Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Turtle Talks
Mondays through August • 8–9 p.m.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island
Free weekly sea turtle presentation by Amber Kuehn, director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. Held rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket.
Details: seaturtlepatrolhhi.org/eventcalendar
HarbourFest Fireworks
Tuesdays • 8:30–10 p.m.
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Weekly fireworks show as part of HarbourFest. Entertainment includes Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown.
Full schedule: sheltercoveharbourfest.com
Flight n Fancy Exhibit by Janet Urbanic
July 6th–August 2nd
SOBA Gallery, 6 Church St., Bluffton
Features oil and watercolor batik artwork inspired by Lowcountry wildlife.
Free reception:
Thursday, July 10th • 3–5 p.m.
sobagallery.com • (843) 757-6586
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
July 11th–August 3rd
Sea Glass Stage at Coligny, 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head
Performances: Friday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets/info: sgstage.org
Beaufort Water Festival
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort
The 69th annual celebration features concerts, races, tournaments, and fireworks.
July 14–15: Motown Monday and Caribbean Night Concerts
July 16–17: Talent Show and Lowcountry Supper
July 18: Bed Races and “Rockin’ the River” Concert
July 19: Commodore’s Ball and Air Show
July 20: Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade
Full schedule: bftwaterfestival.com
Oyster Reef Building Volunteer Event
Saturday, July 19th • 7:30 a.m.
Shoreline near MCRD Parris Island
Join SCDNR and SCORE and help build a 500-foot oyster castle reef.
Email: richtera@dnr.sc.gov
Slide Out of July
Saturday, July 19th • 9 a.m.–noon
Buckwalter Place Amphitheater, Bluffton
Free waterslide event for kids. Bring towels and sunscreen.
Halfway Home: A Sea Turtle Art Exhibit
July 22nd–30th
Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head
Art exhibit supports Sea Turtle Patrol HHI.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily
Closing reception: Wednesday, July 30th, 5–7 p.m.
Info: (843) 842-5738
May River Shrimp Fest
Thursday, July 24th
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
5K run and walk followed by a party.
Info: bearfootsports.com
(843) 757-8520
May River Shrimp Fest – Friday Concert
Friday, July 25th • 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Live performances by Cristaldi & Stiltner and Vanna & the Rump Shackers.
Details: blufftonsunsetparty.com
Foodees Food & Culture Festival
July 25th–27th
Tanger Outlet Mall, 1270 Fording Island Road, Bluffton
Three-day celebration of food and culture with 40+ food trucks, 60+ artisans, Foodees Fun Park and cooking contests. Free admission.
Fri. 1–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. More: foodeesfest.com
Book Launch: “Mudflats Murder Club”
Friday, August 1st • 4–6 p.m.
SOBA Schoolhouse, 8 Church St., Bluffton
Includes refreshments and author meet-and-greet. brianthiem.com
If you have event to share, please email it to editor@blufftonsun.com for consideration.
