Beaufort Water Festival Raft Race
Participants race to the finish line in the Raft Race during the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Sands in Port Royal.
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Vickers reflects on year as Beaufort Water Festival Commodore
As the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway, Commodore Dusty Vickers says the reality of leading the community’s signature event still hasn’t completely sunk in.
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Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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Celebrating 250: July 4 Fireworks at The Sands
People were gathered at The Sands on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Port Royal, to watch the fireworks display celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
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Beaufort County set to celebrate America’s birthday
From downtown Beaufort to the Sands in Port Royal and west to Yemassee, northern Beaufort County residents will have several ways to celebrate Independence Day as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Beaufort County activates signal where Spanish Moss Trail crosses Ribaut Road in Port Royal
Those who desire to ride or walk the Spanish Moss Trail all the way into the Town of Port Royal and to The Sands Beach moved a step close last week when Beaufort County Engineering activated the traffic signal on Ribaut Road where the newest section of the Spanish Moss Trail crosses over.
Scales And Tails
Leandre Ingram of Beaufort used the moment as a hands-on lesson, showing 7-year-old Myles how fiddler crabs work and encouraging him to gently touch one, helping him overcome his fear and bait the hook during the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s second annual Scales and Tails kids fishing tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Sands boardwalk in Port Royal.
JSLB hosting 2nd annual Scales & Tails Kids Fishing Tournament
The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting its second annual Scales & Tails Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m., to noon at The Sands Beach Boardwalk in Port Royal.
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