Schedule:

July 12,2024

2:00pm – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park

7:00pm: Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By:   Devil Dog Headquarters
Entertainment: Parris Island Marine Band W or Fireworks
Location: Waterfront Park
This is a Free Event , Gates Open At 6 pm ,No Outside Food Or Beverages Or Coolers,Free Shuttle Service From The Beaufort County Government Center,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 13,2024

8:30am-Noon: Raft Race
Sponsored By: Lowcountry Window Tinting
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall

9:30am – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

8:00am: Bocce Tournament
Sponsored By: Joco Construction And The Pizzo Family
Location: Waterfront Park Main Field

9:00am: Badminton Tournament
Sponsored By: A.C. Harvey's Screenprinting
Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field

10:00am – Noon: Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored By: Plair Enterprises, Inc
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
This is a Free Event,,Ages 12 And Under Only,Bring Your Own Rod, Reel, And Tackle,Bait Provided

10:00am – 2:00pm: Sponsor’s Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
This is a Free Event

Noon – 4:00pm: Shrimp Boat Display
Sponsored By: Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
This is a Free Event

7:00pm: Concert In The Park
Sponsored By: Dick Broadcasting or  Bob 106.9
Headline Performer: Parmalee
Also Performing: Huntergirl
Opening Act: Katie Lynn
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $35,Gates Open At 6:00pm,No Strollers, Coolers, Outside Food Or Beverages Or Professional Photography,No Refunds,Free Shuttle Service From Beaufort County Government Center,Children Age 5 And Under Free,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 14,2024

9:30 am – 5:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

9:00am – 1:00pm: River Rally
Sponsored By:  Safe Harbor Beaufort
Location: Local Waters

11:00am – 3:00pm: Children’s Day
Sponsored By: Capital Waste Services
Location: Waterfront Park
This is a Free Event ,Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, And Prizes

Noon – 4:00pm: Shrimp Boat Display
Sponsored By:  Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
This is a Free Event

1:00pm: Ski Show
Sponsored By:  Alphagraphics
Location: Waterfront Park
This is a Free Event.

6:00pm – 9:00pm: Teen Dance
Sponsored By: John 3:16
Entertainment: Veteran’s Pride Entertainment Services
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $10,,Gates Open 6:00pm – 9:00pm, No Entry After 8:00pm (No Re-Entry Allowed),Ages 13 – 17 Only, Id Required,Clutch Purses Only (6” X 9” Size),Please Wear Appropriate Clothing,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Or Coolers,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 15,2024

Noon – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

8:00pm: Motown Monday
Sponsored By:  South State Bank
Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $15,Gates Open At 7:00pm,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Or Coolers,Free Shuttle Service From The Beaufort County Government Center,Children Age 5 And Under Free,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 16,2024

Noon – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

8:00pm: Island Time Tuesday
Sponsored By: Lockheed Martin
Headline Entertainment: Yvad Davy
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $5,Gates Open At 7:00pm,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Or Coolers,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed
First Responder and Military Appreciation Night - Free Admission With Active Duty Id

July 17 ,2024

Noon – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

7:00pm: Talent Show
Sponsored By: Cpm Federal Credit Union
Organized By: The Preceptor Omega Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $10 Or Free With Official 2024 68th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt,Gates Open At 6 pm,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Or Coolers,Children Age 5 And Under Free,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 18,2024

Noon – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

6:00pm – 7:30pm: Lowcountry Supper
Sponsored By: First Federal Bank
Headline Entertainment: Stuck In Time Band
Opening Act:  Chris Jones
Featuring: The Whistlers
Location: Waterfront Park
$15,Gates Open At 6:00pm,Supper Served,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Or Coolers,Children Age 5 And Under Free,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed.

July 19,2024

Noon – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

5:00pm: Bed Race
Sponsored By: The Greenery Inc.
Location: Corner Of Bay and Harrington
Cost $25 Entry Per Team,4:30 pm,Start Time,Same Day Registration Based On Space Availability

8:00pm: Rockin' The River
Sponsored By: Quality Electrical Systems
Entertainment: Queen Flash
Opening Act: Alan Price and The Modern Day
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $20,Gates Open At 7 pm,Must Be 18 Or Older With Valid Id To Attend,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages, Coolers Or Strollers,Free Shuttle Service From Beaufort County Government Center,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 20,2024

9:30am – 7:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

10:00am – Noon: Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored By: Taylor's Landscape
Organized By: The Beaufort Lions Club
Location: Downtown Beaufort
Grand Marshal: Derrick "D" Washington
This is a Free Event

Noon – 4:00pm: Non-Profit Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
This is a Free Event

1:00pm – 4:00pm: Air Show
Sponsored By: Executive Flight Training
Location: Waterfront Park
This is a Free Event ,Stunt Planes

8:00pm: Commodore’s Ball
Sponsored By: Mike's Marine
Entertainment: Shag Doctorz
Location: Waterfront Park
Cost $10,Gates Open At 7:00pm,No Refunds, Outside Food Or Beverages Or Coolers,Children Age 5 And Under Free,Clear Bags Only,No Pets Allowed

July 21,2024

9:30 am – 3:00pm: Festival Arts and Crafts Market
Location: Promenade At The Waterfront Park

12:30 – 2:00pm: Blessing Of The Fleet And Parade Of Boats
Sponsored By The Past Commodores Of The Beaufort Water Festival
Location: Beaufort River In Front Of Waterfront Park Seawall
Free Registration,Boats Must Register To Be Eligible For Prizes,All Applications Must Be At The Judge’s Table Prior To Noon

Festival Ends at 3:00pm

Date: July 12-21,2024

Location: Various Venues in Beaufort

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