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North Carolina Seafood Festival
Morehead City Waterfront (252) 726-6273 www.ncseafoodfestival.org |
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October 2-4, 2009 The North
Carolina Seafood Festival takes place the first weekend in October on the
Morehead City waterfront. The average attendance for the Seafood Festival is
125,000 during the three days of this mammoth outdoor annual festival. The
second largest festival in North Carolina, its highlights are an endless
variety of seafood prepared in a multitude of ways, street dances, concerts,
crafts, educational exhibits, programs and a fair with rides and games. Be
sure to visit a new feature in this year's festival at the Cooking with the
Chefs Tent where the motto is "Learn it, Taste it, Love it! " This new area
of the festival serves fresh-from-the-North-Carolina-waters seafood samples
prepared by area chefs. A free taste of Texas Pete Zestier Seafood Cocktail
Sauce awaits you as you enter into this fantastic area of the festival, so
come with an appetite. The festivities are spread from the North Carolina
State Port to Ninth Street. Free parking is available at the port, and
shuttles transport festival-goers to the fun. Festival headquarters and a
gift shop are located at 907-B Arendell Street in Morehead City, and a staff
works all year planning and conducting festival-focused activities, like the
photographic and art contests that select poster art for promoting the
event. There's also a scholarship golfing extravaganza. Admission to the
festival is free. |
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American Music Festival October 24, 2009 The American Music
Festival is a non-profit chamber music series featuring concerts
performed from September through May. The 2009 - 2010 series marks the
20th season of quality performances. 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 an educational outreach program that takes
the gifted musicians into area schools. Past concerts included
world-class performances by musicians of the Alexander Quartet, Nicholas
Duchamp, Carolina Piano Trio and Daedalus Quartet. Series subscriptions
for five concerts start at $100. Individual performance tickets are $25
for adults and $15 for students and military. Performances usually take
place on Saturdays at 8 PM at The History Place in Morehead City. Mullet Festival October 10-11, 2009 This is the area's oldest
festival, started about 55 years ago to celebrate the completion of the
new bridge over the White Oak River in Swansboro. The first festival was
so fun that it has been celebrated ever since with a parade, a street
carnival, arts and crafts, music, food and vendors of all types. Held
the second weekend in October, the event centers around lots of fried
mullet, of course, and it benefits local civic organizations. Admission
is free. NC Big Sweep October 10, 2009 N.C. Big Sweep is a statewide
effort to clean trash from waterways, beaches and roadsides. The annual
event involves many volunteers as individuals and as groups, and their
hard work pays off in the beautification of the area. The event is
coordinated through the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
October 10 is the official local date of Big Sweep, but volunteers can
participate a few weeks before or after. Surf Fishing Workshop October 9-11, 2009 Experienced anglers share
their techniques in the N.C. Aquarium's annual Surf Fishing Workshop on
a weekend in October. Topics and instruction include information on
rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, bait, fish identification, catch and
release, cast netting, "reading" the surf, locating fish from the beach
and caring for the catch. The course culminates with a fishing excursion
to Cape Lookout. Beginners will find the lessons especially helpful, but
all anglers are welcome. Call or check the website for fees and age
requirements. Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon October 17, 2009 Emerald Isle Parks and
Recreation and the Emerald Isle Business Association sponsor this
triathlon that has competitors taking a 750-meter swim in the ocean,
biking 19.3 kilometers on N.C. Highway 58 and running a 5K neighborhood
course. This is a small local race that is quickly becoming a favorite
event. Contact the Parks and Recreation department for details or to
register. Trick or Treat Under
the Sea October 28-29, 2009 The N.C. Aquarium
hosts a bewitching event of family-oriented Halloween fun with an
aquatic twist. Originally a one-night-only event, its popularity with
the community has allowed the aquarium to offer it for two nights.
Children trick-or-treat at booths set up among the galleries and
exhibits. Visitors of all ages enjoy "spooky" fun and games.
The Halloween hijinks are a crowd pleaser. Special admission fees apply;
call ahead for times and additional details closer to the event. Atlantic Beach (252) 247-7011 October 24-25, 2009 This is a family fun flying
event for kite fliers and spectators alike. On this weekend, the sky
fills with kite demonstrations, competitions and night kite flying. Most
of the action takes place during the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, with the
night fly usually taking place at 8 PM on Saturday. Come as early as you
can with camera in hand as there's a lot to see. As long as the wind
cooperates, you'll see everything from colorful kites to team flying to
mass ascensions of every size and shape kite imaginable. Kids'
activities such as candy drops and kite building are also part of the
event. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Kites Unlimited;
contact them at (252) 247-7011 for more information. |
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NovemberAnnual Antique-A-Thon November 7, 2009 The annual Antique-A-Thon is scheduled on the first Saturday in November at The History Place in downtown Morehead City. People are invited to bring antiques and consult with a panel of experts about their treasures. A silent auction is also held. This event is very popular. 
Ducks Unlimited Banquet November 5, 2009 The annual fund-raising benefit for the preservation of waterfowl habitat is eagerly anticipated each year, and it takes place on the first Thursday in November. Ticket price includes membership, a wonderful dinner and an evening at the Crystal Coast Civic Center with others committed to waterfowl-habitat preservation. There are also live and silent auctions. |
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Jumble Sale
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November 21, 2009 This is a shopper's delight
and a little bit of everything can be found here. The Jumble Sale
turns the Beaufort Historic Site into a community market with art,
handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing,
food and much more. Admission is free. Community Thanksgiving Feast November 22, 2009 On the Sunday before
Thanksgiving, a traditional Thanksgiving feast is served at the Beaufort
Historic Site. Area restaurants contribute the lunch-feast fixings, and
the community gathers together in thanks. Proceeds from this ticketed
event benefit preservation efforts of the Beaufort Historical
Association. A limited number of tickets are sold at the Beaufort
Historic Site and usually sell out before the day of the event. Dinners
are available for takeout or can be enjoyed in the warmth of the heated
tent. Carteret County Arts and
Crafts Coalition Holiday Show November 22-December 13, 2009 This three-week show and sale of
original juried artwork by members of the Carteret County Arts and
Crafts Coalition opens each year in alternating locations. Local artists
combine their work to create the show for Christmas shopping
opportunities and, because of the outstanding works, it is truly an
event not to be missed. |
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DecemberChristmas Flotillas December 5, 2009 On the Crystal Coast, Santa arrives by boat. Evening
parades of decorated and lighted boats bring him in to kick off the
Christmas season celebration on the coast. During the first Saturday in
December on both the Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts at sunset,
families gather to ring in the season as the brightly decorated boats slowly
drift by in the Crystal Coast Christmas flotilla. In Swansboro, the lighted
celebration starts a little bit earlier in the year — on the Friday after
Thanksgiving. Call the various town halls for the most up-to-date
information including flotilla times: Beaufort, (252) 728-2141; Morehead
City, (252) 726-6848; Swansboro, (910) 326-4428. Core Sound Decoy
Festival December 5-6, 2009 The Core Sound Decoy Festival is
a coastal tradition. Held the first full weekend in December on Harkers
Island, this two-day festival includes competitions in carving and
painting decoys, exhibits and sales of old and new decoys, a
loon-calling contest, a children's painting contest and other special
competitions. There are additional activities for children, educational
exhibits and an auction. The festival benefits the Core Sound Decoy
Carver's Guild and Harkers Island Elementary School and is the area's
largest off-season event. Waterfowl Weekend December 4-6, 2009 The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
opens its doors the first weekend in December and offers a slate full of
traditional, down-home fun. Educational exhibits, competitions,
retriever demonstrations, arts and crafts and food can be found at the
museum's Shell Point headquarters, near the very end of Island Road on
Harkers Island. There are many other special events — such as the
preview party and seafood extravaganza — associated with this weekend,
so call the museum for the latest information. Train Show December 5–7, 2008. Trains, trains and more trains.
This exhibit of trains is set up in Beaufort's old Train Depot and is
for the young and young at heart. Organized by Beaufort residents John
and Virginia Costlow, the exhibit offers a glimpse into the past with
antique working model trains. |
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Coastal
Carolina Christmas Walk
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December 12, 2009 Beaufort decorates for Christmas in
traditional styles and invites the public to take part in the Coastal
Carolina Christmas Walk. Beaufort Historic Site, historic bed and breakfast
inns and other structures open their doors for this annual holiday
tradition. The afternoon event generally takes place from 2 to 4:30 PM and
offer tours with entertainment and refreshments. The event is free to the
public. There is a fee to ride the double-decker bus or to purchase raffle
tickets to benefit preservation of historic structures through the Beaufort
Historical Association.
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