6 of the best food and music festivals in Beaufort to try this September
Labor Day has passed, marking the unofficial beginning of fall.
What better way to celebrate the winding down year and incoming fall weather with local events and markets your friends, family and maybe even pets will enjoy.
Here are six local events to attend in Beaufort County through the month of September.
Music & Taste on the Harbour - Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Music & Taste on the Harbour at the Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina will be found beside the Neptune statue on the fall evenings of Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6-9 p.m. This pet-friendly outdoor concert series will feature a variety of bands such as Deas Guyz and Target & Headliner Horns. Several included Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will offer a variety of specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails at this weather-permitting event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good donation for Deep Well.
Roots & Rivers Festival - Sept. 9
The Roots & Rivers Festival is set to take place at Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, from 4-9 p.m. on Sept. 9. The inaugural event will provide a marketplace venue where local artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs can showcase their products and services.
Highlights from the event will include a beer garden, live music performances, food truck options as well as a variety of featured vendors.
General admission tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at https://blacquity.betterworld.org/events/rootsnriversfestival.
Island Jam 2023 Songwriter Festival -Sept. 14-17
The Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival offers attendees an experience where songwriters can share their stories and perform original compositions. Festival goers will have the opportunity to enjoy performances by both established and up-and-coming songwriters, with differing styles and genres, at the event from Sept. 14-17. Festivities for the multi-day event will take place at a number of Hilton Head locations and venues, such as Liberty Oak, Poseidon Rooftop, Lowcountry Celebration Park, The Bank, and more.
General admission tickets cost $79 and can be purchased online at https://www.hiltonheadislandjam.com/tickets.
Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival - Sept. 23
The Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival will be in full swing on the south end of the island on Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m. The festival is set to take place on the lawn beside the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Located in the Sea Pines resort community on the south end of the island, this family friendly event offers a “Kid Zone” with entertainment for children, live music, craft beer from over 18 breweries, and of course, shrimp. The featured savory, shrimp dishes will be prepared by 14 Hilton Head-area chefs.
Tickets are priced at $75 for those aged 21 years and older. Tickets are $50 for guests younger than 21, or anyone who does not plan to consume an alcoholic beverage. Children 8 years old and under are permitted free admittance. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.hiltonheadislandshrimpfest.com/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hilton-head-island-shrimp-festival-tickets-672644165807.
The Foodees Food and Culture Festival - Sept. 29- Oct. 1
The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will take place from Sept. 29 until Oct. 1 at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Hilton Head/Bluffton. The family-friendly event will highlight over 25 food trucks as well as artisans and crafters, both local and international, who will feature their works such as paintings, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and other unique creations.
BlufftemberFest Sunset Party - Sept. 30
The 2023 BlufftemberFest Sunset Party is set to take place on Sept. 30 from 3-8 p.m. at Oyster Factory Park. The Bluffton-style music festival & Oktoberfest celebration will feature an Oktoberfest beer garden, wine bar, hard cider, a food court with a variety of food and snack vendors, arts & crafts and live music from three different bands.
Tickets are required for entry and are $15 when purchased in advance and $20 when purchased upon entrance. Group tickets of six in total can be purchased for $60. No refunds will be given and the event will occur rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased at https://bearfootsports.com/blufftember-fest or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blufftemberfest-23-tickets-689266573877.
