (Mondays & Tuesdays)
- Island Winery (Fridays)
- Jarvis Creek General Store (Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Lincoln & South Brewing Company (Wednesdays-Sundays)
- Local Pie (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
- Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen (Fridays)
- Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar (Fridays & Sundays)
- Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton (Fridays-Sundays)
- Old Town Dispensary (Wednesdays-Sundays)
- Pomodori Too! (Mondays & Wednesdays)
- Red Fish (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Reilley’s Grill & Bar (Wednesdays-Fridays)
- Rollers Wine & Spirits (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- San Miguel’s (Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Santa Fe Cafe: (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Sundown Saloon (Saturdays)
- The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays)
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (Every third Friday)
- Tio’s Latin American Kitchen Bluffton (Fridays & Sundays)
- UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food, and Music (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Zunzibar (Mondays-Thursdays)
Markets & Shopping
Farmers and Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
- Bluffton Farmer’s Market: Noon-5 p.m., Thursdays, 68 Boundary St.
- Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum
- Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park
- Forsythe Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah
- The Root and Bloom Market: 3-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Martin Family Park in Bluffton
- Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, Downtown Beaufort
- Hilton Head Community Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
- Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
- Fresh Xpress: 10 a.m.-noon, last Tuesday of each month, Bluffton Self Help
Sports & Outdoors
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge Litter Sweep
When: 8-10 a.m., Sept. 8 – Where: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Details: Hilton Head visitors and the local community are invited to a litter sweep with The Outside Foundation, Palmetto Running Company, Hilton Head Trash Heroes, Palmetto Pride, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Keen on Klean. qrco.de/piwrsweep
Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament
When: Times vary, Sept. 27-Oct. 6 – Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation
Details: The Port Royal Sound Foundation presents this tournament to support education, research and conservation in the Port Royal Sound watershed. portroyalsoundfoundation.org
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 205 Charity Golf Tournament
When: 8 a.m., Sept. 7 – Where: Crescent Pointe Golf Course
Details: Play some golf, and win a Jeep Cherokee and cash prizes, all while benefiting veteran charity and community programs. ala205bluffton.org
Beach Sweep
When: 2 p.m., Sept. 13 – Where: Sea Pines Beach Club
Details: Help The Sea Pines Resort clean up a mile and a half of our beach. seapines.com
Par Fore Kids Bluffton Golf Classic
When: Sept. 16 Where: May River Golf Course in Palmetto Bluff
Details: Don’t miss this 20th annual golf tournament to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. parforekids.org
September races
Sign up for one of these September races, and support a great cause.
- Tunnel to Towers 5K: 6-9 p.m., Sept. 13, Lobster Bar on Pope Ave
- DJ’s Day of Giving Back 5.5K: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 14, Eagles Field
- Ignite the Senses Autism Awareness 5K: 8 a.m., Sept. 21, Lowcountry Community Church
- Hopeful Horizons Race 4 Love: 9 a.m., Sept. 28, Cat Island in Beaufort
Friday the 13th Beer Mile
When: 6-8 p.m., Sept. 13
Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park
Details: Island Rec Center’s 3rd Beer Mile gets spooky with four beers and four laps around Celebration Park. Wear your scariest costume, and win a prize, too. islandreccenter.org
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events
With a vast outdoor classroom at their fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to each resident and guest, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process. Check the website for a complete list of events. palmettobluff.com/conservation
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events
With a vast outdoor classroom at its fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team facilitates tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips to promote conservation. Check the website for a complete list of events. palmettobluff.com/conservation
- Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer: noon-1 p.m., Sept. 11
- Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology: 3-4 p.m., Sept. 18
- PBC Birding: The Wedge: 1-3 p.m., Sept. 27
Farmers & Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
Farmers and Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
- Bluffton Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays, 68 Boundary St.
- Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum
- Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park
- Forsythe Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah
- The Saturday Market: 4-6 p.m., Saturdays, The Bridge Collective on Calhoun Street
- Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, downtown Beaufort
- Hilton Head Community Market: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
- Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
- Wednesday Market: 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Sprout Momma
- Habersham Farmers Market: 3-6 p.m., Fridays, Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort
- Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5 p.m., Sept. 5 at Burnt Church Distillery
- Hilton Head Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., Sept. 21, The Bank HHI