Hilton Head event guide
Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival Trip
The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival marks its 20th year, February 22–28, 2027, with a week of dinners, tastings and a Saturday festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- 3 days
- Groups of up to 48
- Feb 22 – 28, 2027
Where to stay for the Seafood Festival
All Hilton Head staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Oyster roast
Arrive, then the festival's Friday night roast.
Event · Evening
The Pig Pickin' & Oyster Roast runs Friday, February 26, from 6:30 to 9 pm. Ticketed.
Day 2 · Sat: Festival day
A beach morning, then the Saturday festival.
Beach · Morning
A walk on the beach at the island's south end.
Event · Afternoon
The Saturday Seafood Festival runs from noon to 5 pm.
Day 3 · Sun: Harbour Town
The lighthouse and a last lunch by the water.
Landmark · Late morning
The red-and-white lighthouse on the harbor in Sea Pines.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV), about an hour from the south end of the island outside traffic. Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) is on the island.
Tickets
Most dinners and tastings are ticketed separately. See the festival's 2027 schedule.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
February 22–28, 2027.
Saturday, February 27, 2027, noon to 5 pm, at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
Anywhere on the island works; most places are a short drive from the museum. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.
About an hour to the south end of the island outside traffic.