Taste of Beaufort returns to Waterfront Park

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By Mike McCombs

The Island News

It’s that time of year, again. Time to get your grub on.

The Taste of Beaufort invades Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort this weekend, The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, May 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 3. While entry is free, tickets must be used to buy food, desserts and beverages from vendors, and they cost $1 per ticket.

This year’s vendors include Sea Eagle Market; Palmetto Kettle Corn; Kona Ice; Mother Smokin’ Good; Nom Nom Poke Shop; Taste of Mexico; Piece of Yard and Abroad, LLC Mobile Food Truck; Teen Challenge; Meg’s Sweet Treats; Locals Raw Bar; Belly Full by Tyger; and The Island Fudge Shoppe.

Menus for all vendors except The Island Fudge Shoppe can be found with the online version of this story at yourislandnews.com.

It’s not all about the food, though. There will be live music on Friday and Saturday, as well.

On Friday, Campfire Tyler gets things started from 5 to 6 p.m. The High Five Band follow from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., and Hotter Than July closes the opening night, from 8 to 9:45 p.m.

On Saturday, Weekly Special makes the best of the lunch hour from noon to 1 p.m., followed by longtime local favorites Broke Locals from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. The Brewer Band closes the afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m.

The Craft Market at A Taste of Beaufort will be open from noon to 6 p.m., on Friday May 2 and Saturday, May 3, independent of the event, and packed with amazing handmade goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures from talented local artisans. 

And last but not least, the Kids Corner is open from 11 a.m., to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.

Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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