Beaufort offers world class inshore and offshore fishing adventures. Bring your own boat to one of the many area landings or check with one of our many local fishing guides. Field & Stream magazine has even named Beaufort one of the Top 20 Fishing Towns in America. Take advantage of these and other attractions when visiting Beautiful Beaufort, SC.
Bed Race
One of the whackiest and most fun of all of the Beaufort Water Festival’s events, the Bed Race down Bay Street
is always a wild and wet adventure.
Check in is at 430pm and same day sign-up is available, space permitting.
Festival Art and Craft Market
10am to 7pm on the promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
RIVER DANCE
It’s the Water Festival River Dance from 8pm to Midnight at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Enjoy live entertainment by Bootless, followed by a main show by the Dirty Guv’nahs and dance the night away!
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID. For more info, log onto http://eatsleepplaybeaufort.com/58th-annual-beaufort-water-festival/
Beaufort County’s very own idol will head back home for a performance in the Lowcountry.
Candice Glover, the reigning American Idol, will be back in St. Helena on September 14th.
Glover is planning a concert that Saturday night but it is unknown where the performance will be held at this time.
During Glover’s visit, there will also be a sign dedication in her honor that will say, “Welcome to St. Helena, The Home of Candice Glover.”
For more info, log onto http://www.wtoc.com/story/22928784/american-idol-candice-gover-to-return-home-for-performance
The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is free.
The Depot is home to the Marine Corps’ first Command Museum, the Parris Island Museum. Thanks to the efforts of then Commanding General Robert H. Barrow, under the authority of the Marine Corps History and Museum Division, the museum was dedicated on 8 January 1975 by Commandant of the Marine Corps, Robert E. Cushman, Jr.
For more information on this and other attractions in Beaufort, SC, log onto http://www.beaufort.com/the-parris-island-museum-14/
TALENT SHOW, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH
Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket)
The 58th Annual Water Festival’s Croquet Tourney (9 Wicket) is held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10am to 7pm on the promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
TALENT SHOW
The Water Festival Talent Show is our chance to watch the locals shine as everyone vies for the coveted crown
at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.
The Water Festival Talent Show is hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
log onto http://eatsleepplaybeaufort.com/58th-annual-beaufort-water-festival for a detailed schedule of events..
London (CNN) – Drum roll … George Alexander Louis!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced Wednesday that they’ve named their new bundle of joy.
The tot “will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge,” according to Clarence House, the official residence of heirs to the throne.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/24/world/europe/uk-royal-baby/index.html
| Pictures of the Royal Baby |
The most highly anticipated baby reveal since Beyonce and Jay-Z let Blue Ivy out of hiding happened Tuesday on the steps of St. Mary’s Hospital in London, where the second most famous family in the world, Prince William and Kate Middleton, showed off the future King of England.
Although the infant prince was bald, red-faced and lacking a name, crowds swooned at the infant, who practiced a royal wave at his future subjects.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/social-climber-pictures-royal-baby/story?id=19756618
Comfort Suites of Beaufort is now partnered with Omni Fitness… Any registered guest that presents their room key has access free to the gym and it’s equipment. Take advantage of this opportunity today, call 843-379-9400 for reservations.
Wishing everyone a Marvelous Monday.. Begin each day with a smile… Have a great week!!!
We hope that you get out this weekend and participate in the activities and events that are taking place at our 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. Hope to see you there!!!
We have very limited availability for this weekend, therefor you still have time… Make your reservations today..
For up to date information on the Beaufort Water Festival, as well as a schedule of events, log onto http://eatsleepplaybeaufort.com/58th-annual-beaufort-water-festival/
Come join us for a swim or some relaxation in our Whirlpool.. Call and make your reservations today..
Question… What do you as a traveler look for in a hotel? Is there anything that you wish was offered that wasn’t? What makes you choose one hotel over the other?
Congratulations to the Bravo and Oscar Company that is graduating this Friday from Parris Island MCRD… WAY TO GO TROOPS!!!
http://bftwaterfestival.com/festival-schedule/
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Please visit the Events Registration page for all sporting and water event applications
All events are RAIN OR SHINE. There will be NO REFUNDS for tickets.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Sponsored by Powell Electric
Softball fields Marine Corps Air Station
Applications must be received by May 12 to receive a t-shirt, May 18 to play
SPORTS SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Bocce Tournament
Waterfront Park
Check-in at 9 am
Horseshoe Tournament
Sponsored by Wood Tech Cabinets
Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
Check-in at 8:30 am, play begins at 9 am
Kayak Dash for Trash for Cash
Sponsored by The Kayak Farm
Registration will be held 8:30 am to 9 am
Kayaks launch at 9:30 am
Downtown Marina boat landing
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Republic Services
Beaufort High School practice fields (behind the school)
Check-in 9:30 am; play begins at 10:00 am
Youth Soccer Tournament
Sponsored by Grassroots Soccer
Lady’s Island Middle School
Check-in 8:30 am; play at 9:00 am
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Men’s Golf Tournament
Best Ball Tournament
Sponsored by Hargray
Fripp Island
Check-in at 8:15 am, Shotgun at 9 am
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Men’s Golf Tournament
Captain’s Choice
Sponsored by Hargray
Fripp Island
Check-in at 8:15 am, Shotgun at 9 am
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 6
Family Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Grayco, Southern Drawl Outfitters, Beaufort Boat Dock & Supply, Barrier Island Marine, Port Royal Landing Marina, Beaufort Downtown Marina, Town of Port Royal, Bay Street Jewelers, Mike’s Marine and EZ Loader Trailers, West Marine and Zaxby’s.
In-Shore entry fee $100. See event application for more information.
In-shore Weigh-in 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Beaufort Downtown Marina
Off-Shore Fishing Tournament, a SKA Division 3 Event
Off-Shore entry fee $300 if post marked by June 14, $350 entry fee thereafter
GUARANTEED GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000!!
Off-shore Weigh-in 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Port Royal Landing Marina
Tournaments banquet scheduled for Sunday, July 7 at 1pm at the The Shed in Port Royal.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort waters
Registration will be held from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Sailing instructions will be available at registration table at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
1:00 p.m. Competitor’s Meeting
2:00 p.m. Warning for first race; others to follow
Cornhole Tournament
Sponsored by DA Roofing
Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
Rules meeting at 9:30 am; play begins at 10 am
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Sailing Regatta (continued)
Sponsored by the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
2:00 p.m. Warning for final race in front of the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
no races will start after 4:30 p.m.
Awards at 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Noon – 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by Carolina Containers of Beaufort
Gates open at 6 p.m., Ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk by South East Pyrotechnics
FREE ADMISSION
Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Raft Race
Sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital
8:00 am to 11:00 am, Waterfront Park
Applications must be received by July 5
A team meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 pm
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing
9 am, Waterfront Park
Entries must be received by July 11 for t-shirt
Entries are limited to the first 20 teams
DragonBoat Race
Noon to 5 p.m.
Beaufort River
Beaufort Water Festival announces partnership with DragonBoat Beaufort in creation of DragonBoat Race Day. Read the press release here.
To pre-register a DragonBoat team, visit DragonBoat Beaufort’s website.
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Sponsor’s Expo
10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Waterfront Pavilion
Free to the public
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free for ages 12 and under only
Bring your own rod, reel and tackle
Bait will be provided
Shrimp Boat Tours
Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Concert in the Park
Sponsored by New Country Bob 106.9
8:00 p.m. – midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7:00 p.m., Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Opening entertainment by Chris Jones, followed by The Chuck Courtenay Band
Headline entertainment by Chris Cagle
NO STROLLERS, COOLERS OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Boat Bingo
Sponsored by McElveen Bail Bonding
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Local Waters
Bingo Cards available in advance:
Barrier Island Marine
Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply
Port Royal Landing Marina
and the Downtown Beaufort Marina.
Shrimp Boat Tours
Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Children’s Day
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Featuring shows, rides, games and prizes
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Teen Dance
Sponsored by John 3:16 Project
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (no entry after 8:00 p.m.)
Entertainment by DJ Jeff
NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED
Ages 13-17 only VALID ID REQUIRED
CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6×9 size)
MONDAY, JULY 22
Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
MOTOWN MONDAY
Sponsored by Palm & Moon Bagels
8 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Deas Guyz
TUESDAY, JULY 23
Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
TROPICAL TUESDAY
Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union
8 p.m to 11 p.m at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Entertainment by the A1A Band and GG’s Ballroom Entertainment
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by McDonald’s
Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 25
Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket continued)
Sponsored by Modern Jewelers
Waterfront Park
Call after July 17 for start times
Entries must be received by July 15
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER
Sponsored by Village at Battery Creek
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park
Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 6 p.m.
Supper served from 6 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m.
Opening Entertainment by The Blue Dots and The Whistlers
Main Show featuring On The Border
FRIDAY, JULY 26
Bed Race
Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies
Check-in at 4:30 pm
Same day sign-up available with space permitting
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
River Dance
Sponsored by Ehrlich / Jones Pest Control
8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park
Gates open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Opening entertainment by Bootless
Main Show featuring The Dirty Guv’nahs
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by the greenery, inc.
Organized by The Beaufort Lions Club
10:00 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Beaufort
Lowcountry Estuarium
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours
Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Non-profit Expo
Noon – 4:00 p.m
Waterfront Park under the pavilion
Free to the public
Air Show
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
(Beaufort River closed)
COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by Mike’s Marine and EZ Loader Trailers
8 p.m. to Midnight at the Waterfront Park
Entertainment by The Holiday Band
Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Festival Art and Craft Market
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by the Past Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park
Free- boats must register to be eligible for prizes
All applications must be at the judge’s stand prior to Noon.
Live Entertainment featuring Vessel221
VESSEL221 is the Low Countries local Christian music artist. We have been traveling and preforming at festivals and many venues all over the east coast since 2005. The Beaufort Water Festival is one of our favorite performances we get to be a part of year after year. Our music ranges from Praise & Worship to Blues Rock. VESSEL221 is a family ministry, husband, wife, sons and daughter, as well as great friends. Music is a great passion we all share and Christ is the bond that holds us together.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Festival Ends
3:00 p.m.
Good Morning… Wishing everyone a Marvelous Monday!!! Have a great day and remember to smile…
Do you have any plans for this weekend? Come visit us in Beaufort, SC… Call the hotel directly in order to take advantage of our great rates… See you when you get here!!!
It’s almost time!! The 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival dates are July 19 thru July 28,2013. You still have an opportunity to book you rooms today— call the hotel directly at 843-379-9400 in order to reserve your room.
For more information about the Beaufort Water Festival and the schedule of events, log on to http://bftwaterfestival.com/festival-schedule/ … Hope to see you there..
Do you have your vacations plans already? Still looking to go somewhere last minute… GIVE US A CALL… We still have rooms available for July and why not take a vacation before the kids go back to school. August rooms are still available as well…
If you have any plans to travel to the lowcountry, give us a call at 843-379-9400 and take advantage of our greats rates…
The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is free. The public is welcome to visit Parris Island, access may be dependent upon current security needs. A driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and registration are required. Boulevard de France. (843) 228-3650 or mcrdpi.usmc.mil.
Good morning… What a beautiful Monday!!! Wishing everyone a wonderful work week and a Marvelous Monday!!!
Try to stay dry and drive safely because here comes the rain again in Beaufort, SC..
Here at Comfort Suites of Beaufort, we believe in supporting causes that are much needed. Not only in our community but our surrounding communities as well. On July 27, 2013, there will be a “Protecting our Future” rally. Detective Christopher Anderson from the FIRST 48 on A&E TV will be the guest speaker. We ask that anyone who is able, come out to Harold Turpin Park in Ridgeland, SC to support this cause. There will be vendors on site as well as activities for the children. Festivities begin at 1 pm, hope to see you there.
Congrats to our new Marines that are graduating this morning from Parris Island MCRD… Way to go Troops!!!
Today is Friends and Family Day at Parris Island!!! Congrats to all off the graduates and their families!!!
