Annual Beaufort Water Festival

06/19/2026

Fun Fact Friday is brought to you today by our Concert in the Park headliner, Joe Nichols. This year, his signature song, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” is finally legal and turns 21!

Come celebrate that song and many others on July 18th as Joe Nichols performs live for the 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival.

Get your tickets at www.bwfwaterfestival.com

06/18/2026

Get ready to dance the night away on Saturday, July 25 to the music of The Catalinas. “The Catalinas, the Carolinas Premiere Beach Music Band since 1957 are based out of Charlotte, NC and have enjoyed continuous success for over 65 years. This band is known for thousands of live performances and the antics of their very lively shows with the best horn section on the circuit.” They promise to be great music and fun!

Get your tickets at www.bwfwaterfestival.com

06/17/2026

Saturday, July 18th is chock full of sporting and water activities for all ages. Check out the link below to register or learn about bocce, badminton, children’s toad fishing and raft races happening on the 18th.

https://www.bftwaterfestival.com/sports-and-water--air.html #/

06/16/2026

Calling all interested volunteers! The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival is completely run by volunteers and civic groups and we need you! Please check out the link below to sign up to be a part of the fun in giving back to your community!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/15/2026

Run, don’t walk, to get your 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival T-shirt. Now at Grayco on Lady’s Island, Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply in Port Royal and the Visitor’s Center in downtown Beaufort. If you miss us here, catch us at our T-shirt tent during festival, July 17-26.

06/14/2026

Adding to the success of our festival is another group of businesses that we could not do this without. Today’s “Sponsors Salute” is to those generous sponsors at our Captain level.

Your leadership and support help ensure that thousands of residents and visitors can enjoy the traditions, entertainment, and experiences that make the Beaufort water festival so special. 

We are so very grateful and proud to have you as part of the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival. Please join us in recognizing and thanking these outstanding sponsors for their continued support and commitment to making Sunny Days & Friendship Waves possible:

Bay Street Jewelers

EA Services

Gavigan Entertainment

MRS Marine Rescue

Pressure Cleaning Plus

Quality Buildings & Utility Trailers

Robinson Grant & Co., P.A.

SC Representative Shannon Erickson/Hobbitt Hill

Shepherd Tactical

Suburban Propane

Sutcliffe Golf Cars

The Boathouse

The Bridal House of Beaufort

The Island News

06/13/2026

70th Corn Hole Tournament | Sponsored by The Carolina Tavern

Thanks to everyone who participated in today’s Tournament! A great day spent tossing bags at Beaufort Academy.

📸 SK Signs, Designs & Marketing

06/12/2026

Our 70th Annual Water Festival Co****le Tournament is less than 48 hours away. Are you ready? Pre-registration online has ended but walk up registration is still available on Saturday. Come join us for all the co****le fun. Thank you Carolina Tavern for hosting this fun event! Details included in picture below.

06/09/2026

Listen to the man! Get your tickets to see Joe Nichols, live in concert, July 18th at the 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival.

www.bftwaterfestival.com