FRIDAY, JULY 18
• Festival Art and Craft Market:
Noon – 7 p.m., Promenade at the Waterfront Park
• Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by The Preserve at Port Royal
Gates at 6 p.m., ceremony at 7 p.m.
Entertainment by The Parris Island Marine Band with a fireworks show at dusk;
Free Shuttle Service from Beaufort County Government Center.
s. Free Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 19
• Raft Race
Sponsored by McElveen Bail Bonding
Along the sea wall of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 8 to 11 a.m.
• Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JoCoConstruction/Sea Island Elevator, 8 a.m. to noon at Waterfront Park.
• Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by AC Harvey’s Screen Printing
Waterfront Park
8:30 a,m, check-in; 9 a.m. start time
• Croquet Tournament (Golf Croquet)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Dataw Island Croquet Lawns
8:30 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. start time.
• 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.
• Air Show
noon to 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
River closed during that time.
• Coastal Education Expo
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Contemplative Garden
• Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
For ages 12 and under only
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Line
10 a.m. to noon. Bring your own rod, reel and tackle. Bait will be provided. Free.
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
• Concert In The Park
Sponsored by New Country BOB 106.9
Waterfront Park, Gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Opening Act: Davisson Brothers Band
Headline Entertainment: Craig Morgan
$25 admission. Children 5 and under are free. **No strollers, coolers, outside food or beverage, or professional photography
No refunds.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Croquet Tournament (Golf Croquet)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Dataw Island Croquet Lawns
8:30 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. start time.
• River Rally
Sponsored by CertaPro Painters of Hilton Head, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Local waters
River Rally Cards will be available in advance.
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
• Children’s Day
Sponsored by Coastal Orthodontics
Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses and Prizes
Waterfront Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Teen Dance
Sponsored by John 3:16 Project
Entertainment by D.J. Donna
6 to 9 p.m. Waterfront Park; Gates open 6 to 8 p.m., no entry after 8 p.m. (NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED)
Ages 13-17 only, ID required, Clutch Purses only (6” x 9” size)
Please wear appropriate clothing.
$15 admission. No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers.
MONDAY, JULY 21
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Motown Monday
Sponsored by Palm and Moon Bagels
Waterfront Park, Gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Entertainment by Deas-Guyz, $10 admission.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Salsa Tuesday
Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union
Waterfront Park, gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Son Del Coqui
$10 admission. FREE ENTRY for Active Duty Military with valid Military I.D.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
• Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park, 9 a.m. start time
• 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 the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Waterfront Park, gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $10 admission or FREE admission with Official 2014 59th Annual Water Festival T-shirt.
THURSDAY, 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
• Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by WastePro
Waterfront Park, gates open at 6 p.m., Supper served until 7:30 p.m. (Get there when it starts, though, otherwise they are likely to run out of food.) Opening Entertainment by The Blue Dots, featuring The Whistlers. Main Show by On the Border. $15 admission. No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers
FRIDAY, JULY 25
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
Corner of Bay and Harrington streets,
4:30 p.m. check-in; 5 p.m. start time
Same day registration based on space availability, Entry fee of $25 per team.
• River Dance
Sponsored by Ehrlich Pest Control
Waterfront Park, gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Featuring Eric Paslay; opening entertainment by The Phoenix Drive Band and Marjory Lee. $15 admission. MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
• Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Promenade, Waterfront Park
• DragonBoat Race Day 2014
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A day of Dragonboat races on the Beaufort waterfront. For more information please visit: http://www.DragonBoatRaceDay.com.
• Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. – Noon, Downtown Beaufort
• Nonprofit Expo
Noon – 4 p.m
Waterfront Park under the pavilion
Free to the public
• Commodore’s Ball
Sponsored by Schiller & Hamilton
Law Firm
Waterfront Park, gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Entertainment by the North Tower Band, $10 admission.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. -2 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Sponsored by the Past Commodores of the Water Festival, noon to 2 p.m., at Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park
Free registration, boats must be registered to be eligible for prizes. All applications must be at the judges table prior to noon.
• Festival Ends: 2 p.m.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
• The Beaufort Water Festival offers a free shuttle service from Beaufort Town Center in front of ARTworks, and the Beaufort County Multi-Government Center on the corner of Ribaut Road and Boundary Street to the Downtown Marina parking lot in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
• Friday, July 18: Shuttle begins at 5 p.m, ends at 12 a.m.
• Saturday, July 19: Shuttle begins at 6 p.m., ends at 1 a.m.
• Monday, July 21: Shuttle starts at 6 p.m., ends at 12 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 22: Shuttle starts at 6 p.m., ends at 12 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 23: Shuttle starts at 5 p.m., ends at 12 a.m.
• Thursday, July 24: Shuttle starts at 6 p.m., ends at 12 a.m.
• Friday, July 25: Shuttle starts at 6 p.m., ends at 1 a.m.
• Saturday, July 26: Shuttle starts at 6 p.m., runs until 1 a.m.
Reminder that the shuttle runs every 15 minutes throughout the Nightly Events.
WHAT TO BRING
• No drinks, food or coolers ar allowed into the park. Food and soft drinks are sold by the high school Booster Club concessionaires. Adult beverages are also available for purchase.
• Tickets are sold at the gate for each evening’s event. However, it is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission to the Concert in the Park on Saturday.
