Children's toad fishing tournament: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park. Free for kids 12 and under. Bring your own rod, reel and tackle. Bait will be provided.
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 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River, in front of Waterfront Park seawall. Free.
Concert: 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park. 7 p.m., gates open. 8 p.m., show. Chuck Courtenay opens for James Otto. No strollers allowed. Tickets, $20.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Children's Day: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park, shows, rides, games and prizes. Free.
Festival art and craft market: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Sailing regatta (continued): 2 p.m., warning for final race in front of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Clubs. 5 p.m., awards, dinner to follow.
Teen Dance: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Waterfront Park. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., gates, no entry after 8 p.m., no re-entry. DJ Jeff Taylor, ages 13-17, valid ID required, only clutch purses allowed, no shuttle service. Tickets, $10.
MONDAY, JULY 16
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Croquet tournament: 9 a.m., Waterfront Park. Entry fee, $20 per person or $30 per person for both tournaments
Motown Monday: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park. 7 p.m., gates open. 8 p.m., show by Deas-Guyz. Tickets, $7. Free for active-duty military with valid military ID.
TUESDAY, JULY 17
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Talent Night: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park. 6 p.m., gates open. 7 p.m., show hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Tickets, $10. Free with official 2012 Beaufort Water Festival T-shirt.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Croquet tournament (continued): 9 a.m., Waterfront Park
Lowcountry Supper: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park. 6 p.m., gates open. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. supper served. Broke Locals open for Too Much Sylvia.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Bed race: 4:30 p.m., check in. 5 p.m., race on Bay Street between Harrington and Newcastle streets. Entry fee, $25 per bed. Applications due July 13.
River Dance: 8 p.m. - midnight, Waterfront Park. 7 p.m., gates open. 8 p.m., show with Shark Rodeo opening for The Design. 18 or older, valid ID required. No strollers. Tickets, $12.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
Festival art and craft market: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park
Water Festival grand parade: 10 a.m. - noon, downtown Beaufort. Entry fee, $25.
Entertainment by Chris Jones: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
Blessing of the fleet and parade of boats: Noon - 2 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park. 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.
