There’s no better place to soak up the final weeks of summer than right here in the Lowcountry. From live music and outdoor movies to charity runs and cultural festivals, August is packed with events across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Charleston. Whether you’re looking for family fun, local flavor, or something a little more off the beaten path, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. Mark your calendar and make the most of this vibrant season!
Happening All Month:
- Shelter Cove HarbourFest with Fireworks – Tuesdays
- Charleston Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Community Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- Port Royal Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
- Bluffton Farmers Market – Thursdays
- Shops at Sea Pines Center Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- Lowcountry Boil Dinner Cruise – Thursdays
- Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Brown Bag Lunches
- Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at the Arts Center HHI – Through August 17th
- Sunset Celebrations in Shelter Cove – Fridays through August 17th
- Gregg Russell Concerts in Sea Pines – Throughout the month
- Society of Bluffton Artists Summer Art Show – Through August 23rd
- Beyond Van Gogh and Monet Exhibition in Charleston
- Nancy Hudson’s “Everyday Life on Hilton Head” at SOBA
Schedule of Events:
- August 1st – Beaufort’s First Friday
- August 1st – Origin Coffee Soft Opening
- August 1st – Downtown Charleston Art Walk
- August 1st & 2nd – Hilton Head Lowcountry Tarpon Open
- August 1st – 3rd – SSTI’s Anything Goes at Hilton Head High School
- August 1st – 3rd – 30th Annual Jimmy Self Invitational at Palmetto Dunes
- August 1st – 3rd – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Coligny Theater
- August 2nd – Bobcat Scorcher 5k Run/Walk at Bluffton High School
- August 5th – HHSO’s Jazz in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- August 6th – Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5k
- August 7th – Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5k
- August 7th – Movie Nights in the Park: Encanto
- August 7th – Full Moon Wagon Rides in Sea Pines
- August 10th – Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series on James Island
- August 10th – 2nd Sunday on King Street in Charleston
- August 12th – Island Vibes Concert Series at Coast
- August 13th – Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5k
- August 14th – Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5k
- August 14th – Movie Nights in the Park: The Garfield Movie
- August 14th – Pink Partini at Beaufort Wine Bar
- August 15th – Fairway to Futures Charity Golf Tournament on Fripp Island
- August 15th – Tru Gentlemen Concert at the Oyster Factory Park
- August 15th-17th – Tides and Tunes Weekend on Fripp Island
- August 16th – Private Pilates at Island Girl at Coligny
- August 16th – Cornhole for the Lowcountry at Burnt Church Distillery
- August 16th – STEAM Festival in Port Royal
- August 18th – Libraries for Kids Author Talks Series at the Roasting Room
- August 19th – HHSO’s Jazz in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- August 23rd – Retro Summer Sip and Stroll Downtown Beaufort
- August 27th – Summer Spectaculars with Katie Ford
- August 28th – Cooking Dinner Theater: White Lotus at Hewitt Oaks
- August 29th – Evening of Comedy with Greg Morton in Palmetto Bluff
- August 29th – 31st – Lowcountry Jazz Festival in Charleston
- August 29th & 30th – Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
- August 30th – Reggae Pon De River Music Festival at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
As summer winds down, these events offer the perfect opportunity to connect with the community, support local businesses, and create lasting memories. Be sure to check back often as new events are always popping up. We hope to see you out and about enjoying everything the Lowcountry has to offer this August!