Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival
Sep 19 2026 - 1:00pm
Join us in Harbour Town for this family friendly event featuring all-you-can-eat shrimp prepared by local chefs, craft beer from more than a dozen breweries, live music, kids' activities, and specialty vendors. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.
About the Festival
The Sea Pines Resort invites you out for the 8th Annual Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 1-4pm. This festival is a family-friendly event featuring: savory shrimp dishes prepared by over 15 Hilton Head-area chefs; craft beers from 15 breweries courtesy of Southern Crown Distributors; an array of goods offered by specialty vendors; live music performances by Nashville songwriters as part of the Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriters Festival. All ticket holders will be given voting cards for “People’s Choice Best Dish” and “Best Brewery” to vote on. Guests who purchase our General Admission 21+ ticket will receive a HHI Shrimp Fest engraved keepsake tasting glass to take home!
An activity-filled "Kid Zone" with a bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts and more, provided by event sponsors The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Coca-Cola, Southern Crown Partners, E. & J. Gallo and US Foods.
Our good friend Forrest Gump is running by to enjoy the event as well! He knows all the ways shrimp can be prepared and loves attending The Hilton head Island Shrimp Festival to take part in voting with all guests on the People's Choice of Best Dish!
Each ticket includes shrimp samplings for all chefs and sample tastings from all breweries while supplies last. Non-alcoholic beverages and additional alcoholic beverages, including wine, will be available for purchase. For those with shellfish allergies we will have access set up to Harbourside for guests to order food for purchase.
Ticket Pricing
- General Admission 21 and Older: $79
- General Admission No Alcohol: $59
Children 8 and younger are free!