February
Beaufort
Beaufort Memorial Hospital's Valentine's Ball
(877)532-6472, www.bmhsc.org/foundation_events.htm
St Peter’s Annual Irish Festival
Various locations, www.beaufortirishfestival.org
Beaufort International Film Festival
The Beaufort Film Festival opened its call for entries in June. Submissions can be made
at www.withoutabox.com in the following categories: feature film, short film, documentary,
student film, animation and screenplay. Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.
(843)986-5400, ext 26, www.beaufortsc.org
Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
A showcase for the arts, crafts, foods and
history of the Native Island Gullah people.
(843)689-9314, www.gullahcelebration.com
Hilton Head Youth Orchestra-Winter Concert
First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm Hilton Pkwy
(843)842-2055, www.hhso.org
Hilton Head/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week
Various locations. (843)341-8372
www.hiltonheadisland.org
Hilton Head Half Marathon & 10K
Marathon fever hits Hilton Head -13.1 mile run, 10K run and health walk.
(843)757-8520, www.bearfootsports.com
The Heart Ball
This event benefits the American Heart Association
and the American Stroke Association. (843)681-2355
Gullah Arts and Crafts Festival
This two day arts, crafts and food expo offers cultural demonstrations,
authentic Gullah and African crafts as well as traditional Gullah foods and entertainment.
(843)689-9314, www.gullahcelebration.com
PTR International Tennis Symposium
Worldwide Tennis Teachers & Coaches Compete in Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles.
(843)785-7244, www.ptrtennis.org
Cooks and Books
Annual Cooks & Books benefiting Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. Restaurant
tastings, famous Lowcountry (& beyond) authors, and chefs vying for competition title
of “Best Under Fire.” The Mall at Shelter Cove, (843)686-3090
Ridgeland
Jasper Jamboree PKC Coon Hunt
Held annually in February, this ever growing competition, sanctioned by Professional
Kennel Club, tests owners and their dogs ability to trail and force a raccoon up a tree.
Point system used, cash prizes awarded and annual barbecue. (843)726-8126
