Celebrate Red, White & Blues in Downtown Beaufort!This Fourth of July, First Friday brings a patriotic twist to your favorite downtown evening.Join us on July 4th for First Friday: Red, White & Blues, where stars, stripes, and smooth tunes take center stage. Stroll through charming streets, enjoy live blues and jazz near the clock, and […]

CELEBRATE JULY 4 ON HILTON HEAD Hit the beach this July 4th for the Pure Way USA 5K at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. We have a July 4th celebration that all runners and walkers will love!We hope to provide a fun, simple, family oriented running experience for all ages and skill levels (runners and […]

Celebrating ‘Merica🇺🇸Band starts at 7$10 Cover comes with a view 🌅Rain or Shine

OPENING CEREMONYSponsored by: Devil Dog HeadquartersEntertainment: Parris Island Marine Band with fireworksLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open at 6 pm | Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | Clear […]

Bocce TournamentSponsored by: JoCo Construction and the Pizzo FamilyLocation: Waterfront Park Main FieldEvent Details: Play starts at 8 amRegister online at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/bocce-tournament.html#/

Raft RaceSponsored by: Lowcountry Window TintingLocation: Waterfront Park SeawallEvent Details: 8:30 am-NoonRegister online at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/raft-race.html#/

Badminton TournamentSponsored by: A.C. Harvey's ScreenprintingLocation: Waterfront Park Stage FieldEvent Details: Play starts at 9 amRegister online at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/badminton-tournament.html#/

River RallySponsored by:Safe Harbor BeaufortLocation: Local WatersEvent Details: 9 am – 1 pmDownload the brochure at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/uploads/6/3/8/9/63891661/2025_river_rally.pdf

Children’s DaySponsored by: Capital Waste ServicesLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 1 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, and Prizes

SKI SHOWLOCATION: Waterfront ParkEVENT DETAILS: 1:00 pm | FREE EVENT!

MOTOWN MONDAYSponsored by:South State BankEntertainment: Deas-GuyzLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | FREE shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear […]

CARIBBEAN NIGHTSponsored by: Lockheed MartinHeadline Entertainment: Ragga LoxLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags OnlyACTIVE MILITARY, EDUCATORS, and FIRST […]

TALENT SHOWSponsored by: Mike's Marine Organized by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi SororityLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: FREE with the Official 2025 69th Annual Water Festival “Blue Skies & Starry Nights” T-Shirt | Gates open at 6 pm | Show at 7 pm | Children five and under FREE | No coolers | […]

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPERSponsored by: First Federal Bank Headline Entertainment: Departure - Journey Tribute BandOpening Act:Campfire TylerFeaturing: The WhistlersLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served from 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Children aged five and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | […]

Meet & GreetHosted by: Beaufort Executive AirportLocation: Beaufort Executive AirportEvent Details: Meet the Air Show pilots | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE EVENT

Bed RaceSponsored by: Beaufort City Police & Fire Department Location: Corner of Bay & HarringtonEvent Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availabilityRegister online at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/bed-race.html#/

ROCKIN' the RIVERSponsored by: Quality Electrical Systems Entertainment: CRÜEligans - A Tribute To Mötley CrüeOpening Act: ​Alan Price & The Modern DayLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Patrons must be 18 or older with a valid ID to attend | No outside food or beverages, coolers […]

Grand ParadeSponsored by: Taylor's Landscape Organized by: The Beaufort Lions ClubLocation: Downtown BeaufortGrand Marshal: Pat Harvey-Palmer Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – NoonDownload the application at https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/uploads/6/3/8/9/63891661/69th_grand_parade_application.pdf

AIR SHOW ​LOCATION: Waterfront ParkEVENT DETAILS: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Featuring Three Aerobatic Performers, USCG SAR Demo | FREE EVENT!

COMMODORE’S BALLSponsored by: Archer's Auto GlassEntertainment: The Swingin' MedallionsLocation: Waterfront ParkEvent Details: Gates open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm | Children 5 and under FREE | No coolers | No outside food or beverages | No professional photography | No pets allowed | No Refunds | Clear Bags OnlyPurchase tickets online at […]

Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of BoatsSponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water FestivalLocation: Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park SeawallEvent Details: FREE EVENT | 12:30 pm to 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table […]