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When and what is happening in February 2020 on Hilton Head and the LowCountry
Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.
Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or www.thefirstteelowcountry.org.
Ongoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com.
Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or www.harbourtownlighthouse.com.
Tuesday-Sunday: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours through 10 Native Islander neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Tours are Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun. at noon. departing from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.Map DataMap data ©2019Terrain
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Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or www.lawtonstables.com.
Every Thursday, farmers, cooks, jam- and salsa-makers and all kinds of artisans meet locals on Calhoun Street for the Farmers Market of Bluffton from 1-6 p.m., (or Dusk if earlier!) With an assortment of farm fresh produce, including strawberries, carrots, onions, spinach, varieties of lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, beets, potatoes and more, the Farmers Market bound to have something for every kind of guest.
Plus, in addition to the local honey, eggs and cheese, there’s also all kinds of prepared foods, from BBQ, gumbo, fried oysters and shrimp, she crab soup and crab cakes to crepes, empanadas, fresh baked pastries and breads, coffee, kettle corn and chocolates. Also for sale are herbs, plants and flowers. Picnic tables are out, so guests can enjoy their goodies at the market and there is almost always live entertainment to entertain crowds, as well as a chef demonstration, so attendees can learn how to make healthy dishes.
There is an Artisan Showcase on the first Thursday of every month to highlight a handful of local artists and their incredible Lowcountry craftsmanship.
Not open Thanksgiving Day.
For more information, call (843) 415-2447 or go to Farmers Market of Bluffton.
Mondays: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Dr. $15 adults, $10 children. 10 a.m. Registration required. Click HERE! (843) 681-2386 or visit www.heritagelib.org/tours.
Hilton Head Farmers Market – Tuesdays9 a.m.-1 p.m. Take home fresh local produce, pasture raised chicken, free range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, fresh sausage, cookies, breads, she crab soup, and more. Have your knives sharpened while shopping? Free Parking. (Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1). Shop local, meet new friends, strengthen our community, and rebuild our local food economy! Farmer Vendor application here. Food Vendor application here. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
February 1- 28: 24th Hilton Head Gullah Celebration! The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of theGullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration programming includes a variety of events designed to attract local residents, regional, national and international travelers. The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration events incorporate the many facet of the Gullah culture. Visitors have an opportunity to experience the food and music, receive firsthand, historical information and take a journey through the culture via the visual arts. gullahcelebration.com or (843) 255-7304.Terrain
February 1: Ten instrumentalists from throughout the Southeastern United States have been selected from a field of 48 applicants to compete in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Concerto Competition to be held on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m., at SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.hhso.org, at the door the afternoon of the performance, or by calling the HHSO office at (843) 842-2055.
February 3 at 2 p.m., the Coastal Discovery Museum will host Bob Speare as we learn about Tracking Bird Migrations. Since the jay John James Audubon tied a silver thread around a bird’s foot in 1808 and verified its return the following year, researchers have been refining methodologies to track the movements of birds. Today, as our planet is rapidly changing, birds and other wildlife are facing growing challenges, and understanding more about their seasonal migrations and the specific routes they travel may be key to their survival. Bob will highlight a variety of ways that birds are being tracked both locally and on a global scale, and some of the amazing things we’re learning about them.
Bob Speare has been a professional naturalist and environmental educator for over 30 years and has led birding and photography trips throughout the US and abroad. He worked for the Massachusetts Audubon Society for 23 years, before moving to the lowcountry in 2015.
Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org.
February 4-23, 2020: Neil Simon’s “Rumors” – Tickets are on sale NOW! Four couples arrive at the 10th anniversary celebration party for New York’s deputy mayor and his wife, only to find the mayor with a gunshot wound and the wife totally missing. The madcap antics are set in Palisades at a dinner party that goes topsy-turvy from beginning to end. Broadway World declared, “Neil Simon’s Rumors is a rollicking good time!” Preview tickets for adults are $40; Full priced single tickets are $50. (Infants/children under the age of 5 are not admitted unless otherwise stated.) Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Box Office: 843-842-ARTS(2787) or http://www.artshhi.com/ or purchase tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35023.
February 8: Meet Me Under the Sea: A Daddy Daughter Dance! Light refreshments will be served. $25/couple, $10/additional child(ren). Poseidon Dinner Deal: 15% off to Dad’s and Daughters for dinner downstairs at Poseidon. Reservations recommended online at www.poseidonhhi.com or by phone 843-341-3838.
February 13: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will offer a Sweetgrass Basket Workshop on February 13 from 5-7 p.m. as part of our Discovery Night at the Museum. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The cost is $65 adult and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org.
February 15: Hilton Head Island High School All Sports Booster’s Club Oyster Roast! All You Can Eat Oysters! Benefits all sports at Hilton Head Island High School. Music, Fire Pit, Corhole Tournament, Silent Auction. Only $35 per person, 4-7 p.m. Hudson’s Restaurant, 1 Hudson Rd.
February 15: Hilton Head Shore Notes, award-winning a cappella chorus, will be presenting “Bringin’ Down The House” on Saturday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at the Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head. Special guests will be Glamour, a Top Ten International quartet. Local quartets 4 The Moment and Songbird will also be performing. Tickets are $20 and available at Burke’s Pharmacy and Pretty Papers in Hilton Head and Markel’s Gifts in Bluffton. For more information, call (843) 705-6852 or visit www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com.
February 16: SoundWaves Presents – Hilton Head Live! Let the historic Savannah Theatre guys and gals entertain you with their high energy musical variety show specially customized for SoundWaves! At Coligny. This highly popular show will feature different artists from the Savannah Theatre at each event!! Show begins at 7:30 p.m., at SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Rd. Tickets, $25 each for Cabaret seating. $2.50 processing fee for all credit card purchases. Cash bar will be open for Beer, Wine, and Soda purchases! (843) 842-2055 or Purchase Tickets Here!
February 17: This Mind-Reading Mentalist with a Showman’s Flair Will Leave Even the Most Skeptical Audiences in Awe! For six decades, The Amazing Kreskin has astonished viewers worldwide, with his unearthly ability to translate thoughts, predict the future, and see the unseen. Kreskin’s career took off when he was regularly featured on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and in fact, it was Carson himself who dubbed the performer The “Amazing” Kreskin. Since then, Kreskin has had a successful television series, published twenty books, and has had a major motion picture inspired by his work. While this impressive career certainly affirms Kreskin’s otherworldly talent, you cannot truly grasp just how “amazing” he is … until you see him. 8 p.m. Single Tickets: $52. (Infants and children under the age of 5 are not admitted unless otherwise stated.) (843) 842-ARTS or TICKETS!
February 24-March 1: Expand your culinary and cultural horizons: The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family friendly, week-long culinary and cultural tourism event, where top chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, local seafood, artisans, live music and wildlife come together. The 13th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization helps raise money for other non-profit organizations including the Coastal Discovery Museum, Island Recreation Scholarship Fund, Waddell Mariculture Center, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Gullah Heritage Museum and Medical University of South Carolina.
Lowcountry Experiences & Culinary Adventures: Join us for the quintessential, Lowcountry family-style culinary celebration on Hilton Head Island. Explore artisan made art, gifts and specialty items all while tasting the very best of our coastal cuisine and spirits. Over the course of seven days guests take in celebrity guest chef dinners, the best of southern pitmasters, local wildlife, cooking demos, wine tastings, mixologist, scholars and more. The festival explores the South’s evolving food culture, which has been returning to its roots in recent years by honoring its rich native agriculture. Experience our coast’s rich fishing heritage during the weeklong festival. Here you can sample restaurants’ fresh catch specials, try fresh oysters, and maybe even learn how to fish yourself. From incredible seafood meals to rustic barbecue and bonfires, world-class talent and southern charm collide on one gorgeous Island setting.
For a list of events, visit www.hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley!
