Are you wanting to escape the cold weather and head south? Hilton Head Island is a great place to visit during March. Starting on March 23rd to 29th, 2025, the Annual Hilton Head Food & Wine Festival is happening. This will be a week-long event full of tasty food, wine tastings, education, and gourmet foods. This is something that you can’t miss this year.
About the Food & Wine Festival
The 40th Annual Hilton Head Food & Wine Festival will allow all food and wine enthusiasts to enjoy fantastic food while on vacation. Beginning on Sunday, March 23, 2025, you can enjoy gourmet food and wine tastings you may never have tried before. The gates open at 11 am every day, and you can get your first glass of wine from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, except for the special events listed below. You can pick and choose from various events happening in different locations throughout the week.
Events & Pricing
Sip & Stroll | The Sip & Stroll will happen on March 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. It is located at The Shops at Sea Pines Center and costs $49 per person. This event will allow you to taste various wines as you stroll through the shops that line the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. It is also a great place where you can do a little shopping while enjoying the great-tasting wines.
Grand Tasting | The Grand Tasting will happen on March 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. It will be at the Country Club of Hilton Head and costs $150 per person. The Grand Tasting is just what it’s called “Grand,” where you can immerse yourself into the most exclusive event of the week with award-winning wines and hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss this event to enjoy great times with friends and a loved one.
Stay Gold | This tasting will begin on March 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Roller’s Wine & Spirits in Hilton Head Island. It costs $125 per person, and it is a way to enjoy some Lowcountry wine, listen to live music, and enjoy the beautiful golden sunsets. Here, you can taste delicious wines from the area and eat foods that pair well with each wine.
General Admission Public Tasting | The General Admission Public Tasting is on March 29th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Lowcountry Celebration Park in Hilton Head Island. This event costs $75 per person and is the festival’s most significant event you can attend. Here, you can taste over 250 wines worldwide, which can be perfect if you love to discover new wines while on vacation. You will also see many Chefs compete in the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge as you enjoy some live entertainment and even see the waiters race. What a great event that you can attend the entire week.
The Hilton Head Food & Wine Festival is one that you can’t miss and will make you want to visit Hilton Head Island in March for years to come. If you still haven’t found where you will be staying in Hilton Head, please check out our Hilton Head vacation rentals today. We hope you and your family will be able to visit our fantastic town and participate in this amazing festival!
