Lowcountry festivals

Beaufort Shrimp Festival 2026: Your Complete Lowcountry Guide

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A bowl of whole grilled shrimp garnished with scallions

When shrimp season arrives, Beaufort doesn’t do subtle. This Lowcountry town has closed its waterfront for two days in a row to serve fried, boiled, and downright creative shrimp dishes for thirty-two years. Put October 2 and 3, 2026, on your calendar; the drive will be worthwhile. This festival never loses its small-town charm, despite … Read more

The Annual Beaufort Water Festival: Ten Days of Lowcountry Magic

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Welcome sign for Historic Beaufort, established 1711, featuring large blue and white lettering with a pineapple emblem, surrounded by palm trees and greenery with vehicles and a road in the background.

Beaufort throws one heck of a party every July, and it’s been doing it for seven decades. The Annual Beaufort Water Festival takes over this historic waterfront town, and locals plan their whole summer around it. If you’ve never experienced ten straight days of parades, concerts, and river races in one small Southern town, buckle … Read more