Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
A month of events in February celebrating the culture and history of the Gullah people on Hilton Head Island.
- Next dates: Monday, Feb. 1, to Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
- Friday, Feb. 5, 2027: Friends & Family, at The First African Baptist Church
- Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027: Roots & Recipes Reunion: A Gullah Cook-Off Celebration
- Where: Across Hilton Head Island; each event lists its own venue
- Tickets: Tickets for the ticketed events are sold online through the celebration's site; prices vary by event
- Hosted by: Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
- Recognition: Named one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events in the Southeast
- Questions: (843) 255-7303 or gullahcelebrationhhi@gmail.com
The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration is a month-long showcase of the heritage and history of the Gullah people on Hilton Head Island. It fills February with events, and the Southeast Tourism Society has named it one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast.
The Gullah Geechee have lived on the island for generations, and their food, music, language and faith are part of what makes Hilton Head what it is. Our guide to Gullah Geechee culture on Hilton Head covers the history and where to learn more the rest of the year, and the one-day Fish and Grits Music Festival in October carries on the same mission.
Featured events for 2027
The celebration runs through all of February 2027. These are the two featured events on its site so far; more are added as the month is planned, so check the official schedule.
Friends & Family
At The First African Baptist Church
A community gathering at The First African Baptist Church.
Roots & Recipes Reunion
A Gullah cook-off celebration
A cook-off celebrating Gullah food traditions.
Visiting, exhibiting or volunteering
Tickets are sold online through the celebration's site. The same site takes sign-ups from exhibitors and volunteers. For a place to visit any time of year, the Gullah Geechee culture guide lists the museum and the historic sites.
More Gullah Geechee culture and events
What is on across the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration?
It runs through February every year. The 2027 celebration is Feb. 1 to 28, 2027.
What happens at the Gullah Celebration?
A month of events celebrating Gullah culture and history on the island. Two featured events for 2027 are Friends & Family on Friday, Feb. 5, at The First African Baptist Church, and the Roots & Recipes Reunion, a Gullah cook-off, on Saturday, Feb. 20.
How do I get tickets?
Through the celebration's site, which links to its online ticketing. Prices vary by event.
How is it different from the Fish and Grits Music Festival?
The Gullah Celebration is a month of events each February. The Fish and Grits Music Festival is a single day of music at Lowcountry Celebration Park in October. Both celebrate Gullah Geechee heritage.
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