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