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| Annual
Easter Egg Hunt |
| 04/11/2009 to
04/11/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
| Come
join the fun at the Beaufort Historic Site located on Turner
Street at 11AM. For children 7 and under. Prizes,
refreshments, and lots of eggs to find. Just bring a basket.
It's all free. |
| NCCF
Native Plant Festival |
| 04/17/2009 to
04/18/2009 |
Call 252-393-8185 |
There
will be 1,000s of native plants for sale, planting
demonstations, rain garden instruction, rain berrels for
sale, local craftsmen and artist, entertainment,
refreshments available. Admission to the festival is free
and open to the public 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM.
Location: North Carolina Coastal Federation, 3609 HWY 24 in
Ocean, NC (located between Morehead City and Swansboro) |
| Publick
Day |
| 04/18/2009 to
04/18/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
| Publick
Day at the Beaufort Historic Site is a Colonial-style flea
market, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The day recalls Colonial excitement
generated by the arrival and business of the circuit court
judge in Beaufort! Merchants planned for this gathering of
people as it was good for business. It still is! Colonial
and Victorian Children’s Games will be demonstrated by
staff and volunteers during Publick Day, 1:00-3:00 PM, at
the Beaufort Historic Site. Admission is FREE! |
| Beaufort
Wine and Food Weekend |
| 04/23/2009 to
04/26/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
Beaufort
Wine & Food Weekend - Seminars, Wine Tastings, Dinners
and more over a 4-day period. A not to be missed culinary
experience.
http://www.beaufortwineandfood.com/ |
| 35th
Annual Wooden Boat Show |
| 04/26/2009 to
05/02/2009 |
Contact N.C.
Maritime Museum at 252-728-7317 |
For
over 30 years the North Carolina Maritime Museum's Annual
Wooden boat Show has provided an exciting venue for owners
and builders of wooden boat to come together to show and
operate their boats. Workshops, demonstations, launchings,
races, and other educational programs have served to expand
the public's awareness of the very special properties of
wooden boats. Enjoy activities and exhibits on display at
the NC Maritime Museum, the museum's Watercraft Center and
the museum's expansion site at gallants Channel, with free
parking available.
Location: Downtown Beaufort
For more information visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.org or
e-mail maritime@ncmail.net. |
| Down
East Folk Arts Concert Series |
| 04/30/2009 to
04/30/2009 |
Call 252-504-2787 |
Featuring
Pyrates Royale, Maritime music that rocks
Location: Gallant's Channel, Beaufort, 8 PM |
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|
| Women's
Fair |
| 05/01/2009 to
05/02/2009 |
Call 252-247-3883 |
| Presented
by the Carteret County Women’s Resource Center at the
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Come out for the
food, vendors, silent auction, and entertainment. Admission
is $1 from 10am-4pm. |
| American
Music Festival Concert Series |
| 05/02/2009 to
05/02/2009 |
Call 252-728-4488 |
Daedalus
Quartet
Program Highlights: Father of the String Quartet, ll: Early
string quartet and more
Location: The History Place, Morehead City |
| 21st
Annual Beaufort Music Festival |
| 05/08/2009 to
05/09/2009 |
|
The
21st annual Beaufort Music Festival will bring a selection
of diverse and dynamic music to the citizens of Eastern
North Carolina FREE of charge for entertainment and family
fun!
For information: info@beaufortmusicfestival.com or visit
http://www.thebigrock.com/ |
| Crystal
Coast Quilt Show |
| 05/13/2009 to
05/16/2009 |
Call 252-247-3883 |
| The
Quilt Show and Merchant Mall is located at the Crystal Coast
Civic Center in Morehead City. Hours each day are 9am-5pm. |
| Morehead
City Family Boating & In Water Boat Show |
| 05/15/2009 to
05/17/2009 |
Call 252-808-0440 |
The
boating begins on May 15th at 7PM with a Gala Celebration of
the Boat Show.
The Family Boating and In-Water Boat Show begins Saturday,
May 16, 10AM - 5PM until Sunday, May 17, 11AM - 4PM.
Auxiliary's Boating Safety exhibits and programs which will
begin Boating Safety Week. Try out Volvo Penta's new
interactive intelligent Propulsion System (IPS) at the
electronics booth. Tour in-water and on shore power boats.
Enjoy band concerts including the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's
Rock and Roll band, always a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Local
restaurants will also have food booths.
Location at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Call for more
information.
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| 2009
MCAS Cherry Point Air Show |
| 05/15/2009 to
05/17/2009 |
Call 866-WINGS-NC |
North
Carolina's largest air show, the "MCAS Cherry Point Air
Show", has recently announced that it will host the
area's premiere spectator event May 15-17, 2009.
This year marks the premiere appearance of the world famous
"Canadian Snowbirds" precision jet team. The
Snowbirds demonstration team is a Canadian icon comprised of
members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians
work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North
American air show public. Serving as Canadian ambassadors,
the Snowbirds demonstrate the highest level of
professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and
dedication inherent in the women and men of the Air Force
and the Canadian Forces.
On Friday, May 15, the air show will again host the state's
only "Night Show," featuring afterburners, rocket
trucks, aerial pyrotechnics, skydivers, plus, a wall of
flame – all culminating in the area's largest fireworks
display. Gates for the Night Show open at 5 p.m. with flying
commencing at twilight.
Both Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, will highlight full
"Day Shows" with a large variety of military and
civilian aerobatic demonstrations, plus dozens of historic
and modern military static displays. Military acts will
include: the Canadian Snowbirds, a Marine Air Ground Task
Force demonstration highlighting the U.S. Marine Corps'
finest capabilities, an AV-8B Harrier demonstration, the
Canadian Skyhawks skydiving team, plus a large variety of
flybys and demos.
The air show will also highlight ground activities for the
kids, a comprehensive business expo, plus various rides and
simulators. Admission and parking are free.
Those wishing to purchase "Preferred Seating" to
include bleacher seats, box seats and chalet seating can do
so utilizing the air show website.
For more information visit www.cherrypointairshow.com. |
| Morehead
City Family Boating & In-Water Boat Show |
| 05/17/2009 to
05/17/2009 |
Contact Downtown
Morehead City Revitaliz at 252-808-0440 |
The
boating weekend begins on May 15 at 7:00 pm with a Gala
Celebration of the Boat Show.
The Family Boating and In-Water Boat show begins Saturday,
May 16 from 10:00 to 5:00 pm and goes though Sunday, May 17
from 11:00 to 4:00 pm. Visit boating exhibits including the
Coast Guard.
Auxiliary's Boating Safety exhibits and programs which will
begin Boating Safety Week. Try out Volvo Penta's new
interactive intelligent Propulsion System (IPS) at the
electronics booth. Tour in-water and on shore power boats.
Enjoy band concerts including the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's
Rock and Roll band, always a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Local
restaurants will also have food booths,
|
| Arts
& Crafts Coalition Spring Art Show |
| 05/23/2009 to
05/24/2009 |
Contact Kris White
at 252-729-9311 |
An
annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts
& Crafts Coalition, is located at Beaufort Historic
Site. Hour are Sat., 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun., noon-5:00 PM
Show hours are Sat., 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun., 12:00 noon-5:00
PM. |
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| Morehead
City Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts |
| 06/06/2009 to
06/06/2009 |
Contact Morehead
City Parks and Recreati at 252-726-5083 |
The
Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department and Chair and
Equipment Rentals will sponsor a summer long concert series
beginning Memorial Day Weekend though Labor Day Weekend.
The concerts are scheduled each Saturday evening from
7:00-8:30 PM at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard Street in
Morehead City. These performances are free and open to the
public.
Call for more information. |
| Big Rock
Blue Marlin Tournament |
| 06/06/2009 to
06/13/2009 |
Call 252-247-3575 |
An
exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June, This is one of
the largest sport-fishing tournaments in the country, and is
fished by around 200 competitors in substantial cash
categories. there are generally around 6 to 8 competitors in
each boat.
Big winners are also community organizations that receive
tournament support.
For more information visit http://www.thebigrock.com/. |
| Morehead
City Park & Recreation Summer Concert Series |
| 06/13/2009 to
06/13/2009 |
Call 252-726-5083 |
The
Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department and Chair and
Equipment Rentals will sponsor a summer long concert series
beginning Memorial Day Weekend though Labor Day Weekend.
The concerts are scheduled each Saturday evening from
7:00-8:30 PM at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard Street in
Morehead City. These performances are free and open to the
public.
Call for more information. |
| Morehead
City Park & Recreation Summer Concert Series |
| 06/20/2009 to
06/20/2009 |
Call 252-726-5083 |
The
Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department and Chair and
Equipment Rentals will sponsor a summer long concert series
beginning Memorial Day Weekend though Labor Day Weekend.
The concerts are scheduled each Saturday evening from
7:00-8:30 PM at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard Street in
Morehead City. These performances are free and open to the
public.
Call for more information. |
| Beaufort
Old Homes & Gardens Tour |
| 06/26/2009 to
06/27/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
Visit
the 49th Anuual Beaufort Old Homes & Garden Tour!
A self-paced tour though the quaint streets of Beaufort, one
of North Carolina's oldest townes. Open for touring are
private residences and gardens, the Old Burying Ground, and
the buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site. A concert,
antique car show, living history demonstrations and tours of
Beaufort's historic district are scheduled.
Call for more information or visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
| Beaufort
Antique Show and Sale |
| 06/26/2009 to
06/28/2009 |
Contact Sherry
Jeffery at 252-728-5225/800-575-7483 |
Located
at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. More than
40 antiques dealers exhibit at this annual show and tea room
during the Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour weekend.
For more information visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
| Morehead
City Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series |
| 06/27/2009 to
06/27/2009 |
Call 252-726-5083 |
The
Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department and Chair and
Equipment Rentals will sponsor a summer long concert series
beginning Memorial Day Weekend though Labor Day Weekend.
The concerts are scheduled each Saturday evening from
7:00-8:30 PM at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard Street in
Morehead City. These performances are free and open to the
public.
Call for more information. |
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|
| Fourth
of July Parade in Beaufort |
| 07/04/2009 to
07/04/2009 |
Contact Martha
Barnes at 252-728-3917 |
Parade
begins at 11AM.
Call for more details. |
| Summer
Party at Beaufort Historic Site |
| 07/11/2009 to
07/11/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
Come
celebrate Beaufort’s 300th Anniversary with a fabulous
summer party at the Beaufort Historic Site. Wonderful food
from Beaufort Grocery Company, open bar, music by the
O’Kaysions, live auction and silent auction with the
proceeds benefiting the Beaufort Historical Association.
Tickets, $100 per person. 7-11PM
For more information visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
| Barta
Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament |
| 07/16/2009 to
07/18/2009 |
Contact Cynthia
Barber at (252) 808-2286 |
Headquartered
at the Beaufort Town Docks in downtown Beaufort legendary
outdoorsman Tred Barta holds his 6th Annual Billfish Release
Only Tournament which aslo included game fish (Tuna,
Dolphin, Wahoo, and King mackerel).
Over 200 trophies are given out for Billfish Releases and
game fish weighed in. Wegh in is from 4-6pm Friday &
Sat. 100% of the proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club of
Coastal Carolina. |
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| Beaufort
Pyrate Invasion |
| 08/07/2009 to
08/08/2009 |
Call 252-728-3917
or 252-728-4611 |
Invasion
will begin at 1:30 on Saturday, August 9 from the Beaufort
Waterfront. After invasion, those captured will be marched
to the Beaufort Historic Site for a mock trial.
Buchaneer's Ball will be held Saturday night at 7PM
The Beaufort Pyrate Invasion is an event of the Beaufort
Business Association. Tickets to food events will soon be
available at Beacufort Trading Co., Tierra Fina,
Scuttlebutt, Curves, Martha's Hot Shop in downtown Beaufort
- cash or check only please. |
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|
| Fall
Show, Carteret Co. Arts & Crafts Coalition |
| 09/05/2009 to
09/06/2009 |
Contact Kris White
at 252-729-9311 |
A
juried show and sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans.
Four shows occur throughout the year during holidays:
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Thanksgiving which is a
Christmas exhibition that shows for three weeks. All but the
Christmas show occur at the Beaufort Historic Site.
For more information visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
| 31st
Annual Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament |
| 09/17/2009 to
09/19/2009 |
Call |
Come
join us for our 31st year of this fun saltwater tournament.
For more info, visit www.abkmt.com.
|
| 4th
Annual Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix |
| 09/18/2009 to
09/20/2009 |
Contact Keri McCann
at 252-422-8853 |
If
you're looking for excitement and feel the need for speed,
then come watch the Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix on
the Morehead City Waterfront! Last year's event was so
successful that Morehead City has earned a permanent spot on
the racing calendar. Watch the Super Boat races from the
Morehead City waterfront, one of the best places for
up-close audience viewing on the racing circuit.
Some of the activities for this year's race include a
"Taste of Crystal Coast" reception, Block Party,
Cook Out and Awards Banquet.
The tickets for the race are $10 for adults, $5 for children
ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets may be
purchased at EJW Sports and at the Port Authority gate.
Military can purchase tickets at ITT aboard Cherry Point Air
Station.
All of the net proceeds from the race will go to benefit The
Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. |
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| 23rd
Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival |
| 10/02/2009 to
10/04/2009 |
Contact Carol
Campbell at 252-726-6273 |
| Seafood,
Free National & Regional musical entertainment and the
cultural heritage and traditions that surround commercial
fishing. Rides open Friday night on Morehead City's downtown
waterfront. Weekend events include Seafood, Arts & Craft
Vendors, a 8K road race, family fishing contests, sailing
competitions and the 5th Annual FREE Boat Show, SasSeas
Island Playground Area for Children and the Blessing of the
Fleet at 10:00 AM Sunday at the NC State Port. |
| Blessing
Of The Fleet |
| 10/04/2009 to
10/04/2009 |
Call 252-726-6273 |
An
event of the NC Seafood Festival taking place at the NC
State Port, Morehead City. A processional of commercial
fishing boats follows the service. Each boat tosses a wreath
overboard in honor of someone they have lost. There is no
admission charge.
Start Time: 10:00 am |
| 6th
Annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show |
| 10/04/2009 to
10/05/2009 |
Call 252-726-6273 |
Event
to take place at the NC State Port, Morehead City.
Call for more information. |
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| Annual
Antique-A-Thon |
| 11/07/2009 to
11/07/2009 |
Call 252-247-7533
ext 101 |
Annual
Antique-A-Thon held at The History Place, Morehead City.
Experts from all over the state are available to identify
and evaluate items for the public. Wine and Cheese party
follows. |
| The
Jumble Sale at the Beaufort Historic Site |
| 11/21/2009 to
11/21/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
This
is the day the Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community
market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved
treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. Admission
is free, and this is a great place to shop. The location
will be 100 block Turner Street, Beaufort.
For more information visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
| Community
Thanksgiving Feast |
| 11/22/2009 to
11/22/2009 |
Call 252-728-5225 |
A
traditional turkey dinner is provided by some of the
area’s finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort Historic
Site, dinners are available for take-out or to enjoy under
our tent. Admission free. 11:30AM - 1:30PM
For more information visit http://www.beauforthistoricsite.org/. |
