Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival 2026

The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival returns on February 22nd through March 1st, 2026 to celebrate Southern heritage and culture. Immerse yourself in a week-long celebration that goes beyond just savoring exquisite seafood. The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is an invitation to experience the soul of the South wrapped in the warmth of genuine hospitality. It’s not just an event; it’s where food, drink, and the spirit of the South come alive. Celebrate the tradition that has matured and blossomed over 19 enchanting years.

Guests can look forward to chefs demonstrating their expertise live, fine wines to sip on and innovative cocktails from expert mixologists, all while indulging it in the Atlantic Coast’s freshest seafood. Guests will also have the opportunity to embark on wildlife excursions surrounding the festival and even participate in master classes.

Deepen your appreciation for the environment on which such cherished community is created through food and culture. We can’t wait to welcome you with open arms and full plates!

Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival Talent

Andrew Carmines

President at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks and owner of Shell Ring Oyster Company, a responsible mariculture operation in Port Royal Sound.

Matt Jamie

Founder and owner of Bourbon Barrel Foods, a specialty food producer located in Louisville, Kentucky.

John Cook

Executive Pastry Chef at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina

Maria Jose Lehman

Known as “Tequila Maria” all over S.C., this woman is becoming the face of Tequila in South Carolina.

Tickets go on sale on June 2nd, 2025. For more information on the festival, click here.