From 4th of July fireworks to frolicking with friends on the dance floor- they not like us- there's a ton to do here in Beaufort, SC. Keep reading for our carefully curated list of things to do around town in July 2024.

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All Month Long

Free Lunch for Kids

School Supply Drive July 1-28th

Celebrate the Fourth

The Parris Island band is making a number of appearances throughout the week.

July 4th 🎱 Pool Tournament

Thee Spot 2524 Boundary Street @ 6:45 pm

We will hold a straight 8, 8 ball tournament on the 4th of July evening. The tournament will be a blind draw, double elimination, and $10 buy-in. The losers bracket plays 9 ball, and the winner of the 9-ball bracket will play the winner of the 8-ball bracket in 8 ball. The winner of 8 ball has to be beaten twice. Each player pays .50 per game.

Friday, July 5 - First Friday

Join us for a star-spangled celebration at our July First Friday event on July 5th! This month's theme is "Red, Whites & Brews," a patriotic party where we blend the festive spirit of Independence Day with the community camaraderie of First Fridays. As you stroll through the charming streets of Downtown Beaufort, enjoy shopping the unique boutiques and shops along Carteret and Bay Streets.

Beaufort’s 68th Annual Water Festival

For nearly seventy years, nothing has said, “Summer” quite like the annual weeklong event held in downtown Beaufort at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront park.  By day there are vendors and bites and bites from local artisans and each night is a fantastic lineup of performers. From funk music to a teen dance, there’s something for everyone. Check out the Things 2 Do Beaufort  Water Festival 2024 event guide below!

Friday, July 12

Arts & Crafts Market

2 pm – 7 pm - Promenade at Waterfront park

Water Festival Opening Ceremony

6pm - Free Opening Ceremony concert featuring the Marine Corps Band from Parris Island and fireworks 💥

Saturday, July 13

Raft Race
Sponsored by: Lowcountry Window Tinting
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: 8:30 am-Noon

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm

Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by: JoCo Construction and the Pizzo Family
Location: Waterfront Park Main Field
Event Details: Play starts at 8 am

Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by: A.C. Harvey's Screenprinting
Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field
Event Details: Play starts at 9 am

Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by: Plair Enterprises, Inc
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12 and under only | Bring your own rod, reel, and tackle | Bait provided

Sponsor’s Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 2 pm

Shrimp Boat Display
Sponsored by: Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm

Concert in the Park

Sunday, July 14

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 5 pm

River Rally
Sponsored by:  Safe Harbor Beaufort
Location: Local Waters
Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm

Children’s Day
Sponsored by: Capital Waste Services
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 11 am – 3 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, Bounce Houses, and Prizes

Shrimp Boat Display
Sponsored by:  Sea Eagle Market
Location: Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm

Ski Show
Sponsored by:  AlphaGraphics
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM

Teen Dance

Veteran's Pride Entertainment Services is providing the tunes

Click here for your $10 ticket 🎟️ | Gates open 6pm – 9p

No entry after 8p + NO RE-ENTRY

Ages 13 – 17 only | ID Required

Clutch Purses Only (6″ x 9″ size) Please Wear Appropriate Clothing

No refunds, pets, outside food, beverages, or coolers

Monday, July 15

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm

Motown Mondays

Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm

FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center

Click here for tickets $15 - Children aged 5 and under FREE

Tuesday, July 16 -

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

Reggae Night

ENTERTAINMENT: Yvad Davy
EVENT DETAILS: Tickets are $5 here.  Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm Children aged 5 and under FREE

FIRST RESPONDER & MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT - free admission with active duty ID

Wednesday, July 17

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

Talent Night

Gates open at 6p and show is at 7pm

PRESENTED BY: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Click here for $10 tickets or FREE entry with an Official 2024 68th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt

Children age 5 and under FREE

Thursday, July 18

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

Lowcountry Supper

Gates open at 6 pm

Supper served 6 pm – 7:30 pm

HEADLINE PERFORMER: Stuck in Time Band
OPENING ACT: Chris Jones
$15 tickets here.| Children age 5 and under FREE | No pets allowed

Friday, July 19

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: Noon – 7 pm

Bed Race
Sponsored by: The Greenery Inc.
Location: Corner of Bay & Harrington
Event Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availability

ROCKIN' the RIVER
Sponsored by: Quality Electrical Systems
Entertainment: Queen Flash
Opening Act: Alan Price & The Modern Day
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $20 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | Must be 18 or Older with Valid ID to attend | No refunds, outside food or beverages, coolers or strollers | FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center | Clear bags only | No pets allowed

Saturday, July 20

Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm

Water Festival Grand Parade
Sponsored by: Taylor's Landscape
Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club
Location: Downtown Beaufort
Grand Marshal: Derrick "D" Washington
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon

Non-Profit Expo
Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion
Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm

​Air Show
Sponsored by: Executive Flight Training
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 pm – 4 pm | Stunt Planes

COMMODORE’S BALL
Sponsored by: Mike's Marine
Entertainment: Shag Doctorz
Location: Waterfront Park
Event Details: $10 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE | Clear bags only | No pets allowed

Sunday, July 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market
Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park
Event Details: 9:30 am – 3 pm

Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival
Location: Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Seawall
Event Details: 12:30 – 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table prior to Noon

Festival Ends @ 3:00 pm – See you in 2025

Also Happening Around Town

Saturday, July 13 - Beaufort Sandbar Concert

Pickleball Safety Workshop

Carolina Sports Care trainers will be here to talk about hydration, stretching, and injury prevention. There will be a special emphasis for Pickleball players as well as any athletes, and we will have free pickle ball games to follow inside at 12 PM. Follow us down to Shell Ring in Port Royal for a fun lunch to celebrate afterwards at 12 PM.

Sunday, July 14 - Yoga on Tap

join Balance the second sunday of each month this summer for "yoga on tap" - a 50min all levels vinyasa flow practice held inside the brewery prior to it's opening to the public at noon.

included with the cost of admission ($20) is class + a drink of your choice (beer // wine // NA options all available).

please bring your own mat if you have one + sign up in advance via our website, www.balance barreandfitness.com, or the MINDBODY app!

Thursday, July 18 -  TECHConnect at Shellring Alehouse

The must-attend networking event to connect with Beaufort, SC’s tech community. Hang out, socialize, and build your network.

TECHconnect is the Beaufort Digital Corridor’s signature networking event. Get plugged in to Beaufort, SC’s growing tech community by meeting local technology and business professionals. Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and VCs over local food and drinks. Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Come exchange ideas, make new connections, and expand your network. There’s always someone new to meet. This event is free RSVPs appreciated.

Friday, July 19 - 🌹Argentine Tango Workshops 🎼
Revolution Ballroom

Live from Buenos Aires! Experience a night of inspiring Argentine Tango workshops with maestros Roxana Marinoff & Cesar Davalos.

◽️7:00 - 7:45 PM - Workshop 1
◽️8:00 - 8:45 PM - Workshop 2

Each Workshop
◽️$50 - Before July 10th
◽️$60 - After July 10th
Full Pass (both workshops)
◽️$100 - Before July 10th
◽️$120 - After July 10th
Private lessons with Roxana & Cesar - $175 (individual or couple, 45-minutes)

➡️Sign up here: https://www.revolutionballroom.com/event/argentine-tango-workshops

Revolution Ballroom
2121 Boundary St., Suite 207
Beaufort, South Carolina 29902
843-338-2870
www.RevolutionBallroom.com

==> New students - please arrive at least 10 minutes early in order to complete your registration at the front desk so we may begin class on time.

Friday, July 26 - Reggae Night at Jah’Lion

Saturday, July 27 - Lowcountry Children’s Book Festival 📚

The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is free.

Presented in partnership between the nonprofit Conroy Center, the Port Royal Sound Foundation, the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, this special event is free and open to the public. Details via Facebook.