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Atlantic Beach King Mackerel
Tournament
Atlantic Beach (252) 247-2334 www.abkmt.com |
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October 16-18, 2008. The
Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament is a huge event and is one of the
nation's largest all-cash king mackerel fishing competitions. This year the
event has moved from September to October and will be celebrating its 30th
year. The October tournament benefits the Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire
Department and the Carteret County Sportfishing Association's Artificial
Reef Fund. Registration and all events are at Atlantic Station Shopping
Center, with weigh-ins at McCurdy's Restaurant on the Atlantic Beach
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North Carolina Seafood Festival
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October 3–5, 2008. 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. 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. BackCreek Artists -
Annual Art at the Pub Fall Show BackCreek Artists host an Annual Art at the
Pub Fall Sale the first Saturday in October. The sale is in the patio area
of Back Street Pub, which is directly behind Clawson's Restaurant. You'll
find pottery, photography, acrylics, oil and printmaking featured by the
talented women who make up BackCreek Artists. Mullet Festival October 11, 2008. 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 and, oh yeah, bountiful mullet and seafood.
Held the second Saturday in October, the event boasts of mullet fried,
smoked and stewed — mullet any way you could want it — and it benefits
local civic organizations. This is also a road race for local runners.
Admission is free. NC Big Sweep October 11, 2008. NC 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 11 is the official local date of Big Sweep, but folks can
participate a few weeks before or after. Surf Fishing Workshop 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. Emerald Isle Dog Days & Triathlon October 18, 2008. Emerald Isle Parks and
Recreation sponsors this sprint triathlon that has competitors taking a
swim in the ocean, biking on Highway 58 and running a short neighborhood
course. This is a small local race that is quickly becoming a favorite
local event. Contact the Parks and Rec department for details or to
register. Trick or Treat Under
the Sea October 30, 2008. The N.C. Aquarium hosts a
bewitching evening of family-oriented Halloween fun with an aquatic
twist on the Thursday before Halloween. 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 begin around 5 PM,
and the Aquarium extends its hours until 9 PM (ticket sales end at 8
PM). Special admission fees apply. Atlantic Beach (252) 247-7011 October 17–19, 2008. On this weekend, the sky
fills with kite demonstrations, competitions and night kite flying,
which boggles the mind. Imagine the kites you flew as a kid and then add
to that every type of kite known to man. That's what you'll find in
October in Atlantic Beach. It's a spectacle to behold. Participants
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NovemberAmerican Music Festival November 8, 2008. The American Music Festival is a non-profit chamber music series featuring concerts performed in the fall, winter and spring. The year 2008 marks the concert series' 19th season. The series is supported by subscription ticket purchase, 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 Duke University's Ciompi Quartet, the New Century Sax Quartet, the Degas String Quartet as well as series favorites such as pianist Barbara McKenzie and the Carolina Piano Trio. Series subscriptions for five concerts cost $100. Individual performance tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students and military. Performances take place on Saturdays at 8 PM at The History Place in Morehead City.
Annual Antique-A-Thon November 1, 2008. The annual Antique-A-Thon is scheduled at The History Place in downtown Morehead City. People are invited to bring antiques and consult with a panel of experts about their treasures. This event is very popular.
Mill Creek Oyster Festival November 1, 2008. This all-day feed and family event
is not to be missed. The annual oyster roast in November is an
all-you-can-eat feast for one reasonable charge, usually around $12
(determined by the market price). This festival also features other
kinds of seafood and includes music and crafts.
Ducks Unlimited Banquet November 6, 2008. 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 22, 2008. 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. Community Thanksgiving Feast November 23, 2008. On the Sunday before
Thanksgiving, a traditional Thanksgiving feast is served at the Beaufort
Historic Site. Beaufort 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 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,
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DecemberChristmas Flotillas Throughout late November and December, 2008. 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. On both the
Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts at sunset in early December, families
gather to ring in the season as the brightly decorated boats slowly drift by
in the Crystal Coast Christmas flotilla. Call the various town halls for the
dates and times of these wonderful flotillas. Core Sound Decoy
Festival December 6–7, 2008. 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 5–7, 2008. 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. A Hunting and Fishing Expo is held in conjunction with
the festivities at the museum. There are many other special events —
such as a special dessert supper — 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 13, 2008. 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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