Kayak Cash for Trash Dash
This new Water Festival event on Saturday, June 11, at 4 p.m. combines the beauty of the Beaufort River and going green for the environment. We will be helping to keep our waterways clean while enjoying a beautiful afternoon kayaking in the Beaufort River. Bring your own kayak or one will be provided for you by The Kayak Farm. For more information please visit us on the web at www.bftwaterfestival.com to download the application.
Sports Saturday, Saturday June 18th
Space is still open to compete in the Horseshoe Tournament sponsored by Allen Patterson Residential Construction, Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union, and the Men’s Softball Tournament sponsored by the Marine Federal Credit Union. Horseshoes starts at 9 a.m. at the Live Oaks Park, Port Royal; entry fee is $30 for two person teams. Volleyball starts at 10 a.m. at the Parris Island Soccer Fields; entry fee is $65 per three person team. The softball tournament starts at 8 a.m. at the Parris Island softball complex; entry fee is $200 per team. For more information please visit us on the web at www.bftwaterfestival.com to download applications, and to check out the other 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival events.
56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival T-shirts & Passes
Beaufort Water Festival T-shirts are now available for sale. The YMCA, Visitors Center, Grayco, and Downtown Marina have a variety of shirts available for purchase. Season tickets are also available at the Visitors Center and Downtown Marina. To purchase advanced tickets and merchandise, please visit our website at www.bftwaterfestival.com.
nightly entertainment schedule
Friday, July 15
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
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by NEW COUNTRY BOB 106.9 FM
8 – 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
TEEN DANCE
Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry
6 – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open from 6 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
MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by Actus Community Fund/AMCC at Tri-Command
8 – 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 ID.
Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center.
Tuesday, July 19
TROPICAL TUESDAY
Sponsorship available
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
TALENT SHOW
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Sponsored by McDonald’s.
7 – 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
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Waste Pro
6 – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served
6 – 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
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
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.
