Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

Growing up, my family would take our annual vacation down in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It is a beautiful boot shaped island just off the coast of the southern most tip of South Carolina- you can even see Savannah, Georgia from some of the shores!

Hilton Head is small enough to boast tons of walkable beach and easy places to get to, but large enough to have a bustling night life and event schedule. This includes the Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz and Brew Festival, held September 13-18 2010.

The following list of events will be a part of this exciting festival:

Seafood, Beer and Food Pairings/Tastings (Monday – Friday, September 13-17, 2010)

Location: Island Wide Activity, call restaurant venues direct for their offerings

See restaurant listings found at the Hilton Head Hospitality Association’s website for member listings in “Food and Beverage” to select your dining options

Jazz all Week (Monday-Friday, September 13-17, 2010)

Location: The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford
Reservations: Required. Call 843-842-8620 for dinner reservations and musical information.

Monday 9/13 Delta Blues & Bayou Tribute
Tuesday 9/14 New Orleans Hot Jazz
Wednesday 9/15 Earl Williams Blues Quartet
Thursday 9/16 Lavon & Louise
Friday 9/17 The Kevin Bales Trio
Saturday 9/18 The Kevin Bales Trio

Belgium Beer and Food Pairing with Jean-Pierre Chambas, Aleph Distributing (Monday, September 13, 2010)

Location: Island Bistro, 81 Pope Ave # 10, Hilton Head Island
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person (+ tax & gratuity)
Reservations: Limited seating, reservations required. Call (843) 785-4777
Description: Chef Eric Roberts is preparing a custom menu to pair with the following Belgium beers:Foret Organic Saison Ale; Delerium Tremons Belgium Strong; Gouden Carolus Classic; Kasteel Rouge

Rare Beer Reception Thursday (September 16, 2010)

Location: Park Lane Hotel & Suites Reception Room,12 Park Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person advance; $25 at the door
Reservations: Ticket information call 843.686.2537 www.growlerstaproom.com
Description: Seven ultra-rare draught beers finger food frolic

Golf and Brews (Friday, September 17, 2010)

Location: George Fazio Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes
Time: Tee times starting at 5:00 pm; Registration & Warm-up 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Cost: $49 per player plus Tax (ticket packages for beer tasting also available) Entry deadline is Wednesday, September 15
(availability is limited)
Reservations: For questions or additional information, please contact Samm Wolfe at the course 843-816-1571

Special Tappings at The Lodge Beer and Growler Bar (Friday Sept. 17, 2010)

Location: The Lodge Beer and Growler Bar
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Tapping: Coast Buffalo Trace Barrel Aged Blackbeerd Imperial Stout; Coast Event Horizon Cascadian Dark Ale; Foothills Sexual Chocolate; Foothills Bourbon Barrel Aged Peoples Porter; Great Divide Espresso Oak-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout; Southern Tier Creme Brulee; Avery The Kaiser; Southern Tier Pumking; Plus 28 other great Craft Beers on Tap!
Reservations: Not required.

English Pub Beer & Food Pairing Dinner with Mr. Rob Nelson – Southeast Regional Manager of Merchant du Vin importers (Friday, September 17, 2010)

Location: Aqua Grille & Lounge, 10 North Forest Beach
Description: Chef Adam has a delicious menu paired with Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager; Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale; Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout; Lindeman’s Framboise. A portion of our proceeds benefit the Jeff Katon Scholarship Foundation for annual scholarships to Hilton Head Island & Bluffton High School students
Reservations: Required. Please Call: 843-341-3331

Jazz at the Park (Friday, September 17, 2010)

Location: Shelter Cove Community Park
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Picnic; Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person; Children Free
Reservations: Requires admission purchase on site or in advance. Call 843.842.2055 www.hhso.org/
Note: In the event of inclement weather the event will cancel.
Music: Howard Paul Quintet, Howard Paul – Guitar; Other Musicians to be named

Brews on the Harbour )Saturday, September 18, 2010)

First Tasting: MDB Grand Tasting, 2nd Annual Men Drinking Beer (MDB) Event on Hilton Head Island!
Time: 11:30A-1:30P.
Cost: $30/person.
Event transpires rain or shine. Requires admission purchase to taste.
Terrapin and Bell’s (Oberon, Two Hearted); The Lodge Hilton Head and Growlers Craft Beer and Ales

Second Tasting: General Public Tasting
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person day of event+ 10 tasting tokens
Event transpires rain or shine. Requires admission purchase to taste.

Current Beer Offerings (list will continue to expand)

Bell’s, Terrapin, The Lodge, Shelter Cove Harbour Marina, Coast Black Beerd, Skull Coast Doublon Double Pale Ale, Thomas Creek Up the Creek Extreme IPA, RJ Rockers Fish Paralyzer, Abita, Breckenridge, Brooklyn, Charleston Brewing (SC), Dogfish Head, Full Sail, Highland, IBU, Laginitas, Rogue, Skull Coast (SC), Sweet Water, Thomas Creek (SC), Unibrue, Samuel Smith, Harpoon, Sierra Nevada, Woodchuck Cider, Boston Beer, New Belgium, Palmetto, Stone Brewing, Victory, Hilton Head Brewing

Food Vendors

Alligator Grille, Pino Gelato, RedFish, Marley’s, One Hot Mamas, TJ’s Take & Bake, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes General store, San Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, Parrot Cove Grill & Bar

Saturday Activities include:

11:30 – 6:00 Lowcountry Malts Home Brew Demonstration (throughout the day)
After a hiatus in 2009, the home brew component returns in 2010 with an educational offering to inspire attendees to become a home brewer.

2:00 – 4:00 Time Warner Cable Fish & Friends
Family- friendly activity transpires from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th and includes active learn and play options for children 9 years and younger. This area is also supported by the Waddell Mariculture Center, the SandBox, Cappy the Clown and Puppet Factory/Kidstown.

2:00-5:30 Hilton Head Humane Bark for your Beer (5:15 Last call to bid)
Support the Hilton Head Humane Association by bidding on beer and beer related products at their silent auction tent.

2:30 Sunset Rotary/Hilton Head Monthly Oyster Shucking Contest (3:30 Winners Announced and Recognized)
Sunset Rotary brings back its fall challenge for commercial and amateur contenders alike to showcase their “shucking talent.” First place winners in both categories will receive a $100 cash prize include and an honorary “best sport” will also be appointed appropriately with the golden bucket traveling trophy!

5:00 Last call to participate in the Public Vote for Best Beer on the Harbour
5:30 Beer and Food panels complete the judging process
6:00 Beer and Food Acknowledgements; General Public Tasting concludes
6:00 – 8:00 Music continues on the Harbour……Brewing After 8 (Saturday Late Night) The island’s food and beverage community brings together a host of later evening options through an activity called “Brewing After 8.”

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