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.

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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

Latrese Bush

Recording Artist

Latrese Bush is an internationally acclaimed performing and recording artist whose original music has topped the UK Soul Chart and ranked high on the Jazz Billboard Charts. Her smooth, melodic range has also supported music legends including Grammy Award-winning Disco Queen Gloria Gaynor, Jazz icon Roy Ayers, and global pop star Justin Bieber. A proud native of Bluffton, SC, and a Gullah Geechee woman, Latrese is the founder of the Fish and Grits Music Festival (FGMF), which since its debut in 2023 has drawn thousands from across the country for an authentic taste of Gullah culture. Her sound is a rich blend of gospel, soul, jazz, and R&B—rooted deeply in the traditional Gullah Geechee gospel that shaped her. Get ready for a Gullah Geechee good time!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LatreseBush
IG: https://www.instagram.com/latresebush/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LatreseBushMusic/

Alvin Garrett

Grammy-nominated Recording Artist

Alvin Garrett

Grammy-nominated Recording Artist

Alvin Garrett is a rare talent who seamlessly blends masterful musicianship, electrifying performance—evoking legends like Sam Cooke and Al Green—and exceptional songwriting. A Grammy-nominated, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist, he has penned hits for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Deitrick Haddon, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and more. In 2023, Garrett earned national acclaim with his soulful single “’Til I Get Back To You,” which climbed to #15 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart, cementing his place as a powerful voice in contemporary soul. If you love great music and unforgettable performances, come see AG!

Web: https://www.alvingarrett.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thealvingarrett
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thealvingarrett
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlvinGarrett

The Live in the Flesh Experience

Recording Artist

The Live in the Flesh Experience

Recording Artist

Having toured throughout the South, Midwest, and even internationally, Live in the Flesh Experience is a dynamic band of young singers and musicians you don’t want to miss. With their signature sound—quartet soul, a vibrant fusion of gospel and R&B—they deliver high-energy performances that span top 40 hits, old and new school R&B, country, pop, and more. They’ve shared the stage with stars like King George, Dru Hill, Doug E. Fresh, and Tucka, and are sure to get you moving and grooving with the unmistakable flair of one of the Carolinas’ finest.

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IG : https://www.instagram.com/liveinthefleshexperienceband?igsh=MWx4bDk2bTdmaTIz&utm_source=qr

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Gullah Geechee Shouters

Ring Shouters

DJ Prince Ice

DJ/Producer

Romeo Dance Class

Line Dance

De (The) Food & Market

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

De Food

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

De Market

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.