Welcome to the 67th Annual Beaufort Water Festival!

​I am James Nutt, a born and raised Beaufortonian who has enjoyed what the Water
Festival has brought to the community since my youth. I am thankful to have the distinct
honor and privilege to serve as this year’s Commodore. Since 1956, our community has
celebrated alongside family and friends, making lasting memories at this time-honored
tradition.
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The Festival could not exist without the kindness and generosity of our sponsors. Each
year, local and national businesses along with benefactors make generous donations to
ensure the Festival lives up to its rich tradition of providing top-notch entertainment,
sporting events, arts and crafts and fun for all ages on land and on sea – all at a reasonable
price.

I would like to thank the community, military, and civic organizations and the hundreds of
volunteers who so generously give their time to support the Festival. As an exclusively
volunteer event, we rely on this team to ensure the Festival is a resounding success each
year. If you want to be part of our history and ensure that the tradition continues, please
consider becoming a Water Festival volunteer. From my first volunteering in 2007, I was
locked in. I have made countless memories, enduring friendships and have cherished
working alongside so many dedicated community members. Email
info@bftwaterfestival.com for more information.

To stay up to date on the Water Festival, like us on Facebook and Instagram! Check our
website often for updates and to register for events leading up to the Festival. We have
several such as the Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament and 5/10k Run, to name just a
few. For a full list of events, click here.

The crew and myself hope you enjoy the traditions that this wonderful, beautiful, and
historic city by the sea has to offer at the 67th Annual Beaufort Water Festival! We are
proud of our mission to promote the natural and scenic beauty of Beaufort, and the
surrounding areas.

On behalf of the entire Water Festival Crew, thank you for supporting the Beaufort Water
Festival. We look forward to making many more great times, and adding to your
“Tides of Lasting Memories”.

James Nutt, Commodore
67th Annual Beaufort Water Festival
“Tides of Lasting Memories”
July 14-23, 2023