The 54th annual Beaufort Water Festival begins Friday and runs through July 19. Here are some of the upcoming events. Details: 843-524-0600, www.bftwaterfestival.com
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Festival Art and Craft Market
Noon to 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Opening Ceremony
7 p.m., Waterfront Park
Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and Fireworks Show
Free to public
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Raft Race
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Bocce Tournament
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Children's Toad Fishing
Tournament
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to public
Sponsors' Expo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waterfront Park Pavilion
Free to public
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free To public
Badminton Tournament
11 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Sailing Regatta
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Beaufort River
Entry fee for participants
Concert in the Park
Featuring Little Big Town
8 p.m. to midnight, Waterfront Park
No strollers allowed
Admission $25
Limited advance tickets available online
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Boat Bingo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Local Waters
Entry fee for participants
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Subject to Availability
Free to public
Lowcountry Estuarium
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to public
Children's Day
Sponsored by Coca Cola
Featuring rides and games
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Beaufort River
Gatorland Ski Show
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Beaufort River
Teen Dance
Featuring DJ Ross Brown
8 to 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Ages 13-17 only. No Re-entry
No shuttle service available
Admission $10
Limited advance tickets available online
MONDAY, JULY 13
Croquet Tournament
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Entry fee for participants
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Motown Monday
8 to 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment by Golden Touch
Admission $5
Free to all active duty military with military ID.
Limited advance tickets available online
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Croquet Tournament (continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Tropical Tuesday
8 to 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Entertainment featuring A1A Band
Admission $12
Limited advance tickets available online
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Croquet Tournament
(continued)
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival Art and Craft Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Promenade, Waterfront Park
Free to public
Antique Show Preview
5 to 7 p.m.
Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse)
Proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Admission $10
Talent Show
Hosted by Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
7 to 11 p.m., Waterfront Park
Admission $10
Free admission with official 2009 Beaufort Water Festival T-shirt
Limited advance tickets available online
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