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SUMMARY:First Friday's
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are a monthly celebration in historic downtown Beaufort\, South Carolina! It’s a lively evening event where you can: \n\nExplore shops and galleries: Many businesses stay open late\, offering a chance to browse for unique finds\, art\, and local crafts.\nSavor delicious food: Enjoy a delightful meal or treat at a downtown restaurant or grab a sweet or savory snack from a specialty shop.\nImmerse yourself in the arts: Live music fills the streets\, and you might even stumble upon art demonstrations or special exhibits.\nDiscover the community: First Fridays are a great way to meet local merchants and experience the energy of downtown Beaufort.\n\nThe event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5 pm to 8 pm. Each month has a different theme\, so you can always expect a fresh experience.
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SUMMARY:First Friday's Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are a monthly celebration in historic downtown Beaufort\, South Carolina! It’s a lively evening event where you can: \n\nExplore shops and galleries: Many businesses stay open late\, offering a chance to browse for unique finds\, art\, and local crafts.\nSavor delicious food: Enjoy a delightful meal or treat at a downtown restaurant or grab a sweet or savory snack from a specialty shop.\nImmerse yourself in the arts: Live music fills the streets\, and you might even stumble upon art demonstrations or special exhibits.\nDiscover the community: First Fridays are a great way to meet local merchants and experience the energy of downtown Beaufort.\n\nThe event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5 pm to 8 pm. Each month has a different theme\, so you can always expect a fresh experience.
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SUMMARY:Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run
DESCRIPTION:Place\nHenry C. Chambers Waterfront Park\, Bay St\nBeaufort\, SC US 29902\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 Event Options \n\n3.2-Mile Beaufort River Swim\n1-Mile Swim\n3.2-Mile Swim/5K Run\n1-Mile Swim/5K Run\nOr Relay Option (Timed Event but No Awards Given)\n\nALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WARDLE FAMILY YMCA’S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM! \n  \nInterested in sponsoring or donating to the 2026 Beaufort River Swim\, please contact Perri Flaherty at p.flaherty@wardleflamilyymca.org or (843) 379-1365. \n  \nSwim Race Course: Our 3.2 mile course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River\, starting at the Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina\, winding around the curve\, and finishing at the day dock\, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park\, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3.2 miles swimming with the tide. The water temp is mild to warm\, usually mid 70’s. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather. Our 1 mile course follows this same path\, but begins at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock. Both swims finish at the same location. \n  \nPacket Pick-Up: Race bags will be available for pick up on Friday\, June 5th at the YMCA at Port Royal from 3:00pm-7:00pm (1801 Richmond Ave\, Port Royal\, SC 29935) or day of race at the Downtown Marina during check-in. See details in email sent out prior to race day.\n​\nRace Day: Meet at the Downtown Safe Harbor Beaufort Marina (1006 Bay Street\, Beaufort\, SC 29902) starting at 6:00 am. This is the end point for both swims as well as the staging area for swim/run events. Both swims require all swimmers to check in prior to boarding the buses. Swimmers should NOT meet at the starting point. YMCA staff will transport swimmers via bus to their respective starting points (Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina for the 3.2-Mile swimmers and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital dock for the 1-Mile swimmers).  YMCA staff will bring your numbered race bag back to the downtown marina where swimmers can retrieve it after the race (please do not leave valuables in your race bag). \n  \nAll 3.2 Mile Race entrants must be checked-in by 7:15am. Check in begins at 6:00am. Please allow at least 15 minutes to check-in on race day! Even if you have already picked up your race bag\, you must check-in on race day to receive your chip timer and body markings. You must wear the assigned swim cap in your race bag. Last bus for 3.2-mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot at 8:30am. \n  \nCheck in for the 1 Mile Swim starts at 6:30am. Please allow at least 15 minutes to check-in on race day! Even if you have already picked up your race bag\, you must check-in on race day to receive your chip timer and body markings.  You must wear the assigned swim cap in your race bag. Last bus for 1 Mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot at 9:00am. \n  \n5K Run: Please note that the race course will be altered this year due to the closure of the waterfront area. You can sprint\, you can jog\, or you can walk this 5K and enjoy the scenery. Due to renovations of the waterfront park\, the route will be slightly different than in previous years.  You will leave the parking area along the brick path behind the shops and run along it until you reach the Woods Memorial swing bridge\, cross the bridge and turn right down Meridian Road\, turn around at the marked turn station and return the way you came. The race will require runners to exit the transition zone over to the brick path directly behind the buildings. Runners will return the same way they came finishing the race under the arch in the parking lot.  Please note that due to the nature of this race\, Woods Memorial Bridge is not closed down and runners will be on the sidewalk. There is a small chance the bridge can open during this time\, and runners will be required to stop. \n  \nNote that there is NO same day registration –registration ends Wednesday June 3\, 2026 at 8:00pm EST. \n  \nSwimming Information-Please read through detailed instructions included in the race bag! \n\n1 Mile Swim participants must be at least 10 years old.\n3.2 Mile swim participants must be at least 13 years old.\nEquipment and headphones are not permitted due to safety protocols\nWet-suits are allowed in either swim but will make you ineligible for awards.\nYou must swim up to\, onto and run/walk up the boat ramp and over the timing mat to finish the race.\nThere will also be a portable shower area\, small towels and water available for all swimmers.\nBoth swims will be WITH the tide. Large yellow buoys will mark the swim route. The finish at the boat ramp is marked with a large string of pool ‘noodles’ as well as event safety personnel on SUP\, kayaks and lifeguards on the day dock.\n\nParticipants registered after April 28th are NOT guaranteed to receive a t-shirt; available on a first come\, first serve basis for registrants after April 28th. \n  \nAwards:  Awards presentation will be held 2 hours after the swim start for swimmers and 2.5 hours after the swim start for swim/ runners at the downtown marina parking lot area. \nBobbleheads: \n\n3.2 mile Beaufort River Swim: Top Female & Male finishers plus top age group finishers\n1 mile swim: Top Female and Male finishers\n3.2 miles swim & 5k Run: Top Female and Male finishers\n1 mile swim & 5k Run: Top Female and Male finishers\n\nRace Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event.  A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers’ safety.  Swimmers must follow directions of safety personnel. Please review swim course and running course prior to the event! No headphones/ear bunds/swim enhancing equipment are allowed during the swim portion of the race. \n  \nFees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including in the event of inclement weather\, water conditions or issues beyond our control. In the event of a cancellation\, Beaufort Search & Rescue will make the final call. Swimmers will still be able to pick up their race bags in the event of a cancellation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mainstreetbeaufort.org/event/annual-beaufort-river-swim-and-5k-run/
CATEGORIES:Additional Events,Featured Beaufort Events
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SUMMARY:Music Festival of the Lowcountry
DESCRIPTION:  \nDiscover a world of good music\nHenry C Chambers Waterfront Park\nIt’s time for us to announce that the Music Festival of the Lowcountry is coming back in 2026! \n\nFOOD\, LIBATIONS\, & NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES\nAMAZING LOCAL & REGIONAL TALENT\nCRAFT & VENDOR MARKET
URL:https://mainstreetbeaufort.org/event/music-festival-of-the-lowcountry/
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