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The International Chalk Festival in Beaufort

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Nationally-known master chalk artist Lee Jones from Orlando will be featured at the festival on Saturday Nov 1, 2008 . Lee will also conduct a FREE Street Painting Workshop two weeks prior to the festival.

Competition Categories:
· Students (ages 16+): three scholarships to school of choice

· Community Artist (15+):
1st Place ~ $250 ~ sponsored by Carol Madeja
2nd Place ~ $100 ~ sponsored by Bruce Doneff
3rd Place ~ $50 ~ sponsored by Nancy Pollock

· School Teams (elementary & middle/1 teacher & 4 students): three classroom art supply funds

· People’s Choice: $500 prize sponsored by The Gallery, & cover image on ACBC’s award-winning print publication ArtNews.

This glorious day-long FREE street fest includes Jef the Mime, The Great Fettucini, Yostie the Puppeteer, & The Last Waltz Ensemble playing the music of Bob Dylan & The Band. For more info, please visit http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com, or call 843-379-ARTS.

Beaufort International Chalk Festival artist applications available at the office at Beaufort Town Center (2127 Boundary Street) and now online:

ONLY 50 squares are available, with a $10 registration fee, so it’s a good idea to APPLY NOW!

Presented by the Arts Council of Beaufort County SC, the festival is sponsored by and held at
Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. 843-379-6607
www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Beaufort Shrimp Festival – South Carolina

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The Beaufort Shrimp Festival is set for October 3-4, 2008 in historic downtown Beaufort. Plenty of shrimp will make this 14th annual event unforgettable.
The event opens with a free concert in the park Friday evening and includes a run and walk Saturday morning. Then the festival continues with free music, entertainment for kids, peeling contests and plenty of shrimp to eat. Enjoy local recipes and tastings from a dozen restaurants. Limited non-shrimp alternative foods are available.

Registration forms for the 5K Run, the Walk through History and the Popcorn Shrimp Run are available for download by clicking here. Advance registration is required. For race information, please email shrimp@beaufortsc.org.

For more information about visiting: 843-986-5400, ext. 31 or email shrimp@beaufortsc.org.

The Beaufort International Chalk Festival in November

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It’s been 10 months since the first successful chalk festival, here’s the full line-up for November 2008!

The Beaufort International Chalk Festival at Beaufort Town Center
FREE fun for ~ families, artists, students, teachers, art lovers, browsers, and fans of performers and musicians takes place on Saturday, November 1st, 10am to 5pm
street painters start at 8am • all other activities 10-5 • awards announced at 4:30
Held at Beaufort Town Center, home of ARTworks & The Arts Council of Beaufort County, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort SC 29902

The 2nd Annual Beaufort International Chalk Festival is going to cover the streets of Beaufort Town Center with color, fill the marsh breeze with music and applause, and display the talents of local and visiting artists for all to see– and be amazed!

• The Street Painting Competition: Chalk it up!
Nationally-known master chalk artist Lee Jones from Orlando (http://www.chalk-it-up.com/) is the featured artist at the Festival. Lee will conduct a FREE Street Painting Workshop two weeks prior to the festival, for people who apply for their own $10 square (call 843-379-2787 for availability) to fill with their creative concepts, for these chalking competitions:

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Beaufort International Chalk Festival – South Carolina

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Nationally-known master chalk artist Lee Jones from Orlando will be featured at the festival on Saturday Nov 1, 2008 . Lee will also conduct a FREE Street Painting Workshop two weeks prior to the festival.

Competition Categories:
· Students (ages 16+): three scholarships to school of choice

· Community Artist (15+):
1st Place ~ $250 ~ sponsored by Carol Madeja
2nd Place ~ $100 ~ sponsored by Bruce Doneff
3rd Place ~ $50 ~ sponsored by Nancy Pollock

· School Teams (elementary & middle/1 teacher & 4 students): three classroom art supply funds

· People’s Choice: $500 prize sponsored by The Gallery, & cover image on ACBC’s award-winning print publication ArtNews.

This glorious day-long FREE street fest includes Jef the Mime, The Great Fettucini, Yostie the Puppeteer, & The Last Waltz Ensemble playing the music of Bob Dylan & The Band. For more info, please visit http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com, or call 843-379-ARTS.

Beaufort International Chalk Festival artist applications available at the office at Beaufort Town Center (2127 Boundary Street) and now online:

ONLY 50 squares are available, with a $10 registration fee, so it’s a good idea to APPLY NOW!

Presented by the Arts Council of Beaufort County SC, the festival is sponsored by and held at
Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. 843-379-6607
www.beaufortcountyarts.com


Water Festival – Beaufort, South Carolina

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53rd Annual Beaufort Water Festival July 11-20, 2008
Don’t miss this great event in Beaufort, South Carolina. This long festival consists of all kinds of activities and expos. From Fishing tournaments, to sports, to live music,antique show, raft race, talent show, croquet tournament,  food and arts and crafts.

For a complete schedule of events, please visit Beaufort Water Festival website