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
