Beaufort Water Festival

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Beaufort Water Festival. This is the one of the most popular festivals taking place in the summer in South Carolina – and not surprisingly, this festival offers a wide variety of happenings from water & air, to sporting events of all kinds and an impressive list of nightly entertainment.
The Beaufort Water Festival is scheduled for July 16-25, 2010.

The festival has a little bit of everything from Water Craft Sports, and fishing events, to air show, arts & crafts, pageant, Blessing of the fleet, lots of sports events, live music and more. Just take a look at the massive schedule of events.

Here is the event schedule. (subject to change)

FRIDAY, JULY 16

Festival Art and Craft Market
Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
application

Opening Ceremony
Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m.
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band
and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk.
Free admission

SATURDAY, JULY 17

Raft Race
Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee, $185 for Commercial, $145 for Military or Non-profit
application

Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JOCO Construction
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per 2-person team
application

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

Sponsors’ Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion
Free
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free

Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free

Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free

Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing
11 a.m., Waterfront Park
application

Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River

Sailing Regatta
2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River in front of seawall
application available soon

CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Country 106.9 FM
8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by country music artist Jake Owen,
opening with the Chuck Courtenay Band.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $20. Limited advance tickets available online

SUNDAY, JULY 18

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Southern Signs and Awning
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Local Waters
Entry fee for participants
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free

Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free

CHILDREN’S DAY
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Featuring shows, rides, games and prizes
11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free

Gatorland Ski Show
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River

Sailing Regatta (continued)
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Beaufort River in front of BYSC
TEEN DANCE
Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry
7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m.
Entertainment by D.J. Ross Brown
Ages 13-17 only–VALID ID REQUIRED
NO RE-ENTRY. No Shuttle Service Available
Admission $10. Advance tickets available online

MONDAY, JULY 19

Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per tournament team, $30 per co-ed team
application

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

MOTOWN MONDAY
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Sponsored by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities at Tri-Command
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz, as seen at the
Beaufort Shrimp Festival.
Admission $7. FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID.
Limited advance tickets available online
TUESDAY, JULY 20

Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

TROPICAL TUESDAY
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Parrots of the Caribbean.
Admission $12. Advance tickets available online

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

TALENT SHOW
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Sponsored by McDonald’s.
7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m.
Admission $10. Free with Official 2010 Beaufort Water
Festival T-Shirt. Advance tickets available online

THURSDAY, JULY 22

Croquet Tournament Finals
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Waste Pro
6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by The Broke Locals, the World Famous Whistlers,
followed by The Return, a Beatles Tribute Band.
Admission $15. Limited advance tickets available online.
Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight
FRIDAY, JULY 23

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technology
5 p.m., Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street
ends at Newcastle Street.
Entry fee: $25 per bed
application

RIVER DANCE
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by The Breakfast Club,
opening with the M&M Band.
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
Admission $12. Advance tickets available online.

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park

Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. – Noon, Downtown Beaufort
Entry fee: $25

Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to Public

Shrimp Boat Display
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability

Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability

Corn Hole Tournament
Sponsored by Boondocks Restaurant
11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee, $30 per 2-person team (ages 12 and up)
application

Air Show
1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
RIVER CLOSING SCHEDULE

Free Shag Dance Demo and Lessons
courtesy of The Beaufort Shag Club
7 p.m. – 7:55 p.m., Waterfront Park

COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by Mazzanna’s Lawn Service
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Holiday Band, named the
2009 Carolina Beach Music Group of the Year!
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Admission $10. Advance tickets available online

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

Community Non-Profit Expo
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

Frisbee Dog Team
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Waterfront Park
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River

Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

Military Police Dog Demonstration
1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

2 p.m. Festival Ends

For more information, visit http://www.bftwaterfestival.com/