Calendar of Events

Waterfestival Schedule

Festival and Craft Market Open Daily Waterfront Park

FRIDAY, JULY 16

Opening Ceremony
Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m. Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk. Free admission

SATURDAY, JULY 17

Raft Race
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Bocce Tournament
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Children's Toad Fishing Tournament
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Free

Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability Free

Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free

Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey's Screen Printing
11 a.m., Waterfront Park

Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River

Sailing Regatta
2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River in front of seawall

CONCERT IN THE PARK
8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $20

SUNDAY, JULY 18

Boat & Bike Bingo
Sponsored by Southern Signs and Awning
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Local Waters and Land Checkpoints Entry fee for participants

Coast Guard Cutter Tours
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Children's Toad Fishing Tournament
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability Free

Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free

CHILDREN'S DAY
Featuring shows, rides, games and prizes
11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Free

Gatorland Ski Show
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Beaufort River

Sailing Regatta (continued)
2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River in front of BYSC

TEEN DANCE
7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m. Ages 13-17 only--VALID ID REQUIRED NO RE-ENTRY. No Shuttle Service Available

MONDAY, JULY 19

Croquet Tournament
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

MOTOWN MONDAY
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with ID

TUESDAY, JULY 20

Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

TROPICAL TUESDAY
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

TALENT SHOW
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Waterfront Park

THURSDAY, JULY 22

Croquet Tournament Finals
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight

FRIDAY, JULY 23

Bed Race
5 p.m., Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street
ends at Newcastle Street. Entry fee: $25 per bed

RIVER DANCE
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Must be 18 or older with valid I.D. to attend
Admission $12.

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Promenade, Waterfront Park

Water Festival Grand Parade
10 a.m. - Noon, Downtown Beaufort

Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to Public

Shrimp Boat Display
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability

Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability

Corn Hole Tournament
11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park

Air Show
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
(Beaufort River Closed)

Free Shag Dance Demo and Lessons
courtesy of The Beaufort Shag Club
7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m., Waterfront Park

COMMODORE'S BALL
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Community Non-Profit Expo
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

Frisbee Dog Team
11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Waterfront Park

Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Noon - 2 p.m., Beaufort River

Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

Military Police Dog Demonstration
1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park

2 p.m. Festival Ends


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