| Aug '08 |
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| Beaufort Offshore Carpentry Celebrity Classic |
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| 08/27/2008 to 08/30/2008 | Call 1-800-760-7278 or 252-504-2640 |
| Mark your calendar & save the date for 3 great days of fishing in the BOCC and 2 great days of relaxing! We kick of the Captains Meeting and Party on Wednesday evening with fun, food, music and fellowship! Fireworks are planned for Friday with the Awards Ceremony closing the event on Saturday evening. Following the tournament you and your family will have Sunday & Monday to relax and enjoy the beautiful Crystal Coast! |
| Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show |
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| 08/30/2008 to 08/31/2008 | Contact Kris White at 252-729-9311 |
| The Fall Show is an annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. 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. |
| Fall Show, Carteret Co. Arts & Crafts Coalition |
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| 08/30/2008 to 08/31/2008 | 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. |
| Sep '08 |
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| Cinema by the Sea at Gallants Channel |
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| 09/12/2008 to 09/12/2008 | Call 252-838-6284 |
Transformers
Gate opens at 7PM - Entrance fee $10 per car load or $2 per person walk ups - Entrance fee includes free admittance from 7PM - 8PM to the Repository of Artifacts and the exhibit: "Our Sunken History: Archaeological Treasures for North Carolina Shipwrecks."
Movie begins at sunset. Refreshments and snacks are available for purchase on site.
Proceeds support the NC Maritime Museum programs. No dogs or pets please. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 30th Annual Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament |
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| 09/12/2008 to 09/13/2008 | Call |
Come join us for our 30th year of this fun saltwater tournament. For more info, visit www.abkmt.com.
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| Free Concert on Beaufort Waterfront |
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| 09/18/2008 to 09/18/2008 | Contact Pat Wesson at 252-504-3396 |
Robert McDuffy
Beaufort waterfront beside Dock House by the clock. |
| 3rd Annual Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix |
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| 09/19/2008 to 09/21/2008 | 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. |
| Emerald Isle |
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| 09/20/2008 to 09/20/2008 | |
Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more!
Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. Day4Kids will be held Saturday, September 20th from 10am to 2pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Rain or Shine.
Call for details 252.354.6350 or email Laura Lee at ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org. Interested vendors and sponsors should contact Laura Lee Davis, Event Director. Vendors are NOT allowed to sell items, giveaways only. There is no vendor fee. However, vendors are responsible for giveaway items (approved by event director) for the first 400 children to visit their booth.
Sponsor a meaningful event for the children of our community by supplying the funds necessary to provide this free day of family fun. The vendor application/agreement and sponsorship forms are available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org.
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| Fort Macon Civil War Re-Enactment |
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| 09/20/2008 to 09/21/2008 | Call 252-726-3775 |
| 10AM - 4PM Civil War period activities performed by members of the 1st NC Volunteers. Similar events take place in April and July. Talks on flags, uniforms and Civil War dress are held as well as musket firings and drills. Admission if free. |
| Carteret County Numismatic Coin Show |
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| 09/26/2008 to 09/28/2008 | Call 252-247-3883 |
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City
Coin collectors from near and far travel to this annual event to view, sell, swap, and trade coins of all types. This show is hosted by the local Numismatic Coin Club and is a popular event.
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| Oct '08 |
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| 22nd Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival |
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| 10/03/2008 to 10/05/2008 | 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. |
| 5th Annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show |
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| 10/04/2008 to 10/05/2008 | Call 252-726-6273 |
Event to take place at the NC State Port, Morehead City.
Call for more information. |
| Blessing Of The Fleet |
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| 10/05/2008 to 10/05/2008 | 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 |
| Free Concert on Beaufort Waterfont |
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| 10/16/2008 to 10/16/2008 | Contact Pat Wesson at 252-504-3396 |
Stormy Weather
Beaufrot waterfront beside Dock House by the clock. |
| 18th Annual Surf Fishing Workshop |
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| 10/17/2008 to 10/18/2008 | Call 252-247-4003 |
Location: North Carollina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Get a line on surf fishing from the experts during this hands-on course that covers rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, cast netting, reading the surf and caring for the catch, culminating with a surf fishing trip to Cape Lookout.
See website for age requirements and other details. Advance registration required. $150 per person.
http://www.ncaquariums.com/ |
| 5th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon |
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| 10/18/2008 to 10/18/2008 | Contact Alesia Sanderson at 252-354-6350 |
Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750 meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3k bike and a 5k run.
To register, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd. |
| Calcutta Wahoo Challenege |
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| 10/22/2008 to 10/25/2008 | Contact Holly Fletcher at 252-247-9246 |
| The 4th annual fishing tournament will be held October 22nd - 25th in Morehead City, NC. The 3 day event will include food, vendors and festivities under the tent at Catherine Davis Park. The format for the tournament will be captain's choice of 2 out of 3 days fishing and the weigh ins will start each day at 3:30PM on the Morehead City Waterfront. |
| Halloween Carnival |
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| 10/24/2008 to 10/24/2008 | Call 252-354-6350 |
Fun for the whole family includes creating a glow in the dark mural, face painting, liver toss, hanging donut eating contest, ID kits by the EI Police Dept., and more!
Admission fee is one bag of candy per child. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. |
| The Carolina Kite Fest |
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| 10/24/2008 to 10/26/2008 | Call 252-247-7011 |
| The fest in Atlantic Beach is a 2 day schedule of kite flying demos and activities held on the beach at the Sheraton. All events are organized by Kites Unlimited of Atlantic Beach. |
| Trick or Treat Under the Sea |
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| 10/30/2008 to 10/30/2008 | Call (252) 247-4003 |
Come explore the haunted sea for a howling good time. An aquatic twist makes this Halloween festival a real treat for all ages. Enjoy trick-or-treating and other fun and games throughout the Aquarium. Special admission price: $5 per person, ages 2 and under free.
Start Time: 5-9:00 pm. |
| Nov '08 |
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| Antique-A-Thon |
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| 11/01/2008 to 11/01/2008 | Contact Cindy Hamilton at 252-247-7533 |
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. |
| FREE Admission- Veteran |
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| 11/11/2008 to 11/11/2008 | Call 252-247-4003 |
| In honor of Veteran’s Day, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers free admission to everyone. |
| Emerald Isle Holiday Parade |
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| 11/29/2008 to 11/29/2008 | Contact Diane Schools at 252-354-2916 |
Emerald Isle Holiday Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle. Everyone is invited to Merchant’s Park directly following the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children.
Start Time: 4:00 pm. |
| Dec '08 |
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| Crystal Coast Jamboree Holiday show |
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| 12/04/2008 to 12/23/2008 | Call 252-726-1501 |
The Jamboree cast fill the stage with songs that celebrate this most favorite time of the year. You will be thrilled by this holiday extravaganza that is filled with all the dazzle and joy that you would hope to find in a Christmas show. 2 hours of high energy with a live band, dancers and side splitting comedy.
$23 Adults, $21 Seniors 62 & over, $12 children 16 & under, group discounts of 22 or more available. |
| Holiday Open House at the N.C. Aquarium |
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| 12/06/2008 to 12/06/2008 | Call 252-247-4003 |
Visitors get free admission with one non-perishable food item per person. Enjoy holiday decorations and a chance to see Santa.
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| Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla |
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| 12/06/2008 to 12/07/2008 | Call 252-728-1638 |
| Location at Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts. Yachts and workboats decorated for Christmas organize on Morehead City Waterfront where parade starts at 5:30 PM. Arrival at beaufort at 6:15. |
| Core Sound Decoy Festival |
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| 12/06/2008 to 12/07/2008 | Call 252-838-8818. |
The annual show and sale of waterfowl carvings of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, Harkers Island. The festival features a decoy and wildlife art auction, retriever demonstrations, children's decoy painting, great food and the World Champion Loon Calling contest. All events are located at the Harkers Island School.
Start Time: Sat.- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun.- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. |
| Morehead City Christmas Parade |
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| 12/13/2008 to 12/13/2008 | Contact Downtown Morehead City Revitaliz at 252-808-0440 |
| One of the largest Christmas parades in Eastern North Carolina. Parade starts on Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. |
| Breakfast with Santa |
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| 12/13/2008 to 12/13/2008 | Contact Laura Lee Davis at 252-354-6350 |
Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story and have breakfast with him afterwards. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive.
No admission fee, but you MUST pre-register to attend. Sponsored by Hardee’s of Cape Carteret, McDonald’s of Cape Carteret, and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. |
| Coastal Carolina Christmas Walk |
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| 12/13/2008 to 12/13/2008 | Call 252-728-5225 |
| Begins at Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort. The walk features open house tours of Historic features of Beaufort Bed and Breakfast inns and the Beaufort Historic Site buildings decorated in period fashion for Christmas. A special narrated holiday bus tour through the Historic District is available aboard the vintage British double-decker bus. The Christmas walk is free. There is a fee for the bus tour. |
