After Labor Day Puppy Beach Fun! 
What is happening in Hilton Head & Bluffton this month??
October Events
Kiwanis Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island
When: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 7 – Where: Coastal Discovery Museum
Details: Enjoy chili from over 25 local vendors competing for Hilton Head Island’s Best Chili 2023. CHILI COOK OFF INFO HERE
See Jeeps from across the country and enjoy live music, concessions and more. jeepisland.org
The Lowcountry Fish and Grits Music Festival
When: 11 a.m., Oct. 7 – Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park
Details: The Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival brings awareness to the rich Gullah Geechee culture and its connection to the African diaspora by showcasing musical talent and local cuisine. fishandgritsmusicfest.com
Hounds on the Harbour
When: 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 7 – Where: Harbour Town – INFO
Details: Support the Hilton Head Humane at this event featuring vendors, adorable dogs, contests and other surprises. hhhumane.org
29th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival
When: Times vary, Oct. 6-7 – Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Details: Savor fresh-caught shrimp during the 29th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s foremost restaurants and chefs. beaufortshrimpfestival.com
Hilton Head Octoberfest
When: Noon-5 p.m., Oct. 14 – Where: 1 Shelter Cove Lane
Details: Enjoy beer, food, music and fun at this event hosted by Rollers Wine & Spirits. Festivities include Samuel Adams beer trailers, 20 breweries, authentic German cuisine, live music by White Liquor, Cameron Tate and a costume contest with prizes. events.humanitix.com/hilton-head-island-octoberfest
2nd Annual Mutt Mixer
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 19 – Where: AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head
Details: Mingle with some of the Lowcountry’s cutest and most eligible dogs at the 2nd Annual Mutt Mixer concert event supporting Palmetto Animal League. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes, live music from bluegrass band Lowcountry Boil and fee-waived pet adoptions made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA. palmettoanimalleague.org
13th Annual Italian Heritage Festival
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 21 – Where: Coastal Discovery Museum
Details: Celebrate Italian culture and cuisine while supporting local charities and scholarships. “Enjoy an inflatable kids’ zone, local arts and crafts vendors, a silent auction and live entertainment by the Hilton Head Big Band. iachh.org
Night on the Sound
When: 6 p.m., Oct. 21 – Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center
Details: Don’t miss the 9th Annual Night on the Sound, benefitting the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s education and research initiatives. portroyalsoundfoundation.org
Rhythm & Brews
When: 2-5 p.m., Oct. 28 – Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park
Details: The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival presents Rhythm & Brews. Enjoy an afternoon with live music and flowing tastings, benefitting ALS Research. hiltonheadwineandfood.com
Hilton Head Humane Halloween Party
When: Noon-2 p.m., Oct. 29 – Where: Hilton Head Humane’s Hilton Head campus
Details: Support your local shelter by attending this Halloween party. Bring your dogs, play games, win prizes, enjoy refreshments and take photos. Support our furry friends this spooky season. hhhumane.org
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
Music & Entertainment
Open mic nights
When: 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays – Where: Jarvis Creek General Store
Details: Discover local talent and get the chance to perform at Jarvis Creek General Store every Wednesday at their open mic nights. Enjoy craft beer, wine and food trucks. Check their Facebook page for more details.
Bluesy Brunch
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays – Where: Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton
Details: Enjoy a delicious brunch made perfect with music pairings every Sunday at Nectar Farm Kitchen. Check the lineup at nectarfarmkitchen.com.
Music & Taste on the Harbour
When: 6-9 p.m., Thursdays – Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Regular live music venues
Here are some of our favorite local spots with live music this month. Check their websites and Facebook pages for details.
DAILY LIVE MUSIC VENUES
- Skull Creek Boathouse
- Tiki Hut
- The Sandbar Beach Eats
- Lincoln & South Brewing Company
- Big Bamboo Cafe
- UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food, and Music
- Kind of Blue
- The Salty Dog Cafe
- Brother Shucker’s
- The Jazz Corner
- FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
- Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe
- Rooftop Bar at Poseidon
- Deano’s Wood-Fired Grille
- Reilley’s Grill & Bar
- Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar
- Coligny Plaza
- Scott’s Fish Market
- Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
- The Boardroom
- Crazy Crab
- Fishcamp on Broad Creek
- Old Oyster Factory
- Harbourside
- Coast, Oceanfront Dining
- Quarterdeck
- San Miguel’s Mexican Cafe
- Coligny Center Stage
- Frosty Frog
- Ruby Lee’s
- The Bank
OTHER MUSIC VENUES
- Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton (Fridays-Sundays)
- Carolina Crab Company (Sundays-Tuesdays)
- Captain Woody’s Hilton Head (Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays)
- Captain Woody’s Bluffton (Tuesdays & Thursdays-Saturdays)
- A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant (weekdays)
- The Dunes House (weekdays)
- Santa Fe Cafe (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Celeste (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Old Town Dispensary (Wednesdays-Sundays)
- Red Fish (Tuesdays-Fridays)
- Fraser’s Tavern (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- Hilton Head Tavern (Mondays & Tuesdays)
- Lulu Kitchen (Wednesdays)
- Jarvis Creek General Store (Saturdays)
Markets & Shopping
Farmers and Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
- Bluffton Farmers Market: 12-5 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
- Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery
- Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Tuesday, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
- First Thursdays Art Market: 4-7 p.m., every Thursday, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
Sports & Outdoors
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events – CLICK HERE for Palmetto Bluff Magazine
With a vast outdoor classroom at our 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. palmettobluff.com/conservation
Farmers & Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
* Bluffton Farmer’s Market: 12-5 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
* Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery