Beaufort is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful and pleasantly situated historic cities, with a compact and walkable Historic District, and riverside views, set amidst the peaceful landscape of the lowcountry salt marsh.
An ideal and convenient day trip out of Savannah or Hilton Head Island, Beaufort offers a variety of historic attractions, tours, art galleries and places to eat and drink. Nearby St Helena Island and Hunting Island are also popular destinations, home to the Penn Center, exploring local African-American history, and Hunting Island State Park and Lighthouse.
It also enjoys a year-round calendar of festivals and special events, including several popular seafood festivals, the big annual Water Festival in summer, Gullah heritage events, the fall tour of homes, and more.
See also:
– Beaufort tours
– Savannah-Beaufort transportation options
– Events in Savannah
– Bluffton, SC festivals and events
– Hilton Head events and festivals by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. Please check dates, venue and other details at the event’s official website before making plans to attend.
– Soft Shell Crab Festival, April 20 2024
Annual seafood festival in Port Royal in celebration of the soft shell crab season, with crab dishes from local restaurants plus other foods, classic car and truck show, crafts, music, children’s activities and more. More details
→ See also: April events in Savannah or Hilton Head
– A Taste of Beaufort, May 3-4 2024
Annual food festival in downtown Beaufort, with lowcountry cuisine, live entertainment, crafts, vendors and more. More details
– Original Gullah Festival, May 24-26 2024
Annual festival of Gullah culture in Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, with storytelling, dancing, music, arts and crafts vendors, local cuisine and more. More details
→ See also: May events in Savannah or Hilton Head
– Garden-A-Day Tour, June 3-7 2024
Annual garden tours of the The Beaufort Garden Club, visiting selected local private gardens. More details
– Black Moses Freedom Festival, June 7-9 2024
Annual festival of Gullah/Geechee heritage in Beaufort in celebration of the legacy of Harriet Tubman, with live music and dance performances, discussions, workshops, local artisans and vendors, storytelling, food and more. More details
→ See also: June events in Savannah or Hilton Head
– Beaufort Water Festival, July 12-21 2024
Big annual festival with a wide range of events, including an arts and crafts market, sports and fishing tournaments, paddle races, concerts, parade, air show, blessing of the fleet and boat parade, and more. More details
– Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day, July 27 2024
Annual celebration of Gullah/Geechee heritage at the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District and the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, St Helena Island, with music, food, art and crafts, books, Gullah/Geechee language, tours, and more. More details
→ See also: July events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: August events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: September events in Savannah or Hilton Head
– Beaufort Shrimp Festival, October 4-5 2024
Popular annual festival in Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, with food from local chefs and restaurants, live music, arts and crafts market and more. More details
→ See also: October events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: November events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: December events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: January events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: February events in Savannah or Hilton Head
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→ See also: March events in Savannah or Hilton Head
More Things To Do Near Beaufort, SC
– Movie and history tours
– Savannah events
– Seafood festivals
– Hilton Head events
– Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Ebenezer Creek blackwater swamp
– Beaches
– Hilton Head boat charters
– Hilton Head dolphin tours