Beaufort Music Festival

Plan Your Trip

Getting Here

Gallants Channel
293 W. Beaufort Road Ext.
Beaufort, NC 28516

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Know Before You Go

  • NO outside alcohol (Help us abide by ABC laws).
  • FREE water trucks will be on site, so each person is permitted and encouraged to bring ONE empty reusable water bottle.
  • No coolers***
  • No outside food or drinks***
  • Food trucks will be on site.
  • Vendors will be on site.
  • NO “tailgating” in parking lots in Beaufort.
  • Low chairs ARE allowed, though not directly in front of the stage.
  • No umbrellas. Shade tents will be provided.
  • Bikes ARE allowed (and encouraged!) – Bring your own lock. Bike racks near entrance.
  • Sunscreen and rain gear are a good idea. It's Eastern North Carolina, you never know.
  • Bug spray is also a good idea.
  • VERY limited paid parking will be available onsite at Gallants Channel both days of the festival – $20/vehicle. PLEASE carpool, use Uber/Lyft, bikes, taxis, walk, etc. if you are able.
  • FREE Shuttle Service available as follows:

Friday 4:30pm till 12:30am:

    1. Beaufort Town Hall Bus Loading Zone - 701 Front Street, Beaufort

    2. NC Maritime Museum Bus Loading Zone - 315 Front Street, Beaufort

    3. Beaufort Elementary School - 110 Carraway Dr, Beaufort

Saturday 11:30am till 12:30am:

    1. Beaufort Town Hall Bus Loading Zone - 701 Front Street, Beaufort

    2. NC Maritime Museum Bus Loading Zone - 315 Front Street, Beaufort

    3. Beaufort Elementary School - 110 Carraway Dr, Beaufort
    4. Downtown Morehead City - 800 Evans Street, Morehead City
  • Only service dogs will be permitted. We ask you to please clean up after them!
  • This is an all-ages event equipped with a kid’s area! 16 and under are FREE!

***Our vendors are ready with a variety of delicious food and beverage options! However, if you or your children have special food needs or dietary restrictions, we will allow small personal coolers for food items ONLY. All coolers will be subject to search upon entrance to the festival, as ABC laws prohibit any outside alcoholic beverages.

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