2024 Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival | March 24th – 30th

An annual event showcasing many of the world’s premier wines while shining a light on the Lowcountry’s unique and thriving food scene.

MARCH 24-30, 2024
A week of wine, craft beer and culinary experiences celebrating the world’s top wineries on gorgeous Hilton Head Island!
Join us for one event…or all of them!
– Saturday, March 30, 12 – 3 PM: The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting (Lowcountry Celebration Park)
– Friday, March 29 , 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Grand Tasting (Country Club of Hilton Head)
– Thursday, March 28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food and Music Experience (Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen)
– Wednesday, March 27, 4-7 PM: Sip and Stroll (The Shops at Sea Pines Center)
– Sunday, March 24, 2-5 PM: Craft Beers at the Beach (The Westin HHI Resort and Spa)
– Thursday, March 21 , 6:30-8:30 PM : UNCORKED (Shipyard Beach Club)
Learn about each event below. Please note all attendees must be 21+, no exceptions. No children or pets.

MAIN EVENT – SATURDAY, MARCH 30: HILTON HEAD WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING | 12:00 – 3:00 PM | CELEBRATION PARK
Tickets: General Admission $75 | VIP $150
Join us for the festival’s largest event as we celebrate our 39th anniversary at Lowcountry Celebration Park across from Coligny Beach. There will be hundreds of wines, spirits and craft beers available for tasting from all over the world.
In addition, see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge and enjoy live entertainment among other great experiences.

Don’t forget to bid on award-winning wines at the Silent Auction where the proceeds support the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund that directly impacts our local community.

General Admission Tickets Include:
-Festival Entry
-Complimentary tastings of 200+ wines, beer, seltzers and fine spirit tastings from 12-3 PM
-Keepsake wine glass
-Access to chef demonstrations & tastings
-Live jazz quartet on the main stage
-Local food vendors selling plates from $4 and up
-A wide variety of vendors featuring locally made products

VIP Tickets Include:
-All of the perks listed above, as well as access to the VIP lounge and grounds from 11 AM (one hour early!)
-Notable additional wine & spirit tastings from Pernod Ricard
-Larger, fancy keepsake wine glass
-Plentiful hors d’oeuvres from Lucky Rooster and Board & Basket
-A private lounge with shaded seating
– Limited to 200 Tickets

FRIDAY, MARCH 29: GRAND TASTING | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD
Tickets: $150 – All Inclusive
This traditional tasting is the festival’s most exclusive celebration, featuring award winning wines, an array of hors d’oeuvres and stunning Hilton Head Island views.

Enjoy a wide variety of truly fantastic wines! Tickets are limited to only 200 guests for an exclusive evening of fine wine and friends.
Mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts as you taste the world’s best wineries, carefully curated for your enjoyment on “America’s #1 Island in the US” as named by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28: STAY GOLD – A WINE, FOOD & MUSIC EXPERIENCE | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tickets: $125 – All Inclusive | 200 Tickets Available

Join us for a wine experience you won’t soon forget. The festival’s most award-filled event features all Double Gold winners, (the best of the best) from our judging, with perfectly-paired hors d’oeuvres.

The quality of Double Gold wines are truly unmatched. To earn this notable distinction, the bottle must be named “Gold” unanimously by our entire judging panel.
Of hundreds of wines, approximately 25 bottles are awarded elite status. You can taste them ALL at Stay Gold. Cheers!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27: SIP AND STROLL | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | THE SHOPS AT SEA PINES CENTER
Tickets: $49 – All Inclusive | 350 Tickets Available

Gather your friends for an evening of great wine, spirits, craft beer and shopping at The Shops at Sea Pines Center.
Relish the unmatched atmosphere as you peruse a collection of shops that was curated with you in mind – all while sipping on amazing beverages provided by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.

Plus, you’ll enjoy a special pop-up art market where you’ll see the works of several of our favorite local artists and artisans (and meet the artists, too) while being serenaded by several popular local musicians and entertainers. The Sip & Stroll has been one of the Festival’s most popular events, so grab your tickets before they sell out!

SUNDAY, MARCH 24: CRAFT BEER AT THE BEACH | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Tickets: $50 – All Beer Tastings Included | 350 Tickets Available

Join us for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer event in the exclusive Grand Ocean Terrace at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa! We sold out again last year, so get your tickets while you can and take in sweeping beach views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy the afternoon sipping your way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries to find your new favorite beer to kick off the spring season on the Island.

To round out the afternoon, enjoy live entertainment and a selection of cuisine available for purchase provided by the Westin’s culinary team. Cocktails and wine will also be available for purchase.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21: UNCORKED | 6:30-8:30 PM | LOCATION TBD
Tickets: $35 | 80 Tickets Available

Are you a “wine insider”? Show off your selection skills as we kick off the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival at UNCORKED! Taste and toast while enjoying enjoy scrumptious bites, incredible beachy views and excellent company. Bring a special bottle to share with friends and fellow wine lovers who will also be sharing their favorites with you!

What’s Included in Your $35 Ticket?
-Enjoy delicious appetizers perfect for pairing with your wines.
-Take in the stunning surroundings at our beachfront location, to be announced shortly.
-We’ll bring the glasses so you don’t have to worry about transporting or cleaning up.
-Share countless hand-picked wines while socializing with old and new friends who enjoy sharing great wines as much as you.
All you have to do is pick a bottle (or two) to bring, and we’ll do the rest!