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 53rd Annual
Beaufort Water Festival
"Livin' a Coastal Dream" July 11-20, 2008
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2008 Schedule
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Softball Tournament
Sponsored by
Sportsman Shop
8:00 a.m., Softball Complex
Parris Island
Entry Fee for participants
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 6-8
Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by
Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by
Pro-Slab
Dupriest Construction
The Settings of Mackay Point
Beaufort & Hilton Head Boat House
Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply
ECI
West marine Express
Local Waters
Entry fee for participants
Entry fee for participants
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 21-22
Men's Golf Tournament
Sponsored by
Palmetto Design and Construction
9 a.m., Fripp Island Golf Courses
Entry fee for participants
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
Women's Golf Tournament
Sponsored by
Palmetto Design and Construction
9 a.m., Ocean Point, Fripp Island
Entry fee for participants.
SPORTS SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Sea Kayak Race
Sponsored by
The Marek Team
ERA Evergreen Realty
9 a.m., Beaufort River
Entry fee for participants
Horseshoe Tournament
Sponsored by
Advanced Irrigation
9 a.m., Beaufort Naval Hospital
Entry fee for participants
Co-Ed Youth Soccer Tournament
Sponsored by
Mazzanna's Lawn Service
9 a.m., Burton Wells
Entry fee for participants
Billiards Tournament
Hosted by
Keith's Place
1 p.m., Keith's Place
Entry fee for participants
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Billiards Tournament Finals
1 p.m., Keith's Place
MONDAY, JULY 7
Bowling Tournament
Sponsored by
Lohr Plumbing
6 p.m., AMF Bowling Center
Entry fee for participants
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Festival Craft Market
Noon - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By Carolina Wings and Rib House
7 p.m., Waterfront Park
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Corps Band
and Fireworks Show
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By Carolina Wings and Rib House
7 p.m., Waterfront Park
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Corps Band
and Fireworks Show
Free admission
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Raft Race
Sponsored by
Ferguson Enterprises
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by
JoCo Construction
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Children's Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by
Sea Island/Atlas Van Lines
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Sponsors' Expo
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free To Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free To Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by
A. C. Harvey Screen Printing
11 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Jet Ski and Water Ski Demonstration
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tommy Typhoon and the WFWA Jet Ski Team
1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Water Ski Demo
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by
Ameris Bank
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Beaufort River
Entry fee for participants
Concert in the Park
Sponsored by
Lucky Dog 106.9 FM
Entertainment featuring Blake Shelton,
Opening with The Chuck Courtenay Band
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $25, limited advance tickets available
SUNDAY, JULY 13
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Local Waters
Entry fee for participants
Entry fee for participants
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free To Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Children's Day
Sponsored by Stokes Honda and Stokes Mitsubishi
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free To Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Children's Day
Sponsored by Stokes Honda and Stokes Mitsubishi
Featuring Magic Marc, rides and games
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River
Jet Ski Demonstration
Tommy Typhoon and the WFWA Jet Ski Team
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Free to Public
Teen Dance
Sponsored by Coca Cola
Entertainment by DJ Ross Brown
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Ages 13-17 only. NO RE-ENTRY
No Shuttle Service Available
Admission $10, limited advance tickets available online
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River
Jet Ski Demonstration
Tommy Typhoon and the WFWA Jet Ski Team
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Free to Public
Teen Dance
Sponsored by Coca Cola
Entertainment by DJ Ross Brown
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Ages 13-17 only. NO RE-ENTRY
No Shuttle Service Available
Admission $10, limited advance tickets available online
MONDAY, JULY 14
Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Motown Monday Appreciation Night
Sponsored by Tri Command Communities
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Golden Touch
Admission $10, Half-price for all active duty military, law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS personnel with valid ID.
Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Motown Monday Appreciation Night
Sponsored by Tri Command Communities
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Golden Touch
Admission $10, Half-price for all active duty military, law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS personnel with valid ID.
limited advance tickets available
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Tropical Tuesday
Sponsored by C alibogue Enterprises
8 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment Featuring The Landsharks
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Tropical Tuesday
Sponsored by C alibogue Enterprises
8 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment Featuring The Landsharks
(Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
Admission $12, limited advance tickets available
online
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show Preview
5pm - 7 p.m.
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show Preview
5pm - 7 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
Proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Admission $5
Talent Show
Sponsored by Beaufort Hardscapes and Brick Company
Hosted by Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Admission $10 or free admission with
Official 2008 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt
Proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Admission $5
Talent Show
Sponsored by Beaufort Hardscapes and Brick Company
Hosted by Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Admission $10 or free admission with
Official 2008 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt
limited advance tickets available online
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Croquet Tournament Finals
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by TBD
6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by Chris Jones, The Whistlers, and Featuring Too Much Sylvia
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by TBD
6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by Chris Jones, The Whistlers, and Featuring Too Much Sylvia
Admission $15, limited advance tickets available
Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
5 p.m., Bay Street
From Harrington St. to Newcastle St.
Entry fee for participants
River Dance
Sponsored by Palmetto Site Prep
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Breakfast Club
Opening with The M & M Band
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED.
Admission $12, limited advance tickets available
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
5 p.m., Bay Street
From Harrington St. to Newcastle St.
Entry fee for participants
River Dance
Sponsored by Palmetto Site Prep
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Breakfast Club
Opening with The M & M Band
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED.
Admission $12, limited advance tickets available
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by Keller Williams Realty
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. - Noon. Downtown Beaufort
Entry fee for participants
Antique Show & Sale (Final Day)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Keller Williams Realty
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. - Noon. Downtown Beaufort
Entry fee for participants
Antique Show & Sale (Final Day)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Art Expo
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public.
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Art Expo
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public.
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Shrimp Boat Display
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Air Show
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
Commodores' Ball
Sponsored by TBD
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Jim Quick and Coastline
Admission $10, limited advance tickets available
Shrimp Boat Display
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Air Show
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
Commodores' Ball
Sponsored by TBD
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Jim Quick and Coastline
Admission $10, limited advance tickets available
SUNDAY, JULY 20
RIVER CLOSING SCHEDULE
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Ships
Sponsored by the
Water Festival Commodores
Noon - 2 p.m., Beaufort River
Free to Public
Community Non-Profit Expo
Sponsored by
Lowcountry Pet Sitting
11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Art Expo
Noon - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Shrimp Boat Display
Noon - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Shrimp Boat Display
1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Concluding Air Show
2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Concluding Air Show
2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
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