Wine Fest - March 8, 2008, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The East Coast’s Largest Outdoor Public Tasting and Auction. Held at Shelter Cove Community Park.
Wine Fest’s public tasting provides the opportunity for attendees to taste more than 1000 different wines and to meet, talk with, and learn from some of the world's most knowledgeable wine experts.

For more information, visit www.hiltonheadhospitality.org

Ladies Golf Classic - April 11, 2008

The chamber is pairing up with Pink Magazine to host the fourth annual Ladies Golf Classic. Players of every skill level are encouraged to participate. There will be a continental breakfast and a lunch reception along with great tournament prizes. The team wearing the best pink golf attire will also win a prize. Held at Bear Creek Golf Club.

For more information, visit www.hiltonheadisland.org

Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament - April 14-20, 2008

The Verizon Heritage, South Carolinas only PGA TOUR event, is recognized as one of the premier golf tournaments in the country. Played at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links in The Sea Pines Resort since 1969, the event has rich history of giving back to the community. This year's purse has been raised to $5,500,000!

For more information, visit www.verizonheritage.com

The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn - Saturday April 26, 2008 - 10am-5pm

A juried fine art and fine craft show. National artists presenting oil/acrylic, sculpture, clay, photography, watercolor, fiber, jewelry and much more. Art exhibit and sale with children's
activities, food and beverage. Held at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org

DMC Seafood Festival - Saturday April 26, 2008 - 11am-5pm

Presented by Coligny Plaza and Hudsons Restaurant. Activities for people of all ages. Crab races, silent auction, Kids Zone by Lowcountry Baby. Live music, seafood, and fun! Bocce Ball Tournament by the Unico Club of Hilton Head. Held by Shelter Cove Community Park.

For more information, visit www.islandreccenter.org

4th Annual Yacht Hop 2008 - Sunday May 4, 2008 - 6-9pm

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry presents its fourth annual signature social event at Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Come visit these elegant vessels and sample gourmet tastes from the areas finest chefs. Proceeds benefit patient services of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry

For more information, visit www.hospicecarelc.org

12th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Rib Burnoff - Saturday May 17, 2008 - 12-4pm

Local professional Chefs and Amateurs Compete in a Rib and Barbeque Cook-Off in a
Family-Friendly, Festival to Benefit Childrens Charities & Youth Programs Held at Coastal
Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

For more information, visit www.hiltonheadkiwanis.org

Flag Day Festival - Saturday, June 14, 2008 (date pending)

Join us for an old fashioned stars-and-stripes celebration with all the fixings, including hot dogs, apple pie and kids activities. Highlighting this new community event is a concert by the acclaimed 313th Army Reserve Band. A treat for the whole family!

For more information, visit www.artshhi.com

Bluff Fest - Saturday, June 28th 5:00 -10:00 p.m.

Food... Fireworks... Fun... Bluffton's 1st Annual Independence Day Celebration & Wing cook-off.
Bluff Fest will be held at the Bluffton High School Athletic Fields. There will be Live entertainment,
a wing & rib contest, local vendors and there will be a wonderful fireworks display to finish off the evening. Sponsored by The Town of Bluffton, Beaufort County PALS, Bluffton Today, 98.7 The
River and Bluffton High School

For more information, visit www.blufffest.com

Independence Day Celebrations - July 4, 2008

July Fourth celebrations take place at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove Harbour and Skull Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island. Food, music, crafts, magic shows and face painting for children are topped
off with fireworks displays at each location.

53rd Annual Beaufort Water Festival - July 11 - 20, 2008

The first festival was held in July, 1956 with John Bigbee serving as the first President and Gladys Thompson in charge of the visiting queens. The Lions Club took the job of putting on the first
parade and has been doing so every year since. Activities and Events include Jet Ski and Water
Ski Demonstrations, Children's Fishing Tournament, Arts & Crafts Market, Concerts in the park,
Fireworks, Teen Dance and a Grand Parade. There will also be an Air Show to conclude the Event.

For more information, visit www.bftwaterfestival.com

28th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament - August 29-31, 2008

We invite you to join us for the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament.
This event matches amateur golfers and celebrities for a Labor Day Weekend filled with great camaraderie and fun for the sole purpose of raising funds for our local children's charities.

For more information, visit www.hhcelebritygolf.com

11th Annual Food Fest 2008 - September 8-13, 2008

The first Food Fest was held in 1997 and has continued to grow in popularity each year. More than 4,000 local residents and visitors attended the event last year, with the number expected to increase this year with the expansion of the festivals timeframe from a five-hour one-day offering to a multi-day food focused celebration. A celebration that includes more than 13 events and activities - some free of charge and some ticketed for admission.

For more information, visit www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com

7th Annual Concours d'Elegance and Motoring Festival - October 30 to November 2, 2008

Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Over 150 concours level cars including antique fire trucks and ambulances exhibited with this year's Honored Marque: Brass Era - Pre-1916 Cars.

For more information, visit www.hhiconcours.com