Now in it’s 64th year, the Annual Beaufort Water Festival has been bringing ten days of fun to the area with activities, sporting events, daily & nightly concerts and more since 1956. It’s the most fun you can have in Beaufort SC during the summer!
Here’s the full schedule of events so you don’t miss out on a single thing….
Friday, July 12
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Noon – 7 pm
Opening Ceremonies
Entertainment by The Parris Island Marine Band & Fireworks at Dusk
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
FREE EVENT
Gates open at 6 pm, Ceremony at 7 pm
FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center
Saturday, July 13
Raft Race
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall
8:30 am – Noon
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
9 am – 7 pm
Bocce Tournament
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Main Field
Play starts at 9 am
Badminton Tournament
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Stage Field
Play starts at 9 am
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall
FREE EVENT
10 am – Noon
Ages 12 and under only
Bring your own rod, reel and tackle
Bait provided
Sponsor’s Expo
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion
FREE EVENT
10 am – 2 pm
Shrimp Boat Tours
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall
FREE EVENT
Noon – 4 pm
Concert In The Park
Headline Performer: Tyler Farr
Opening Act: Copper Chief
Also Performing: Emily Ann Roberts
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $30
Gates open at 6 pm, Show starts at 7 pm
No strollers, coolers, outside food or beverages or professional photography
No Refunds
FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
Children age 5 and under FREE
Sunday, July 14
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
9 am – 5 pm
River Rally
Local Waters
9 am – 1 pm
Children’s Day
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
FREE EVENT
11 am – 3 pm
Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses and Prizes
Shrimp Boat Tours
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall
FREE EVENT
Noon – 4 pm
Ski Show
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
FREE EVENT
1 PM
Teen Dance
Entertainment by DJ Donna
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $10
6 pm – 9 pm – Gates open
No entry after 8 pm (NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED)
Ages 13 – 17 only, ID Required
Clutch Purses Only (6” x 9” size)
Please Wear Appropriate Clothing
No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers
Monday, July 15
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
10 am – 7 pm
Motown Monday
Entertainment by Deas-Guyz
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $15
Gates open 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm
No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers
FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center
Children age 5 and under FREE
Tuesday, July 16
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
10 am – 7 pm
Hometown Tuesday
Entertainment by Local Beaufort Artists
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
FREE EVENT
Gates open 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm
No outside food or beverages, or coolers
Wednesday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
10 am – 7 pm
Talent Show
Hosted by The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $10 or FREE with Official 64th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt
Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm
No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers
Children age 5 and under FREE
Thursday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
10 am – 7 pm
Lowcountry Supper
Headline Entertainment by 20 Ride
Opening Act – Andrew Beam
Featuring The Whistlers
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $15
Gates open at 6 pm
Supper served 6 pm – 7:30 pm
No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers
Children age 5 and under FREE
Friday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
10 am – 7 pm
Bed Race
Corner of Bay & Harrington Streets, Downtown Beaufort
Spectoators line Bay Street to Best Western Hotel
$25 entry per team
4:30 pm check-in / 5 pm start time
River Dance
Entertainment by Thunderstruck
Opening Act – Frogmore Stu
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $15
Gates open at 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm
Must be 18 or Older with Valid ID to attend
No refunds, outside food or beverages, coolers or strollers
FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
Saturday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
9 am – 7 pm
Water Festival Grand Parade
Organized by The Beaufort Lions Club
City of Beaufort traditional parade route
FREE EVENT
10 am – Noon
Non-Profit Expo
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion
FREE EVENT
Noon – 4 pm
Air Show
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
FREE EVENT
1 pm – 4 pm
Stunt Planes, Parachutists, US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
Commodore’s Ball
Entertainment by The New Royals
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Tickets $10
Gates open at 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm
No refunds, outside food or beverages or coolers
Children age 5 and under FREE
Sunday, July 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
9 am – 3 pm
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Beaufort River at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall
Noon – 2 pm
FREE registration
Boats must register to be eligible for prizes
All applications must be at the judge’s table prior to Noon
Festival Ends at 3:00 pm
See you next year!
For more information, please visit the Annual Beaufort Water Festival website here.