| May '08 |
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| 20th Annual Beaufort Music Festival |
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| 05/09/2008 to 05/10/2008 | |
The 20th annual Beaufort Music Festival will bring a selection of diverse and dynamic music to the citizens of Eastern North Carolina FREE of charge for entertainment and family fun!
For information: info@beaufortmusicfestival.com |
| Emerald Isle Family Bike Day |
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| 05/10/2008 to 05/10/2008 | Contact Dena Julius at 252-354-6350 |
Celebrate National Bike Month with the family-- come on out for Emerald Isle Family Bike Day on Saturday, May 5. This FREE event will take place at the CVS Parking Lot. Helmets are required and no pre-registration is necessary. No rain date or location scheduled; nice weather only.
Activities include: fun rides on the EI bike path at 11:00am and 12:00pm for all ages; an ever-changing variety of obstacle courses throughout the day for children ages 5-15; bicycle inspections for ages 5-15 from 10:00am-12:00noon; helmet and bike safety tips and rules of the road for all; the EI Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee booth; door prizes; and free refreshments.
A bicycle parade for children ages 5-15 is also planned, with bicycle decorating throughout the day and a parade at 1:15pm. Some decorating materials will be provided, but bring your own too. Prizes will be awarded for the top decorated bicycle for each age category (ages 5-7; 8-10; 11-12; 13-15). .
Start Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Beach Jive After Five in Emerald Isle |
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| 05/15/2008 to 05/15/2008 | Call 252-354-6350 |
Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle.
No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.
Start Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
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| Morehead City Heritage Days |
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| 05/16/2008 to 05/17/2008 | Call 252-808-0440 |
A celebration of Morehead City’s heritage and historic waterfront. Band concerts, historic buildings tours, Grand Opening of the new Morehead City docks,
Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Spring Gala |
| Morehead City Homes & Heritage Tour |
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| 05/16/2008 to 05/17/2008 | Call 252-808-0440 |
Tour the homes and learn the history of downtown Morehead City. For information, call Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association at 252-808-0440 or visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com
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| Carteret County Quilter's Guild Quilt Show |
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| 05/16/2008 to 05/18/2008 | |
Location: Crystal Coast Civic Center
Please call 252-247-3883 for information |
| Arts & Crafts Coalition Spring Art Show |
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| 05/24/2008 to 05/25/2008 | Contact Kris White at 252-729-9311 |
An annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, is located at Beaufort Historic Site.
Show hours are Sat., 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun., 12:00 noon-5:00 PM. |
| Jun '08 |
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| 2008 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show |
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| 06/06/2008 to 06/08/2008 | |
North Carolina’s largest air show, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show will host the area’s premiere spectator event June 6-8.
The East Coast’s largest Marine Corps air station will again open its gates to the public during its now annual open house highlighting the latest in Marine Corps warfighting technology and military aviation.
This year also marks the anticipated return of the U. S. Navy’s premiere flight demonstration squadron, the “Blue Angels.” Featuring the F/A-18 Hornet, the Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.
On Friday, June 6, the air show will again host the state’s only “Night Show,” featuring afterburners, rocket trucks, aerial pyrotechnics, skydivers, plus, a wall of flame – all culminating in the area’s largest fireworks display. Gates for the Night Show open at 5 p.m. with flying commencing at twilight.
Saturday and Sunday both will highlight full “Day Shows” with a large variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations, plus dozens of historic and modern military static displays. Military acts will include: the Blue Angels, a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration highlighting the U.S. Marine Corps’ finest capabilities, an AV-8B Harrier demonstration, plus several flybys and demos.
The air show will also highlight ground activities for the kids, an outdoor recreational show, various rides and simulators. Admission and parking are free.
For more information on the 2008 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, and how you can play a part, check out the official air show Website at www.cherrypointairshow.com or call toll free 866-WINGS-NC.
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| Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament |
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| 06/06/2008 to 06/14/2008 | Call 252-247-3575 |
An exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June, this is one of the largest sport-fishing tournaments in the country, and is fished by around 200 competitors in substantial cash categories. There are generally around 6 to 8 competitors in each boat.
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| Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour |
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| 06/27/2008 to 06/28/2008 | Call 252-728-5225 |
| A self-paced tour through the quaint streets of Beaufort, one of North Carolina's oldest towns. Open for touring are private residences and gardens, the Old Burying Ground, and the buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site. A concert, antique car show, living history demonstrations and tours of Beaufort's historic district are scheduled. |
| Beaufort Antique Show and Sale |
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| 06/27/2008 to 06/29/2008 | Contact Sherry Jeffery at 252-728-5225/800-575-7483 |
| Located at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. More than 40 antiques dealers exhibit at this annual show and tea room during the Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour weekend. |
| Wal-Mart Kids All-American fishing Derby |
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| 06/28/2008 to 06/28/2008 | Contact Dena Julius at 252-354-6350 |
This is a FREE event open to kids, ages 5-12. Pre-registration (limited to 100 people) is required and will run from May 26 -June 27. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Bring your own rod and reel or rent one from: The Reel Outdoors, The Island Harbor Marina or The Bogue Inlet Pier. Bait will be provided or bring your own.
To register, stop by the Emerald Isle Community Center or the Reel Outdoors or surf to: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.
Registration forms must be submitted to: Emerald Isle Kids Fishing Derby, 7500 Emerald Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Or drop them off at the Community Center.
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| Jul '08 |
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| Fireworks at Bogue Inlet Pier - Emerald Isle |
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| 07/04/2008 to 07/04/2008 | |
Fireworks sponsored by Bogue Inlet Pier and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350.
Start Time: 9:30 pm. |
| Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Art Show |
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| 07/05/2008 to 07/06/2008 | Contact Kris White at 252-729-9311 |
An annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, is located at Beaufort Historic Site.
Start Time: Sat., 10-5 & Sun. 12-5 |
| Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament |
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| 07/17/2008 to 07/19/2008 | Contact Cynthia Barber at (252) 808-2286. |
| Headquartered at the downtown Beaufort Docks, is a billfish release-only event with Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin and King Mackerel Gamefish Divisions including a Jr. Angler Division for ages 16 years or younger. In addition to fishing, the world’s greatest marine artists are on hand to display their artwork, some pieces are available at auction. All the money raised for this event goes to the Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina. |
| NC Ducks Unlimited Band The Billfish Tournament |
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| 07/24/2008 to 07/26/2008 | Contact Tav Gauss or Mark Shouse at (252) 237-3717 |
| Headquartered at Anchorage Marina, Atlantic Beach for registration and weigh-ins. Tournament events are located at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. |
| American Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| 07/25/2008 to 07/25/2008 | |
Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!
Start Time: 2:00 - 7:00 pm.
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| Aug '08 |
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| 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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| Emerald Isle's 3rd Annual Day4Kids |
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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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| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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's Day |
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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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| 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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| 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. |
| 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. |
