2027 Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration Tickets

Step back in time and indulge in a truly unforgettable and historically significant experience. Celebrate one of the most historic days of the year with crafted with samplings of authentic Gullah cuisine. Your ticket not only grants you the pleasure of enjoying tastings from Authentic Bites, coffee and hot chocolate. As the sun rises, immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of Mitchelville Freedom Park, transporting you to a bygone era. Ticket holders will also have the exclusive privilege of being part of the highly anticipated 2027 Freedom Day Celebration, beginning promptly at 11:00 AM. Don't miss out on this intellectually stimulating, genuinely authentic, and entertaining journey into history for all ages.

The Roots, Recipes & Reunion: A Gullah Cook-Off Celebration invites you to experience soulful dishes prepared by chefs and home cooks who honor Gullah traditions through three essential ingredients, okra, rice, and collard greens. VIP Admission includes 10 tastings, early entry at 12:00 PM, and an exclusive meet & greet with our celebrity guest judges — Chef BJ Dennis, Art Fennell of YouTube, and Jesse Blanco of Eat It and Like It. Just 100 VIP tickets available. General Admission includes 5 tastings and entry from 1:00–4:00 PM. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase, along with beverages, live music, and more, making this a celebration of community, culture, and cuisine. A panel of celebrity judges will select winners for Best in Category and Best Overall, while guests cast their votes to crown The People’s Plate — a community favorite. Celebrate heritage. Taste the legacy. Make your vote count.

Pull up a chair at the table where heritage, flavor, and fellowship come together. The Roots, Recipes & Reunion: A Gullah Cook-Off Celebration invites you to experience soulful dishes prepared by chefs and home cooks who honor Gullah traditions through three essential ingredients — okra, rice, and collard greens. General Admission includes 5 tastings and entry from 1:00–4:00 PM. VIP Admission includes 10 tastings, early entry at 12:00 PM, and an exclusive meet & greet with our celebrity guest judges — Chef BJ Dennis, Art Fennell of YouTube, and Jesse Blanco of Eat It and Like It. General Admission includes 5 tastings and entry from 1:00–4:00 PM. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase, along with beverages, live music, and more, making this a celebration of community, culture, and cuisine. A panel of celebrity judges will select winners for Best in Category and Best Overall, while guests cast their votes to crown The People’s Plate — a community favorite. Celebrate heritage. Taste the legacy. Make your vote count.

Join award-winning sweetgrass basketmaker Jennifaye Singleton for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of sewing your own sweetgrass creation and take it home with you.

Join award-winning sweetgrass basketmaker Jennifaye Singleton for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of sewing your own sweetgrass creation and take it home with you.