Experience the Culture, Music & Food of the Lowcountry!
Friday & Saturday | May 1 & 2, 2026Bringing the best culinary dishes from the Lowcountry. This festival is a foodie’s dream.
Mark your calendars for the annual A Taste of Beaufort Festival at the
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Admission is FREE! • Food & beverage tickets are only $1 each!
Event Schedule
This annual festival showcases the best of culture and dining in Beaufort!
Day 1
Friday, May 1st
5pm to 10pm
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
5:00pm – 5:15pm – Welcome from Emcee
5:15pm – 7:00pm – Cody Webb
7:30pm – 9:45pm – Deas-Guyz
CRAFT MARKET
12:00pm – 6:00pm – Craft Market Open
Day 2
Saturday, May 2nd
11am to 4pm
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
11:00am – 11:15am – Welcome from Emcee
11:15am – 12:15pm – TBD
12:30pm – 1:00pm – TBD
1:15pm – 2:45pm – TBD
3:00pm – 4:00pm – TBD
CRAFT MARKET
12:00pm – 5:00pm – Craft Market Open
KIDS CORNER
11:00am – 4:00pm – Kids Corner Open
11:00am – 4:00pm – Mr. Puppet Comedy Show (Show times TBA)
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A Taste of Beaufort 2026
Taste the local fare, watch live entertainment and shop local vendors!
Entertainment
Food Vendors
Craft Vendors
Sponsors
Taste of the Arts
THE BEST OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
Food Vendors
Highlighting the rich culinary traditions of the Lowcountry, A Taste of Beaufort is a foodie’s dream! Festival food and drink vendors will include:
Welcome to the 2026 A Taste of Beaufort!
This two-day community event is scheduled for Friday, May 1st from 5-10pm through Saturday, May 2nd from 11am-4pm Highlights of the event include a Friday evening.
Beaufort’s restaurants have some of the most exquisite cuisine and we invite you to share samplings of the food you offer and join this exciting festival!
Simply download the application by clicking the link below, fill it out, then email it to Jennifer Pointer: jpointer@cityofbeaufort.org.
Support Local
Craft Vendor Application
If you’re interested in becoming a craft vendor, we are accepting applications for crafters who wish to showcase their creative talents. To apply, please click the button below to download the Craft Vendor Application, fill it out, then email it to wildscshrimp@yahoo.com no later than Friday March 13, 2026.
Preference will be given to local, handmade items!
Event Sponsors
2026 A Taste of Beaufort Sponsors
Sponsor APplication
Be Part of the Tradition!
For more than a few decades, the community has gathered each Spring in the Waterfront Park for A Taste of Beaufort Festival. The annual event celebrates Beaufort’s best dining options with amazing menu concoctions, music, arts, and culture that make the Lowcountry special.
The traditional festival format will feature live music, a crafts market, sponsor booths, beer and wine vendors, family activities, and, of course, plenty of delicious food dishes to cater to all tastes. Total attendance for this free, two-day event routinely tops 10,000 people. Organizers expect a record crowd with locals and visitors eager for a festival experience.
2026 is the year to be part of A Taste of Beaufort!
BECOME A SPONSOR
Download the Sponsorship Application by clicking the link below, fill it out, then email the completed form to jpointer@cityofbeaufort.org.
Invite Your Friends!
Invite your family and friends to experience A Taste of Beaufort the first weekend of May!
For more info email jpointer@cityofbeaufort.org.
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