October 3, 2026 Hilton Head Island, SC

Fish and Grits Music Festival

Presented by Okán

The Bank and Island Legacy Fund present:

Music Festival

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Tenki Tenki (Thank You) FGMF Supporters

We Be Gullah Geechee

Before shrimp and grits became a culinary favorite, it was a staple in Gullah Geechee kitchens! Before the world knew about blues, rock, and jazz, their rhythmic and melodic structures were heard in the fields and praise houses throughout the congressionally legislated Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor.

The Gullah Geechee culture is a unique African American culture spanning from Wilmington, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida. Due to the nature of their enslavement on isolated coastal plantations and sea islands, the Gullah people were able to retain many of their indigenous West African traditions. These traditions are reflected in their foodways, music, arts and crafts, spiritual traditions, and their Gullah creole language.

De (The) Mission & Vision

The Fish and Grits Music Festival (FGMF) is a family friendly one-day event, on picturesque Hilton Head Island, SC. FGMF‘s mission is to continue the awareness of the Gullah Geechee culture, highlight its evolution, and its connection to the African diaspora through entertainment, visual and performing arts and community engagement.

De (The) Food & Market

Most of our vendors will showcase the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture through art, food, clothing and more.

De (The) Show

The Fish and Grits Music Festival (FGMF) gives attendees a taste of Gullah Geechee with a mix of international and local musical talent, unique crafts, and indigenous cuisine - not easily accessible outside of the Lowcountry. Fish and Grits Music Festival has become the place where diversity is celebrated, unity is cherished, and the soul of the Lowcountry comes alive!

De (The) Market

Most of our vendors will showcase the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture through art, food, clothing and more.

De (The) Show

Step into the heart of the Lowcountry at the Fish and Grits Music Festival (FGMF) — a vibrant celebration of Gullah Geechee culture with a flavorful twist! This FGMF brings together soulful sounds with performances ranging from R&B and jazz to funk, folk, and spoken word. Paired with authentic cuisine and handcrafted treasures, FGMF is a joyful mashup of culture, creativity, and community you won’t want to miss!

Latrese Bush

Recording Artist

Alvin Garrett

Grammy-nominated Recording Artist

DJ Prince Ice

DJ/Producer

De (The) Food & Market

Most of our vendors will showcase the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture through art, food, clothing and more.

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De Food

This category includes all vendors selling hot/cold food products, including dessert items such as cakes, cobblers, etc.

De Market

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This category includes vendors selling culturally relevant handmade crafts, natural products, specialty items (e.g. jarred preserves, etc), authors, artists, and merchandise that can be worn or hung.

De (The) Feedback

Tenki Tenki (thank you) to all the Binyas (natives) and Comyas (non-natives) that join us at Fish and Grits!

Partners and Sponsors

Thank you to all the amazing support at this year's Fish and Grits Music Festival!

NIBCAA

Platinum Level Sponsor

Okan

Platinum Level Sponsor

Salty Dog Properties

Silver Level Sponsor

Renewal by Andersen

Bronze Level Sponsor

Lowcountry Gullah

Bronze Level Sponsor

CRAB

Bronze Level Sponsor

Rotary Club

Bronze Level Sponsor

Rotary Club

Bronze Level Sponsor

Seed In The Ground

Bronze Level Sponsor

CRAB

Bronze Level Sponsor

Patrons & Friends

 

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