SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 11
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
Event Details: 2 pm – 7 pm
OPENING CEREMONY
Sponsored by: Devil Dog Headquarters
Entertainment: Parris Island Marine Band with fireworks
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open at 6 pm | Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | Clear Bags Only
Saturday, July 12
Raft Race
Sponsored by: Lowcountry Window Tinting
Location: The Sands in the Town of Port Royal
Event Details: 8:30 am-Noon
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by: JoCo Construction and the Pizzo Family
Location: Waterfront Park Main Field
Event Details: Play starts at 8 am
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by: A.C. Harvey's Screenprinting
Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field
Event Details: Play starts at 9 am
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by: Plair Enterprises, Inc
Location: Downtown Marina Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12 and under only | Bring your own rod, reel, and tackle | Bait provided
Sponsor’s Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 2 pm
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by: Dick Broadcasting / Bob 106.9
Headline Performer: Chris Janson
Also Performing: Alli Walker
Opening Act: Chris Jones Band
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | Children five and under FREE | No outside food or beverages, coolers, or strollers | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Sunday, July 13
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 5 pm
River Rally
Sponsored by: Safe Harbor Beaufort
Location: Local Waters
Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm
Children’s Day
Sponsored by: Capital Waste Services
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 1 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, and Prizes
Ski Show
Sponsored by: Novant Health
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM
TEEN DANCE
Sponsored by: John 3:16
Entertainment: Veteran's Pride Entertainment
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6 pm | Event ends at 9 pm | No entry after 8 pm | NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED | Ages 13 – 17 only | ID Required | Clutch Purses Only (6″ x 9″ size) | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | ~ Appropriate Clothing Required ~ | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Monday, July 14
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by: South State Bank
Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Tuesday, July 15
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
CARIBBEAN NIGHT
Sponsored by: Lockheed Martin
Headline Entertainment: Ragga Lox
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
ACTIVE MILITARY, EDUCATORS, and FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT - FREE admission with current ID
Wednesday, July 16
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by: Mike's Marine
Organized by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE with the Official 2025 69th Annual Water Festival “Blue Skies & Starry Nights” T-Shirt | Gates open at 6 pm | Show at 7 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Thursday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by: First Federal Bank
Headline Entertainment: Departure - Journey Tribute Band
Opening Act: Campfire Tyler
Featuring: The Whistlers
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served from 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Children aged five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Friday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
Meet & Greet
Hosted by: Beaufort Executive Airport
Location: Beaufort Executive Airport
Event Details: Meet the Air Show pilots | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE EVENT
Bed Race
Sponsored by: Beaufort City Police & Fire Department
Location: Corner of Bay & Harrington
Event Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availability
ROCKIN' the RIVER
Sponsored by: Quality Electrical Systems
Entertainment: CRÜEligans - A Tribute To Mötley Crüe
Opening Act: Shot to the Heart - A Bon Jovi tribute band
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Patrons must be 18 or older with a valid ID to attend | No outside food or beverages, coolers or strollers | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Saturday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by: Taylor's Landscape
Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club
Location: Downtown Beaufort
Grand Marshal: Pat Harvey-Palmer
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon
Non-Profit Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm
Air Show
Sponsored by: Executive Flight Training
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 pm – 4 pm | Stunt Planes
COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by: Archer's Auto Glass
Entertainment: The Swingin' Medallions
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children 5 and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Sunday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 3 pm
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival
Location: Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 12:30 pm to 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table by Noon
Festival Ends @ 3:00 pm – See you next year!
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
Event Details: 2 pm – 7 pm
OPENING CEREMONY
Sponsored by: Devil Dog Headquarters
Entertainment: Parris Island Marine Band with fireworks
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open at 6 pm | Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | Clear Bags Only
Saturday, July 12
Raft Race
Sponsored by: Lowcountry Window Tinting
Location: The Sands in the Town of Port Royal
Event Details: 8:30 am-Noon
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by: JoCo Construction and the Pizzo Family
Location: Waterfront Park Main Field
Event Details: Play starts at 8 am
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by: A.C. Harvey's Screenprinting
Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field
Event Details: Play starts at 9 am
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by: Plair Enterprises, Inc
Location: Downtown Marina Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12 and under only | Bring your own rod, reel, and tackle | Bait provided
Sponsor’s Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 2 pm
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by: Dick Broadcasting / Bob 106.9
Headline Performer: Chris Janson
Also Performing: Alli Walker
Opening Act: Chris Jones Band
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | Children five and under FREE | No outside food or beverages, coolers, or strollers | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Sunday, July 13
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 5 pm
River Rally
Sponsored by: Safe Harbor Beaufort
Location: Local Waters
Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm
Children’s Day
Sponsored by: Capital Waste Services
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 1 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, and Prizes
Ski Show
Sponsored by: Novant Health
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM
TEEN DANCE
Sponsored by: John 3:16
Entertainment: Veteran's Pride Entertainment
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6 pm | Event ends at 9 pm | No entry after 8 pm | NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED | Ages 13 – 17 only | ID Required | Clutch Purses Only (6″ x 9″ size) | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | ~ Appropriate Clothing Required ~ | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Monday, July 14
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by: South State Bank
Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Tuesday, July 15
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
CARIBBEAN NIGHT
Sponsored by: Lockheed Martin
Headline Entertainment: Ragga Lox
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
ACTIVE MILITARY, EDUCATORS, and FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT - FREE admission with current ID
Wednesday, July 16
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by: Mike's Marine
Organized by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE with the Official 2025 69th Annual Water Festival “Blue Skies & Starry Nights” T-Shirt | Gates open at 6 pm | Show at 7 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Thursday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by: First Federal Bank
Headline Entertainment: Departure - Journey Tribute Band
Opening Act: Campfire Tyler
Featuring: The Whistlers
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served from 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Children aged five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Friday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
Meet & Greet
Hosted by: Beaufort Executive Airport
Location: Beaufort Executive Airport
Event Details: Meet the Air Show pilots | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE EVENT
Bed Race
Sponsored by: Beaufort City Police & Fire Department
Location: Corner of Bay & Harrington
Event Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availability
ROCKIN' the RIVER
Sponsored by: Quality Electrical Systems
Entertainment: CRÜEligans - A Tribute To Mötley Crüe
Opening Act: Shot to the Heart - A Bon Jovi tribute band
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Patrons must be 18 or older with a valid ID to attend | No outside food or beverages, coolers or strollers | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Saturday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by: Taylor's Landscape
Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club
Location: Downtown Beaufort
Grand Marshal: Pat Harvey-Palmer
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon
Non-Profit Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm
Air Show
Sponsored by: Executive Flight Training
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 pm – 4 pm | Stunt Planes
COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by: Archer's Auto Glass
Entertainment: The Swingin' Medallions
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children 5 and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
Sunday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 3 pm
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival
Location: Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 12:30 pm to 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table by Noon
Festival Ends @ 3:00 pm – See you next year!
