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February
Black History Month
943-986-5400
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Lectures, films and special
events arranged at Penn Center.
Great Chefs of the South
843-986-5400
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This event is celebrated
the last weekend in February with visiting chefs, wine and food seminars and a
GALA tasting event showcasing the best of the local cuisine and wines from
around the world.
March
41st Annual Spring Art Exhibit
Greene Street Art and
Activities Center
Greene Street at Hamar
Street
843-525-7067
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Spring art exhibit featuring local artwork in the fields of painting, drawing,
photography, sculpture and fiber.
Chili Cook-Off
Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club
843-521-4145
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Admission Charged
Taste your way to Beaufort's next Chili King!
Country Day Tour of Homes (Bluffton)
Bluffton
843-757-MAYE or 843-816-2737
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Admission Charged
Tour 5 riverfront homes that are rarely open to the public, the Bluffton Oyster
Factory (the last one operating in South Carolina) and an artist’s studio. This
tour will be offered at a reduced rate to Beaufort and Jasper County residents
who choose not to take the bus transportation from Savannah. An optional lunch
at Pepper's Porch will be offered out back in the pavilions (around a fire, if
it's cold): oyster stew, country ham sandwiches, dessert and iced tea or
lemonade will give these visitors from around the world a taste of Bluffton's
finest.
April
Soft Shell Crab Fest
Town of Port Royal
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
Lowcountry Blues
Festival
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
Features a free concert and
the Navy's Blue Angels every other year.
May
A Taste of Beaufort
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
Food, wine, art and music
create a day-long event in downtown Beaufort.
Gullah Festival
843-986-5400
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dates/times/location
Memorial Day weekend
Admission Charged
A celebration of African
American heritage with folkways and foods, enjoyable and educational for all.
July
Kites Over Beaufort
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
A celebration o f magnificent kites heralded by ocean breezes that typify the
South Carolina Lowcountry and the Beaufort area. Kite flying experts fly unique,
patriotic & customized flags from beach and the water. A great family event
including kite-making & flying, festival dinner and kite auction, vendors, games
and more!
Flying Pig Kite Festival
Beaufort
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
Professional kite flyers
and kite-making for kids highlight the event, while food, drink, entertainment
and fireworks sparkle from the sky to the sand of the public beach.
Water Festival
Beaufort
843-986-5400
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location
10 days of celebration with
a variety of concerts, water skiing, talent contests, air shows, at races and
parades. Tournaments include golf, tennis, boating and bed races. Water lovers
can also enjoy decorated boats and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet.
October
Shrimp Festival
843-986-5400
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Admission Free
Enjoy local recipes and
tastings or buy fresh from the boat to cook your own! Shop for arts and crafts
and enjoy the Blessing of the Fleet. Free evening entertainment, children's
activities and plenty of shrimp make this annual event unforgettable. The
festival also includes a 5K Run/Walk, a kids' Popcorn Shrimp Run, and a golf
tournament.
Fall Festival
Summit Place
843-770-0105
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Admission Free
Hayrides, pumpkin
decorating contest, food (including festival favorites such as popcorn and
cotton candy), raffle, bloodmobile and much more!
Fall Festival of Houses
& Gardens
800-638-3525 or 843-524-3163
Call for dates/times and
location
Admission Charged
Fall Festival of Houses &
History is an annual October highlight of the Historic Beaufort Foundation when
tours of various historic homes are offered along with accompanying
entertainment.
Oktoberfest
Old Village, Port Royal
843-522-9867 or
843-470-0699
Call for dates and times
Admission Free
The festival typically
includes live entertainment, traditional Oktoberfest music, food and drinks,
along with fun activities and games for children of all ages. Local artists work
is showcased.
Trick or Treat in
Downtown Beaufort
Throughout Historic Downtown Beaufort
843-525-6644
4:30 PM
Admission Free
Wear your costume and trick or treat downtown!
November
Heritage Days
Penn Center
St. Helena Island
843-838-2432
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Craft demonstrations,
museum tours, gospel singing, storytelling, art exhibits and much more are an
exhilarating and educational mix.
November-December
Homes for the
Holidays
Dataw Island
843-522-9555
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Admission Charged
Tour eight private homes, professionally decorated for the holidays by local
florists and interior designers.
Light Up the Night
Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
Downtown Beaufort
843-525-6644
Admission Free
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A Night on the Town --
Beaufort's Holiday Celebration & Open House
843-525-6644
Admission Free
Throughout Historic Downtown Beaufort
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Shopping, singing and
holiday comraderie.
Annual Beaufort
Christmas Parade
Bladen to Boundary to
Carteret to Bay Streets
843-525-6644
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Admission Free
