Are you planning a trip to Historic Downtown Beaufort to enjoy the 78th annual Shrimp Festival this year? On October 7th & 8th, come and enjoy the best fresh-caught shrimp in the world. Chefs and restaurants from all over the Lowcountry provide festival-goers an opportunity to try unique and award winning shrimp dishes. We love tasting dishes from local favorites and trying out new restaurants from our community. This is a perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge of Beaufort area chefs and restaurants.
Admission is free! The concerts and market are free to enter. Each restaurant sets its own prices for individual dishes, so you can try as much or as little as you want. The event also features a great Arts and Crafts market, Kid’s Corner, Educational Corner, and Live Music.
You can choose to participate in the Beaufort Shrimp Festival Run/Walk, on October 8th. This Forrest Gump-themed 5K will take you through historic downtown Beaufort and over the famous Woods Memorial Bridge. You can even take your picture with “Forrest Gump” at the start/finish line.
If you are ready to secure your trip to our beautiful Lowcountry to enjoy the festival, avoid the big travel sites and achieve the best value and convenience by booking directly with us! See the top 5 benefits for direct booking below:
1. Picking the Best Room for Your Stay
When you call us directly you will always secure the best available room for your trip. Room availability on third-party booking sites is frequently limited and you don’t always get the one you requested. When you call or book through our website, we will discuss which amenities are the most important to you and help you pick the best room for you and your travel companions. We even offer a few pet-friendly guestrooms!

2. Upgrades!
We love to upgrade our guests whenever possible. Don’t miss out on this benefit by booking through a third party! Room upgrades are offered exclusively to guests who have booked directly through us.
3. Package Add-Ons
Are you celebrating a special occasion or planning a girls’ weekend? We have some fabulous package add ons for guests who book directly. Choose from our Romance Package, Picnic Package Specious, Group Getaway or design your own! Learn more about our packages here.
4. Guaranteed Lowest Prices
If you are looking for the best price for your stay in Beaufort, booking your room directly with us is your best option. By booking directly, you will be less likely to miss out on discounts and promotions that may be available. In addition, booking a hotel via a third party site limits the flexibility of our staff regarding add ons and upgrades!
5. Personalize Your Trip with Great Advice
After staying at The Cuthbert House Inn as guests, the owners Ed and Connie fell in love with it and purchased it! We love this beautiful, historic home and its lovely setting on the water. We are also well informed about the history of Beaufort itself and the many activities for visitors to enjoy. This is the ideal place to share hospitality with our guests, and when you book directly with us you gain instant access to our tips, tricks, and advice for traveling to Beaufort! We invite you to come and enjoy this beautiful house and our lovely town. Call the Cuthbert House Inn at (843) 521-1315 to make a reservation.