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Seafood Jazz & Brew
September 12-13, 2008

Friday, September 12, 2008
Seafood Jazz & Brew at the Park
Shelter Cove Community Park
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Host Sponsor:   The Lowrey Group
Musical Entertainment:   Bob Masteller and the Terry Grant Trio
Time:
  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost to Attend:
  $250 includes 10x 10 tented space for a table of 6; $50 per person for individual seats
Attire:   Coastal Casual and appropriate for the weather
Admission:   Event Transpires Rain or Shine. Requires Reservation and Payment in Advance

This event sold out in advance last year when it was established as a pilot event to introduce Seafood Jazz and Brew. Relax and relish the sounds of jazz and indulge in the best seafood the Lowcountry has to offer! Seafood petite plates will be served by The Old Fort Pub, Ocean Grille, Antonios, CQ’s, The Boathouse II, and Celebration Events Catering. Guests are encouraged to create, design, and decorate their individual tented areas for the occasion. Prizes will be awarded for the top four most creative dining environments. A cash bar is also available.

Seafood Petite Plates

  • Black & Blue Carolina Crab Dip, Grilled Baguette
  • Wild Atlantic Shrimp Anson Mills corn grits, Peach Salsa, Shrimp Bisque
  • California Olive Oil Poached Sea Scallops, Anson Mills Polenta with sauce Piperade
  • Spicy Tuna Tartare tossed with Mango Soy Glaze and Petite Vegetable Salad
  • Prince Edward Island Mussels Pasilla Pepper Cream, Shallots, Tarragon
  • Grouper Tacos with Avocado and Tropical Fruit Salsa




Saturday, September 13, 2008
Seafood Jazz & Brew on the Harbour
Shelter Cove Harbour
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Host Sponsor:   Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour Merchants Association
Musical Entertainment:   Chris Chandler and Southern Charm and Swing Orchestra
Time:
  8a-12noon Home Brew Competition (not open to the public) 12 noon – 4p Public Beer Tastings
Attire:   Casual and appropriate for the weather
Admission:   Events Transpires Rain or Shine. Requires admission purchase to participate in public tastings


8a – 12noon Home Brew Competition (Not Open to the Public):
The Competition is sponsored by the Hilton Head Island Hospitality Association and is an AHA Sanctioned Competition run in accordance with AHA/BJCP 2008 guidelines. Entry fee is $5.00 per entry, with the proceeds to benefit Operation R&R and Hilton Head Heroes. Entrants must be over 21 years of age. Judges and stewards can pre-register their entries and bring them the day of the competition. Pre-registration payment is required to compete and must be received prior to Sept 8, 2008. Best of Show winner will receive a paid 3 day/2 night weekend at a HIlton Head Island Resort and over $100 in food / attraction vouchers. First Place winners will receive 2 free tickets to next years Seafood, Jazz, & Brews Festival. Second Place winners will receive 1 free ticket.


12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Public Beer Tastings:
One four hour session will be offered from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Tasting attendees will pay a one-time fee which will get them a wrist band (indicating that they are 21 years of age or older and have paid) and a tasting glass and 4 tasting tokens. Cost to attend $10 per person day of festival+ 4 tasting tokens for the public beer tastings, additional tasting tokens can be purchased @ $1 for 2 tokens. Designated Drivers admit for $3
There will also be live entertainment, a designated driver program, merchandise, and of course, plenty of food.

12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Flights to Mexico
"No delays and no lost luggage!”:
San Miguels Mexican Restaurant and Pearlstine Distributors team up to provide attendees with beer flight specials of 4-8 different beers to sample.

12:30 p.m. Sunset Rotary Oyster Shucking Contest:
Sunset Rotary brings back its fall challenge for commercial
and amateur contenders alike to showcase their “shucking talent.” First place winners in both categories will receive a
$100 cash prize include and an honorary “best sport” will also be appointed appropriately with the golden bucket traveling
trophy! The club will also offering raw oyster plates for purchase at the event.

Fall 2007 Oyster Shucking Contest Results
Hospitality Industry: Derwin Jones,
Hudson’s Seafood on the Docks
Amateur: Dick Farmer, Hargray Communications
Best Presentation: Derwin Jones,
Hudsons Seafood on the Docks
Best Sport: Sue Grosebeck, Hilton Head Prep

12:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bark for Your Beer:
Support the Hilton Head Humane Association by bidding on beer and beer related products at their silent auction tent. Last call for bids 3:00 p.m. with Auction check out 3:30 p.m.

 


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