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Food Events & Dining Experiences

From oyster festivals on the May River to chef's table dinners and wine weekends — find every culinary event worth marking on your calendar.

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OCT11
BlufftonDinner Series★ Featured

May River Farm-to-Table Dinner

A five-course dinner celebrating the season's finest Lowcountry produce and proteins. Chef-curated pairings with local wines and craft spirits. Seating is limited — reserve early for this intimate dining experience.

Sunday, Oct 11, 20266:30 PM – 9:30 PMNectar Farm Kitchen$95 per person
Farm to TableWine PairingIntimate
Reserve a Seat
OCT14
Hilton Head IslandWine & Spirits★ Featured

Alexander's Wine Dinner: Burgundy Night

An evening devoted to the great wines of Burgundy. Alexander's sommelier leads guests through six courses paired with premier and grand cru selections from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. A rare and memorable evening.

Wednesday, Oct 14, 20267:00 PM – 10:00 PMAlexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar$145 per person
Wine PairingFine DiningSommelier
Reserve Your Table
OCT17
BlufftonFestival★ Featured

Bluffton Oyster Festival

The Lowcountry's most beloved oyster celebration returns to Old Town Bluffton. Enjoy freshly shucked May River oysters, live music, local craft vendors, and family-friendly activities along the waterfront. A true Bluffton tradition.

Saturday, Oct 17, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PMOyster Factory Park, Old Town Bluffton$15 general admission
OutdoorFamily FriendlyLive Music
Get Tickets
OCT22
Hilton Head IslandChef's Table★ Featured

Harbour Town Chef's Table: Coastal Tasting Menu

An exclusive eight-course tasting menu at the chef's table overlooking Harbour Town marina. Executive Chef crafts a seasonal coastal menu showcasing the finest local seafood and Lowcountry ingredients. Only 10 seats available.

Thursday, Oct 22, 20267:00 PM – 10:30 PMHarbourmaster's$175 per person, wine pairing +$65
ExclusiveTasting MenuMarina Views
Request a Seat
OCT23
Hilton Head IslandFestival★ Featured

Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival

The island's premier culinary weekend kicks off with an elegant Grand Tasting at Shelter Cove Harbour. Sample wines from 50+ producers, bites from top island restaurants, and live jazz under the stars.

Friday, Oct 23, 20265:00 PM – 9:00 PMShelter Cove Harbour$75 per person
WineGrand TastingLive Jazz
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NOV3
Hilton Head IslandFestival★ Featured

Hilton Head Island Restaurant Week

Over 30 Hilton Head restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus for one week only. It's the best opportunity of the year to explore new restaurants and revisit favorites at exceptional value. Reservations fill fast.

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026All week — check individual restaurantsIsland-wide$35–$55 prix-fixe menus
Prix-FixeIsland-WideGreat Value
View Participating Restaurants
NOV10
BlufftonFestival★ Featured

Bluffton Restaurant Week

Bluffton's culinary community comes together for a week of special prix-fixe menus at the town's best restaurants. From Old Town waterfront spots to Buckwalter Pkwy favorites — it's the tastiest week of the year in Bluffton.

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026All week — check individual restaurantsTown-wide$25–$45 prix-fixe menus
Prix-FixeTown-WideGreat Value
View Participating Restaurants
DEC31
Hilton Head IslandDinner Series★ Featured

Poseidon Oceanfront New Year's Eve Dinner

Ring in the New Year with an oceanfront five-course dinner, champagne toast at midnight, and dancing to a live band at Coligny Beach. Poseidon's most spectacular evening of the year — tables sell out months in advance.

Thursday, Dec 31, 20267:00 PM – 12:30 AMPoseidon$195 per person
New Year's EveOceanfrontLive Band
Reserve Your Table

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October 2026

15 events
OCT9Fri
BlufftonCooking Class

Burnt Church Distillery Cocktail Class

Learn the art of craft cocktail making from Burnt Church's master distillers. You'll shake, stir, and sip three signature cocktails using house-made spirits, then take home a recipe card and a mini bottle.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBurnt Church Distillery$55 per person
CocktailsHands-On21+
OCT10Sat
Hilton Head IslandDinner Series

Jazz Corner Dinner & Live Jazz Night

A special Friday night dinner featuring a nationally touring jazz quartet alongside The Jazz Corner's acclaimed American menu. Three courses, craft cocktails, and world-class live music in an intimate supper club setting.

6:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe Jazz Corner$85 per person (dinner + show)
Live MusicJazzFine Dining
Reserve SeatsHilton Head Island
OCT10Sat
Hilton Head IslandHappy Hour

Hudson's Dockside Happy Hour Series

Every Friday through October, Hudson's opens their dock for a sunset happy hour with $1 oysters, half-price cocktails, and live acoustic music. Watch the shrimp boats come in as the sun dips over Skull Creek.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PMHudson's Seafood House on the DocksFree to attend, drinks & bites priced separately
Happy HourWaterfrontWeekly
Learn MoreHilton Head Island
OCT11Sun
BlufftonDinner Series

May River Farm-to-Table Dinner

A five-course dinner celebrating the season's finest Lowcountry produce and proteins. Chef-curated pairings with local wines and craft spirits. Seating is limited — reserve early for this intimate dining experience.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PMNectar Farm Kitchen$95 per person
Farm to TableWine PairingIntimate
OCT11Sun
BlufftonMarket

Old Town Bluffton Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning, Old Town Bluffton comes alive with local farmers, bakers, and artisan food producers. Pick up fresh produce, homemade preserves, pastries, and prepared foods from the region's best small-batch makers.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PMCalhoun St, Old Town BlufftonFree admission
FreeWeeklyLocal Vendors
Learn MoreBluffton
OCT14Wed
Hilton Head IslandWine & Spirits

Alexander's Wine Dinner: Burgundy Night

An evening devoted to the great wines of Burgundy. Alexander's sommelier leads guests through six courses paired with premier and grand cru selections from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. A rare and memorable evening.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PMAlexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar$145 per person
Wine PairingFine DiningSommelier
Reserve Your TableHilton Head Island
OCT16Fri
BlufftonMarket

Bluffton Night Market: Street Food Edition

Bluffton's popular night market goes full street food for one evening. Local food trucks, pop-up chefs, and artisan vendors line the promenade. Live music, string lights, and the best casual bites in the Lowcountry.

5:00 PM – 9:00 PMPromenade at Bluffton ParkwayFree admission
FreeFood TrucksOutdoor
Learn MoreBluffton
OCT17Sat
BlufftonFestival

Bluffton Oyster Festival

The Lowcountry's most beloved oyster celebration returns to Old Town Bluffton. Enjoy freshly shucked May River oysters, live music, local craft vendors, and family-friendly activities along the waterfront. A true Bluffton tradition.

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMOyster Factory Park, Old Town Bluffton$15 general admission
OutdoorFamily FriendlyLive Music
Get TicketsBluffton
OCT18Sun
Hilton Head IslandDinner Series

Salty Dog Sunset Seafood Boil

A classic Lowcountry seafood boil on the South Beach marina dock. Peel-and-eat shrimp, blue crab, corn, and sausage served family-style with cold beer and live acoustic music as the sun sets over the water.

5:30 PM – 8:30 PMSalty Dog Cafe$65 per person
Seafood BoilWaterfrontLive Music
Reserve NowHilton Head Island
OCT19Mon
BlufftonBrunch & Breakfast

Bluffton Sunday Brunch Pop-Up

A special Sunday brunch pop-up featuring bottomless mimosas, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, and a rotating menu of creative brunch dishes from Charbar's kitchen. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCharbar Co.$35 per person
BrunchMimosasWalk-ins Welcome
OCT22Thu
Hilton Head IslandChef's Table

Harbour Town Chef's Table: Coastal Tasting Menu

An exclusive eight-course tasting menu at the chef's table overlooking Harbour Town marina. Executive Chef crafts a seasonal coastal menu showcasing the finest local seafood and Lowcountry ingredients. Only 10 seats available.

7:00 PM – 10:30 PMHarbourmaster's$175 per person, wine pairing +$65
ExclusiveTasting MenuMarina Views
Request a SeatHilton Head Island
OCT23Fri
Hilton Head IslandFestival

Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival

The island's premier culinary weekend kicks off with an elegant Grand Tasting at Shelter Cove Harbour. Sample wines from 50+ producers, bites from top island restaurants, and live jazz under the stars.

5:00 PM – 9:00 PMShelter Cove Harbour$75 per person
WineGrand TastingLive Jazz
Buy TicketsHilton Head Island
OCT25Sun
BlufftonCooking Class

Roastfish & Cornbread Gullah Cooking Demo

Join the team at Roastfish & Cornbread for an intimate demonstration of traditional Gullah-Geechee cooking techniques. Learn the stories behind the dishes, taste authentic Lowcountry flavors, and take home a recipe booklet.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMRoastfish & Cornbread$40 per person
CulturalGullah CuisineHands-On
RegisterBluffton
OCT28Wed
Hilton Head IslandCooking Class

Michael Anthony's Pasta Making Class

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch with Michael Anthony's head chef. You'll roll, cut, and sauce three classic shapes — tagliatelle, pappardelle, and ravioli — then sit down to enjoy your creations with a glass of Italian wine.

5:30 PM – 8:00 PMMichael Anthony's Cucina Italiana$75 per person
Hands-OnItalianWine Included
Book NowHilton Head Island
OCT31Sat
Hilton Head IslandFestival

Skull Creek Boathouse Crab Fest

Halloween weekend gets a Lowcountry twist at the Skull Creek Crab Fest. All-you-can-crack blue crab, steamed shrimp, live music, costume contest, and craft beer on the waterfront deck. Costumes encouraged.

12:00 PM – 8:00 PMSkull Creek Boathouse$20 entry, food priced separately
SeafoodHalloweenOutdoor
Get TicketsHilton Head Island

November 2026

4 events
NOV3Tue
Hilton Head IslandFestival

Hilton Head Island Restaurant Week

Over 30 Hilton Head restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus for one week only. It's the best opportunity of the year to explore new restaurants and revisit favorites at exceptional value. Reservations fill fast.

All week — check individual restaurantsIsland-wide$35–$55 prix-fixe menus
Prix-FixeIsland-WideGreat Value
NOV8Sun
BlufftonFestival

Lowcountry Craft Beer Festival

The Lowcountry's craft beer celebration brings together 20+ regional breweries for an afternoon of tastings, food pairings, and live music on the beautiful Burnt Church grounds. VIP entry includes exclusive pours and a souvenir glass.

1:00 PM – 7:00 PMBurnt Church Distillery Grounds$30 general, $50 VIP early entry
Craft BeerOutdoorLive Music
Get TicketsBluffton
NOV10Tue
BlufftonFestival

Bluffton Restaurant Week

Bluffton's culinary community comes together for a week of special prix-fixe menus at the town's best restaurants. From Old Town waterfront spots to Buckwalter Pkwy favorites — it's the tastiest week of the year in Bluffton.

All week — check individual restaurantsTown-wide$25–$45 prix-fixe menus
Prix-FixeTown-WideGreat Value
NOV15Sun
Hilton Head IslandCooking Class

Signe's Holiday Baking Workshop

Get a head start on the holidays with Signe's beloved baking workshop. Learn to make three seasonal pastries — pecan pie bars, cranberry scones, and spiced shortbread — with the island's most iconic baker. Take home everything you bake.

10:00 AM – 12:30 PMSigne's Heaven Bound Bakery$60 per person
BakingHolidayTake Home
RegisterHilton Head Island

December 2026

1 event
DEC31Thu
Hilton Head IslandDinner Series

Poseidon Oceanfront New Year's Eve Dinner

Ring in the New Year with an oceanfront five-course dinner, champagne toast at midnight, and dancing to a live band at Coligny Beach. Poseidon's most spectacular evening of the year — tables sell out months in advance.

7:00 PM – 12:30 AMPoseidon$195 per person
New Year's EveOceanfrontLive Band
Reserve Your TableHilton Head Island

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