FRIDAY, JULY 19
• Festival Art and Craft Market:
Noon – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by Carolina Containers of Beaufort
Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m. Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk by South East Pyrotechnics. Free. Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 20
• Raft Race
Sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital
8 to 11 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
• DragonBoat Race
Noon to 5 p.m.
Beaufort River
Beaufort Water Festival announces partnership with DragonBoat Beaufort in creation of DragonBoat Race Day.
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m – 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
• Sponsors’ Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion
Free to the public
• Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free for ages 12 and under only
Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle; bait will be provided.
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
• Concert In The Park
Sponsored by New Country BOB 106.9 FM. 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Headline Entertainment by Chris Cagle;
Opening Entertainment by Chris Jones; followed by the Chuck Courtenay Band.
No strollers, coolers or professional photography allowed. Admission $25
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Boat Bingo
Sponsored by McElveen Bail Bonding
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Local Waters
Bingo Cards available in advance:
Barrier Island Marine
Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply
Port Royal Landing Marina
and the Downtown Beaufort Marina.
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
• Children’s Day
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Featuring shows with rides, games, and prizes
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
• Teen Dance
Sponsored by John 3:16- A Ministry Project
6 – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) No re-entry.
Entertainment DJ Jeff Taylor
Ages 13-17: Valid ID required
Clutch Purses Only
Admission $12
MONDAY, JULY 22
• Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Motown Monday
Sponsored by Palm & Moon Bagels
8 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz. $10
TUESDAY, JULY 23
• Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park. Call for start times.
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Tropical Tuesday
Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union
8 p.m to 11 p.m at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by the A1A Band and GG’s Ballroom Entertainment. Admission $10
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
• Croquet Tournament (continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Talent Show
Sponsored by McDonald’s
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.
Admission: $10.00, FREE with Official 58th Annual
Water Festival T-Shirt!
THURSDAY, JULY 25
• Croquet Tournament (continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by Village at Battery Creek
6 to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 6 p.m.
Supper served from 6 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m.
Opening Entertainment by The Blue Dots and The Whistlers
Main Show featuring On The Border
Admission $15
FRIDAY, JULY 26
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
Check in at 4:30 p.m. Same day sign-up available with space permitting. Race at 5 p.m. on Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ending at Newcastle Street.
• River Dance
Sponsored by Ehrlich / Jones Pest Control
8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Opening entertainment by Bootless
Main Show featuring The Dirty Guv’nahs. Admission $12
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
SATURDAY, JULY 27
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. – Noon, Downtown Beaufort
• Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
FREE the public
• Nonprofit Expo
Noon – 4 p.m
Waterfront Park under the pavilion
Free to the public
• Air Show
1 – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park; FREE to the public (Beaufort River Closed)
• Commodore’s Ball
Sponsored by Mike’s Marine and EZ Loader Trailers
8 p.m. to Midnight at the Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Holiday Band
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. $10
SUNDAY, JULY 28
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Sponsored by the Past Water Festival Commodores; Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park. Live Entertainment featuring Vessel221, the Lowcountry’s local Christian music artist. Music ranges from Praise & Worship to Blues Rock. VESSEL221 is a family ministry, husband, wife, sons and daughter, as well as great friends. 1 to 3 p.m.
• 3 p.m. Festival Ends.
