Hilton Head Art Festival
A free Memorial Day weekend art festival along the Shelter Cove Harbour promenade, with live music and a view of the marina.
- When: Memorial Day weekend each year; the 2027 dates are not yet posted on the official site
- Tickets: Free admission
- Hosted by: Nash Gallery
- 2026 hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (May 22 to 24, 2026)
- Rule: All art is made in the USA
- Questions: Nash Gallery, 843-785-6424
The Hilton Head Island Art Festival, usually called the Hilton Head Art Festival, is a free outdoor show on Memorial Day weekend at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Artists set up along the marina promenade, and the festival is coordinated by Nash Gallery.
The 2026 festival ran May 22 to 24 with more than 80 artists. The 2027 dates have not been posted yet; Memorial Day is May 31, 2027, and the festival has been held over that weekend.
What to expect
Pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal and more
Painting, photography and many other media. All the art is made in the USA.
Live local entertainment each day
Local performers play throughout the festival.
Free admission
There is no charge to walk the festival.
Shops and dining on the promenade
The marina's shops and restaurants are open along the same walk.
Where it is held
The festival is at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, off William Hilton Parkway, mid-island. See the harbour guide for parking and the restaurants along the promenade.
The Coastal Discovery Museum's Art Market
The Coastal Discovery Museum runs its own Art Market at Honey Horn. It is a separate event with its own organiser, dates and place.
More events and places
What is on across the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Hilton Head Art Festival?
It is held on Memorial Day weekend. The 2026 festival was May 22 to 24, and the 2027 dates have not been posted yet.
Where is the Hilton Head Art Festival held?
Along the promenade at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island.
Is the Art Festival free?
Yes, admission is free.
Is it the same as the Coastal Discovery Museum Art Market?
No. The Art Market is a separate event at the museum's Honey Horn grounds.
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