Staff reports
The Beaufort Charities Festival will bring people together in the name of fun and fundraising at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal this weekend thanks to hot oysters, cold beer and live music.
The two-day event, which began as a golf tournament in 1976 and morphed into an oyster roast before adding a second day in recent years, marks 51 years of dedicated service to the Beaufort County community.
All proceeds directly benefit local nonprofit organizations. Over the decades, the organization has consistently adapted to meet the community’s needs, expanding its events and initiatives while staying true to its mission of supporting local causes.
The Beaufort Charities has generated more than $2 million in net proceeds, impacting countless lives in Beaufort County. The organization remains committed to its founding principles of transparency and local impact, ensuring that all funds raised stay within the community.
Don’t miss the festival they talk about all year long.
Schedule
Friday, March 6 (All ages), 5 to 10 p.m.
- Friday’s ticket price of $40 (pre-sale) or $50 at the gate features entertainment, Frogmore Stew and steamed oysters, plus unlimited beer and wine souvenir cups are available for purchase.
- Entertainment: opener Lynn Avenue and headliner Jupiter Coyote.
Saturday, March 7 (Family-friendly), noon to 10 p.m.
- Saturday’s ticket price of $50 (pre-sale) or $60 (at the gate) gets you the annual oyster roast with all-you-can-eat oysters (no lines) and fireside seating.
- Unlimited beer and wine will be available upon purchase of a souvenir cup.
- Excitement builds with two live auctions featuring unique items and experiences.
- Kids will have a blast in the FREE Kids Zone (ages 6 through 12).
- Entertainment: Burnt Church Revival (Day), Shot Through The Heart – Bon Jovi Tribute Band (Afternoon) and Four Piece And A Biscuit (Evening).
Tickets
- One-day and two-day tickets ($85) are available for purchase at https://bit.ly/4lggEtt. For more information, visit www.BeaufortCharities.org.