10 Incredible Days of Lowcountry Fun: Beaufort Water Festival Schedule

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Soaking Up Summer: 10 incredible days of Lowcountry fun celebrating local traditions of water, sports, dances, concerts, raft races, and memories that last a lifetime.

For 67 fun-filled years, the Beaufort Water Festival has been celebrating local traditions of water, sports, and entertainment. With a new theme every year, the 10-day festival takes place in mid-July at downtown Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Amazing shows, dances, concerts, raft races, sports, and many other events take place at The Beaufort Water Festival with over 400 dedicated volunteers coming together to bring the events to approximately 60,000 attendees who converge on Beaufort from all over the southeast, and the rest of the United States.

If you don’t have tickets for any of the main events, visit https://bit.ly/ticketswaterfestival

Tickets are now electronic and can be kept and presented on your phone.

2023 WATER FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 14

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park
Event Details: 2 pm – 7 pm

OPENING CEREMONY
Sponsored by: Devil Dog Headquarters
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 15

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 Display
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: Randy Houser
Also Performing: Gabrielle Mooney
Opening Act: Andrew Beam
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $35 | 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 16

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 Services
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 11 am – 3 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, and Prizes

Shrimp Boat Display
Sponsored by: Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm

Ski Show
Sponsored by: AlphaGraphics
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