5 Crescendo Events That Are Perfect For Foodies

Crescendo has plenty to see and hear on Hilton Head Island, but some of its best plans involve showing up hungry. From Gullah favorites and Italian sweets to BBQ with live music, here are five events to put on your calendar this fall.

1. 10th Annual Gullah Food Festival — Oct. 17

Shrimp and grits, seafood gumbo, deviled crabs, stewed chicken: this is a taste of the island’s Gullah heritage, with music and storytelling in the mix. At the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head. Full details →

2. Italian Heritage Festival — Oct. 17

Pasta, meatballs, calzones, gelato, zeppolis—and a grape stomping contest. Bring your appetite to the Coastal Discovery Museum. Full details →

3. Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest — Oct. 18

All-you-can-eat BBQ from local and regional pitmasters, plus Cowboy Mouth and Hilton Head’s own Cranford Hollow. Find it at Coligny. Full details →

4. Coastal Home Supper Club: Frank & Friends — Oct. 11

Dinner and a little Sinatra-era swing at SoundWaves. Chef Wendell’s menu offers braised chicken, pork loin, or stuffed acorn squash, followed by flourless chocolate torte. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; the music follows at 7:30. Full details →

5. Jazz Brunch with Cynthia Utterbach — Nov. 15 at noon

Settle in for a gourmet Southern brunch buffet at Sonesta Resort while Cynthia Utterbach and The Eric Jones Trio perform songs associated with Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta James, and more. Full details →