From staff reports
Are you ready to get your eat on? Taste of Beaufort is back.
The annual food festival will be held on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Admission is free.
You can listen to great music while sampling dishes from the best of Beaufort’s restaurants, and there will be a Kids Corner and arts and craft vendors, as well.
The food vendors include Belly Full by Tyger (grilled seafood and soul food), Krystyna’s Authentic Polish Food, JohnnieMae’s Chicken & Waffles, And Lobster, Marker 244, Sea Eagle Market, SnoBar Truck, Southern Bell Boards (Charcuterie), and Misfit Chef (Japanese soul bowls).
If you have a sweet tooth, you can satisfy that at Bruster’s (ice cream), the Island Fudge Shoppe, Palmetto Kettle Corn, and Tout Sweet Macarons.
Food tickets are $1 per ticket, and must be purchased at the festival.
The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The arts and craft vendors will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Entertainment
The weekend’s entertainment schedule is as follows:
Friday
5:15 p.m.: Whiskey & Wine
7:30 p.m.: Deaz Guys
Saturday
11:15 a.m.: Campfire Tyler
12:30 p.m.: Dirty Boots Brass Band
1:45 p.m.: Irritating Julie
3 p.m.: The Brewer Band
Kids Corner
The Kids Corner includes miniature golf, provided by Savannah Mini Golf Company, both Friday and Saturday, and face painting by GlitterBoxx on Saturday.
Race to the Taste 5K
The race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The course is USAFT certified. If you are interested, register at https://bit.ly/3NtNEzu.
Volunteers
Volunteers may still be needed for the 5K and to work the festival on both days.
Volunteer sign-up: https://bit.ly/44musJU.
Race to the Taste 5K: https://bit.ly/3NtNEzu.
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