Join us for the 41st Annual Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival!
For decades HHWFF has been an exciting and important festival for our
Hilton Head Island community and the scholarship recipients of
USCB Hospitality & TCL Culinary Institute.
Our legacy is due to our passionate and committed volunteer network.
Volunteer Registration is now open for the 2026 season!
Sign up today and invite your friends!
The full schedule of Festival Events is below.
Let's make this year the best yet!
For decades HHWFF has been an exciting and important festival for our
Hilton Head Island community and the scholarship recipients of
USCB Hospitality & TCL Culinary Institute.
Our legacy is due to our passionate and committed volunteer network.
Volunteer Registration is now open for the 2026 season!
Sign up today and invite your friends!
The full schedule of Festival Events is below.
Let's make this year the best yet!
2026 HHWFF Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19 2026
Uncorked
Event Time | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Volunteers Needed | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | TBD (on Hilton Head Island)
Volunteers Needed | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | TBD (on Hilton Head Island)
This joyous kick-off event will “uncork” our 2026 festival with sips and snacks among friends!
This event is our "riff" on the famous Open That Bottle Night. So it is about opening and sharing wines that bring back memories with old friends and making new friends who enjoy wine.
This event is our "riff" on the famous Open That Bottle Night. So it is about opening and sharing wines that bring back memories with old friends and making new friends who enjoy wine.
Sunday, March 22 2026
Craft Beers at the Beach
Event Time | 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Volunteers Needed | 1:00PM - 5:30PM
Location | The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Volunteers Needed | 1:00PM - 5:30PM
Location | The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Guests will enjoy the afternoon sipping their way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries while listening to live entertainment and savoring a selection of food favorites from the Westin's culinary team. Cocktails & Wine also available.
Wednesday, March 25 2026
Sip & Stroll
Event Time | 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Volunteers Needed | 3:00PM - 5:30PM, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Location | Shops at Sea Pines Center
Volunteers Needed | 3:00PM - 5:30PM, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Location | Shops at Sea Pines Center
A pop-up art market will supplement the collection of shops with curated works of artists and artisans, and restaurants will have doors open to welcome guests to stay for a bite post-shopping, all accompanied by endless all-inclusive drink tastings.
This has always been one of the most popular events of the week!
This has always been one of the most popular events of the week!
Thursday, March 26 2026
Stay Gold
Event Time | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Volunteers Needed | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | Rollers Wine & Spirits Palmetto Bay
Volunteers Needed | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | Rollers Wine & Spirits Palmetto Bay
Taking place at golden hour, this one-of-a-kind experience will feature wines earning the Double Gold distinction from our international judging competition, paired with Lowcountry cuisine and the best in local live music.
Friday, March 27 2026
The Grand Tasting
Event Time | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Volunteers Needed | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | Country Club of Hilton Head
Volunteers Needed | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location | Country Club of Hilton Head
The Grand Tasting event is one to remember— the culmination of award-winning wines from our international judging competition and top wines from our wine partners, this event is the pinnacle of the week’s activities.
Saturday, March 28 2026
The Public Tasting
Event Time | 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Volunteers Needed | 10:00AM -1:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location | Lowcountry Celebration Park
Volunteers Needed | 10:00AM -1:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location | Lowcountry Celebration Park
The Public Tasting features more than 250 world-class wines sourced from across the globe, and chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge. Don't miss our local Craft Beer Garden, for an even larger variety of sips! Before you leave be sure to place your bids on award-winning bottles at the silent auction with proceeds to benefit the John F. & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund.
Featured Volunteer Roles
It takes a small(ish) army to pull off the incredible events during HHWFF!
Check out the types of positions we fill at most of the events!
Check out the types of positions we fill at most of the events!
Pourer
All Events
Pourers are the face of the festival! They serve tasting portions of beer, wine, and spirits at each of the events, often alongside the artisans or distributors! If you love learning and your energy is effervescent, this role is for you!
Admissions
All Events
The Admissions team is the first impression for general admission, VIPs, and vendors!
They scan tickets using a mobile app, assign wristbands, provide glassware, and keep the momentum going for every guest.
They scan tickets using a mobile app, assign wristbands, provide glassware, and keep the momentum going for every guest.
A-Team
All Events
New role for 2026, the A-Team provides vendor support, moves products, delivers ice, and helps festival organizers communicate with event volunteers. If you like driving a golfcart, staying busy, and being a hero, this is all you!
Extra/Floater
All Events
Just want to help out any way you can? Flexible and friendly?
Sign up to be an Extra! There are tons of ways to help out on the day of the event, and we will absolutely find something you will enjoy.
Sign up to be an Extra! There are tons of ways to help out on the day of the event, and we will absolutely find something you will enjoy.
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Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival tickets are ON SALE NOW!
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Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
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