ANNUAL BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL
  • ABOUT
    • LETTER FROM THE COMMODORE
    • MEET THE CREW
    • HISTORY
    • PAST COMMODORES
    • THE PIRETTES
    • F.A.Q.
  • FESTIVAL INFO
    • RIVER & STREET CLOSINGS
    • 2021 T-SHIRT DESIGN
    • DIRECTIONS
    • WHERE TO STAY / EAT
  • EVENTS
    • ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
    • SPORTS AND WATER & AIR
    • NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
    • FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
  • SPONSORS
    • 2021 SPONSORS
    • BECOME A SPONSOR

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 16

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
Event Details: 2 pm – 7 pm

OPENING CEREMONIES
Sponsored by The Preserve at Port Royal
Entertainment: The Parris Island Marine Band & Fireworks at Dusk
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT​ |
Gates open at 6 pm, Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center | No pets allowed

Saturday, July 17


Raft Race
Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall

Event Details: 8:30 am – Noon

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 10 am – 7 pm

Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JoCo Construction and Sea Island Elevators
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: Waterfront Park 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

Shrimp Boat Tours
Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT |
Noon – 4 pm

CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Dick Broadcasting / Bob 106.9
Headline Performer: Rodney Atkins
Also Performing: Lainey Wilson
​Opening Act: Scott Stevens
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $30 | Gates open at 6 pm, Show 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 | No pets allowed

Sunday, July 18

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 10 am – 5 pm

River Rally
Sponsored by Butler Marine
Location: Local Waters

Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm

Children’s Day
Sponsored by Coastal Orthodontics
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 11 am – 3 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses and Prizes

Shrimp Boat Tours
Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm

Ski Show
Sponsored by Hargray
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM

TEEN DANCE

Sponsored by John 3:16
Entertainment:
TBA
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $10 | 6 pm – 9 pm | Gates open 6 pm – 9 pm, 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 | No pets allowed


Monday, July 19

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 12 pm – 7 pm

MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by South State Bank
Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
Location: Waterfront Park

Event Details: $15 | Gates open 7 pm, Show 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 | No pets allowed

Tuesday, July 20

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 12 pm – 7 pm

HOMETOWN TUESDAY
Sponsored by TBA
Headline Entertainment: TBA
Also Appearing: TBA
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No outside food or beverages, or coolers | No pets allowed

Wednesday, July 21

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 12 pm – 7 pm

TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by TBA
Hosted by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Location: Waterfront Park

Event Details: $10 or FREE with Official 2020 65th 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 | No pets allowed

Thursday, July 22

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 12 pm – 7 pm

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Waste Pro
Headline Entertainment: TBA
Opening Act: TBA
Featuring: The Whistlers
Location: Waterfront Park

Event Details: $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 | No pets allowed

Friday, July 23

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 10 am – 7 pm

Bed Race
Sponsored by Sweetgrass Landscaping
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

RIVER DANCE
Sponsored by Beaufort FBC Mortgage, LLC
Entertainment: TBA
Opening Act: TBA
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $15 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show 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 24

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 10 am – 7 pm

Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by Lowcountry Insurance
Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club
Location: Downtown Beaufort

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 | Parachutists

COMMODORE’S BALL

Sponsored by Mike's Marine
Entertainment:
TBA
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $10 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed

Sunday, July 25

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 10 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: 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 – 3:00 pm – See you next year!

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA’S PREMIER FESTIVAL

The Annual Beaufort Water Festival…10 incredible days of Lowcountry fun & memories that last a lifetime.

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  • ABOUT
    • LETTER FROM THE COMMODORE
    • MEET THE CREW
    • HISTORY
    • PAST COMMODORES
    • THE PIRETTES
    • F.A.Q.
  • FESTIVAL INFO
    • RIVER & STREET CLOSINGS
    • 2021 T-SHIRT DESIGN
    • DIRECTIONS
    • WHERE TO STAY / EAT
  • EVENTS
    • ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
    • SPORTS AND WATER & AIR
    • NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
    • FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
  • SPONSORS
    • 2021 SPONSORS
    • BECOME A SPONSOR