| Beaufort Water Festival 2012 |
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| Written by Editor |
| Tuesday, 03 July 2012 14:18 |
 COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 13 Festival Art and Craft Market Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Opening Ceremony Sponsored by the South Carolina Education Lottery 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 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 14 Raft Race Sponsored by Schiller Law Firm 9 a.m., Waterfront Park $185 for entry fee for commercial businesses, $145 for Military or Non-profit organizations Applications must be received by June 29. A team meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00 pm
Bocce Tournament Sponsored by JoCo Construction/Sea Island Elevators 9 a.m., Waterfront Park $40 entry fee per 2-person team Applications must be received by July 7th
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 to the public
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Free for ages 12 and under only Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle; Bait will be provided
Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to the public
Lowcountry Estuarium 10 am – 4pm, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to the public
Badminton Tournament Sponsored by AC Harvey’s Screen Printing 11 a.m., Waterfront Park $30 entry fee per team
Gatorland Ski Show 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Sailing Regatta Sponsored by Ameris Bank 12:00-1:00 PM registration. Sailing Instructions available at registration table at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC). 1:00 PM Competitors’ Meeting 2:00 PM Warning for first race; other races to follow
Dragon Boat Exhibition 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Beaufort River, in front of seawall in the Waterfront Park Free to public
CONCERT IN THE PARK
8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m. Entertainment by James Otto James Otto is the voice behind “Sweet Little Summer Song” and “Just Got Started Loving You” Opening Entertainment by Chuck Courtenay NO STROLLERS ALLOWED Admission $20 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SUNDAY, JULY 15 Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Boat Bingo Sponsored by Powell Electric 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Local Waters Entry fee
Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to the public
Lowcountry Estuarium 11 am – 3pm, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to the public
CHILDREN’S DAY Sponsored by Coca-Cola Featuring shows with rides, games, and prizes 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to the public
Gatorland Ski Show 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Sailing Regatta (continued) 2:00 PM Warning for final race in front of BYSC; no races will start after 4:30 5:00 PM Awards Dinner to follow
TEEN DANCE Sponsorship Available 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED. Entertainment DJ Jeff Taylor Ages 13-17 only – VALID ID REQUIRED CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6x9) size Admission $10 For advanced tickets please click on the Tickets & Merchandise link at the top of the page No shuttle service available
MONDAY, JULY 16 Croquet Tournament Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry fee: $20 per person, or $30 per person for both tournaments
Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
MOTOWN MONDAY
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m. Entertainment by Deas-Guyz Admission $7 – FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID. Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
TUESDAY, JULY 17 Croquet Tournament (continued) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
TROPICAL TUESDAY Sponsored by Palm and Moon Bagel Company 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m. Entertainment by the Tsunami Wave Riders Admission $12 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Croquet Tournament (continued) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 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 2012 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
THURSDAY, JULY 19 Croquet Tournament Finals Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by Waste Pro USA 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Main Show by Too Much Sylvia Opening entertainment by the Broke Locals Admission $15 For advanced tickets please click on the Tickets & Merchandise link at the top of the page Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
FRIDAY, JULY 20 Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Bed Race Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies Check – in at 4:30 pm Race at 5 p.m. on Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ending at Newcastle Street. Entry fee: $25 per bed Applications are due by July 13th
RIVER DANCE
Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m. Opening entertainment by Shark Rodeo Main Show by The Design MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND NO STROLLERS ALLOWED Admission $12 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 21 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: $25 Coast Guard Cutter Tours Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park FREE the public
Lowcountry Estuarium Noon – 4pm, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park FREE the public
Corn Hole Tournament Finals Sponsored by Nippy’s 11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park- Double Elimination Frame Tournament to determine the last 3 spots in the field Air Show 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park FREE to the public (Beaufort River Closed- refer to the link on the home page for dates and times)
COMMODORE’S BALL Sponsored by Allen Patterson Residential Construction 8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park Entertainment The Headliners Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m. Admission $10 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center
SUNDAY, JULY 22 Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Lowcountry Estuarium 11 am – 3pm, Waterfront Park Free to the public
Non-profit Expo 11am -2pm Free to the public
Entertainment by Chris Jones 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Free – boats must register to be eligible for prizes All applications must be at the judges stand prior to noon. Prizes will be awarded for: Best decorated boat Commercial $100 Best decorated personal watercraft $100 Judges award $100
3 p.m. Festival Ends |
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8 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park