2017 Beaufort Water Festival Magazine by Todd Stowe

Welcome From the Mayor

Dear Friends and Visitors:

On behalf of the City of Beaufort and our City Council and Staff, I want to welcome you to the 62nd Annual Beaufort Water Festival!

This year’s Festival caps off a year of exciting successes for those in Beaufort and the surrounding areas: Since last year the City has continued to receive accolades from high profile media including Southern Living, Smithsonian Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and CNN to name a few. For good reason, we take pride in these achievements and bring this sense of pride and joy to celebrating this year’s Beaufort Water Festival.

The Festival is a fun-filled celebration upon which literally hundreds of our citizens work year round to make each Water Festival better than the last. Accordingly, I know we are in for some treats during the coming days.

But, before we start playing and enjoying the festivities, let’s pause to give a big Thank You to the Beaufort Water Festival Committee and to the many volunteers and generous sponsors who make the Festival such a success.

Whether you are a visitor who has come to town, or a resident partaking of the many activities centered in our celebrated Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, I hope you will take the time to look around our City, to preview the elegance of our historic district, to celebrate our pristine environment, to shop in our many unique shops and to dine in our fabulous restaurants.

While being around and on the water is a way of life for most of us, and we normally take it for granted, this is a time to exercise a little extra caution and safety. We will have large crowds, there will be many on the water at one time and we must make an extra effort to be mindful of each other for the safety and fun of all.

That said, enjoy and have fun during the 62nd Annual Beaufort Water Festival.

We look forward to seeing you around town this year and back for the 63rd Annual Beaufort Water Festival next summer.

Sincerely,

Billy Keyserling Mayor, City of Beaufort

507 Carteret St. 524-7980 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 1-5

Letter from the Commodore

Dear Friends,

W elcome to the 62nd Annual Beaufort Water Festival! The Beaufort Water Festival is a longtime community event filled with beloved tradition that friends and families have been experiencing for decades. As the 2017 Commodore, I have the distinct privilege and honor of representing the 62nd Beaufort Water Festival!

Of course, all of this would not be possible without our community, military, civic organizations and the hundreds of volunteers who so generously give their time to support the Festival. They deserve an immeasurable amount of appreciation for making every Beaufort Water Festival a success.

I would also like to recognize the kindness and generosity of all the sponsors. Every year, we ask them to support the Beaufort Water Festival and we understand there are various other organizations who also appeal to them each year. I would like to assure all our sponsors how important each one of them are in making this community event take place.

Many of the events are free and enjoyable for all ages. We are pleased to announce this year we will be offering the Tuesday night concert at no charge! So, please join us this year as we continue to improve and bring you another wonderful year. Like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, check our website often and be sure to register for one of our upcoming events.

On behalf of myself and the entire Water Festival Crew, thank you! We look forward to seeing old friends and family and we hope you enjoy the traditions this wonderful, beautiful and historic city by the sea has to offer at the 62nd Annual Beaufort Water Festival!

Jason Berry Commodore 62nd Annual Beaufort Water Festival “Friends, Families and Traditions” July 14-23, 2017

Interview with Commodore Jason Berry

Tell us about yourself. Were you’re not on Commodore Duty, what do you do?

I am retired from the military (Navy) after 22 years. I enjoy all the golfing and fishing I can possibly do. Most of the time, I just enjoy hanging out in the backyard fishing in the pond and barbecuing with the family.

How long have you been with the Water Festival?

This is my 14th year.

Up until now, what was the most challenging position you’d held with the festival, and why?

All the positions are challenging because all of them are a different aspect of the Festival. When you’re the Commodore, it’s just that all of the chal lenges are your responsibility instead of just one area.

What are your greatest challenges as Commodore? (Anything keeping you awake at night?)

Lol, everything! Staying focused on the current year and hoping that you are bringing a little bit of everything to the Festival so that everyone in the community has a great time. I know it’s impossible, but you try your best to please everyone.

What are the best perks of the job?

I finally get a parking spot downtown during Festival. Meeting hundreds of people that enjoy what this organization has accomplished year after year.

What are some of this year’s festival highlights? Anything new?

We have a lot of things new this year, and we are bringing back a lot from the past or improving them. The ski show will be back this year, and has always been a favorite among locals. The air show will bigger and better. Concert in the Park is always our big event for the week, and this year we have lined up national recording artist Aaron Lewis, along with opening act, Jordan Rager. Also appearing, local band Steel Rail Express. Monday night wouldn’t be Motown Monday without Deas Guyz. This year we would like to honor our community by providing an additional FREE night on Hometown Tuesday, featuring local band Bootless. Wednesday night is our traditional talent show featuring local acts. Thursday, “Lowcountry Supper” night, I am sure will be a favorite this year. We will have our tra-

ditional “Whistlers” performing. Then opening act will be Eric Daubert and Broke Locals as the main entertainment and then our big announcement; we are bringing Candice Glover in for a special guest performance. Friday night, we are bringing back “The Band Punch,” if you missed them last year during Commodore’s Ball you don’t want to miss them this year. Keeping with tradition, Saturday night will be Commodore’s Ball featuring The New Royals.

What’s typically your favorite part of Water Festival?

Opening Ceremonies. Fireworks, Parris Island Marine Band, and it’s the night that everyone comes back together in one place to enjoy that start of another great Festival.

What do you look forward to most about being a FORMER Water Festival Commodore?

I think we all agree that this is a commitment like no other, so I would say having the time to spend with my children more often in the summer.

Why do you think Water Festival is still going strong after 60-plus years? What’s the secret?

Community, dedication and the commitment that is put into making this a successful event year after year.

How will you keep it from raining this year?

Dance and hope.

The Parris Island Marine Band

On October 28, 1915, the Department of the Navy officially transferred Marine Corps Recruit Training from Norfolk, Virginia to Parris Island, SC. Among the first 750 Marines sent to Parris Island was the Depot’s first Band Master, Sergeant William Gauer. Along with the Drum Major, Sgt Anton Schnichowski, and a group of Marine Musicians, the Parris Island Marine Band was formed.

In addition to maintaining the constant state of musical readiness, characteristics of which Marine Bands are known to keep, the members never lose sight of the fact that they are first and foremost Marines.

“The band was an efficient musical unit,” said Captain

Charles Pearson, Parris Island Marine Band Officer from 1964 to 1967 and from 1969 to 1972. “(The Band) is a representation of a spirit, a feeling difficult to define. There is something about a stirring march that often reaches a person’s soul, to the very center of his being… It might be called patriotism, courage, or almost anything,” Pearson continued. “But it’s essentially the spirit that makes people yearn to excel and to do for others. The Parris Island Marine Band is truly a living symbol of Esprit de Corps.”

The Parris Island Marine Band will perform at the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 14th. Gates open at 6 pm. Ceremony begins at 7 pm. Fireworks at dusk.

Water Festival Sponsors

ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET

Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

FLEET ADMIRAL

Corona Light, Hargray

FLEET CAPTAINS

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

ADMIRAL

ABC Mini Storage, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Air Methods, Allen Patterson Residential, Alpha Media/Bob 106.9, Apex Broadcasting SC 103.1 & The Surf 104.9, Barefoot Wines, Beaufort Air Conditioning & Heating, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine, Beaufort Today, Beaufort Winlectric, Big D’s Royal Tees, Bigfoot Foundation Systems, Bluffton Winsupply, Bojangles, Breakthrough Beverage, Captured Moments Photography, City Electric Supply, Clayton Homes,

Coastal Orthodontics, Coca-Cola, Covert Aire, CPM Federal Credit Union, Doray Builders, Downtown Marina of Beaufort SC, East Coast Collision & Recovery, Easy Rentals, Executive Flight Training, Gateway Mortgage, Graybar Fence Co., Jim N Nicks BBQ, Lowcountry Insurance Services, LLC, Lowcountry Weekly, McDonalds, New Amsterdam, O’Quinn Marine Construction, Ocean Light, Palmetto Pain Center, Pender Brothers, Inc., Phifer Contracting Services, Pink Magazine, Pruitt Health, Hospice & Home Health, Quality Electrical Systems, Quality Inn at Town Center, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Sea Eagle Market, Sea Island Atlas Van Lines, Southern Couture, Sport Clips, SugarBelle, Two Brothers Roofing

Enjoy Water Festival with US

Explore with US Shrimp Boat Tours July 15 & 16; 12-4pm

Watch Us Volunteer Lowcountry Supper July 20; 6pm

Worship With Us Sunday Morning Devotion July 25; 10am On the Waterfront

Water Festival Sponsors

VICE ADMIRAL

Lohr Plumbing, Island News, Town of Port Royal, Tupper, Grimsley & Dean, Watermark Homes

REAR ADMIRAL

Amazing Event Rentals, Creative Interiors Carpet One, Eat Sleep Play Beaufort, Freedom Boat Club, Hospice Care of Beaufort SC, Lane Construction, Leaf Filter North of South Carolina, One Blood, Panini’s, Parc at Broad River, Park University, Plums/Saltus, Southern Carpet Wholesale, Southern Fence Co., Southern Signs & Graphics, Vala Construction

CAPTAIN

Advanced Mold Technologies, Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Beaufort County Farm Bureau, CBC National Bank, Ferrell Gas, Flagstar Bank - Home Lending, Fripp Island Resort, Harvey’s Barber Shop, Gilbert Law Firm LLC, Plum’s Restaurant, Quality Buildings & Trailer, Regions Bank, Robinson Grant & Company, P.A., SC Rep. Shannon Erickson/Hobbit Hill, Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Spanish Moss Irrigation, Sutcliffe Golf Carts, TD Commercial Builders, Triangle Ice Company, Turbeville Insurance Agency

COMMANDER

1st Franklin Financial, A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing, Atlantic Marine Construction, Beaufort Rodwerx, Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Best Western Sea Island Inn, Bill Moody & Son, Inc. Wood Division, Blades, Budget Print, Carolina Floral Design, Corey Gibson Photography, Crowley Weschler & Associates, H&R Block, Hometown Realty, Howard Family Dental – Beaufort, Jerry Ashmore and Family, Joco Construction, Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort, Live Oak Builders, McNeal Land Company, Modern Jewelers, Myrna B. Breland, CPA, LLC, O’Brien’s Professional Auto Service, Palmetto State Bank, Port Royal Piggly Wiggly, Sea Island Elevators, Southern Palmetto Landscape, Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, The Upper Crust, Valvoline Instant Oil Change

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Bay Street Jewelers

FISHING TOURNAMENT

Title Sponsors: TD Commercials Builders; Mike’s Marine; Watermark Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Beaufort Rodwerx, Cast Away Fishing Charters, Downtown Marina of Beaufort, Port Royal Landing Marina, Rhett Gallery, Shepherd Tactical, Southern Fence, Southern Tree, Tillotson Mechanical, Vala Building Contractors

MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Title Sponsor: Air Methods

Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Big D’s Royal Tees, CenturyLink, Palm and Moon, Tuckers Dry Cleaners, Winlectric

Hole Sponsors: Advance Irrigation, Anchor Construction, AV Professionals, Carolina Tavern, Clean Eatz, Dockside, Edwin Watts, Jim ‘N Nick’s, Lohr Plumbing, Lowcountry Electronics, Marine Federal Credit Union, Mike Sackman Real Estate, MOES, Outback Steakhouse, Palm and Moon, Pender Brothers, Peterson Electric, Port Royal Piggly Wiggly, Powell Brothers Construction, Q on Bay, Sea Island Tree Care, Stacey P. Canaday, Attorney, Tupper Grimsley & Dean, Valvoline, Zaxby’s

Meet the 2016 Crew

Program Coordinator:

Stacey Canaday

Stacey is a shareholder at Tupper, Grimsley & Dean law firm. She and her husband Chris have two boys, Hayden and Rowan. Stacey is a former Pirette, and this is her 15th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. Supporting the Program Coordinator is the Parking Director, Sean Henrickson and the Volunteer Director is Donna Patrick.

Administrative Coordinator:

James Nutt

A Beaufort native, this is James’ 11th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. He is a superintendent for Outdoor Accents, Foundation and Masonry. Assisting James is the Administration Director, Shelley Kolb and Pirette Director, Brooke Schott.

Marketing & PR Coordinator:

Todd Stowe

Todd began volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival in 1995. He was a teacher at Beaufort High School from 1994 to 2016. He currently teaches at Whale Branch Early College High School. Todd and his wife, Patsy, have two children, Christy and Jessie. The Marketing and PR Director is Cristin Casper and the Festival Photographer is Renea Gray.

Meet the 2016 Crew

Parks Coordinator:

Josh Schott

Josh is a lineman at SCE&G. He and his wife Brooke have two children Joshua and Ava. This is Josh’s sixth year with the Beaufort Water Festival. Serving as Park Directors are Kyle Gentry, Megan Meyer, Frank Mueller and Greg Waters.

Productions Coordinator:

Erin “Tank” Morris

Shawna began volunteering in 1999, and this is her first year as a Coordinator. She is a RN and Corporate Director of Quality for Beaufort Memorial. Shawna and her husband, Brett own Lohr Plumbing, Inc. Her Directors are Dave Helmer and Knoll Duncan.

Sales & Admissions Coordinator:

Robert Averill

Rob is the Store Operator for the Piggly Wiggly in Port Royal, SC. He and his wife Brooke have one child, Gavin. This is Rob’s fifth year volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival. Dusty Vickers is the Beverage Director. Cely Johnson is assisting as the Craft Market Director. Melina Lee is the Merchandise Director. Tony Serrato is the Hole Master for 2017.

Sponsors Coordinator:

Shawna Doran

Shawna began volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival in 1999. She is a Registered Nurse and Corporate Director of Quality for Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Shawna and her husband, Brett, own Lohr Plumbing, Inc. They have two children, Colton and Ava. Cathy Emmert is the Sponsor Director.

Treasurer:

Cori Talbert

Cori works in the Media Center at Lady’s Island Middle School. She and her husband Pat have three sons, Patrick, Zachary, and Nicholas. This is Cori’s ninth year of volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. Her assistant is Robin Angelo.

Water & Air:

Brian Patrick

Brian began volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival in 2005. He is an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist at MCRD Parris Island. He has three children, Krieg, Kortni and Alyssa. The Water & Air Director is John Turbeville.

Our 2017 Pirettes

Kaylee Aiken

Kaylee is a second year Pirette and is the daughter of Eddie and Dana Aiken. She is a sophomore honor student at Beaufort High School. Kaylee is a junior varsity cheerleader, softball player, a member of the National Dance Honor Society and a member of the Interact Club. She also attends YoungLife and Ignite Student Ministry.

Sara Correll

Sara is the daughter of Kerri Correll and the late Scott Correll, and a second year Pirette. She is a sophomore at Beaufort High School, where she is a member of the girls soccer team and the Interact Club. Sara is also a member of The National Society of High School Scholars and is a South Carolina Junior Scholar.

Jenny Harry

Jenny is the daughter of Todd and Amy Harry. She is a freshman at Beaufort Academy. She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, a member of the swim team, and participates in the interact club. She also is involved in spirit club.

The Pirettes serve as the Water Festival’s goodwill ambassadors, participating in regional parades and other activities throughout the year. The Pirettes also offer assistance to Water Festival patrons.

Hailey Boltin

Hailey is a second year Pirette and is the daughter of Chance and Leandra Boltin. She is a sophomore at Beaufort High School. She is a member of the Baptist Church of Beaufort, where she attends the Youth Group, does mission work and helps with children’s activities. In her free time she likes to hunt, fish, play lacrosse and shrimp.

Heather Domby

Heather is the daughter of Sam and Tracy Domby and freshman honor student at Beaufort High. Heather has been a dancer at Jayne Richardson Dance Studio for four consecutive years. She is a South Carolina Junior Scholar, an active member of YoungLife and volunteers at Love for Therapeutic Riding where she teaches handicap children to ride horses.

Grace Hetrick

Grace is the daughter of Mark and Pete Hetrick and the little sister of Gordon and Mark Daniel Hetrick. She is a freshman honor student at Battery Creek High School where she is a member of the SADD Club and the Junior ROTC Drill Team. Her other interests are soccer, softball and being around her friends.

Emily Carr

Emily has three older brothers and a younger, half-sister. She lives with her mom and her dog, Zoey. She is a freshman at Beaufort High School where she is a JV cheerleader and a member of the Inner Voices Choir. Emily loves to sing, act and dance. She plans to attend college for musical theater and pursue a career in education.

Olivia Gee

Olivia Gee, the daughter of Mark and Samantha Gee, is currently the freshman class Vice President at Battery Creek High, serves as Activities Director for Project Unify and is a member of National Junior Honor Society. Olivia is a two-time varsity letterman for Battery Creek softball and also plays volleyball for Battery Creek and travel volleyball for Beaufort Volleyball.

Kierstyn Holt

Kierstyn, the oldest of three, is the daughter of Craig and Emilee Holt. A freshman at Battery Creek High School she takes Honors and AP classes. She is also a member of the SADD Club and Project Unity. During her free time, Kierstyn enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics and bowling. Kierstyn plans on attending The Ohio State University for architectural science.

Our 2017 Pirettes

Amelia Huebel

Amelia is the daughter of Scott and Katie Huebel, is a freshman at Beaufort Academy, and very active in the sports programs there playing volleyball, basketball and soccer. She participates in the school’s ambassador program, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and Spirit Club. She loves to spend time with her friends, travel, train at Crossfit and go out on the Beaufort River.

Elizabeth Muniz

Elizabeth is the daughter of Lance and Amy Muniz. She is a freshman at Beaufort Academy where she is in the Junior Honor Society, acts in the school drama production and plays varsity soccer. She also is on the Global Premier club team for soccer. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys playing the guitar, reading, writing and listening to music.

Janna Shissias

Janna is the daughter of Charles and Marlo Shissias and freshman at Beaufort High, where she is an Honor Roll student in the Eagle Scholar Program and cheerleader. She is a member of Sea Island Presbyterian Church. In her free time, she likes to dance, travel, cook, run, and play with her two dogs and cats. She plans on becoming a dermatologist.

Hailey Hughes

Hailey is the daughter of Howard and Amy Hughes, a sophomore at Beaufort High where she is JV cheerleader, is a member of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts, Health Occupations Students of America and the Interact Club. She attends Port Royal Baptist Church helping with mission and outreach programs. Hailey hopes to attend Anderson University for Physical Therapy.

Makena Newsome

Makena is the daughter of Timothy and Corey Newsome and freshman honor student at Beaufort High where she is a varsity cheerleader and a soccer player. She is a member of the Interact club and attends The Baptist Church of Beaufort doing missions and community service with her Youth Group. She also volunteers for CAPA, Child Abuse Prevention Assn.

Aaliyah Swan

Aaliyah is the granddaughter of Brian and Julie Deuel. She is a freshman at Bridges Preparatory School. She is a member of The First Christian Church in Shell Point. In her free time she likes to play soccer, paint, draw and spend time with her friends.

Mabrey Kolb

Mabrey, the daughter of Jeff and Shelley Kolb, is a freshman honor student at Beaufort High, on the Junior Varsity Cheer Squad and member of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts. She is an SC Junior Scholar. She is involved in music at the Baptist Church of Beaufort and in her 13th year with Jayne Richardson Dance Studio. She plans to attend Clemson to study genetics.

Molly Rembold

Molly is the daughter of Jon and Heather Rembold. She is a freshman honors student at John Paul II Catholic High School. Molly is a varsity cheerleader, a dancer at The Larew Dance Centre and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Molly hopes to attend the University of Georgia or Savannah College of Art and Design to study interior design in three years.

Quyntessa Tyson

Quyntessa is the daughter of Nichelle and Richard Tyson and sophomore at Beaufort High, where she is a member of the girls’ varsity lacrosse team. She also plays lacrosse on her travel team the Top Left Gulls. She volunteers in the community and helps manage the Beaufort High volleyball teams. Quyntessa hopes to pursue a career in health science.

The Original Whistler Talks

Lowcountry Weekly interviewed Rusty Simpson, past commodore and one of the original Whistlers, hoping to learn how this whimsical Water Festival tradition got its start…

LCW: Take us back to the beginning. When and how did the Whistlers get started?

RS: I moved down here from Charleston in 1982 to manage the Pearlstine Distributors, which is no longer here. Bill Robinson was the commodore that year and George Bullwinkle was program coordinator. (I knew George from Charleston.) Bill Robinson had us over for dinner one night, having just returned from a Festival committee meeting. He said they were looking for some entertainment to go with the Lowcountry Supper . . .

something to help keep the crowd in the park a bit longer. My father-in-law had done the Whistlers in Charleston, and I had done it with him for several years. Bill and George asked if I thought I could get the Whistlers down here. (What that really meant was, “Can you get the costumes down here?”) I didn’t really know anybody in town yet, and I didn’t want to be stuck with the job of finding four people to fill those suits every year. So I told them, ‘I’ll do this on one condition – that from here forward, the four most recent commodores will be the Whistlers.” The firsts four Whistlers – and this is a great trivia question! – were Gary Fordham, Pat Dennis, Ronny Tanner, and myself. But every year after that, it’s been the four most recent commodores.

LCW: So, then, is being a Whistler an honor… or a duty?

RS: ( Laughs) A little bit of both, I guess. For the most part, they have a good time with it. I know I did.

LCW: So, it’s been over 30 years. Are the Whistlers still wearing those costumes you brought down from Charleston?

RS: Oh, no! Those are long gone. They were so heavy . . . and HOT. We eventually had our own made. We’ve probably been through at least three sets of them since then . . .

LCW: How long does it take to get dressed in one of those get-ups?

RS: That depends on how many guys you’ve got doing make-up. It usually takes a good 30 – 40 minutes, minimum. We used to get dressed in the trailer, back in the day, but now we use Harvey’s Barbershop. Harvey’s closes for the week of the Festival, and we use it as a kind of commodores’ headquarters . . .

LCW: So you were Commodore in 1988, after having only been in Beaufort for five years. That seems like a pretty meteoric rise!

RS: Yes, well . . . back then, there were only four coordinators. The festival wasn’t nearly as big.

LCW: From what I hear, you really have to work your way up these days. What’s it like being a past commodore? What are the perks?

RS: Once you’ve served as commodore, you’re a lifelong member of the Board of Directors. There are some social events throughout the year, and you get to help choose the next commodore every year, so that’s a lot of fun.

LCW: Water Festival is a such a huge undertaking – involving so much work – and everybody’s a volunteer. What keeps you all doing this, year after year? What keeps you coming back for more?

RS: I think it’s the camaraderie, mainly. The fellowship. When you’re out there working hard, sweating – and you’re looking at all these hot, tired faces, going through the same thing – that’s a bonding experience. Water Festival makes lifelong friends, sometimes out of folks who’d have never known each other otherwise.

LCW: What was your favorite Water Festival? Does a particular year stand out?

RS: You know, people always ask me that question, and as a past commodore, they expect me to answer, “My year!” But I always say that last year’s festival was the best one yet. If we can’t say that – and mean it – then we’re doing something wrong. I think the festival just keeps getting better and better, myself.

The Whistlers will perform Thursday, July 20, at the Lowcountry Supper, before Eric Daubert, Candice Glover, and Broke Locals. Gates open at 6 pm. $15

* This interview first appeared in 2013.

Festival Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Festival Arts & Crafts Market – Noon – 7pm; Promenade at the Waterfront Park

Opening Ceremony - Sponsored by: The Preserve at Port Royal; Gates open at 6pm, Ceremony at 7pm. The Parris Island Marine Band with a fireworks show at dusk; Waterfront Park; FREE

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Raft Race – Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union; 8:30am-Noon. Waterfront Park seawall.

Bocce Tournament - Sponsored by JoCo Construction/Sea Island Elevators; Waterfront Park Main Field. Play starts at 9am.

Badminton Tournament - Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing. Waterfront Park Stage Field. Play starts at 9am.

Festival Arts & Crafts Market – 9am – 7pm Promenade at the Waterfront Park

Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament - Sponsored by Plair Enterprises, Inc.; 10am – 12pm, seawall at Waterfront Park; ages 12 and under only. Bring your own rod, reel and tackle. Bait provided. FREE

Sponsor’s Expo – 10am – 2pm; Waterfront Park Pavilion; FREE Shrimp Boat Tours – Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market; noon –4pm, Waterfront Park Seawall; FREE

Ski Show – Sponsored by Sports Clips; Waterfront Park, Noon-4am. FREE

CONCERT IN THE PARK – Sponsored by New Country Bob 106.9; Waterfront Park; Gates open at 7pm, Show at 7:15pm; Opening Entertainment - Jordan Rager. Headline entertainment by Steel Rail Express. Admission $30; No strollers, coolers, outside food or beverages, or professional photography. No Refunds. FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort Government Center. 5 and under FREE

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Festival Arts & Crafts Market – 9am – 5pm Promenade at the Waterfront Park

River Rally – 9am – 3pm; in Local Waters

Children’s Day – Sponsored by Coastal Orthodontics; Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses and Prizes; 11am – 3pm; Waterfront Park; FREE

Shrimp Boat Tours – Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market; noon –4pm, Waterfront Park Seawall; FREE

TEEN DANCE – Sponsored by John 3:16 Project; Entertainment by DJ Donna; 6pm-8pm; Waterfront Park; $10 Entry; Gates open 6pm to 8pm no entry after 8pm. (NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED) Ages 13-17 only; ID Required; Clutch Purses Only (6”x9” size) ~ Please Wear Appropriate Clothing ~ No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers.