Beaufort Water Festival
About this event
The Beaufort Water Festival is a cultural festival in Beaufort, South Carolina, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The 2026 event takes place Jul 17–26, 2026. South Carolina's oldest and largest waterfront festival marks its 70th year in 2026 with ten days of Lowcountry celebration along the Beaufort River. Nightly concerts, a grand parade, raft races, an air show, Blessing of the Fleet, arts and crafts markets, and tournaments from bocce to bed races draw generations of families to the waterfront each July.
Annual, ten days in mid-July
Location & directions
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Frequently asked questions
When is Beaufort Water Festival 2026?
Beaufort Water Festival takes place Jul 17–26, 2026 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Annual, ten days in mid-July
Where is Beaufort Water Festival held?
Beaufort Water Festival is held in Beaufort, South Carolina, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902.
What is Beaufort Water Festival?
South Carolina's oldest and largest waterfront festival marks its 70th year in 2026 with ten days of Lowcountry celebration along the Beaufort River.
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