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

Schedule of Events:

July 14, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
Event Details: 2 pm - 7 pm

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 the Beaufort County Government Center / No pets allowed

July 15, 2023:

Raft Race:

Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: 8:30 am-Noon

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am - 7 pm

Bocce Tournament:

Sponsored by JoCo Construction and the PIZZO Family
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
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $35 / 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

July 16, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am - 5 pm

River Rally:

Location: Local Waters
Event Details: 9 am - 1 pm

Children’s Day:

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:

Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Free Event / 1 PM

Teen Dance:

Entertainment: Veteran’s Pride Entertainment Services
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

July 17, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon - 7 pm

Motown Monday:

Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $15 / Gates open at 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

July 18, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon - 7 pm

Island Time Tuesday:

Headline Entertainment
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $5 / Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm / No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers / No pets allowed

First Responder and Military Appreciation Night - Free admission with active duty ID

July 19, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon - 7 pm

Talent Show:

Hosted by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $10 or Free with Official 2023 67th 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

July 20, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon - 7 pm

Lowcountry Supper:

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

July 21, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon - 7 pm

Bed Race:

Location: Corner of Bay and Harrington
Event Details: $25 entry per team / 4:30 pm check-in / 5 pm start time / Same day registration based on space availability

Rockin' the River:

Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $20 / 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

July 22, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am - 7 pm

Water Festival Grand Parade:

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:

Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: Free Event / 1 pm - 4 pm / Stunt Planes / Parachutists

Commodore's Ball:

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

July 23, 2023:

Festival Arts and Crafts Market:

Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 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!

Dates: July 14 - 23, 2023

Location:

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park,
1010 Bay Street,
Beaufort, SC 29902.

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