As Kiawah Island locals, we’ve got all the best local tips to make your Independence Day vacation one for the books! We know all the best places for your family to have some spirited fun, holiday events, and patriotic activities. Don’t just take our word for it, read this guide for all the no-miss events happening to take part in on your Fourth of July vacation to Kiawah Island!
Local’s Tip: All events are TBD! Stay tuned for more updates.
Red, White & Blue Festival
LOCATION
Terrace Lawn at The Sanctuary
DATE
July 4th 2025
TIME
5pm – 9pm
Join in on the fun for a celebration fit for The Sanctuary! Live music, open-air activities and fun for the whole family, including an obstacle course, soccer darts, and games for the kids. The festivities also include a buffet-style menu with all the cookout classics you can eat — burgers, hot dogs, and seafood options — plus your favorite sides. Close out the evening with a 10pm fireworks show! Pricing includes tax & gratuity. Alcoholic beverages not included, but available upon request.
Independence Day Celebration at Night Heron Park
DATE
July 4th 2025
TIME
6pm: Cookout Open
7pm: Annual Watermelon Eating Contest
9:15pm: Fireworks, Night Heron Soccer Field
The celebration in the park officially kicks off following the Annual Bike Parade at Night Heron Park with many attractions for family and friends to enjoy! Festivities include live music, carnival games, inflatables, cookout menu, a photo booth, and more!
Food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase starting at 4pm and will be served until 9 pm, featuring a delectable cookout menu including all of your traditional holiday favorites – menu item prices range from $5-$20. Night Heron Grill will close for food service at 4 pm; bar will be open until 9:30 pm.
Mingo Point Oyster Roast
You can’t visit Kiawah Island without attending an oyster roast on the banks of the Kiawah River – the beautiful setting alone is enough to make yoThe Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ is a genuine Lowcountry tradition on the banks of the Kiawah River. For nearly 40 years locals and visitors to the island have been sampling Lowcountry cuisine, southern specialties, and fresh oysters roasted over an open fire coupled with a cool zone for kids, a craft market, live music, and tranquil views of the beautiful Kiawah River.
LOCATION:
Mingo Point, 876 Kiawah Island Parkway
DATE:
Monday – Memorial Day to Labor Day
TWO SEATINGS:
4 PM to 6 PM and 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM
ADMISSION:
Adults – $62 / person
Age 4-12 – $31 / person
Age 3 & Under – FREE
Reserve your Mingo Point tickets HERE!
This event listing is for our summer season, which includes Saturday, May 24th, Mondays from June 2nd through August 25th, and Saturday, August 30th.
Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ is Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s longest-running event, a treasured family favorite and a genuine Lowcountry tradition. Guests of all ages enjoy feasting on fresh oysters roasted over an open fire, along with other BBQ specialties such as ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and Lowcountry Boil with all the Southern side dishes and desserts to make this a true culinary experience.
Guests will also enjoy family fun like live music and other activities. Best of all is Mingo Point’s natural setting—right on the banks of the Kiawah River.
NEW for 2025:
– An additional later seating from 8:30 – 10:30pm will be offered on June 23rd and 30th.
– All purchases are final – no refunds will be issued in the event of inclement weather.
– No walk up ticket purchases will be allowed or honored
– Limited capacity is available for each seating – once a seating is sold out, that date or time will no longer be available to book online.
– Tickets must be purchased by 9am the day of the eventAll attendees must have a ticket regardless of age
– There are no physical tickets, you will be emailed a receipt as your confirmation
Salute from the Shore
LOCATION
Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island
DATE
July 4th 2025
TIME: Fly-Over Schedule
Salute from the Shore is a 4th of July flyover of F16s, Military C17s, and vintage planes that stretches the entire length of the South Carolina coastline! Beachgoers head down to the 10 miles of coastline on Kiawah Island adorned in red, white, and blue to salute and honor America’s armed forces from the shore. Support the cause by purchasing your Salute from the Shore swag, record and share your salute (#salutefromtheshore) and be part of a 13-year Independence Day tradition on Kiawah Island.
Fourth of July on Kiawah
DATE
July 4th 2025
The Fourth of July is a weeklong celebration on Kiawah Island! It’s our favorite time of year and Kiawah Island goes all out to celebrate the birth of our nation. Independence Day celebrations on Kiawah Island include a traditional Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ on the Kiawah River, a patriotic bike parade led by local firemen down Sea Forest Drive, followed by family festivities at Night Heron Park with pool parties, jumping castles, carnival games, and loads of summertime fun! The evening ends with Independence Day fireworks at Sanctuary Beach.
Best Places to Stay
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