Beaufort County Water Festival
P.O. Box 52, 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29901
843-524-6000
The Lowcountry people have long had a bond with the intracoastal waterway and their boats. Come and experience the celebration of their love for both at this July festival.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
P.O. Box 910, Beaufort, SC 29901
843-524-3163
One day celebration of the Lowcountry's favorite crustacean. Restaurants offer their best shrimp recipes. The festival also features marine exhibits, Frogmore stew contest, live music, children's games, and crafts. Held the latter part of October.
Gullah Festival
P.O. Box 83, Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-0628
A celebration of the rich Gullah culture and influence on the Lowcountry. Gullah presentations including authentic arts and crafts, food, music, and dance. Traditionally held the last weekend in May.
Heritage Days Celebration
P.O. Box 126, 16 Penn Ctr Cir W, St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8563
A celebration of the influence of Gullah culture and the role played by Penn School on regional history. Traditionally held the second weekend of November.
Beaufort Film Festival
PO Box 910, 1106 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29901
843-986-5400
The mission of the Beaufort Film Festival is to enliven our community by fostering and developing a rich appreciation for the art of filmmaking.
In 2007 the Beaufort Regional Film Commission presented the inaugural Beaufort Film Festival. The purpose of the festival is to recognize aspiring filmmakers of almost every genre to include independent film, music, animation, short and long features, documentaries, and screenwriting.
It is also an opportunity to showcase the beautiful "film-friendly" region of Beaufort and the Carolina Sea Islands. For the past quarter of a century Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pictures, to include Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, and many more. Through this festival we will reintroduce our sweeping marsh vistas, antebellum homes, and quiet charm of the old south to a new generation of filmmakers.
