July in Beaufort means Water Festival (here's the day-by-day schedule)

If you're from Beaufort, have ever been to Beaufort or have simply just heard of Beaufort you know that July means one thing in Beaufort, and it's Water Festival.

The 55th installment of the Water Festival kicks off tomorrow with fireworks and the Parris Island Marine Band.

TheDigitel will be at Water Festival throughout the week providing you with great photos. We'll also share all of the coverage from our local news outlets as we see it. 

Need a schedule for Water Festival? Head over to the official Beaufort Water Festival Web site.

But if you don't have time for that here's a real quick rundown of what each day will bring.

The schedule in brief

  • Friday July 16 -  Opening ceremony in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
  • Saturday July 17 - Concert in the park featuring Jake Owen ($20)
  • Sunday July 18 - Teen Dance ($10, 13-17 year olds only)
  • Monday July 19 - Motown Monday ($7)
  • Tuesday July 20 - Tropical Tuesday ($12)
  • Wednesday July 21 - Talent Show ($10)
  • Thursday July 22 - Lowcountry Supper ($15)
  • Friday July 23 - River Dance ($12, 18+)
  • Saturday July 24 - Commodore's Ball ($10)
  • Sunday July 25 - Blessing of the Fleet 

The schedule in full


FRIDAY, JULY 16

Festival Art and Craft Market
Noon - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
application

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
Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee, $185 for Commercial, $145 for Military or Non-profit
application

Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by JOCO Construction
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per 2-person team
application

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

Sponsors' Expo
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion
Free

Children's Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
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
application

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
application

CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Country 106.9 FM
8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by country music artist Jake Owen,
opening with the Chuck Courtenay Band.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED
Admission $20.

 

 

 

 


 

SUNDAY, JULY 18

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

Boat & Bike Bingo
Sponsored by Southern Signs and Awning10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Local Waters and Land Checkpoints 
Entry fee for participants

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

CHILDREN'S DAY
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
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
Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry
7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m.
Entertainment by D.J. Ross Brown
Ages 13-17 only--VALID ID REQUIRED
NO RE-ENTRY. No Shuttle Service Available
Admission $10. Advance tickets available online

 

 


 

MONDAY, JULY 19

Croquet Tournament
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee: $40 per tournament team, $30 per co-ed team
application

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

MOTOWN MONDAY
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Sponsored by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities at Tri-Command
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz, as seen at the
Beaufort Shrimp Festival.
Admission $7. FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID.
Limited advance tickets available online

 

 

 

 


 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 20

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

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

TROPICAL TUESDAY                                    
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Parrots of the Caribbean.
Admission $12. Advance tickets available online

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

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

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

TALENT SHOW
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Sponsored by McDonald's.
7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m.
Admission $10. Free with Official 2010 Beaufort Water
Festival T-Shirt. Advance tickets available online

 

 

 

 


 

 

THURSDAY, JULY 22

Croquet Tournament Finals
9 a.m., Waterfront Park

Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Waste Pro
6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment by The Broke Locals, the World Famous Whistlers,followed by The Return, a Beatles Tribute Band.
Admission $15. Limited advance tickets available online.
Shuttle service 6 p.m.- midnight

 

 

 

 


 

FRIDAY, JULY 23

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

Bed RaceSponsored by Advanced Mold Technology 
5 p.m., Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street
ends at Newcastle Street.
Entry fee: $25 per bed
application

 

RIVER DANCE

 Sponsored by Low Coast Construction8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Entertainment by The Breakfast Club,
opening with the M&M Band.
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
Admission $12. Advance tickets available online.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

SATURDAY, JULY 24 

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

 Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc.
Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club
10 a.m. - Noon, Downtown Beaufort
Entry fee: $25application

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
Sponsored by Boondocks Restaurant
11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee, $30 per 2-person team (ages 12 and up)

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

 

Free Shag Dance Demo and Lessons
courtesy of The Beaufort Shag Club

7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m., Waterfront Park

COMMODORE'S BALL
Sponsored by Mazzanna's Lawn Service
8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Holiday Band, named the
2009 Carolina Beach Music Group of the Year!
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.
Admission $10. Advance tickets available online

 

 

 


 

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Festival Art and Craft Market
9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park

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
Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores
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