The 68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival: Full Schedule of Events
2024-07-10
The Beaufort Water Festival is the most fun you can have in the Lowcountry during the summer.Photo byPhil Heim/BeaufortPics
The Beaufort Water Festival is back again, and it starts this Friday, July 12th.
Now in it's 68th year, the Annual Beaufort Water Festival has been bringing ten days of fun to the South Carolina Coast with activities, sporting events, daily & nightly concerts, a community dinner, and lots more, since 1956.
With some 60,000 in attendance each year, it's the most fun you can have in the Lowcountry during the summer.
Here is the full 68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival schedule of events so you don't miss out on a single thing,
Friday, July 12
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 2pm – 7pm
Opening Ceremonies Entertainment by The Parris Island Marine Band Fireworks Display Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park FREE EVENT Gates open at 6 pm, Ceremony at 7 pm FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center Sponsored by Devil Dog Headquarters
Satuday, July 13
Raft Race Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall 8:30am – Noon Sponsored by Lowcountry Window Tinting
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 930am – 7pm
Bocce Tournament Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Play starts at 8am Sponsored by Joco Construction & the Pizzo Family
Badminton Tournament Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Play starts at 9am Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screenprinting
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall 10am – Noon, Free Event Ages 12 and under only Bring your own rod, reel and tackle Bait provided Sponsored by Plair Enterprises, Inc.
Sponsor’s Expo Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion 10am – 2pm, Free Event
Shrimp Boat Tours Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall Noon – 4pm, Free Event Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Concert In The Park Headline Performer: Parmalee With Opening Acts Hunter Girl and Katie Lynn Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $35 Get yours! Gates open at 6 pm, Show starts at 7 pm No strollers, coolers, outside food or beverages, pets or professional photography FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center Children age 5 and under free Sponsored by Dick Broadcasting/Bob 106.9
Sunday, July 14
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 930am – 5pm
River Rally Local Waters 9am – 1pm Sponsored by Safe Harbor Beaufort
Children’s Day Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 11am – 3pm, Free Event Featuring Games, Shows, Activities, Bounce Houses and Prizes too! Sponsored by Capital Waste Services
Shrimp Boat Tours Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall Noon – 4pm, Free Event Sponsored by sea Eagle Market
Ski Show Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 1PM, Free Event Sponsored by Alphagraphics
Teen Dance Entertainment by Veteran’s Pride Entertainment Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $10 6pm – 9pm No entry after 8 pm and no re-entry is permitted. Ages 13 – 17 only, Identification Required Clutch Purses Only (6” x 9” size) Appropriate Clothing Only No outside food or beverages, or coolers, no refunds Sponsored by John 3:16
Monday, July 15
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 12pm – 7pm
Motown Monday Entertainment by Deas-Guyz Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $15 Get yours! Gates open at 7pm, Show starts at 8 pm No pets, outside food, beverages or coolers FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center Children age 5 and under are free Sponsored by South State Bank
Tuesday, July 16
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 12pm – 7pm
Island Time Tuesday Live Reggae Entertainment by Yvad Davy Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $5 Get yours! Gates open 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm No pets, outside food or beverages, or coolers First Responder and Military Appreciation Night, Free w/active duty ID Sponsored by Lockheed Martin
Wednesday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 12pm – 7pm
Talent Show Hosted by The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $10 (Get yours!) or free w/official 67th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm No pets, outside food, beverages or coolers Children age 5 and under free Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union
Thursday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 12pm – 7pm
Lowcountry Supper Headline Entertainment by Stuck In Time Band Opening Act: Chris Jones Featuring The Whistlers Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $15 Get yours! Gates open at 6 pm Supper served 6 pm – 7:30 pm No pets, outside food, beverages or coolers Children age 5 and under free Sponsored by First Federal Bank
Friday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 12pmm – 7pm
Bed Race Starts at corner of Bay & Harrington Streets, Downtown Spectators line the bluff on Bay Street down to Best Western Hotel $25 entry per team 430pm check-in / 5pm start time Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Rockin’ the River Entertainment by Queen Flash Opening Act – Alan Price & The Modern Day Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $20 Get yours! Gates open at 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm Must be 18 or Older with valid ID to attend No pets, outside food, beverages coolers or strollers Free Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center Sponsored by Quality Electrical Systems
Saturday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 930am – 7pm
Water Festival Grand Parade Organized by The Beaufort Lions Club City of Beaufort traditional parade route 10am – Noon Sponsored by Taylor’s Landscape
Non-Profit Expo Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion 12pm – 4 pm, Free Event
Air Show Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 1pm – 4pm, Free event Stunt planes, Parachutists and more Sponsored by Executive Flight Training
Commodore’s Ball Entertainment by Shag Doctorz Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Tickets $10 Get yours! Gates open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm No pets, outside food, beverages or coolers Children age 5 and under free Sponsored by Mike’s Marine
Sunday, July 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market Promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 930am – 3pm
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Beaufort River at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Seawall 1230pm – 2pm FREE registration Boats must register to be eligible for prizes All applications must be at the judge’s table prior to Noon Sponsored by The Past Commodores of The Beaufort Water Festival
68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival Ends at 3:00 pm
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