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2009 Island Events Calendar
Hilton Head, South Carolina is a year round vacation
destination. Something is always happening here. The
following are just some of the activities and events
that you may enjoy when you visit us.
Each year Hilton Head Island plays host to the Heritage
of Golf. Played on the Harbour Town Golf Links since
1969, this PGA event brings thousands of additional
guests to our island. It is a special time of year and
the island is in all its glory.
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For 2009, Easter Week is April 11th to
April 18th.
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Heritage Golf
Tournament Week will be held from April 13th to the
19th.
The island books up early for this week so plan ahead if
you will be visiting during this time.
Other Activities Throughout The Year Are:
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From March to October on Monday nights
there is a Pro Tennis Exhibition at the
Van Der Meer Shipyard
Tennis Resort.
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Entertainment, music and shows at the
Self Family Arts Center.
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Guided Beach, Kayak, and Turtle Tours by
the
Coastal Discovery Museum.
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January is the annual Palmetto Dunes
Winter Cup - Men's and Women's Tennis Doubles at the
Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.
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February is the annual
Native Islander
Gullah Celebration - a celebration of the Lowcountry's
Gullah Heritage.
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March is Springfest on the island -
offering island wide activities all month such as the
annual Chocolate Fair at Coligny Plaza & the Annual St.
Patrick's Day Parade, and
WineFest.
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In April, you can shop the Art Market at
historic Honey Horn, an outdoor, juried arts and crafts
festival.
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June through August features Summer
Entertainment such as daily outdoor entertainment at
Harbour Town in Sea Pines with
Gregg Russell,
Shannon
Tanner at the Shelter Cove Marina and the Kiosk Stage
area in Coligny Plaza. Harbourfest - Tuesday nights
at Shelter Cove Marina features live entertainment,
food, spirits, and arts and crafts displays. Fireworks
go off each Tuesday night at dusk.
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One week in June features the
Week of
Champions - Sports clinic for children, involving
professional athletes and Celebrity Golf Tournament.
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July 4th celebrations are offered at
several of the Harbors and Marinas on Hilton Head.
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September features the
Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
and the Seafood Jazz and Brew Festival - with over 30 island
restaurants serving a variety of foods, beverages, music
as well as children's entertainment at the Shelter Cove
Community Park.
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October on Hilton Head island offers
guests a variety of activities. There is the Annual Tour
of Homes and the traditional Island Chili Cook-off
located at the Shelter Cove Park as well as the Trick
or Treat event at the Shelter Cove Mall, Factory Stores
1 & 2, Tanger Outlet Centers and Coligny Plaza.
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November marks the start of the Holiday
Season on Hilton Head - with the Annual Festival of the
Trees at the Shelter Cove Mall in Palmetto Dunes and the
Nutcracker Ballet at the Self Family Arts Center and
Concours
d'Elegance and Motoring Festival.
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December highlights the Island in all of
its Holiday Glory. Shops abound with decorations and the
streets are aglow in warm lights. An Annual Holiday Tour
of Homes is a tradition on the island.
You can see from this short list of
activities Hilton Head Island offers you a
wide range of activities throughout the year!
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