The 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival is 10 incredible days of Lowcountry fun and memories that last a lifetime. Opening ceremonies start July 15 and the festival will run through July 24.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 15
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
- Event Details: 2 pm – 7 pm
Entertainment: Parris Island Marine Band w/fireworks
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open at 6 pm, Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center | No pets allowed
Saturday, July 16
Raft Race
- Sponsored by Lowcountry Window Tinting
- Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
- Event Details: 8:30 am – Noon
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Bocce Tournament
- Sponsored by JoCo Construction and the PIZZO Family
- Location: Waterfront Park Main Field
- Event Details: Play starts at 8 am
Badminton Tournament
- Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screenprinting
- Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field
- Event Details: Play starts at 9 am
- Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
- Sponsored by Plair Enterprises, Inc
- Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12 and under only | Bring your own rod, reel and tackle | Bait provided
Sponsor’s Expo
- Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 2 pm
Shrimp Boat Tours
- Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
- Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm
CONCERT IN THE PARK
- Sponsored by Dick Broadcasting / Bob 106.9
- Headline Performer: Eli Young Band
- Also Performing: Kidd G
- Opening Act: Tyler Reese Tritt
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $30 | Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm | 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 | No pets allowed
Sunday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: 9:30 am – 5 pm
River Rally
- Sponsored by Safe Harbor Beaufort
- Location: Local Waters
- Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm
Children’s Day
- Sponsored by Capital Waste Systems
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 11 am – 3 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses and Prizes
Shrimp Boat Tours
- Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
- Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm
Ski Show
- Sponsored by Alpha Graphics
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM
TEEN DANCE
- Sponsored by John 3:16
- Entertainment: Veteran’s Pride Entertainment Services
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $10 | 6 pm – 9 pm | Gates open 6 pm – 9 pm, No entry after 8 pm (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 | No pets allowed
Monday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
MOTOWN MONDAY
- Sponsored by South State Bank
- Entertainment: Deas-Guyz
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $15 | Gates open 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center | Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed
Tuesday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
ISLAND TIME TUESDAY
- Sponsored by Lockheed Martin
- Headline Entertainment: Island Time Band
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $5 | Gates open 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | No pets allowed
FIRST RESPONDER & MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT – free admission with active duty ID
Wednesday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
TALENT SHOW
- Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union
- Hosted by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $10 or FREE with Official 2022 66th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt | Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed
Thursday, July 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by GMFS Mortgage
Headline Entertainment: Nashville recording Artist Mike Ponder & Steel Rail Express
- Opening Act: Katie Godowns
- Featuring: Chris Jones
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $15 | Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served 6 pm – 7:30 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed
Friday, July 22
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
Bed Race
- Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
- Location: Corner of Bay & Harrington
- Event Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availability
ROCKIN’ the RIVER
- Sponsored by Finance of America Mortgage, LLC
- Entertainment: Hardwired, Metallica tribute band
- Opening Act: Killin’ Quaid
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $15 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 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
Saturday, July 23
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Water Festival Grand Parade
- Sponsored by Taylor’s Landscape Supply & Nursery
- Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club
- Location: Downtown Beaufort
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon
Non-Profit Expo
- Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm
Air Show
- Sponsored by Executive Flight Training
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 pm – 4 pm | Stunt Planes | Parachutists
COMMODORE’S BALL
- Sponsored by Mike’s Marine
- Entertainment: Chairmen of the Board
- Location: Waterfront Park
- Event Details: $10 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed
Sunday, July 24
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
- Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
- Event Details: 9:30 am – 3 pm
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
- Event Details: Noon – 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table prior to Noon
Festival Ends – 3:00 pm – See you next year!