What's happening in and around Hilton Head this weekend

This is a common refrain from our visitors and always easy to answer since there's always SOMETHING to do. This weekend, April 5 through April 7th is no exception!

6th Annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival

6th Annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation at Shelter Cove Park. The Friday night component of this year’s Seafood Fest, 5-8 p.m., will be a more intimate gathering than the main event on Saturday and will feature live entertainment from Cranford & Sons—Hilton Head Island’s Rockabilly-Folk Explosion/Low Country Stomp band—as well as delicious foods. Seafood Fest will continue on Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and feature more than a dozen area restaurants dishing up local and regional seafood specialties, and other tasty dishes, as well as an “Iron Chef”-style competition, local artists showcasing their talents, live entertainment by The Headliners and a silent auction with incredible items. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center and the Island Recreation Scholarship Fund.

The neat thing about this festival is that it was launched in loving memory of a son lost to cancer. This family really exemplifies all that is good and why people call Hilton Head home.

Music, Music, Music

If this is your thing, there are ongoing shows but this weekend specifically, the Music on the Harbour in Shelter Cove features hometown band favorite "Target". Located mid-island and within the community of Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove Harbour is a gathering place with restaurants, shops, and pretty views of the marina.

Also in the Shelter Cove Harbour area, enjoy music along with a beautiful dining experience at ELA's grill.

If you like Jazz, head over to The Jazz Corner - this little place is an islanders' favorite. Once you find it in the Wexford Center, you'll always come back. Check out the April calendar - and don't delay with your reservations this place hosts national artists and sells out! This weekend Critically Acclaimed Soul, Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Producer, Saluting the Great American Songbook The Doug Carn Trio with Savannah’s Own Legendary Bassist Ben Tucker at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly.

This little island is also home to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This weekend  is the Arts Center's Spring Gala, at 6 p.m. We have many many local performers who have gone on to Broadway fame and this weekend recording artist Duncan Sheik returns , along with hometown and Broadway sensation Meredith Inglesby and her husband, Steve Blanchard of Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast fame. Tickets are $125

Hilton Head Island History Tours

If you'd like to hear how it all began, take some time and schedule a ride on one of the Gullah Heritage Trail Tours. Beginning at Honey Horn Plantation on the north end of the island, you'll learn about who came here, what they did, how they lived - and see some scenery from the backroads off William Hilton Parkway. Reservations are required so be sure to call 843-681-7066.

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

A visit to Forsythe Jewelers in the Sea Pines Center is ALWAYS a good idea - but this weekend, they're making it even more fun! Owner Debby Berliner is inviting you to come and "Repair, Redesign, Rejuvenate Your Jewelry" - as well as, I'm sure maybe picking up a new piece.  Forsythe will host Jewelers of America Designer of the Year, Master Goldsmith Paula Dawkins. Ms Dawkins will offer consultation and on-the-spot estimates for how you can turn old sentimental jewelry into new sensational designs. Complimentary cleaning and stone inspection. Be sure to call first 843-671-7070.

Wine Tasting

Thought the Hilton Head Wine Fest is over, there's always time to taste more! If you're here on Friday 4/5, and like red wines, this is for you! Compare and contrast several red wines as they go through the aging process at the Island Winery, 4 p.m. $10 per person includes cheese platter. Reservations required. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 If you miss it then - no worries, enjoy other samples or learn to make your own!

Well, I've got to run - so many things to do, so little time! Wishing you all the best from Hilton Head Island.