August

Western Ocean Regional Access Facility
Islander Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
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July - August 2020  The EmeraldFest Outdoor Concert Series adds live music to the salty sunsets on Emerald Isle.  Beginning on July 23rd, the concerts will be held every Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Western Ocean Regional Access Facility. These live concerts include a variety of music - from Pop/Alternative to...more about EmeraldFest Outdoor Concert Series

  
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Pavilion at Olde Town Square
Swansboro, NC
(910) 326-4428
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August 23, 2020  Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends to SwanFest at the Pavilion in Olde Town Square for live music. Enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening from June until September from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. With tunes from Country/Rock, Contemporary/Folk, to Reggae and more, SwanFest gathers for...more about SwanFest

September

Western Ocean Regional Access
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-3424
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September 2020 Event cancelled  The fun begins at 10:30 AM for this Beach Music festival and the best part is it's free! Bring your beach chair and plan to buy lunch, snacks and dinner at the food vendors who will be ready on the spot. For those 21 years old and older,...more about Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival

from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 726-6350
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September 2020 TBA  First register, then reel in your whomping big flounder. Registration is between August 12 and September 12. This annual contest is for flounders only and the fish must be caught only from the shores on Bogue Banks (Fort Macon to Emerald Isle) - surf, pier, inlet, or sound. Weigh...more about Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament

October

Harvest Time at the Beaufort Historic Site Emerald Isle Events
100 Block of Turner St
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-5225
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October 2020-Cancelled  Designed with the North Carolina fourth-grade student in mind, the Harvest Time annual program brings colonial history alive. On the Beaufort Historic Site, students experience life in Beaufort during the days when meals were prepared on the open hearth and lighting depended on the skill of the candle maker. There...more about Harvest Time at the Beaufort Historic Site

Preschool Pumpkin Patch Event Emerald Isle Events
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NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(252) 247-4003
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October 2021 TBA (Cancelled for 2020)  Bring your preschoolers to this not-at-all-scary Halloween event at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The youngsters will enjoy games, stories, crafts, costumed characters, and photo opportunities. Tickets for this event are $3 per participant in addition to the regular admission fee or membership. Hours are 9 AM-Noon....more about Preschool Pumpkin Patch Event

Surf Fishing Workshop Emerald Isle Events
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NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(252) 247-4003
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October 2021 TBA  Make your fishing wishes come true with the annual Surf Fishing Workshop. Expert instruction and hands-on experience are the trademarks of this popular seminar. Advance registration and fees are required and can be accomplished by phone or online. For details call 252-247-4003 or visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores....more about Surf Fishing Workshop

Trick or Treat Under the Sea Emerald Isle Events
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NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(252) 247-4003
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October 2021 TBA (cancelled for 2020)  The NC Aquarium hosts a bewitching event of family-oriented Halloween fun Wednesday and Thursday with an aquatic twist. Children trick-or-treat at booths set up among the galleries and exhibits. The display of carved pumpkins are stunning, visitors of all ages enjoy "spooky" fun and games, and...more about Trick or Treat Under the Sea

October 10, 2020 This annual contest is for speckled trout only and the fish must be caught only from the shores of Bogue Banks (Fort Macon to Emerald Isle) - surf, pier, inlet, or sound. Weigh in of one speckled trout per day per person is at The Reel Outdoors Tackle Shop...more about Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament

November

American Music Festival Emerald Isle Events
P.O. Box 1099
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-7876
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November 2020 - April 2021  The American Music Festival is a non-profit chamber music series featuring concerts performed from September through April. The series is supported by subscription ticket purchase, grants, donations and donor sponsorships and is managed by a volunteer board of directors. Donations to the fund further promote music with...more about American Music Festival

Parade Begins on the Corner of Mangrove (at CVS)
and Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
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November 2020 event has been cancelled  Join in the holiday spirit the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade beginning at 3:00 PM and Tree Lighting. The fun begins on the corner of Mangrove Street (at CVS) and Emerald Drive, where children and adults alike can view the variety of home-grown floats....more about Emerald Isle Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Swansboro Waterfront
on the White Oak River
Swansboro, NC
(910) 326-7370
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November 2020 event has been cancelled.  Every year at dusk on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving join the crowd to watch the festive parade of flotillas on the White Oak River. Young and old will enjoy the anticipation of the jolly fellow who arrives in his white beard and red suit....more about Swansboro Christmas Flotilla

December

Christmas Candlelight Tour Emerald Isle Events
Beaufort Historic Site
100 Block Turner St.
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-5225
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December 12, 2020  5:30 - 8:30  The Christmas Candlelight Tour, sponsored by the Beaufort Historical Association, features tours of the most beautiful private homes and inns in Beaufort, decorated in period fashion for Christmas. Guests may stroll from house to house along candlelit streets or ride with carolers in a vintage British double-decker bus between locations. Tickets...more about Christmas Candlelight Tour

the Circle
Atlantic Beach, NC
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December 30, 2020  6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Join the fun at the Smoke on the Water annual Atlantic Beach Bonfire. Bring your own blanket and chairs and enjoy the live music. This is a free event....more about Atlantic Beach Bonfire

Morehead City Plaza Shopping Center
2900 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC
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November 27- December 6, 2020  Holiday shoppers and everyone who appreciates art can stroll through a gallery of original juried artwork for three weeks, Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Morehead City Plaza Shopping Center. Local artists combine their work...more about Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition Holiday Show & Sale

Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Gymnasium
203 Leisure Lane
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-6350
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December 7, 2019  Come to the Emerald Isle Community Center Gym from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to shop the array of handmade or hand-authenticated gifts crafted by local artisans. This is a wonderful way to support local businesses and crafters while finishing your Christmas shopping....more about Emerald Isle Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

 
 
 
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