The Great Helicopter Egg Drop

Community Easter event where 19,500 plastic eggs will be dropped from a Helicopter on the Beaufort Academy Football Field on March 22, 2026.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 @11am-4pm
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, YOU MUST REGISTER & PAY ONLINE BEFORE ENTRY.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026 , we invite the ENTIRE community to join us for the sixth annual Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop on the Beaufort Academy Football Field.
We’re dropping thousands of plastic Easter eggs from a helicopter…yup, you heard that right – a HELICOPTER! Pre-register your children to participate in one of SIX age-specific egg hunts with over 20,000 eggs.
The Great Helicopter Egg Drop is an Easter Egg Hunt open to the first 1,000 pre-registered children in our community between the ages of 1-12. There will be many golden eggs with GREAT PRIZES. If your child would like to participate in the egg drop they can pre-register on Eventbrite for $22, which includes a specific egg drop and unlimited use of the bounce area. Petting zoo is not included this year, but available for a minimal price. You must pre register your child on Eventbrite to participate in an egg drop time. Egg drop tickets will not be available at the door, and tend to sell out quick!
**We love dogs, but due to crowds and safety, please do not bring pets to this event. We have a strict no-pets policy in place for the comfort and safety of all guests. **
**PLEASE NOTE THAT PARENTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON THE FIELD FOR THE 1-3 AGE GROUP** No child older than 3 is allowed on the field for this drop, one parent per child is allowed in this group, and will have a parent bracelet for admission. We ask parents to limit the amount of eggs to 10 per child so there is enough for all.
**PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FIELD FOR AGES 4-12** If your child is 4 years or older or cannot go on the field without you, please do not register.
The fun doesn’t stop at the Egg Drop! We’ll also have an Unlimited Bounce House Area (included in ticket!), Barnyard Petting Zoo, DJ by Sissy the Entertainer, EASTER BUNNY appearance sponsored by Miler Orthodontics, various shopping vendors and a great array of FOOD TRUCKS that will serve lunch, snacks & dessert. Event is from 11am-4pm, so stay for the DAY!
Admission to the festival is FREE, and open to the public. Even if you don’t have kids, join us for lunch, shop with vendors, stay for lunch and watch the egg drop fun!
EGG DROP TIMES * LINE UP 15 MINUTES PRIOR*
-11:30am: VIP#1 (Ages 2-12) PURPLE
-12:15pm: (Ages 1-3) YELLOW (*1 parent allowed on field)
-1:00pm: (Ages 3-5) ORANGE
-1:45pm: (Ages 5-7) BLUE
-2:30pm: (Ages 7-12) GREEN
-3:15pm: VIP #2 (Ages 2-12) RED
If you have any questions about The Great Helicopter Egg Drop, please email Lisa Gallagher at lgallagher@beaufortacademy.org.
**We love dogs, but due to crowds and safety, please do not bring pets to this event. We have a strict no-pets policy in place for the comfort and safety of all guests.