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The Insiders Guide gives you lots of helpful tips and information that can be very useful when planning your next trip to Hilton Head including info on the areas best restaurants, parks, nature, beaches, outdoor activities, golfing, accommodations, shopping, and more. The Insiders Guide, the #1 vacation planning resource for Hilton Head, even recommends trusted retail partners that can offer you some great discounts to use during your vacation as well. This is not your typical resort area vacation guide, packed with useless coupons and advertisements. We take pride in offering the best of the best, in a compact, yet informative Island Vacation Guide, complete with everything you need to know to plan and make the most of your vacation to Hilton Head Island.

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Apr Salty Dog Easter Egg Hunt

April 7, 2012 www.saltydogcafe.com Kids of all ages are invited to search for Easter Eggs hidden throughout South Beach Village as the Salty Dog Cafe presents their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Event includes childrens entertainment , the egg hunt and special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog. The Salty Dog Easter activities start at 10 am and last until noon. For more information, please visit their website.

Apr Easter Eggstravaganza

April 7, 2012 www.islandreccenter.org The Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held at Shelter Cove Park from 10:30a.m. 1:30p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:00 a.m. and in addition there will be Blowup Rides, Music, Face Painting and More! $10 Admission for children includes activities, parents and grandparents are free of charge! Food will be sold separately. Fore more information, please visit their website.

Apr

The Heritage of Golf

April 9-15, 2012 www.rbcheritage.com The Annual RBC Heritage PGA Golf Tournament is an historic event, hosted annually on The Sea Pines Resorts famed Harbour Town Golf Links and continues the longstanding tradition of one of golfs most notable tournaments. The spectator-friendly tournament, South Carolinas only PGA TOUR event, is considered a favorite among Tour players.

Apr

Meet Artist Peter Max

Apr

Earth Day Celebration

April 21-29, 2012 www.karisartgallery.com An impressive collection by artist legend, Peter Maxs exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at the Karis Art Gallery on Hilton Head Island. The exhibition will present Maxs newest works, with previews beginning Saturday, April 21 and extending through Sunday afternoon, April 29, with Meet the Artist receptions on Friday, April 27 from 6-9 pm and Saturday, April 28from 1-3 pm. RSVPs are requested.

April 21, 2012 www.experiencegreen.org This family friendly event will celebrate the natural environment, Hilton Head Islands signature attraction, and provide tools to care for it sustainability. The Earth Day Celebration will be held from 11:00a.m. -5:00p.m and will provide learning activities for attendees of all ages, a Green Resource Expo, entertainment, a climbing wall, and mre Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12.

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HHI Seafood Festival

Apr

Hilton Head Savannah Equestrian Expo

April 28, 2012 www.davidmcarmines.org Come out to the Hilton Head Seafood Festival to taste the areas best seafood! Join in on the fun and watch one fo the favorite parts of the Festival - the Iron Chef Competition. There will also be live music, a Kids Zone and a silent auction. Festival will be held from 11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. at the Shelter Cove Community Park and admission is $5.

April 29, 2012 www.equiexpo.org Come join the fun at the Hilton Head Savannah Equestrian Expo at the Rose Hill Plantation Equestrian Center, Highway 278 in Bluffton, SC. Race The fun filled day includes Barrel racing, Drag Fox Hunt, Rainbow Parade of Horses, Exhibition Polo Match, and more. The gates open @ 11am, Expo begins @ 12:30 pm, Polo match @ 2:30 pm. Rain Date for the event is scheduled for May 6, 2012.

May

The HHI Bravo Arts and Cultural Festival

Ongoing Throughout May www.hiltonheadisland.org/bravo Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry celebrate our areas vibrant arts community and diverse cultural heritage through visual and performing arts events, cultural activities and programs during the month of May each year. at the Bravo Arts and Cultural Festival.

May

A Taste of Beaufort

May

8th Annual Yacht Hop

May 4-5, 2012 www.downtownbeaufort.com/taste-ofbeaufort Come out to the Taste of Beaufort to sample a wide variety of Lowcountry cuisine and a fun filled weekend of activities. Enjoy the weekend in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and enjoy 2 days of Food, Music, and Fun with a beautiful view of the Beaufort River. Admission is Free!

May 6, 2012 www.hospicecarelc.org/events/yacht-hop The 8th Annual Yacht Hop will be held at Harbour Town Basin in Sea Pines Resort. Guests are invited to step aboard stunning yachts as they are treated to wine and hors doeuvres prepared fresh by some of the areas premiere chefs! Enjoy live music and take part in a silent and live auction. The evening closes with dessert and a champagne toast. All proceeds benefit patient care programs at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

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Kiwanis Rib Burn-Off

May

Hilton Head Art Festival

May 19, 2012 www.coastaldiscovery.org, The Kiwanis Club sponsors Hilton Heads premier BBQ event at the Coastal Discovery Museum of Hilton Head. The fields at Honey Horn spring to life with the wonderful smells of hickory stoked fires, slow cooked ribs and pulled pork all in an effort to raise money for local childrens charities. This family friendly event is $15 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free.

May 26-27, 2012 www.artfestival.com TThe countrys leading artists along with top local talent will gather on Hilton Head Island to showcase their work. Admission is free and open to the public. Paintings, contemporary art, sculptures, photography, ceramics and jewelry are just some of the many items featured during this two-day art festival. All artists will be on site for the duration of the show, available to discuss their art and inspiration.

May

Hilton Head Choral Societys America Sings!

May 27-28, 2012 www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org Celebrate Memorial Day week-end with allAmerica music by HHCS, accompanied by brass and percussion, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Featured will be colonial folk songs, patriotic tunes, and a special tribute to our Armed Forces. General admission. 4:00PM - 5:30PM More Info Contact: Bo Pearson at [email protected]

May

Annual HarbourFest Celebration

June

SHOUT! The Musical

Begins May 31, 2012 - throughout Summer www.PalmettoDunes.com HarbourFest is held at Shelter Cove Harbour, events happen June through August including two performances Monday through Friday from Shannon Tanner at 6:30 and 8:00 pm, Cappy the Clown, and many other activities and entertainers. Bring the whole family to enjoy this exciting, kid-friendly festival! More Info: (843) 785-1106 Event Location: Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Island Admission is FREE.

June 1-19, 2012 www.tickets.artshhi.com or Travel through the music of the 1960s in Shout! The Mod Musical, the show that brings back the smashing sounds that made England swing. With its heart on its sleeve and its tongue in its cheek, Shout! recreates the fashions, dances, hair and music of a generation. Tickets for Shout! The Mod Musical will go on sale May 21 Box Office- (843) 842-ARTS.

June

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Ongoing Throughout Summer www.vagabondcruise.com Cruise out of Harbour Town and across Calibogue sound into the setting sun. Along the way you will hear and see about many points of interest as well as the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphin. This is a great way to end the day and a great cruise for adults and children. The Vagabond features comfortable seating, restrooms and fully stocked snack bar with your favorite cold beverage. hin

Cruise

June

Shannon Tanner Kids Show

June

Turtle Talks and Walks

Ongoing Throughout Summer www.palmettodunes.com Shannon Tanner Interactive, Family Friendly Show is held each Tuesday thru Saturday at 6:30pm from Memorial Day Weekend till Labor Day. Held at the Shelter Cove Harbor Gazebo, Shannon Tanner has been entertaining families on Hilton Head Island for over 20 years. Admission is FREE!

Tuesdays/Thursdays Throughout Summer Reservations: (843) 689-6767 ext 223 An evening lecture and beach walk, with staff from the Coastal Discovery Museum, to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Groups proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nest sites. No guarantee of turtle sightings. No children under 4. Reservations required by phone only at Tuesdays and Thursdays, June through www.coastaldiscovery.org

June

Dig It!

June

Family Fishing

Ongoing Throughout Summer [email protected] This fun, interactive family program, led by a professional archaeologist will introduce you to the field of archaeology. Participants will excavate a simulated site, identify artifacts, and use real archaeological methods. 10:30AM - 11:30AM Contact: Coastal Discovery Museum, at 843-689-6767 ext 223 Event Location: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn

Wednesdays Ongoing Throughout Summer (843) 689-6767 ext 223 Spend a morning learning how to throw a cast net, cast a line and catch a crab in the marshes of Jarvis Creek. Led by an experienced fisherman, this family oriented program is hands on and fun for all ages. Find out about many of the creatures that live in our salt marshes and whats the best way to catch them. $20 per person. Reservations are required.

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Memorial Day Weekend an ideal time to visit Hilton Head Island, with near perfect weather, and lots of planned festivities for the extended holiday weekend! Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of summer fun on Hilton Head Island and we welcome you to join us on for warm spring days that bring barbecues, outdoor concerts, picnics in the park, rounds of golf on manicured courses, and days spent at our favorite Hilton Head beaches. Celebrated the last Monday in May each year, Memorial Day commemorates U.S. Soldiers who died in military service and is a special day we pay tribute to their sacrifice and celebrate their lives. This holiday is meant to serve as a memorial to our fallen heroes, and is often celebrated with parades and fireworks for the occasion. During the 20th century, the Memorial Day holiday began to be known as an occasion for a long weekend devoted to shopping, family get-togethers, fireworks and trips to the beach. Even though summer doesnt officially start until a month or so after the Memorial Day weekend, most of us (especially the folks on Hilton Head Island) treat this three-day holiday weekend as the official beginning of summer! Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on Hilton Head Island with family friendly festivities at the Annual HarbourFest celebration and fireworks display and hear the Hilton Head Choral Societys America Sings performance featuring colonial folk songs, patriotic tunes, and a special salute to our Armed Forces.

A visit to Hilton Head Island is the perfect way to spend a long holiday weekend with family, friends or that special someone. With a variety of resorts and hotels available, you can choose from oceanfront, golf oriented or family friendly accommodations for your holiday weekend getaway on the Island. Make plans to spend and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend on Hilton Head Island and join us for the festivities and celebration.

Shannon Tanner Performs at Harbour Fest

Tuesday Night FIreworks, Shelter Cove

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