Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Festival Art and Craft Market
Noon – 5 p.m.,
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By Allen Patterson Residential
7 p.m., Waterfront Park
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band
and Fireworks Show
Free admission
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Raft Race
Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JoCo Construction
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Children's Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island/Atlas Van Lines
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Sponsors' Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free To Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free To Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A. C. Harvey Screen Printing
11 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by Ameris Bank
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Entry fee for participants
Concert in the Park
Sponsored by Country 106.9 FM
Entertainment featuring Little Big Town
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $25, Buy Now!
limited advance tickets available online
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Boat Bingo
Sponsorship available
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 To Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Children's Day
Sponsored by Coca Cola
Featuring rides and games
11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River
Gatorland Ski Show
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Beaufort River
Teen Dance
Sponsorship available
Entertainment by DJ Ross Brown
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Ages 13-17 only. NO RE-ENTRY
No Shuttle Service Available
Admission $10, Buy now!
limited advance tickets available online
MONDAY, JULY 13
Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Motown Monday
Sponsored by Tri Command Communities
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Golden Touch
Admission $5. Buy now!
FREE to ALL ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with Military ID.
Limited advance tickets available online
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Tropical Tuesday
Sponsorship available
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment Featuring A1A Band
Admission $12, Buy now!
limited advance tickets available online
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show Preview
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse)
Proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Admission $10
Talent Show
Sponsored by McDonald's
Hosted by Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Admission $10 Buy now!
Free admission with Official 2009 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt
Limited advance tickets available online
THURSDAY, JULY 16__Croquet Tournament Finals_9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse)
Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by Waste Pro, USA
6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by The Chilly Willy Band,
The Whistlers, and The Swinging Medallions
Admission $15, Buy now!
Limited advance tickets available onlilne
Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse)
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
5 p.m., Bay Street
From Harrington St. to Newcastle St.
Entry fee for participants
River Dance
Sponsorship available
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Shark Rodeo and B Town Playaz
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
Admission $12, Buy now!
limited advance tickets available online
SATURDAY, JULY 18
RIVER CLOSING SCHEDULE
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsorship available
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. – Noon. Downtown Beaufort
Entry fee for participants
Antique Show & Sale (Final Day)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse)
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Shrimp Boat Display
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Elgin Wells Air Show
1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
RIVER CLOSING SCHEDULE
Commodore's Ball
Sponsored by Mazzanna's Lawn Service
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by General Johnson and Chairmen of the Board
Admission $10, Buy now!
limited advance tickets available online
SUNDAY, JULY 19
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Ships
Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River
Free to Public
Community Non-Profit Expo
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 2 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
