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FRIDAY, JULY 15
• Festival Art and Craft Market
Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Over 50 booths with handmade Arts and Crafts
• Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by South Carolina Education Lottery
Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m.
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk.
Free admission
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 16
• Raft Race
Sponsored by Boundary Street Collision Center
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JoCo Construction
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per 2-person team
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Over 50 booths handmade Arts and Crafts
• Sponsors’ Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion
Free
• Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free ages 12 and under only
Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle
Bait will be provided
• Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing
11 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry Fee $30 per team
• Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park
Free
• Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by Ameris Bank
2:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m., Beaufort River in front of seawall
• CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by NEW COUNTRY BOB106.9 FM
8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by country music artist Lee Brice
opening with Josh Thompson.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $20.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SUNDAY, JULY 17
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Yacht Club Enterprises
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Local Waters
• Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• CHILDREN’S DAY
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Featuring Magic Marc and other shows with rides, games, and prizes
11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Gatorland Ski Show
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River,Waterfront Park
Free
• Sailing Regatta (continued)
Sponsored by Ameris Bank
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club
• TEEN DANCE
Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED.
Entertainment by D.J. Ross Brown
Ages 13-17 only–VALID ID REQUIRED
CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6×9)size
Admission $10.
No shuttle service available
MONDAY, JULY 18
• Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per tournament team, $30 per co-ed team
• Festival Art and Craft Market
12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by Actus Community Fund/AMCC at Tri-Command
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz,
Admission $7. FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
TUESDAY, JULY 19
• Croquet Tournament (continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Festival Art and Craft Market
12 – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• TROPICAL TUESDAY
8 – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Conch Republic
Admission $12.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
• Croquet Tournament (continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Festival Art and Craft Market
12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• TALENT SHOW
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Sponsored by McDonald’s.
7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m.
Admission $10, Free with Official 2011 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
THURSDAY, JULY 21
• Croquet Tournament Finals
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Festival Art and Craft Market
12 p.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Waste Pro
6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Opening with the Groovetones
Entertainment by the World Famous Whistlers followed by 7 Bridges, an Eagles tribute band
Admission $15.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
FRIDAY, JULY 22
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
• Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
5 p.m., Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ends at Newcastle Street.
Entry fee: $25 per bed
• RIVER DANCE
Sponsorship available
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Superglide
opening with the Broke Locals
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $12
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 23
• Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 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
Entry fee: $25
• Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
• Corn Hole Tournament Finals
Sponsored by Boondocks Restaurant and Sports Bar
11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park- Double Elimination Frame Tournament to determine the last 3 spots in the field
1:00 p.m., Single Elimination Tournament Finals
Entry fee, $30 per 2-person team
• Air Show
1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free
Beaufort River Closed
• COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by Mazzanna’s Lawn Care
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Legends of the Beach
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Admission $10.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SUNDAY, JULY 24
• 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 Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park
Free – boats must register to be eligible for prizes
All applications must be at the judges stand prior to noon.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best decorated boat Commercial $100
Best decorated personal watercraft $100
Judges award $100
• 2 p.m. Festival Ends
