About the Festival
The Sea Pines Resort invites you out for the 7th Annual Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 1-4pm. This festival is a family-friendly event featuring: savory shrimp dishes prepared by over 15 Hilton Head-area chefs; craft beers from 15 breweries courtesy of Southern Crown Distributors; an array of goods offered by specialty vendors; live music performances by Nashville songwriters as part of the Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriters Festival. All ticket holders will be given voting cards for “People’s Choice Best Dish” and “Best Brewery” to vote on. Guests who purchase our General Admission 21+ ticket will receive a HHI Shrimp Fest engraved keepsake tasting glass to take home!
Don't miss our new VIP Experience at this year's Shrimp Festival!
An activity-filled "Kid Zone" with a bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts and more, provided by event sponsors The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Coca-Cola, Southern Crown Partners, E. & J. Gallo and US Foods.
Our good friend Forrest Gump is running by to enjoy the event as well! He knows all the ways shrimp can be prepared and loves attending The Hilton head Island Shrimp Festival to take part in voting with all guests on the People's Choice of Best Dish!
Each ticket includes shrimp samplings for all chefs and sample tastings from all breweries while supplies last. Non-alcoholic beverages and additional alcoholic beverages, including wine, will be available for purchase. For those with shellfish allergies we will have access set up to Harbourside for guests to order food for purchase.
Participating Restaurant Chefs and Breweries COMING SOON
Ticket Pricing
Early Bird Pricing until July 15
- Early Bird General Admission 21 and Older: $65
- Early Bird General Admission No Alcohol: $45
- General Admission 21 and Older: $79
- General Admission No Alcohol: $59
Children 8 and younger are free!
$150 VIP tickets include:
- Early entrance at 12:30pm
- A private cocktail demonstration and tasting at 1:30pm in the VIP tent
- A private demonstration and tasting of the 2024 Shrimp Festival winning dish by Chef Daniel Mear's of Fraser's Tavern at 2pm
- Complimentary Valet Parking in Harbour Town
- All the tastings from participating Chefs and Breweries
Participating Restaurants
Participating Breweries and Beverages
Meet The Chefs
Chef Frances Ostolaza
The Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe
Chef Daniel Mears
Fraser's Tavern
Chef Clinton Barabas
Coast, Oceanfront Dining
Vendors
Sponsors & Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my ticket include?
Each ticket includes all-you-can-eat-shrimp (while supplies last) prepared by local chefs, as well as beer samples from more than 14 breweries for ticket holders 21 and older. Beer, wine and other beverages also will be available for purchase.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/seapines/items/551554/?full-items=yes&flow=no
Do I have to purchase a gate pass?
All pre-purchased tickets will receive complimentary entrance to Sea Pines on the day of the event. Guests should drive into the right-hand lane of the gate entrance and show the guard their mobile ticket confirmation, printed ticket or pre-purchased wristband. A paper guest pass will not be required. Sea Pines gate fee will be waived for guests with event wristband or advance-purchased Shrimp Festival ticket.
Where can I park?
All attendees are encouraged to park in Trolley Lot 1. Complimentary transportation will be available to and from Harbour Town, from 12pm to 5:30pm on the day of the event. The Sea Pines gate fee will be waived for attendees wearing an event wristband or with tickets purchased in advance.
What type of Shrimp dishes will be featured?
Local chefs will be serving up their best shrimp dishes featuring flavors of the Lowcountry. Those in your party who have a shellfish allergy or do not choose to eat shrimp may purchase food at Harbourside restaurant.
Can I buy tickets for this event on-site?
Yes. Any tickets that are still available will be sold on-site the day of the event. However, to ensure availability, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Will seating be available?
Yes. Plenty of tables and chairs will be available underneath the oak trees.
If I can’t make it to the event will I receive a refund?
Yes. Tickets are refundable with 48-hours’ notice prior to the event.
What is the weather policy?
The Shrimp Festival will take place rain or shine.