Celebrating Southern Heritage and Culture with Food and Drink.

Schedule of Events:

February 20 - 25, 2023:

Lowcountry Experiences on the Water:

Come aboard with the Lowcountry’s foremost watermen, Captain Christopher Shoemaker and crew for an excursion like no other. Explore the waterways on a two hour excursion that includes instruction on shrimping, oystering, clamming, and crabbing and demonstrations teaching the skills required to “put food on the table.” After the work is done, guests will enjoy the fruits of their labor at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks. Times might vary based on tide and weather conditions.

Tours are running daily Monday, February 20 - 25, 2023. Three tours are available each day: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. $125 Per Person.  All excursions depart and return from Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

Your Ticket Includes:

Two Hour Boat Excursion (limited 12 per boat)
Beverage and culinary tastings at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
Donation to the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation

Location: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

For Tickets Call (843) 304-2878.

February 22, 2023:

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Callawassie Island Tour of Homes | Sold Out

Enjoy an afternoon touring Callawassie Island and a featured selection of beautiful residences on the Tour of Homes event. Designated as the first Community Wildlife Habitat in South Carolina, this private island will urge you to leave the hectic world behind and reconnect you to surrounding nature and stunning views. Park at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse and board transportation to a Welcome Reception at the fully renovated River Club, known for its sparkling river views, before you continue on to experience of a few of the most exquisite homes on Callawassie Island. Be treated at each stop with elegant wine and food pairings hosted by wine representatives and our Callawassie Ambassadors. Parking and tour begin and end at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse. Just 50 tickets available for this private community event.

Location: Callawassie Island Club, 22 Callawassie Club Drive, Okatie, SC 29909.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Holy, Moles and Olea

New in 2023 this pop-up dinner shares New Mexican culture course by course. Chef Fernando Olea, Best Chef of the Southwest 2022 James Beard Award Winner, joins Chef Tim Nelson of Holy Tequila for this one night only event. Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine and showcases Chef Fernando more than mole, a regional dish from the heart of the country. The origin of Mexican mole is mysterious and many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone.

Chef Fernando Olea will join Hilton Head Island’s renowned Chef Tim Nelson who’s cuisine blends New American flavors with authentic cuisine of Mexico. Guests will enjoy a collaboration on four courses paired with exceptional cocktails from our Official Tequila Herradura®.

Location: Holy Tequila, 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

February 23, 2023:

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Zero Forks Given | Sold Out

Embark on a culinary adventure featuring seafood creations made with globally-influenced flavors, and enjoy a dining experience on the surf. Guests are invited into the oceanside courtyard where each course is expertly prepared by one of our Celebrity Chefs and paired with one of the wineries' flagship vintages and varietals. Join us and dine with the tide for a celebratory dinner that showcases impeccable cuisine, sustainable seafood, cultural dishes and more. Limited to just 100 people. Inspired by the ocean, but not exclusive to seafood. Festive to semi-formal attire encouraged.

What Your Ticket Includes: Tickets to Zero Forks Given includes a commemorative 2023 Festival Wine Glass and all food and drinks. This is an all-inclusive ticket. Must be 21 and older to attend this event. Each ticket Benefits the David M. Carmines Memorial Fund benefiting local charities in our community.

Location: The Omni Oceanfront Resort, 23 Ocean Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

February 24, 2023:

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Master Class: Shrimp Etoufee with Chef Nini Nguyen

Chef Nini Nguyen, New Orleans based chef, instructor, recipe creator and Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars contestant brings new life to fresh Carolina shrimp. Experience the technique and culture of this spicy Cajun stew with Vietnamese roots, as Chef Nguyen’ s shares her personal recipe.  Explore a new way to cook and eat local shrimp with a dish that won a Top Chef challenge.

Location: South Carolina Yacht Club, 10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
 
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Master Class: Lessons in Gumbo with Brother Luck

Chef Brother Luck shares stories from his Cajun and Creole Grandmothers in this incredible culinary class. Brother Luck is a celebrity chef that not only pays tribute to his roots through his food but brings global inspiration into every palette and wows with his unique flavors and technique. And yes, that’s his real name.

Brother also has an impressive array of television appearances under his belt that include appearing on Food Network as a Chopped finalist and winning his episode of Beat Bobby Flay. Brother was also a favorite on the Emmy award winning Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15 and 16 and cooking his way through the competitors on the digital series Last Chance Kitchen.

Since his global travels, Chef Brother Luck stepped into the role as entrepreneur opening his signature southwestern concept, Four by Brother Luck and a modern Asian eatery, Lucky Dumpling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both restaurants are top rated and hot spots in Downtown, Colorado Springs.

Location: South Carolina Yacht Club, 10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Master Class: How to Prepare New Mexican Mole with Chef Fernando Olea

A guided demonstration and tasting with Best Chef of the Southwest 2022 James Beard Award Winner Chef Olea, originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. Chef Olea is well known for his exquisite moles, a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile.  Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Chef Olea is delighted to share his moles with you at during this once in a lifetime Master Class.

Chef Olea will be demonstrating how to prepare his New Mexican Mole.  This Master Class will showcase a mole created by Chef Olea to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the City of Santa Fe and includes many of the ingredients are from crops that New Mexico is known for.

Location: South Carolina Yacht Club, 10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Secrets of a Pitmaster | Sold Out

Each year, we invite you to join our friends, chefs and pitmasters to a Master Class like no other. This Master Class Demonstration of barbecue techniques includes local and visiting chefs from around the country.

Join us as we fire up the pits, creek side at the historic Coastal Discovery Museum where you’ll meet the greatest experts in all things live fire. You’ll experience unique and correct techniques for cooking on charcoal, how to prep meats for the barbecue. Each of our Chefs will be demonstrating his own techniques on pork ****, brisket, chicken, and ribs.   And the best part….you’ll get to sample them all along with a signature cocktail or two.  

Secrets of a Pitmaster Master Class is held from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. After the a behind-the-scenes experience, your time continues with early access to our Pig Pickin’ + Oyster Roast from 6:00-9:00 PM that night.

Secrets of a Pitmaster Ticket Includes:

Secrets of a Pitmaster Master Class from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Culinary Samples during the Master Class
Signature Cocktails
Early Access to Pig Pickin’ + Oyster Roast at 5:30 PM and your ticket to the event from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Pig Pickin' + Oyster Roast | Sold Out

Join us for the quintessential, Lowcounty family-style culinary celebration, as the Island’s best chefs, celebrity guest chefs and Pitmasters prepare local shrimp, whole hogs, whole chickens, chopped BBQ and all the side dish trimmings at Coastal Discovery Museum. Wash it all down with brews, wines and signature cocktails and live music.

Guest Chefs and Pitmasters Include: Chef Tim Nelson of Whiskey Room, Robert Owens of Grand Champion BBQ, Matthew Raiford The CheFarmer, Chef Clayton Rollison of Callawassie Island Club, Derick Wade of The Darling Oyster Bar, John Tesar , Philippe Feret, Owner/Baker Social Bakery, The Sea Pines Resort, Executive Chef Scott Bodkin of Forrest Fire, Lee Lucier of Local Pie, Andrew Carmines of Shell Ring Oyster Co. & Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks and many more!

What Your Ticket Includes:

Access to Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast
Commemorative 2023 Festival Wine Glass
Includes ALL food and drinks. This is an all-inclusive ticket.
Must be 21 and older to attend this event. Each ticket Benefits the David M. Carmines Memorial Fund benefiting local charities in our community.

Location: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

February 25, 2023:

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM: 16th Annual Saturday Seafood Festival

The festival’s main event will be held at the iconic, Shelter Cove Harbour + Marina from 1:00 - 4:30 PM. Our 16th annual main event’s “port of call” has stunning harbor views, lending an unmistakable charm and beauty to an incredible afternoon of food and drink.  This event offers samplings from more than 100 food and beverage vendors. Two stages of live entertainment from music from JoJo Squirrel to our “Taste of the South Celebrity Chef Stage” with cooking demonstrations, artisans from around the country and more! Ticket sales are limited!

Your Saturday Seafood Ticket includes:

Saturday Daytime Festival Access
Souvenir Wine Glass
All Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Tastings are included with your ticket
$10 Food Credit to be used at any participating Restaurant
Access to: Food from Top Restaurants, Retailers and Artisans products for purchase
Cooking demos with the industry's most innovative and engaging chefs
Guided tasting sessions from Master Sommeliers, mixologists, winemakers and brewmasters
Each ticket Benefits the David M. Carmines Memorial Fund benefiting local charities in our community.

Rain or shine, we will dine! Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.

Location: Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

February 26, 2023:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Seafood and Champagne Sunday Brunch

Whether you’re a local, new to the Lowcountry, or just visiting, our brunch is the perfect end to your weekend! Unwind and enjoy a mimosa or Bloody Mary along the docks. This special menu is filled with southern classics as well as new dishes. It’s a colorful, full-on flavor experience with proceeds benefitting the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation.

Tickets are not required. Seatings are first come first serve. Brunch will feature live music from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Location: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Dates: February 20 - 26, 2023

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