Beaufort Holiday Shrimp Festival
BOAT PARADE, SCRUMPTIOUS SEAFOOD AND HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Santa Claus is coming to town and in Beaufort, South Carolina and he is going to have to share the spotlight this holiday season. Inclement weather forced the Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival to take a back seat in October. But the organizers in America's Happiest Seaside Town weren’t giving up that easily. The Holiday Shrimp Festival is now part of Main Street Beaufort, USA’s weekend of holiday festivities, which includes the Light Up the Night Boat Parade.
Talk about a jam-packed weekend–four events in one weekend–and it all starts on Friday, December 4th and continues through Sunday, December 6th. The fun will range from festivities on land and sea, and residents of Fripp South Carolina know how to have a good time in the Low Country. Attendees will be able to sample dishes from area restaurants that will be cooking up tasty treats as they compete for several awards including Best Shrimp Dish, Best Booth Decoration, People’s Choice and the Silver Cup. But that’s just a small sample of what to expected. Here is a look at what else will be on tap for the big Low Country weekend.
Night on the Town, December 4th 6-9p.m.
- Late Night Shopping
- Local Choirs, Dance Groups & Clubs
- Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa
Holiday Shrimp Festival, December 5th 11a.m. – 9p.m.
- Local Restaurants Competing for Best Shrimp Dishes
- Light Up the Night Boat Parade, December 5th 5:30-8:30p.m.
- Decorated Boat Parade up the Waterfront Park
Christmas Parade, December 6th 3p.m.
- Floats, Bands, & Groups Parade through streets of downtown Beaufort
Residents of Fripp South Carolina thoroughly enjoy the holiday season and getting together with neighbors from other South Carolina retirement living communities. Visitors to the Low Country enjoy it too because it is a great time to explore the new homes in Beaufort SC. From beach vacation homes to resorts and historical attractions, Low Country is a popular destination for tourists and folks looking to relocate.
Historic Beaufort Point is also home to some of South Carolina’s most popular island gated communities. If the crew of the SS Minnow got stranded on any of these island communities, they definitely wouldn’t have wanted to be found. Baby Boomers and retirees looking for new homes in Beaufort SC can find them here because there are lots of amenities and unique features that make these neighborhoods standout among South Carolina retirement living estates.
Residents of Fripp Island, a coastal gated community that spans more than 3,000 acres, don’t have to worry about venturing out in search of recreation, that’s because top-notch amenities abound around the clock. There are five resort-style swimming pools, three clubhouses, 10 tennis courts and a full service marina. Fripp Island is also a golf cart friendly town and has two 18-hole champion golf courses with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The community of Cat Island is marina neighborhood that provides quick access to downtown Beaufort. It’s also one of South Carolina’s island communities that is often rated as one of the top places to live in the state. That’s not surprising thanks to the waterfront properties. The island also garners lots of attention for the numerous tournaments and events at the 18-hole Sanctuary Golf Course, which was designed George W. Cobb an refined by Jeff Brauer. Add to that the multiple swimming pools and fitness center and it’s clear why this is a top pick among retirees. Membership has its privileges at the private gated community of Islands of Beaufort. It’s Beaufort’s only private estate, which was designed to house fewer than 200 families. No doubt, a sense of community is key here as residents enjoy such amenities as the fitness center, Belle Grove Clubhouse with outdoor swimming pool and children’s playground. Think tradition coupled with comfort.
The draw of Dataw Island rests in the friendliness of its retired residents, affordable living expenses and its active social scene. There are two refurbished golf courses, a full-service deepwater marina, and a tennis court. The mild weather is another reason retirees look to Dataw Island.
Fripp South Carolina attracts hundreds of visitors year round. The holiday season is a beautiful time of year to head there and tour the new homes in Beaufort SC. See why South Carolina retirement living remains top of the list for Baby Boomers.
