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COASTAL LIVING READERS VOTE BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA “AMERICA’S HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWN” 2013

New York, NY (May 07, 2013) – Beaufort, South Carolina tops Coastal Living’s second annual list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” The complete list of the 10 best places to live by the sea, as ranked by consumers, is featured in the June 2013 issue of Coastal Living, on newsstands May 17. … read more »

BEAUFORT’S 58TH ANNUAL WATER FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SUMMER IN THE SOUTH THIS JULY

May 2013, Beaufort, S.C. – The Beaufort Water Festival, an annual celebration of Southern summer traditions, returns to Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park for its 58th year from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 28. read more »

BEAUFORT REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINS BIG AT ADDY AWARDS, PRESTIGIOUS ADVERTISING HONOR

February 25, 2013, Beaufort, S.C. – The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was recognized for its new marketing campaign this Saturday, February 16, at the annual ADDY Awards in Myrtle Beach, S.C. read more »

BEAUFORT AREA’S HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK WINS 2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE BEACHES AWARD

February 20, 2013, Beaufort, S.C. – The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce today proudly recognizes Hunting Island State Park as a recipient of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Beaches awards. read more »

BEAUFORT’S 10th ANNUAL SOFT SHELL CRAB FESTIVAL FEATURES FRESH SEAFOOD AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Beaufort celebrates the 10th anniversary of its annual Port Royal Soft Shell Crab Festival on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Old Village Port Royal (Port Royal, S.C.) The festival features the Lowcountry’s famous soft shell crabs served in a variety of styles by area chefs, as well as craft vendors, entertainment and… read more »

A TASTE OF BEAUFORT FESTIVAL BRINGS OUT HISTORIC CITY’S LOWCOUNTRY FLAVOR

February 5, 2013, Beaufort, S.C. – A Taste of Beaufort, the annual food festival celebrating Lowcountry cuisine, returns to Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park for its 14th year on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The festival will feature fresh local seafood dishes and international foods, as well as a variety of wine and… read more »

COASTAL LIVING NAMES BEAUFORT, SC ONE OF “AMERICA’S HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS” 2013

January 10, 2013 - From bustling seaports lining the East Coast to tropical communities dotting the Hawaiian Islands, seaside towns are the ultimate places to relax and unwind. In celebration of the best places to work and play by the sea, Coastal Living reveals its second annual list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns,” an… read more »

BEAUFORT DELIVERS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH VARIETY OF DECEMBER FESTIVITIES

Historic downtown Beaufort, S.C., brings the holidays to life this December with three days of celebration that include seasonal entertainment, shopping, Santa, and parades on land and by sea. read more »

SC ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SELECTS THE CITY OF BEAUFORT FOR 2013 DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

October 24, 2012, Beaufort, S.C. – The South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA) has selected Beaufort, S.C., as the site for its annual professional development conference held in October 2013. read more »

BEAUFORT WELCOMES 7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL February 13 – 17, 2013

This February, the Beaufort International Film Festival returns to the historic waterfront city for its seventh year and will feature approximately 30 independent films and screenplays between February 13 and 17 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts.  The three-day festival will conclude with an… read more »

BEAUFORT’S ANNUAL PENN CENTER HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATES CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE GULLAH PEOPLE OF SEA

October 15, 2012, Beaufort, S.C. – The Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration, an annual festival that recognizes the Gullah heritage and its ties to West and Central Africa, as well as the Lowcountry, occurs this year from November 8 to November 10 in Beaufort, S.C. The three-day event is hosted by Penn Center, a museum and cultural… read more »

BEAUFORT’S PARISH CHURCH OF ST. HELENA CELEBRATES TRICENTENNIAL WITH FALL CONCERT SERIES

The Parish Church of St. Helena commemorates its 300-year anniversary with its Tricentennial Fall Concert Series this October and November in Beaufort, S.C. read more »

EXCHANGE CLUB’S 20TH ANNUAL BEAUFORT GHOST TOURS BEGIN OCTOBER 12

This October, the Exchange Club of Beaufort’s annual ghost tours reach a 20-year milestone of retelling haunted stories about the historic town. Ghost tours begin on October 12 and all proceeds will go toward the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort, a nonprofit organization that offers community and school-based… read more »

THE 18TH ANNUAL BEAUFORT SHRIMP FESTIVAL BRINGS SHRIMP FLAVOR & FUN TO HISTORIC CITY’S WATERFRONT

October 2, 2012, Beaufort, S.C. – This weekend marks the 18th annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival for Beaufort, S.C. Consisting of local food, live music and contests, the free, two-day festival will be held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6. read more »

BEAUFORT CELEBRATES 300 YEARS WITH 300 FREE NIGHTS

The Beaufort, Port Royal & Sea Islands tourism partners are teaming up with the Visitor & Convention Bureau to offer incredible deals and free trips to lucky winners in celebration of Beaufort’s 300th birthday. read more »

USCB AND BEAUFORT, PORT ROYAL, & SEA ISLANDS VCB PARTNER TO ENHANCE TOURISM IN BEAUFORT COUNTY

Students enrolled in the Hospitality Marketing and Sales 450 class this semester at the University of South Carolina Beaufort have been given a unique opportunity to achieve hands-on experience in the tourism industry. USCB and the Beaufort, Port Royal & Sea Islands Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) have taken advantage of this rare… read more »

THE LOCAL LIFE: HALEY’S FOCUS ON TOURISM GOOD FOR THE LOWCOUNTRY

Last month at the Governor's Conference on Tourism, Gov. Nikki Haley said to the 450 attendees, "You have a governor who gets it." This is good news to organizations like the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau who are in the trenches working to "get" more visitors to the area.   … read more »

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY CONFERENCE CENTER CHARETTE

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) Conference Center Committee has chosen LS3P Associates, Ltd. to conduct a public charette to help determine feasibility and potential locations of a conference center in Northern Beaufort County.  LS3P Associates, Ltd. will be partnering with Ward Edwards and… read more »

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM IN BEAUFORT COUNTY FEATURED ON NEW MICRO SITE

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau has launched a new micro site (www.TourismWorksForBeaufort.com) which underscores the importance of the tourism industry to Beaufort County. read more »

BEAUFORT S.C. RESTAURANT VOTE NO. 1 ‘HOT SPOT’ IN THE STATE

Breakwater Restaurant and Bar in Beaufort, South Carolina recently was voted No.1 in three categories by diners from Open Table, a national online fine dining reservation system.  Voters said Breakwater has the most 'notable wine list' and the most 'vibrant bar scene' in the state.  They also named it the top "hot spot" in South… read more »

VCB REVIEWING PROPOSALS FOR NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY CONF. CENTER

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau has received bids in response to a request for proposal to conduct a charette for a conference center in Northern Beaufort County from the following firms: Allison Ramsey Architects, Brown Design Studio, Coast Architects, LS3P Associates, LTD, and Montgomery… read more »
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