Beaufort South Carolina Festivals

Beaufort Gullah Festival
A Taste of Beaufort Festival
International Film Festival
Beaufort Night On The Town
Beaufort Waterfestival

Shrimp Festival -

Shrimping has long been an important part of Beaufort history and this annual festival in Waterfront Park honors that tradition. Try the special low country shrimp dishes from Beaufort restaurants at this festival held every October. www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival

Gullah Festival -

Discover the tastes,sights and sounds of the African American Gullah community,every Memorial Day weekend during the Gullah Festival,which honors the unique language and culture of the Gullahs,African slaves who were shipped in to work low country cotton plantations. Listen to jazz,choirs and African folk tales,shop for handcrafted Gullah baskets or sample Gullah foods,which feature greens,chicken and shrimp. http://www.gullahfestival.org/

Beaufort South Carolina Festivals Lodging -

Stay just steps away from unique annual festivals in Beaufort South Carolina. The Shrimp,Gullah,Water and Taste of Beaufort festivals take place right across the street in the Waterfront Park and along Bay Street. Our unique hotel in the Beaufort Historic District offers like touches such as fresh flowers in the lobby,upgraded bath products,free WiFi and complimentary hot breakfast that may include banana bread,biscuits and gravy and more.

A Taste of Beaufort Festival -

Sample the Beaufort's unique culinary contributions at the annual A Taste of Beaufort Festival,held in early May along Bay Street. Sample fresh local foods from Beaufort restaurants and wines from regional producers among other dishes and delights at this annual food festival, www.downtownbeaufort.com/taste-of-beaufort

Beaufort International Film Festival -

Beaufort South Carolina has been the backdrop for more than 20 feature films including The Prince of Tides,Forrest Gump,and more. See films from more than 200 entries from around the world at this popular Beaufort annual event,which takes place every February. Past attendees have included Blythe Danner,Tom Berenger and southern author Pat Conroy,http://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com

Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens -

Explore Beaufort from a rare vantage point; a selection of private homes,gardens,and plantations welcome visitors. This annual event is held mid-October,http://www.historicbeaufort.org/fall-festival.php

Night On The Town -

Experience the holidays southern style the first weekend in December from carolers and holiday cheer on Bay Street,lighting up the sailboats in Beaufort's own holiday deco to an event for all the holiday parade,www.downtownbeaufort.com/night-on-the-town

Heritage Days -

This annual November event is held at the Penn Center on St. Helena's Island,celebrate the unique heritage of the Gullah people and the Sea Islands of South Carolina,http://www.penncenter.com/

Beaufort Waterfestival -

Come and experience one of Beaufort oldest traditions the Beaufort County Waterfestival. This 10 day festival posts a different event every day held mid July,http://www.bftwaterfestival.com/