Calendar of Events
Annual NC 4th of July Festival Freedom RunSaturday, June 29, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
5K Freedom Run/Walk & 1 mile Freedom Run/Walk. Shirt Pickup & Registration will take place on Friday, June 28th from 6pm-8pm & Saturday, June 29th from 6:30am-7:30am on race day. Southport Waterfront Park Bay Street, Southport. 910-457-5578. Admission/Fees: $25.00
NC 4th of July Festival Beach DayMonday, July 01, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
In conjunction with the NC 4th of July festival, Oak Island Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to the annual Beach Day on July 1, 2013. Beginning at 9am with the horseshoe tournament, there will be live entertainment, dozens of family contest and inflatable rides at Middleton Park. There will also be a corn hole, bocce', sand castle, and volleyball contest on the beach in front of the cabana. A skate boarding contest continues the fun at the skate park. The fun continues with a live beach band and shag contest at Middleton Park and ends at dusk with the annual Beach Day fireworks.
Middleton Park Extension (46th Street, SE and Beachfront Cabana Area.
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department 910-278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free. Organized and Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department. Beach Concert & Shag Contest Sponsored by N.C. 4th of July Festival.
N.C. 4th of July FestivalTuesday, July 02, 2013 TO Thursday, July 04, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival's new website www.nc4thofjuly.com. Downtown Southport. Contact: Southport-Oak Island a Chamber of Commerce. 910-457-5578. Admission/Fees: Most events are free.
17th Annual Battleship BlastThursday, July 04, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Noted as Coastal Living's 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society's award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular, and the City of Wilmington present the 2012 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, Star News Media, WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. At 9:05pm the Battleship fireworks spectacular will begin. You don't want to miss this year as the fireworks display will take on new forms that have never been seen in Wilmington before. Primary viewing for the fireworks will be from downtown Wilmington. The entire Battleship complex on Eagles Island will be closed at 6:00pm and all vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm. Therefore, come early and visit the equally impressive Battleship NORTH CAROLINA before the activities in the evening. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC. 910-251-5797
Rockin' on the RiverFriday, July 12, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Outdoor Concert Series. Concerts are free to the public! Jimmy Buffett Style Music. Sponsored by City of Southport Parks & Recreation & Tourism.
Waterfront Park Bay Street, Southport. Admission/Fees: Free
'The Pirates Are Coming' Festival WeekendFriday, August 02, 2013 TO Sunday, August 04, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Be here as pirates arrive by tall ship and take over the island for several days of unbridled revelry including a pirate pub, gun powder demonstrations and sword fighting, music, grub ships, duck race, pirate pancake breakfast, water games, crafts and an island-wide treasure hunt with proceeds benefiting the Old Baldy Foundation. A weekend of pirates, history and fun. Details can be found at www.oldbaldy.org. Bald Head Island. Contact: Old Baldy Foundation 910-457-7481
Phlock to the Beach A Buffett Style Beach BashFriday, August 23, 2013 TO Saturday, August 24, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Dig out your Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats and join us for a weekend celebrating the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle on Oak Island. There will be fun events such as a Dress Like a Parrot Head Pub & Grub Crawl on Oak Island and in Southport; Bocce Ball Tournament at Ocean Crest Pier; Volleyball Tournament at Oak Island Pier (Yaupon Beach Pier); Pancake Breakfast; and the Phlock to the Beach Concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport with Trop Rock music by Latitude and Key Lime Pie, food, beverages, children games (Hula Hoop, flip flop find, & flamingo races), face painting, and contests (Best Decorated Car, Mr. Longitude, Mrs. Latitude, Little Miss Parakeet, Little Master Parakeet and Jimmy Buffett Look-A-Like)
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 910-457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees vary for events.
Oak Island Art Guild Annual Arts & Crafts FestivalSaturday, August 31, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
24th Annual. Arts and crafts festival. More than 140 vendors sell only handmade products. Also food vendors.
Middleton Park Extension 46th SE Street & Dolphin Drive (soccer field behind Middleton Park), Oak Island. Contact: Penny Prettyman oiagacf@ec.rr.com 910-398-5555 Admission/Fees: Free. Organized & Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild Raindate: Sunday, September 1st.
Annual Brunswick County Intercultural FestivalSaturday, September 07, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Bringing the World to Brunswick County. International Pavilion, food tasting ($8), Passport to Culture, vendors, children's workshop and art poster contest, storytelling, and multinational performances. www.bcifestival.org for more details.
Brunswick Community College Grounds of Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Road Supply, NC 910-842-6566 Admission/Fees: Free. Sponsored by: Brunswick Community College, The State Port Pilot, The Brunswick Beacon, Brunswick Arts Council, North Carolina Arts Council, North Brunswick, Brunswick County chambers of commerce.
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel TournamentThursday, October 03, 2013 TO Saturday, October 05, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
The Granddad of king mackerel fishing tournaments. Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome. Southport Marina. Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. 800-457-6964
33rd Annual North Carolina Oyster FestivalSaturday, October 19, 2013 TO Sunday, October 20, 2013
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
The 33rd Annual NC Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, a road race, kid's area and an Oyster Stew Cook-off. Festivalgoers can also enjoy watching the shuckers compete for the title of 2013 North Carolina Oyster Shucking Champion.
Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Price: $5. Children 8 & under FREE. www.ncoysterfestival.com Annual Benefit Gala for ChildrenThursday, October 24, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
"The Gala is hands-down the most exciting event of the year. The evening includes A Taste of Brunswick County provided by the area's finest chefs, live and silent auctions, 50/50 raffles and live music. Proceeds benefit children and families through the programs of Communities In Schools of Brunswick County. For more information call 457-3494.
Cape Fear Regional Jetport 4019 Long Beach Road, Oak Island, NC 28461 910-457-3494 Admission/Fees: $100 per person.
Christmas By The Sea ParadeSaturday, December 07, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
2 PM. Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. For a parade application call The Chamber. Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. 910-457-6964
Southport Christmas FlotillaSaturday, December 14, 2013
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
The Southport Christmas Flotilla 2013 sets sail on December 14th at 7:00pm. Anywhere along the river-front from the Southport Marina/Old Yacht Basin to Kingsley Park will afford you a view as the beautifully decorated boats pass by. Boats of all sizes and shapes, power and sail will illuminate the dart night all the way "From the North-Pole to South-Port". Once again, Southport Elementary School art students will judge the boats on the variety and creativity of their decorations. Downtown Southport Inc (DSI), Cape Fear Yacht Club and the City of Southport Department of Tourism are sponsoring the Southport Christmas Flotilla.
Cape Fear River, from the Southport Marina/Old Yacht Basin to Kingsley Park. Contact: Woody Wilson 910-454-4327 Admission/Fees: Free
Organized & Sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc (DSI), Cape Fear Yacht Club and the City of Southport Department of Tourism.
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