Festival Schedule
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Please visit the Events Registration page for all sporting and water event applications
All events are RAIN OR SHINE. There will be NO REFUNDS for tickets.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Sponsored by Powell Electric
Softball fields Marine Corps Air Station
Applications must be received by May 12 to receive a t-shirt, May 18 to play
SPORTS SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Bocce Tournament
Waterfront Park
Check-in at 9 am
Horseshoe Tournament
Sponsored by Wood Tech Cabinets
Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
Check-in at 8:30 am, play begins at 9 am
Kayak Dash for Trash for Cash
Sponsored by The Kayak Farm
Registration will be held 8:30 am to 9 am
Kayaks launch at 9:30 am
Downtown Marina boat landing
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Republic Waste
Beaufort High School practice fields (behind the school)
Check-in 9:30 am; play begins at 10:00 am
Youth Soccer Tournament
Sponsored by Grassroots Soccer
Beaufort High School
Check-in 8:30 am; play at 9:00 am
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Men’s Golf Tournament
Best Ball Tournament
Sponsored by Hargray
Fripp Island
Check-in at 8:15 am, Shotgun at 9 am
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Men’s Golf Tournament
Captain’s Choice
Sponsored by Hargray
Fripp Island
Check-in at 8:15 am, Shotgun at 9 am
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Family Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Southern Drawl Outfitters, Barrier Island Marine, Port Royal Landing Marina, Beaufort Downtown Marina, Town of Port Royal, Bay Street Jewelers and Zaxby’s.
In-Shore entry fee $125. $50 off entry fee if Captain has two kids 12 and under with him/her.
In-shore Weigh-in 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Beaufort Downtown Marina
Off-Shore Fishing Tournament, a SKA Division 3 Event
Off-Shore entry fee $300 if post marked by June 14, $350 entry fee thereafter
GUARANTEED GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000!!
Off-shore Weigh-in 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Port Royal Landing Marina
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Sailing Regatta
Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort waters
Registration will be held from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Sailing instructions will be available at registration table at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
1:00 p.m. Competitor’s Meeting
2:00 p.m. Warning for first race; others to follow
Cornhole Tournament
Sponsored by DA Roofing
Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
Rules meeting at 9:30 am; play begins at 10 am
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Sailing Regatta (continued)
2:00 p.m. Warning for final race in front of the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
no races will start after 4:30 p.m.
Awards at 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Noon – 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Opening Ceremony
Gates open at 6 p.m., Ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk by South East Pyrotechnics
FREE ADMISSION
Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Raft Race
8:00 am, Waterfront Park
Applications must be received by July 5
A team meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 pm
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing
9 am, Waterfront Park
Entries must be received by July 11 for t-shirt
Entries are limited to the first 20 teams
DragonBoat Race
Noon to 5 p.m.
Beaufort River
Beaufort Water Festival announces partnership with DragonBoat Beaufort in creation of DragonBoat Race Day. Read the press release here.
To pre-register a DragonBoat team, visit DragonBoat Beaufort’s website.
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Sponsor’s Expo
10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Waterfront Pavilion
Free to the public
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free for ages 12 and under only
Bring your own rod, reel and tackle
Bait will be provided
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Concert in the Park
Sponsored by New Country Bob 106.9
8:00 p.m. – midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7:00 p.m., Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Opening entertainment by Chris Jones, followed by The Chuck Courtenay Band
Headline entertainment by Chris Cagle
NO STROLLERS, COOLERS OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Boat Bingo
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Local Waters
Bingo Cards available in advance:
Barrier Island Marine
Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply
Port Royal Landing Marina
and the Downtown Beaufort Marina.
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Children’s Day
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Featuring shows, rides, games and prizes
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Teen Dance
Sponsored by John 3:16 Project
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (no entry after 8:00 p.m.)
NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED
Entertainment by DJ Jeff Taylor
Ages 13-17 only VALID ID REQUIRED
CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6×9 size)
MOTOWN MONDAY, JULY 22
Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by Palm & Moon Bagels
8 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz
TROPICAL TUESDAY, JULY 23
Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
TROPICAL TUESDAY
Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union
8 p.m to 11 p.m at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by the A1A Band and GG’s Ballroom Entertainment
TALENT SHOW WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by McDonald’s
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER THURSDAY, JULY 25
Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 6 p.m.
Supper served from 6 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m.
Opening Entertainment by The Blue Dots and The Whistlers
Main Show featuring On The Border
RIVER DANCE FRIDAY, JULY 26
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
Check-in at 4:30 pm
Entries must be received by July 15 for t-shirt.
Same day sign-up available with space permitting
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
River Dance
8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Opening entertainment by Bootless
Main Show featuring The Dirty Guv’nahs
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Organized by The Beaufort Lions Club
10:00 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Beaufort
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Non-profit Expo
Noon – 4:00 p.m
Waterfront Park under the pavilion
Free to the public
Air Show
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
(Beaufort River closed)
COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by Mike’s Marine
8 p.m. to Midnight at the Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Holiday Band
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Festival Art and Craft Market
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by the Past Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park
Free- boats must register to be eligible for prizes
All applications must be at the judge’s stand prior to Noon.
Festival Ends
3:00 p.m.