Your Complete Guide to Festival Events: July 11 – 20
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Festival Craft Market
Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Free to Public
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By Carolina Wings and Rib House
7 p.m., Waterfront Park
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Corps Band and Fireworks Show
Free admission
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Raft Race_Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises_9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Bocce Tournament_Sponsored by JoCo Construction_9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
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
Jet Ski and Water Ski Demonstration
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tommy Typhoon and the WFWA Jet Ski Team_1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Water Ski Demo
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by Ameris Bank
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River
Entry fee for participants
Concert in the Park
Sponsored by Lucky Dog 106.9 FM
Entertainment featuring Blake Shelton,
Opening with The Chuck Courtenay Band
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $25, limited advance tickets available
SUNDAY, JULY 13
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep
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 Stokes Honda and Stokes Mitsubishi
Featuring Magic Marc, rides and games
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To Public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Beaufort River
Jet Ski Demonstration
Tommy Typhoon and the WFWA Jet Ski Team
4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Free to Public
Teen Dance
Sponsored by Coca Cola
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, limited advance tickets available online
MONDAY, JULY 14
Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Motown Monday Appreciation Night
Sponsored by Tri Command Communities
8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Golden Touch
Admission $10, Half-price for all active duty military, law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS personnel with valid ID.
limited advance tickets available
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Tropical Tuesday
Sponsored by Galibogue Enterprises
8 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment Featuring The Landsharks
(Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
Admission $12, limited advance tickets available online
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show Preview
5pm – 7 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
Proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Admission $5
Talent Show
Sponsored by Beaufort Hardscapes and Brick Company
Hosted by Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Admission $10 or free admission with
Official 2008 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt
limited advance tickets available online
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Croquet Tournament Finals
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored by TBD
6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by Chris Jones, The Whistlers, and Featuring Too Much Sylvia
Admission $15, limited advance tickets available
Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Antique Show & Sale
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
5 p.m., Bay Street
From Harrington St. to Newcastle St.
Entry fee for participants
River Dance
Sponsored by Palmetto Site Prep
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Breakfast Club
Opening with The M & M Band
MUST BE 18+ WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED.
Admission $12, limited advance tickets available
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 5 p.m._Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by Keller Williams Realty
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.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
CAPA Cafe opens for lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Art Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public.
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
Air Show
1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
Commodores' Ball
Sponsored by TBD
8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Jim Quick and Coastline
Admission $10, limited advance tickets available
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Festival Craft Market
10 a.m. – 3 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
Sponsored by Lowcountry Pet Sitting
11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Art Expo
Noon – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to Public
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to Public
Shrimp Boat Display
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to Public
Concluding Air Show
2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)
Free to Public
