All events take place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort unless otherwise noted.

JULY 13

Festival art and craft market: noon-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Opening ceremony, featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a fireworks show at dusk: 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Free

JULY 14

Festival art and craft market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Raft race: 9 a.m., $185 for commercial businesses, $145 for military and nonprofit organizations

Bocce tournament: 9 a.m., $40 per two-person team

Sponsors' expo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion. Free

Children's toad fishing tournament: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free for children 12 or younger. Bring your own rod, reel and tackle. Bait will be provided.

Coast Guard cutter tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

Lowcountry Estuarium: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

Shrimp boat tours: noon-4 p.m. Free.

Badminton tournament: 11 a.m., $30 a team

Gatorland Ski Show: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Beaufort River. Free.

Sailing regatta: noon-1 p.m., registration. Instructions available at registration table at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. 1 p.m., competitors' meeting. 2 p.m., warning for first race; other races to follow.

Dragon Boat exhibition: 4-5 p.m., Beaufort River, in front of Waterfront Park seawall. Free.

James Otto concert, with Chuck Courtenay: 8-11:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. No strollers allowed. $20

JULY 15

Children's Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shows, rides, games and prizes. Free

Festival art and craft market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Boat bingo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., local waters

Coast Guard cutter tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

Lowcountry Estuarium: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free

Shrimp boat tours: noon-4 p.m. Free

Gatorland Ski Show: 2-4 p.m., Beaufort River. Free

* Sailing regatta (continued): 2 p.m., warning for final race in front of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. Awards at 5 p.m. Dinner to follow.

Teen Dance, with DJ Jeff Taylor, for ages 13-17: 6-9 p.m. No entry after 8 p.m. and no re-entry. Valid ID required. Only clutch purses are allowed. No shuttle service. $10

JULY 16

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Croquet tournament: 9 a.m. $20 a person; $30 a person for both tournaments

Motown Monday, with Deas Guyz: 8-11 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. $7. Free for active-duty military with valid military ID

JULY 17

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m.

Tropical Tuesday, with Tsunami Wave Riders: 8-11 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. $12.

JULY 18

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

* Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m.

Talent Night, hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority: 7-11 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. $10. Free with official 2012 Beaufort Water Festival T-shirt

JULY 19

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m.

Lowcountry Supper, with Broke Locals and Too Much Sylvia: 6-11 p.m.

JULY 20

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Bed race: 5 p.m., race on Bay Street between Harrington and Newcastle streets. Check in at 4:30 p.m. $25 per bed.

River Dance with Shark Radio and the Design: 8 p.m.-midnight. Gates open at 7 p.m. 18 or older, valid ID required. No strollers. $12

JULY 21

Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Water Festival grand parade: 10 a.m.-noon, downtown Beaufort. $25.

Coast Guard cutter tours: noon-4 p.m.

Lowcountry Estuarium: noon-4 p.m.

Shrimp boat tours: noon-4 p.m.

Cornhole tournament finals: 11:30 a.m. Double-elimination frame tournament to determine final three spots.

Air show: 1-4 p.m.

Commodore's Ball, with the Headliners: 8 p.m.-midnight. Gates open at 7 p.m. $10

JULY 22

Festival art and craft market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Promenade at Waterfront Park

Lowcountry Estuarium: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nonprofit expo: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Entertainment by Chris Jones: 1-3 p.m.

Blessing of the fleet and parade of boats: noon-2 p.m., Beaufort River. Free. Boats must register to be eligible for prizes. Applications due by noon July 21 at judges stand. $100 prizes for best decorated commercial boat, best decorated personal watercraft and judges' award.

• Festival end: 3 p.m.