March 24-30: The Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival makes it return this year, bringing with it beautiful weather, delicious sips and tasty bites from the region’s culinary leaders. There are various events taking place throughout the week including spectacular local chef showcases, intriguing wine education sessions, live entertainment and the famed Public Tastings. Come ready to sip and sample at this 39th-anniversary public tasting taking place at the Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave from 12-3 p.m. The public tasting features more than 250 world-class wines sourced from across the globe and chefs in action. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com.