Events & Festivals in Hilton Head & Bluffton

Lowcountry Events, Festivals & More
July 2025 Events
The Lowcountry comes alive each July with a spectacular mix of local traditions, music, food, and fireworks. Recurring favorites like iconic summer concerts, and a variety of weekly farmers markets keep the calendar buzzing all month long. And for those looking to mark their calendars, July’s one-time events, high-energy races, concerts, cultural festivals, and even sandy sledding offer the perfect reason to gather with friends and family. Ready to explore what makes summer in the Lowcountry unforgettable? Here’s your full guide to the must-attend events this July.
Happening All Month:
- Shelter Cove HarbourFest with Fireworks – Tuesdays
- Charleston Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Community Market – Saturdays
- Hilton Head Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- Bluffton Farmers Market – Thursdays
- July 2nd – Deas-Guys Concert at Oyster Factory Park
- July 2nd – Bluffton Independence Day 5K Race
- July 2nd – West Ashley Farmer’s Market
- July 3rd – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 3rd – Moana 2 – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 3rd – Daufuskie Blues – Arts Initiative of Palmetto Bluff
- July 3rd – Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks in Old Town Bluffton
- July 3rd – Daniel Island’s Independence Day Celebration and Golf Card Parade
- July 3rd – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 3rd – May River Theatre’s Spring Awakening
- July 4th – Salute from the Shore
- July 4th – Beaufort Firecracker 5k
- July 4th – First Friday Beaufort – Red, White, and Blues
- July 4th – 4th of July HarbourFest at Shelter Cove
- July 4th – Gregg Russell Fourth of July Concert
- July 4th – 4th of July Fireworks in Harbour Town
- July 4th – Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 Race
- July 4th – 4th of July Fireworks Show at Folly Beach
- July 4th – USA 5k Benefitting the Sea Turtle Patrol
- July 4th – Firecracker 4 Miler Race in Mount Pleasant
- July 4th – 4th of July Golf Cart Parade on Fripp Island
- July 5th – Gullah Heritage Festival of Hilton Head
- July 6th – Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series on James Island
- July 7th – Mindful Movements Ceremony at the Alljoy Boat Landing
- July 8th – Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz in the Park
- July 9th – Christmas in July Sandy Sledding
- July 9th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 10th – Party in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- July 10th – IF – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 11th – Sunset Celebrations with Target & The Headliner Horns
- July 11th – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 11th – Wild Blooms Workshop with Flowers by Katie Ford
- July 11th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 11th – Reggae Nights Summer Concerts on James Island
- July 11th-13th – Phish Concert in North Charleston
- July 11th-20th – Beaufort Water Festival
- July 12th – SOBA-BYOB-BBQ in Bluffton
- July 14th – Introduction to Mahjong at Marsh on the May
- July 15th – Keep the Broad Creek Clean Summer Jams with Outside Foundation
- July 17th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 17th – Isle of Palms Farmers Market
- July 17th – Mufasa: The Lion King – Movie Nights in the Park
- July 18th – Party on the Point at the Charleston Harbour
- July 18th – Dancing on the Cooper in Mount Pleasant
- July 18th – Luke Bryan Concert on Daniel Island
- July 18th – Sunset Celebrations with Deas-Guys
- July 19th – Slide Out of July at Buckwalter Place Amphitheater
- July 19th – IOP Beach Run
- July 19th – Nate Bargatze at the North Charleston Coliseum
- July 19th-27th – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical at the Historic Dock Street Theater
- July 20th – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Charleston Gaillard Center
- July 21st– Mahjong 101 at Marsh on the May
- July 22nd – Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz in the Park
- July 24th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 24th – Hawaiian Shirt Sunset 5k at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
- July 24th – Creed Concert on Daniel Island
- July 24th – Party in the Park at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- July 24th – Paddington in Peru- Movie Nights in the Park
- July 24th – Branches Designs Workshop
- July 25th – May River Shrimp Fest Sunset Party at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
- July 25th – Sunset Celebrations with Target & The Headliner Horns
- July 25th – Explore Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
- July 26th – Sweetgrass Festival in Mount Pleasant
- July 26th – Sal Vulcano at the Charleston Gaillard Center
- July 27th – Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series on James Island
- July 27th – Mumford & Sons Concert on Daniel Island
- July 28th – Open Play Mahjong at Marsh on the May
- July 31st – Yours, Mine and Ours – Movie Nights in the Park
Annual Festivals
In addition to the monthly listings above, you will find a fun, delicious or unique festival happening somewhere in the Lowcountry almost every weekend. Check out our list of annual festivals so you won’t miss one!
There are also seasonal farmer’s markets, a variety of music events, and on-going community events. Be sure to visit the Culture & Arts page to see venue specific performances and the Recreation & Clubs page for athletic race schedules.
On-Going Events
- Hilton Head Island Chamber Event Listing – A great resource for every kind of event
- The Harbour at Shelter Cove – Free live music, fireworks and more
- Island Rec Center Community Events – Children’s events, “Food Truck Fridays,” Fun Runs and more
- Bluffton Sunset Party – Seasonally on Fridays – live music and food vendors
JANUARY
Gullah Celebration
Continues through February
FEBRUARY
Freedom Day in Historic Mitchelville
Gullah Arts Crafts & Food Expo
HH Seafood Festival
MARCH
HHI International Piano Competition
HHI St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sunday before March 17th
Hilton Head Wingfest
APRIL
RBC Heritage of Golf
The Art Market at Honey Horn
MAY
Mayfest! Bluffton Village Festival
JULY
4th of July Fireworks Celebrations
Beaufort Water Festival
SEPTEMBER
Boiled Peanut Festival
Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival
OCTOBER
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
Jeep Island
Latin Music Festival
Crescendo: Celebrating Arts, Culture & History
Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
Italian Heritage Festival
NOVEMBER
HHI Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
HH Oyster Festival
HHI Lantern Parade
Bluffton Book Festival
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DECEMBER
Night on the Town Celebration – Beaufort
Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade
Farmer’s Markets
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Please click the websites below for seasonal times
Honey Horn Plantation Market: Tuesdays
Palmetto Bluff Market: Select Wednesdays
Old Town Bluffton Market: Thursdays
Town of Ridgeland Market: Fridays & Saturdays
Port Royal Market: Saturdays
St. Helena Island Community Market: Saturdays