Art, Entertainment & Coastal Charm Converge at 2026 Hilton Head Island Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (May 2026) — One of the Lowcountry’s signature annual celebrations returns Memorial Day weekend as the Hilton Head Island Art Festival transforms Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina into a vibrant showcase of art, live music, and coastal culture from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Hosted by Nash Gallery, the outdoor juried art show transforms the picturesque harbour into an open-air celebration of American craftsmanship. Visitors can explore and shop an impressive collection of handcrafted works — including pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, paintings, photography, and more — created by talented artists from across the country.

The festival hours are:
Friday, May 22: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 23: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 24: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Guests can also enjoy live local entertainment daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with scenic waterfront views and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s lively collection of shops and restaurants. Admission is free, and the festival takes place rain or shine. 

“Nash Gallery is proud to once again present this celebration of American art,” said Lynn Alexander, owner of Nash Gallery. “The festival offers something for everyone — whether you're a seasoned collector or just looking to enjoy the harbor with friends and family.”

Artist participation details and other event information can be found at www.HiltonHeadArtFestival.com, www.nashgallery.com or by calling 843-785-6424.

About Nash Gallery

Based at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Nash Gallery showcases the handcrafted work of more than 400 North American artisans. Originally opened in 1989 as The Trilogy Gallery, it was purchased in 2003 by Dale and Lynn Alexander, who have traveled the U.S. and Canada to source talent and trends in contemporary craft.

About Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is located in the middle of Hilton Head Island across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers year-round waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment, and water activities and tours. All kinds of water activities may be enjoyed at our Hilton Head Island marina, from inshore and offshore fishing charters to sport crabbing, sailing and dolphin tours, Aloha pontoon boat rentals, sightseeing and nature excursions. Shelter Cove Marina is your #1 destination for Hilton Head Island water adventures. With 178 slip rentals, Shelter Cove Marina is the largest award-winning marina on Hilton Head Island. For information about activities and slip rentals, please visit www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

About Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a 2,000-acre resort destination located in the middle of Hilton Head Island, S.C., bounded by 3 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach on one side and a sheltered Intracoastal Waterway marina on the other. Named No. 3 “Best Resort in the South” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards and to the top 25 World’s Best Family Getaways by Travel + Leisure, the resort features vacation home and villa rentals, three world-class golf courses, an award-winning tennis and pickleball center, an 11-mile inland salt-water lagoon system for kayaking and fishing, and Hilton Head Outfitters for bike rentals, canoes, kayaks, fishing and much more. The Mediterranean-style Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Hilton Head Island’s largest marina, located right across from Palmetto Dunes, features waterfront shopping and dining and a wide variety of charters, including nature cruises, dolphin tours, fireworks tours and fishing. For information about activities or reservations, please call 877-567-6513 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

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