Welcome to Beaufort's Big Swim. There's lots of information about the 31 Big Swim Mermaids on this website, and there's even more in our 55-page Mermaid Code Booklet, free across Beaufort County and beyond. Contact Emily, or call 843-379-ARTS to have one sent to you, for $2 each The Mermaids will be here until October 2007. On Saturday, October 13th, say farewell to the Mermaids at the Chalk on the Walk festival at Beaufort Town Center. On Saturday, October 27th, join us for a grand Mermaid auction-party. In the meantime, pre-auction prices are being offered until September 1-- don't let your mermaid go to auction! Check out the Buy a Mermaid Now page. Souvenir Mermaid Notecards are available. Place your order now.