Wednesday, July 19, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
Summer Fun at the Beaufort Water Festival and More!

It's an exciting time in the Lowcountry with long-anticipated events like the Beaufort Water Festival! But that's not all we have to look forward to this week. If you love live music and outstanding local cuisine, you'll especially enjoy HarbourFest, Music & Taste on the Harbour, and May River Shrimp Fest. Check out the details below and make this a week to remember in the Lowcountry!
Sun, Jul 23, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Bay St, Beaufort, SC
Are you ready to have much fun and create memories to last a lifetime? Then head down to the annual 10-day celebration at the Beaufort Water Festival. This event brings people from near and far to enjoy what makes Beaufort the place for boat and art lovers alike!
Schedule of Events:
Festival Arts and Crafts Market:
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats:
The past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival sponsor this event.
Event Details:
- Noon - 2 pm
- Free registration
- Boats must register to be eligible for prizes
- All applications must be at the judge's table before Noon.
Thursday, July 20th
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC
During the summer, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina hosts HarbourFest, which features live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids' activities, and fireworks on Tuesday nights. There will be so much family-friendly entertainment at Hilton Head HarbourFest in 2023, including Cappy the Clown, Shannon Tanner, and a Jimmy Buffet tribute band.
Thu, July 20th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC
The spring season of Music & Taste on the Harbour is back!
Guests can enjoy a variety of special-priced light appetizers, wine, beer, and cocktails at Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants.
We encourage you to bring your chairs since seating will be limited.
Thursday, July 20th, 5:00 pm
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf St, Bluffton, SC
There will be a Sunset 5K - Hawaiian Shirt Run on Wednesday, July 19th, at 7:30 pm to open the May River Shrimp Fest weekend. The start and finish will be at Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, taking runners and walkers through Old Towne Bluffton. Don't forget to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and shorts! The most colorful ones will win a prize.
Get your Hawaiian on! Participants are encouraged to run in their favorite Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts—prizes for the most colorful Flyin Hawaiians.
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