The Gullah Festival celebrates and recognizes the history, customs, cultures, language and accomplishments of the African-Americans of the low-country.

BRAVO is a celebration of the area’s vibrant arts community and diverse cultural heritage. This month-long celebration provides a festive showcase for local artistic expression.

Barbecue, music, art & crafts and two firework displays. What more could one want? This event is fun for the entire family. Decorate a watermelon, enter the seed-spitting or pie eating contest or compete to win a cash prize in the best barbecue category.

The Annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration is held every second weekend in November to celebrate and showcase the unique cultural heritage of the Gullah people of the Sea Islands.

Beaufort's Shrimp Festival salutes rich Low country traditions including good food, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a 5K run, Walk through History and Popcorn Run are just a few of the activities that make up this annual lowcountry festival.