Fish and Grits Music Festival

Travel Guide

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Your Guide to the Fish & Grits Music Festival

Everything you need to know before heading to the park—from parking and shuttles to what to bring, accessibility, food, safety, and more.

QUICK ESSENTIALS

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 12:00PM – 6:00PM EST
Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
What to bring: Ticket/wristband, ID, phone charger, comfortable shoes, sunscreen
What Not To Bring: Glass, outside food and drink, large bags/coolers, chairs over 34”

WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T BRING

What am I allowed to bring into the festival?
- Click here for full bag policy – Clear Bags Preferred
- ID if you’re drinking
- Chairs under 34”
- Credit Card for food, beverage, and merch
- Blankets
- Point-and-shoot digital cameras (with no detachable lens)
- Empty Camelbaks (2 pocket max – within the sizes of the bag policy 12″ x 6″ x 12″) & water bottles
- Coozies
- Panchos / rain jackets
- Strollers
- Diaper bags & baby formula
- Smiles
What am I prohibited from bringing into the festival?
- Weapons
- Fire
- Drugs
- Fireworks
- Glass
- Pets (service animals will be permitted)
- Selfie sticks
- Outside Food or Beverages (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic)
- Tents
- Wagons
- Coolers or picnic baskets
- Chairs over 34”

TICKETS & ENTRY

Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at the gate
Entry rules: Please have a ticket barcode ready at the gate. Arrive early and plan ahead to breeze through entry!
Re-entry: Re-entry is permitted if you have a visible wristband provided at the festival gates.
Bags & items policy: Clear bags up to 12″ x 12″ x 6″ are encouraged
- Small clutches are allowed
- No backpacks or oversized bags permitted
- All bags and belongings will be subject to search

GETTING THERE: PARKING & DROP-OFF

Main Parking Areas
- Address: 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (the actual park and beach parking)
- Address: 70 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (.03 miles from the park)
- Address: 69 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (.03 miles from the park)
Overflow Parking
- USCB Hilton Head Campus: 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (.09 miles from the park)
- Bus Parking
  - Charter buses and motor coaches should park in the designated bus parking area at the far end of the USCB parking lot.
Complimentary shuttle services:
- Complimentary shuttle service between the USCB parking lot and the festival will be provided throughout the day by Gullah Trail Tours.

RESTROOMS, WATER, COMFORT

10 men’s and women’s restrooms at the main entrance, including two (2) family restrooms.
10 restroom trailers (not portable toilets) located behind the main stage on the right side.
Two (2) ADA-accessible restrooms at the main park entrance.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR

ACCESSIBILITY

All entrances to the park, the market, etc. are wheelchair-accessible.
Accessible restrooms: available at the Main Gate entrance
If you need assistance, look for a staff member wearing a Fish and Grits lanyard that says “STAFF”

FOOD AND DRINK

Food available:
- Vendor List – Coming Soon!
Beverages
- Soft drinks, water, beer and wine
Payment methods:
- Card/cash/mobile
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED
Exception for infants: Factory-sealed water and baby formula needed for infant feeding are permitted for personal use. Baby food and other items necessary for infant care are also permitted.

SAFETY & HELP

Medical:
- First Aid kits are located at the main gate
If you see something or feel unsafe: Alert Coastal Security or festival staff and/or head to main gate for assistance
If you need assistance: look for a staff member wearing a Fish and Grits lanyard that says “STAFF”

FINAL CHECKLIST (BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME)