ANNUAL BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL
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NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, JULY 11
OPENING CEREMONY
ENTERTAINMENT: Parris Island Marine Band w/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
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SATURDAY, JULY 12
CONCERT IN THE PARK
HEADLINE PERFORMER: TBA
ALSO APPEARING: TBA
OPENING ACT: TBA
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 coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
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SUNDAY, JULY 13
TEEN DANCE
ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
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
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MONDAY, JULY 14
MOTOWN MONDAY
ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
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
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TUESDAY, JULY 15
ISLAND TIME TUESDAY
ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
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

EDUCATOR, FIRST RESPONDER & MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT - free admission with active duty ID

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
TALENT SHOW

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
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THURSDAY, JULY 17
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
OPENING ACT: TBA
FEATURING: The Whistlers
LOCATION: Waterfront Park
EVENT DETAILS: ​Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served from 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags Only
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FRIDAY, JULY 18
ROCKIN' the RIVER
ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
​OPENING ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
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
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SATURDAY, JULY 19
COMMODORE'S BALL

ENTERTAINMENT: TBA
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
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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
    • THE PIRETTES
    • PAST COMMODORES
    • 2025 T-SHIRT DESIGN
    • CLEAR BAG POLICY
    • F.A.Q.
    • HISTORY
    • FESTIVAL INFO >
      • DIRECTIONS
      • WHERE TO STAY / EAT
      • COVID-19 INFORMATION
  • EVENTS
    • PURCHASE TICKETS
    • SPORTS AND WATER & AIR
    • FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
    • RIVER & STREET CLOSINGS
  • SALES & REGISTRATION
    • REGISTRATION >
      • SPORTS >
        • BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
        • BED RACE
        • BOCCE TOURNAMENT
        • CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
        • PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
      • WATER & AIR >
        • FISHING TOURNAMENT
        • PADDLE BATTLE
        • RAFT RACE
        • RIVER RALLY
        • BLESSING OF THE FLEET
      • ART & CRAFT MARKET APPLICATION
      • TALENT SHOW APPLICATION
      • GRAND PARADE
    • CRAFT MARKET APPLICATION
    • NON-PROFIT EXPO
    • SC LICENSE PLATE
  • SPONSORS
    • 2025 SPONSORS
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • 2024 Magazine
    • 2023 Magazine
    • 2022 Magazine
    • 2021 Magazine
    • 2019 Magazine
    • 2018 Magazine
    • 2017 Magazine