27 Feb 30th Annual Original Gullah Festival - MAY 27, 28, 29
Welcome to the 30th Annual Original Gullah Festival
May 27th, 28th, and 29th 2016
Located at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC
Friday, May 27th 10a-11pm /White Party starts at 8P
Saturday, May 28th 10a-11p
Sunday, May 29th 2-7p
Gate Entry Fees:
Children (Ages 12 and Under); Free
Adult Prices (Ages 13 and Up): Friday: $5.00, Workshops: Quilt-Making $10, Basket-Weaving $30, Line Dancing: $10
-Friday Night White Party: $30 (include food and drinks)
-Saturday: $25.00
-Sunday: $20.00
Storytelling • Facepainting • Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, Reggae, & Caribbean Music • African Drumming & Dancing • Native American Heritage
• Educational Forums • Arts & Crafts • Vendors Market • Food Court • Family Day • Teen Pageant • Community Service • Re-dedication of the Historical Marker in Port Royal
FESTIVAL RULES: No alcohol, drugs, pets or tents. Coolers, Chairs & umbrellas allowed. Coolers will be searched for alcohol
The Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina Inc., is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization in Beaufort, South Carolina,
and was established in 1985 with its first festival being held in 1986 by natives of Beaufort to continue a four-day
celebration of the historical significant Sea Island heritage. The festival focuses on education and cultural
preservation of the African American heritage as it is found in the low country. Our festival is a non-alcoholic festival
and is designed for family, friends, church groups, youth groups, class reunions and many other groups who visit with us. For 30 years.
Contact Information:
The Original Gullah Festival of
South Carolina, Inc.
PO. BOX 83 BEAUFORT, SC 29901
Phone: 843.321.9288
www.theoriginalgullahfestival.org