Here’s your guide to the best festivals and events in Hilton Head, Bluffton, more in June
Looking to kick off the summer with a fun event, or maybe you’re on the hunt for an activity for the whole crew?
The Lowcountry area offers a handful of events and festivals ranging from weekly fireworks to lively concerts, family-friendly activities and Juneteenth and Pride celebrations.
With so many events to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of events happening around Beaufort County this June and what to know if you plan to visit.
Summer Events & Festivals in Hilton Head
Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
Location: Beach House Hilton Head Island, 1 S Forest Beach Drive
Dates: Every Wednesday, June 4 to August 27
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free; volunteer event
Details: Participants help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles and removing items left behind.
Party in the Park + Car Show
Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park, 97 Pope Avenue
Dates: June 12 & 26
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free, some activities have a small fee
Details: A family-friendly event featuring live music, a car show, bounce houses and food trucks.
HarbourFest Fireworks
Location: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane
Dates: Every Tuesday from June 3 to August 19 (excluding July 1)
Time: Fireworks begin at dusk
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Weekly fireworks show as part of HarbourFest, featuring live music and entertainment.
Parrot Palooza
Location: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 13 Harbourside Lane
Dates: Every Thursday from June 12 to August 21
Time: Shows start at 7 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Live music, entertainment, arts, crafts and kids activities to celebrate the summer.
Sunset Celebrations
Location: Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane
Dates: Every Friday from June 12 to August 14
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Live local music, family fun and waterfront views. Bringing your own beach chair or blanket is encouraged.
DJ Alan Family Show
Location: Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town, 147 Lighthouse Road
Dates: June 6 & 20
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Ticket Info: Event is free, Sea Pines does charge a $9 gate fee
Details: Family-friendly entertainment featuring games, music, and dancing.
Rick Hubbard Kid Show
Location: Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town, 147 Lighthouse Road
Dates: June 13 & 27
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Ticket Info: Event is free, Sea Pines does charge a $9 gate fee
Details: A children’s show with Rick Hubbard, featuring kazoos, comedy and fun.
Coligny Summer Music 2025
Location: Coligny Plaza, 1 N Forest Beach Drive
Dates: 7 days a week
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Daily music and entertainment in Coligny Plaza’s Center Stage.
Summer Events & Festivals in Bluffton
Bluffton Sunset Party: Beers, Burgers & BBQ
Location: Oyster Factory Park, 55 Wharf Street
Date: June 13
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ticket Info: Children 12 and under are free; $13 for general admission party ticket
Details: Enjoy craft and international beers, food trucks serving burgers and BBQ and live music performances.
Town of Bluffton Jump into Summer Waterslide Event
Location: Field of Dreams at Oscar Frazier Park, 7 Recreation Court
Date: June 21
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Ticket Info: Free
Details: A fun-filled day with waterslides and family activities to celebrate the start of summer.
Summer Events & Festivals in Beaufort & Port Royal
First Friday: Hot Summer Nights
Location: Bay Street & Downtown Beaufort (no road closures)
Date: June 6
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Stroll the streets, find bites to eat and shop local in downtown Beaufort.
2025 Music Festival of the Lowcountry
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 724 Bay Street
Date: June 7
Time: 1 to 10 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free; registration is encouraged.
Details: Enjoy live music, food, vendors and more. Click here for parking information for Downtown Beaufort.
DragonBoat Beaufort Race Day 2025
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 724 Bay Street
Date: June 28
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Watch dragon boat races all in support of local cancer patients in Beaufort County. Shop for race day-themed items and handcrafted items.
Juneteenth Events
Tides of Freedom Spiritual Celebration
Location: Garvin-Garvey House, 63 Wharf Street
Date: June 8
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: A spiritual and cultural event marking the beginning of Juneteenth celebrations with music, prayer, and a community fish fry.
Bluffton Black Food Truck Friday
Location: Commerce Park, 25 Buckwalter Place Boulevard
Date: June 13
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Part of Bluffton’s Juneteenth celebrations, enjoy diverse cuisine, live music, and community engagement.
Bluffton 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Location: Ma Daisy’s Porch, 1255 May River Road (a section of Wharf Street and a portion of May River Road will be closed)
Date: June 14
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free
Details: Celebrate a decade of Juneteenth events in Bluffton with music, vendors, storytelling and community culture.
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Juneteenth Celebration
Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 14
Festival Dates: June 12 to 19
Ticket Info: $10 general admission
Details: A week-long family-friendly celebration featuring live music, food trucks, gospel performances, kids’ activities, cultural exhibit and a headline concert by R&B artist Lele James.
Juneteenth performer in Bluffton’s festival Town of Bluffton
Pride Event
Lowcountry Pride Celebration
Location: Tanger Outlets Hilton Head, 1256 Fording Island Road
Date: June 8
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Ticket Info: Free and open to the public
Details: Celebrate Pride Month with the 3rd annual celebration featuring live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities and community resources.
