Hilton Head Islanders
Hilton Head Island coastal town main street

Island roundup

What's happening on Hilton Head.

A dependable weekly digest of new openings, community news, upcoming events, and practical updates for residents and visitors alike.

Weekly roundup

Week of September 22

New opening

Lowcountry Provisions opens in Coligny Plaza

The new provisions shop and deli opened its doors this week at Coligny Plaza, offering grab-and-go Lowcountry staples, local hot sauces, and a rotating selection of prepared meals. Hours are 8 AM – 7 PM daily.

Upcoming event

Fish and Grits Music Festival returns October 3

The annual Fish and Grits Music Festival takes over Shelter Cove Harbour on October 3. Live music, local seafood vendors, and craft vendors. Free admission; food and drink tickets sold on-site.

Source
Community

Bike path repaving on William Hilton Parkway begins October 6

The Town of Hilton Head Island announced repaving work on the multi-use path along William Hilton Parkway between Spanish Wells Road and Mathews Drive. Expect intermittent closures weekdays 7 AM – 4 PM through late October.

Practical update

Coligny Beach Park parking fees increase November 1

Parking at Coligny Beach Park will increase from $3 to $4 per hour starting November 1. The Town cited infrastructure maintenance costs. The first 30 minutes remain free with a valid beach pass.

Weekly roundup

Week of September 15

New opening

Sea Pines Farmers Market expands to Saturdays

The Sea Pines Farmers Market added a Saturday morning session (8 AM – noon) through the end of October. The Thursday market continues as usual. Find local produce, honey, baked goods, and artisan crafts at Harbour Town.

Upcoming event

Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance set for October 29 – November 1

The Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival returns to Shelter Cove Harbour. The four-day event features classic and exotic cars, a gala dinner, and a public show day on November 1.

Source
Community

Coastal Discovery Museum opens new Gullah Geechee exhibit

A new permanent exhibit exploring Gullah Geechee culture and history opened at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Honey Horn Plantation. Free with museum admission; guided tours available weekends at 11 AM.

Source

Stay in the loop

Get the roundup every Monday.

New openings, upcoming events, and practical island updates — delivered to your inbox each week. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Subscribe free

Questions about island news

How often is the roundup published?

We publish a new roundup every Monday morning covering the prior week's openings, closures, events, and community updates. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it delivered directly.

How do I submit a news tip or business opening?

Use the Submit a Listing form in our directory, or email us directly. We review all submissions and include qualifying local news in the next weekly roundup.

Where can I find official Town of Hilton Head announcements?

The Town of Hilton Head Island publishes official notices at hiltonheadislandsc.gov. We summarize and link to relevant announcements in our weekly roundup.