Celebrate Seafood, Community & Giving Back at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival

Be a part of something truly special! The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is more than just a celebration of the region’s freshest seafood—it’s a chance to come together as a community and make a lasting impact on local causes. Every February, we gather to enjoy unforgettable culinary experiences, live entertainment, and vibrant Southern hospitality, all while raising vital funds for the organizations that make our Lowcountry home truly extraordinary.

Founded by the Carmines family in honor of their son, the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation is at the heart of this annual event. Its mission is simple but powerful—supporting the Hilton Head and Bluffton community while paying tribute to the incredible legacy of family and connection. Through the festival, we’re able to give back in meaningful ways, channeling proceeds to nonprofits that protect our natural environment, preserve culture, support education, and provide vital services.

Your participation directly benefits amazing organizations like The Coastal Discovery Museum, Island Recreation Scholarship Fund, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Waddell Mariculture Center, Gullah Heritage Museum, Medical University of South Carolina, Volunteers in Medicine, and so many more. Each ticket purchased, auction bid placed, or donation made helps fuel these nonprofits’ missions, from enriching young minds to safeguarding our coastal waters.

Together, we celebrate the best of what our community has to offer—great food, great people, and an even greater purpose. With your support, we not only honor the legacy of those who have come before us but also ensure a stronger, more united future for Hilton Head Island and beyond.

Join us this year, and make a difference that will ripple through the Lowcountry. Your contribution matters, and together, we can keep the spirit of giving alive. Giving back has never tasted this good! 🦞🌊✨

2025 Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival Auction

By David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation

2025 Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival Auction

David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation

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