It is a great time to visit! Come to one of our many wonderful events and enjoy all that the Lowcountry has to offer.
September 9th - "Lunchtime Concert - J. Howard Duff" in Waterfront Park, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The "Bluffton Blues Man" performs danceable ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s songs. Free and open to the public. (843) 525-6644. downtownbeaufort.com
September 11th - 12th - Annual Bill Verity Cup Golf Tournament to benefit the Beaufort Boys and Girls Club at the Dataw Island Club's Cotton Dike Course, 11 a.m. Includes lunch, practice range, beverages on the course, reception and awards. (843) 575-5430. beaufortbgc.org
September 12th - Military Appreciation Day at Beaufort Tri Command Communities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, drinks, children's games, music and more hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Free. 600 Laurel Bay Rd. (843) 525-8524. beaufortsc.org
September 17th - 20th - 16th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival behind Town Hall. Midway amusements, food and shrimp concessions, Kiddie Parade, Lighted Parade, fireworks, Street Dance, The Mayors Dance, a Mud Run and more. 101 Town Circle. (843) 589-2565. yemassee.net/festival.htm
September 24th - "Death by Chocolate: A Chocolate & Champagne Affair," a benefit for Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 6-8 p.m. Chocolate confections created by local chefs with plenty of bubbly. (843) 681-3646, 384-7214 or e-mail pnevs56@aol.com.
September 24th - "Movies in the Park: Rudy" in Waterfront Park, 7:30 p.m. Screening of the uplifting 1993 film. Concessions available and pre-movie entertainment. Free and open to the public. (843) 525-6644. downtownbeaufort.com
September 24th - Classic Car Cruise-In hosted by The Carolina Dreamers Car Club at Main Street Village, 6-8 p.m. Vote for your favorite car, meet the owners and learn about each car's unique history. For details, e-mail dragracer2@hargray.com.
October 2nd and 3rd - 15th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival. Presented by Main Street Beaufort, USA Downtown Beaufort Waterfront Park! Festival attendees enjoy more than 2,000 pounds of fried boiled and fresh shrimp sold directly from the shrimp boats. Includes a run and walk, plus a huge exciting celebration of the shrimping industry. Enjoy local recipes and tastings. Shop in the craft market by the bay and browse the unique shops and galleries in the downtown historic district. Free entertainment, contests and plenty of shrimp make this annual event unforgettable. http://www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com
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OMG - A Shrimp Festival? Death by Chocolate? The events coming up in September are undeniably tempting for me and a ROAD TRIP! Have fun whichever you decide on!