COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

FRIDAY, JULY 13

Festival Art and Craft Market

Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

Opening Ceremony

Sponsored by the South Carolina Education Lottery

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

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

SATURDAY, JULY 14

Raft Race

Sponsored by Schiller Law Firm

9 a.m., Waterfront Park
$185 for entry fee for commercial businesses, $145 for Military or Non-profit organizations

Applications must be received by June 29.

A team meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00 pm

 

Bocce Tournament

Sponsored by JoCo Construction/Sea Island Elevators

9 a.m., Waterfront Park

$40 entry fee per 2-person team

Applications must be received by July 7th

 

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 to the public

 

Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament

Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free for ages 12 and under only

Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle; Bait will be provided

 

Coast Guard Cutter Tours

10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Lowcountry Estuarium

10 am – 4pm, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Shrimp Boat Tours

Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Badminton Tournament

Sponsored by AC Harvey’s Screen Printing

11 a.m., Waterfront Park

$30 entry fee per team

 

Gatorland Ski Show

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Sailing Regatta

Sponsored by Ameris Bank

12:00-1:00 PM registration. Sailing Instructions available at registration table at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC).

1:00 PM Competitors’ Meeting

2:00 PM Warning for first race; other races to follow

 

Dragon Boat Exhibition

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Beaufort River, in front of seawall in the Waterfront Park

Free to public

 

CONCERT IN THE PARK

Sponsored by New Country BOB 106.9 FM

8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by James Otto

James Otto is the voice behind “Sweet Little Summer Song” and “Just Got Started Loving You”

Opening Entertainment by Chuck Courtenay

NO STROLLERS ALLOWED

Admission $20

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

SUNDAY, JULY 15

Festival Art and Craft Market

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

Boat Bingo Sponsored by Powell Electric

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Local Waters

Entry fee

 

Coast Guard Cutter Tours

10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Lowcountry Estuarium

11 am – 3pm, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Shrimp Boat Tours

Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

CHILDREN’S DAY Sponsored by Coca-Cola Featuring shows with rides, games, and prizes

11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Gatorland Ski Show

2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Sailing Regatta (continued)

2:00 PM Warning for final race in front of BYSC; no races will start after 4:30

5:00 PM Awards

Dinner to follow

 

TEEN DANCE

Sponsorship Available

6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED.

Entertainment DJ Jeff Taylor

Ages 13-17 only – VALID ID REQUIRED

CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6×9) size

Admission $10

For advanced tickets please click on the Tickets & Merchandise link at the top of the page

No shuttle service available

 

MONDAY, JULY 16

Croquet Tournament

Sponsored by Modern Jewelers

9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Entry fee: $20 per person, or $30 per person for both tournaments

 

Festival Art and Craft Market

10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

MOTOWN MONDAY

Sponsored by Lend Lease Community Fund/Atlantic Marine Corps Communities 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Deas-Guyz

Admission $7 – FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

TUESDAY, JULY 17

Croquet Tournament (continued)

Sponsored by Modern Jewelers

9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Festival Art and Craft Market

10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

TROPICAL TUESDAY

Sponsored by Palm and Moon Bagel Company

8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by the Tsunami Wave Riders

Admission $12

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Croquet Tournament (continued)

Sponsored by Modern Jewelers

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 2012 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Croquet Tournament Finals

Sponsored by Modern Jewelers

9 a.m., Waterfront Park

 

Festival Art and Craft Market

10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER

Sponsored by  Waste Pro USA

6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park

Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Main Show by Too Much Sylvia

Opening entertainment by the Broke Locals

Admission $15

For advanced tickets please click on the Tickets & Merchandise link at the top of the page

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Festival Art and Craft Market

10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

Bed Race

Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies

Check – in at 4:30 pm

Race at 5 p.m. on Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ending at Newcastle Street.

Entry fee: $25 per bed

Applications are due by July 13th

 

RIVER DANCE

8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Opening entertainment by Shark Rodeo

Main Show by The Design

MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED

Admission $12

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

SATURDAY, JULY 21

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

Coast Guard Cutter Tours

Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

FREE the public

 

Lowcountry Estuarium

Noon – 4pm, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Shrimp Boat Tours

Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

FREE the public

 

Corn Hole Tournament Finals

Sponsored by Nippy’s

11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park- Double Elimination Frame Tournament to determine the last 3 spots in the field

Air Show

1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

FREE to the public

(Beaufort River Closed- refer to the link on the home page for dates and times)

 

COMMODORE’S BALL

Sponsored by Allen Patterson Residential Construction

8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park

Entertainment The Headliners

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Admission $10

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

 

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Festival Art and Craft Market

9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

 

Lowcountry Estuarium

11 am – 3pm, Waterfront Park

Free to the public

 

Non-profit Expo

11am -2pm

Free to the public

 

Entertainment by Chris Jones

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

 

Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats

Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores

Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park

Free – boats must register to be eligible for prizes

All applications must be at the judges stand prior to noon.

Prizes will be awarded for:

Best decorated boat Commercial $100

Best decorated personal watercraft $100

Judges award $100

 

3 p.m. Festival Ends