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JanuaryShriners' Parade January 23, 2010 The Shriners host a
colorful and entertaining parade in downtown New Bern, featuring
clowns, horses, mini-cars, bands and more. Shriners' parades,
wherever performed, are fun, funny and as festive as a fez. The
parade is part of the Winter Ceremonial, which occurs annually
during the fourth weekend of January, bringing in thousands of
Shriners from all over North Carolina for events centered at the
Sudan Shrine Center at the corner of Broad and E. Front Streets. |
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FebruaryNew Bern Preservation Foundation Feb. 12-14, 2010 Antiques take the
stage in early February when the New Bern Preservation Foundation
sponsors its annual three-day Antiques Show & Sale at the New Bern
Riverfront Convention Center. The show hosts more than 60 dealers
who sell, demonstrate, instruct and exhibit eighteenth- and
nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century American antiques.
Experts also are on hand to identify whether your items are "antique
or junque." Tickets cost $5 for all three days. Proceeds from the
show benefit the Preservation Foundation's restoration projects and
help fund programs and education. |
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MarchDecorative Arts Symposium March 26-28, 2010 In addition to
their gardens, New Bernians are proud of the authenticity of their
vintage belongings. Here again, Tryon Palace Historic Sites &
Gardens fills the bill with its annual Decorative Arts Symposium in
March, which offers unique perspectives on decorative arts and
American history. This event includes nationally recognized speakers
as well as meals, social events and special tours. A registration
fee is charged, and a brochure is printed each year outlining the
thematic events. Gardeners' Weekend April 9-11, 2010 The weekend of the
New Bern Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour is the same as
Gardeners' Weekend at Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens. Palace
gardens are open free throughout the weekend. The 14 acres of
gardens are planted with more than 30,000 bulbs and spring flowers,
resulting in a riot of lovely colors. Thousands of gloriously
colored tulips are in bloom, along with expansive plantings of
blazing daffodils and pansies. All of this is set against a
luxurious background of azaleas and dogwoods. It's quite a sight.
The palace also hosts a Heritage Plant Sale, which features
perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs as well as a collection
of rare and historic plants, all available for purchase. Model Train Show Feb. 27-28 or March 6-7, 2010
February and March brings the annual weekend Model Train Show of
the Carolina Coastal Railroaders. The dates at this point are not
final as they involve the New Bern High School calendar. The
interesting collection of miniatures and model trains shown in the
New Bern High School auditorium is a great stop for kids 11 and
younger, who are admitted free with an adult. Admission for ages 12
and older is $6. |
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AprilAnnual Shriners' Fish Fry April 25, 2010 In 2010 this annual
tradition celebrates 43 years of providing New Bernians with
delicious fish plates. Proceeds from the event benefit Shriners'
Hospitals for Children. Fish plates, $6 each, are served in the
Furniture Fair parking lot at 2880 Neuse Boulevard and the New Bern
Shrine Club on 2102 S. Glenburnie Drive, in front of the Food Lion
in Bridgeton, and at the Food Lion in James City. Serving times are
11 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:30 to 7 PM. Local businesses can arrange to
have plates delivered. Festival of Fun This fun-filled day of entertainment for
children and their families includes amusement rides, games, clowns,
hands-on educational activities, exhibits, pony rides and lots of other
fun activities. Organized by the New Bern Recreation and Parks
Department, the festival takes place at beautiful Union Point Park on E.
Front Street. Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour April 9 and 10, 2010 Many people
enjoy visiting New Bern in April for the New Bern Spring Homes and
Gardens Tour. The event is cosponsored by the New Bern Historical
Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation, and the town puts
on its prettiest face to welcome visitors. The tour includes private
homes, gardens and churches in the historic district, with guides
and location maps provided. The tour can best be enjoyed on foot and
is an ideal opportunity to explore selected homes and landmarks in
this river city. During the two-day event, Tryon Palace also opens
its gardens for free. Historic Homes and Gardens Tour tickets, $20
on tour days or $15 in advance, may be purchased at the New Bern
Historical Society office. Tickets are available for $13 for groups
of 20 or more, or the active military. Tickets can also be ordered
in advance by mail. |
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MayNew Bern Jazz & Blues Fest Apr. 31/May 1, 2010 Though there will be no
festival in 2009, the New Bern Jazz Preservation Society hosts two
nights of hot jazz and cool blues during its festival. This popular
two-day event features nationally known headliners. The 2010 celebration
will be a special celebation in honor of New Bern's 300th anniversary. Strawberry Festival First or second weekend in
May. Celebrating this delicious, locally grown fruit, the Strawberry
Festival features food, rides, music, games and much more, all in a
family-friendly atmosphere. The festival is sponsored by the Vanceboro
Rescue Squad. To get to Vanceboro, located 20 miles from New Bern, cross
the Neuse River Bridge and take U.S. Highway 17 north to N.C. Highway 43
and follow the signs. Tryon Palace Concert Series
This four-concert series of free evening performances on the
palace's South Lawn runs from mid-May through late June each year and
includes concerts by a broad range of ensembles, including the North
Carolina Symphony. |
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JuneNeuse River Days May 30,
2009/June 5, 2010 Sponsored by the Neuse River Foundation, this
festival is designed for people who enjoy outdoor activities. Kayak
and canoe races, including the Neuse River Classic and the River Dog
Relay Race, are among the festival's most popular features for all
levels of competitors. The not-so-serious are invited to race
homemade rafts in the Great Twin Rivers Raft Race. Every year
participants are entertained by the unusual entries, some of which
actually float. Of course, Neuse River Days also offers music,
crafts, games and other festival favorites. |
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