There’s a lot to look forward too with this month’s events and happenings on the island!  Here’s just a selection of different events that we found and thought we’d share with you as you plan your outings for your stay with us!  

September 8

Third Annual Jazz Festival

Coming up this weekend on Sep 8 and 9, at Sonesta Resort’s Santee Ballroom, we will be having our third annual Jazz fest!  This year’s music will be honoring the the music of Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson and Frank Sinatra.  Visit www.jazzforallages.com for additional details.

September 10

Boiled Peanut Festival

In Bluffton Village, the festival returns on the 10th from noon to 5pm.  This event has evolved from its inception into a weekend full of family fun!  From a Pub Crawl to the Boiled Peanut Cook-Off contest this is sure to be a good southern time!  More info at www.boiledpeanutfestival.com.

September 17

Italian Heritage Festival

Hosted at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, the Italian Heritage Festival is an exciting celebration full of food and live entertainment.  You won’t want to miss the grape stomping contest or the pizza-eating contest! Visit www.iachh.org for more information.

September 22

LoCo Motion’s Breast Cancer Event

A 10 mile course designed to fight breast cancer on Thursday, the 22nd through Saturday, the 25th.  The event takes place at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island, Callawassie Island, and Hilton Head Island. It includes stops at the beach club, golf club, tennis club, equestrian center, and the historic lighthouse. For more information, visit www.dothelocomotion.org.