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Thank you to everyone for making our 35th year of HarbourFest another rousing success

a thank you note about Harbourfest above fireworks

12 HarbourFest Firework Shows Lit Up Hilton Head Island in 2024

July 4, 20234 HarbourFest Fireworks Finale Video


HarbourFest is Hilton Head Island’s largest multi-week event where tens of thousands of visitors gathered throughout the summer for 12 firework shows, live entertainment and a variety of kids activities. The last HarbourFest fireworks show on August 20, 2024 lit up the sky over Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina closing out our 35th year of HarbourFest.

fireworks over a lit up Shelter Cove harbour with the 35th Harbourfest logo
Photo Credit: CH2 Magazine

Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown Created Memories for Family Generations

a crowd of children watch Shannon Tanner sing under the Shelter Cove HarbourFest sign
Photo Credit: CH2 Magazine

Shannon Tanner performed shows every Monday through Thursday evening with the crowd singing back the words to favorite classics. And in-between shows, kids would line up for Shannon to sign their hat. 

Parents danced the night away with their children, some of whom also took to the stage to perform their song of choice.

Right by the stage is the kindest clown you’ll ever meet – Cappy the Clown. Kids line up to make their face painting request, ask for their favorite balloon animal or to create their own sand art creation. Cappy loved interacting with the kids and reuniting with guests over the summer.

HarbourFest Train Rides and Bouncy Houses Add to Guests Hilton Head Vacation Experience

Families enjoyed a scenic train ride together along the Shelter Cove promenade and bouncy houses during fireworks nights this summer.


After all the excitement of music and activities, attendees gathered to face Broad Creek as each firework show began. Everyone at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina stopped to watch the fireworks light up the sky in every color imaginable.


Shelter Cove Marina Captures HarbourFest with 35th Anniversary Banners created by Amiri Geuka Farris 


Did you happen to see our HarbourFest 35th anniversary banners around the marina this summer? Artist Amiri Geuka Farris is a contemporary artist known for dynamic, powerful artwork that combines an alluring blend of vivid colors & layered textures and he really captured the spirit of HarbourFest all in one beautiful image. Thank you, Amiri, for creating original art for this year’s 35th anniversary of HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.


A Memorable 35th Season of HarbourFest Events at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina


Thank you to everyone for making our 35th year of HarbourFest such a rousing success. These new memories will last a lifetime for all who visited HarbourFest on Hilton Head Island. Palmetto Dunes is proud of all the efforts made to deliver a safe and secure series of multi-week events. We look forward to seeing you back in 2025 for another summer of fireworks, music, and HarbourFest magic right here on Hilton Head Island!


Check back next year on the official event website for HarbourFest fireworks & entertainment dates at sheltercoveharbourfest.com.

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