Brunswick Beaches Calendar of Events
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Year Round Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ocean Isle Fishing Center: This year, the Ocean Isle Fishing Center is hosting the First Annual Year Round Fishing Rodeo Tournament. Registration is open to any angler wishing to compete and will remain open until December 5, 2008. Eligible species are Flounder, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia, Dolphin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Gag Grouper and Sea Bass. Anglers must purchase a Rodeo ticket for the species they plan to catch BEFORE they catch the fish that will be weighed in. For more information, visit the Ocean Isle Fishing Center website.
Wacky Wednesday Dance Parties
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 (5pm - 8pm)
Silver Coast Winery: Back by popular demand, the Wacky Wednesday Dance Parties will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, starting with Wednesday, April 9 and running through Wednesday, November 19. Come in and listen to some great music, dance to your heart's content and have some great wine. This year, Silver Coast Winery will have a great variety of music and bands for your dancing pleasure. There is no charge for admission. Specific entertainment schedule TBA.
Summer Sundays in Southport
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Sunday, August 31, 2008 (2pm - 4pm)
Keziah Park (Corner of Lord and Moore Streets): Sundays - Live Music & Entertainment. Event of City of Southport Department of Tourism. Located at Keziah Park on the corner of Lord and Moore Streets in Southport. Admission is free to these events.
Waterfront Market
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (8am - 1pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Every Wednesday from May 28 to November 12, 2008, shoppers can enjoy the Waterfront Market on Garrison Lawn at Bay Street. Admission is free to the market, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc. Dates for the market are: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5 and November 12.
July National Art Show
Monday, June 23, 2008 - Monday, July 21, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Franklin Square Gallery: Juried and judged national art show. Top prize $1000. Held at Franklin Square Gallery and sponsored by Associated Artists of Southport.
Southport Waterfront Movies
Friday, July 11, 2008 (8pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Admission is free.
N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport Program
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (7pm)
Southport Community Building (Bay Street): Topic: Growing Up Black in Brunswick County. Presenter: Hobson Bryant.
Admission/Fees: Non-Members: Fee Charged; Friends of the Museum: Free
Southport Waterfront Movies
Friday, August 08, 2008 (8pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Admission is free.
N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport Program
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (7pm)
Southport Community Building (Bay Street): Presenter: Troy Alphin, UNC-W Marine Biology.
Admission/Fees: Non-Members: Fee Charged; Friends of the Museum: Free.
Intercultural Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Saturday, August 23, 2008 (10am - 2pm)
Brunswick Community College: The Intercultural Festival will be filled with a variety of music, crafts, games, dancing and food! This is an event of the Brunswick Community College & Brunswick Educational Transition Center.
Brunswick Islands King Classic King Mackerel Tournament
Friday, August 29, 2008 - Saturday, August 30, 2008
Holden Beach Marina
5th Annual Oak Island Surf-Off
Saturday, August 30, 2008 (8am)
Ocean Crest Pier: The contest welcomes surfers and body-board riders of all ages and skill levels, from 8 years of age and older, with divisions for men, women, boys and girls. Division winners will be awarded fantastic prizes and keepsake trophies. The annual raffle is always a popular event.
Admission/Fees: $25.00 with $5 for each additional event.
Sponsors: Sundek, Teernal Wave Surf Shop, Surfer's Restaurant, Local Call Surf Shop, Hot Wax Surf Wax, DVS Shoes, Ocean Crest Pier, Ocean Crest Motel, Chasers Beach Club, Bell Supply, Tasha Helms CPA and more.
Labor Day Art & Craft Fair
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Saturday, August 30, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
TBA: A variety of arts, crafts and food will be available at the Labor Day Art & Craft Fair. Rain date is September 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Saturday, August 30, 2008 (11am - 2pm)
Old Jail Annex (Corner of Rhett & Nash Streets): Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library.
Children's Crab Derby
Monday, September 01, 2008 - Monday, September 01, 2008 (9am - 12am)
Southport Historic Waterfront: Children 16 years old and under are welcome to participate in this event. A free t-shirt will be given to the first 50 children to register. Bring your own crab line & chicken neck.
Annual Sea Trail 5 Mile Run
Saturday, September 06, 2008 (8am)
Sea Trail Plantation: Awards: Top three finishers in each age & overall top three male & female. Benefits: Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. Early Packet Pickup- 9/05 at Brunswick Family Assistance Agency Office 9am-5pm. Race Day Registration begins at 7am.
Course: Race begins and ends at Jones-Byrd Patio. 5 mile loop course, mostly paved roads in Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach.
Contact: Brunswick Family Assistance
Registration-$20 with shirt, $15 without shirt. Entries must be postmarked no later than September 1, 2008.
Southport Waterfront Movies
Friday, September 12, 2008 (8pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Admission is free.
Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Festival
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Saturday, September 13, 2008 (11am - 5pm)
Silver Coast Winery: Remember that wonderful “I Love Lucy” episode where she stomped grapes in Italy? You can do some grape stomping of your own at Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Festival. Attendees are encouraged to enter the Lucy look-alike contest " winner will be crowned by the reigning “Lucy.”
All festivals at Silver Coast Winery run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend the day. Admission cost for each festival at Silver Coast Winery is $5.00 for adults, which covers the entertainment, contests and 5 free raffles throughout the day. There is no charge for admission of children under 12 years old. Our official Master of Ceremonies, Dave “The Bopper” Overby, will start off the day at 11:00 a.m. and get everyone warmed up to have some wonderful fun. The Headline entertainment will begin at noon and continue until 3:00 p.m. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the incredible “house band” Shamalama, starring Mickey Hardie and Phil Berg, will play, so you can end the day dancing your hearts out! Each festival at Silver Coast Winery will have artists and crafters on site, as well as wonderful food for you to purchase.
N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport Program
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 (7pm)
Southport Community Building (Bay Street): Topic: Queen Anne's Revenge. Presenter: Mark Wilde Ramsing.
Admission/Fees: Non-Members: Fee Charged; Friends of the Museum: Free
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, September 27, 2008 - Saturday, September 27, 2008 (11am - 2pm)
Old Jail Annex (Corner of Rhett & Nash Streets): Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library.
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Thursday, October 02, 2008 - Saturday, October 04, 2008 (10am)
Southport Marina: Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome.
16th Annual Street of Shops - Fall Craft Bonanza
Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Saturday, October 04, 2008 (9am - 2pm)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (NC 211 & Dosher Cutoff): Bazaar, benefits both in and out-reach programs, offers a wide range of hand made goods such as decorations, wood crafts, wreaths, elegant and practical gifts, hand-painted treasures, needlework, toys and baby items. Bake Sale, raffle and light lunch available.
Event of St. Philips Episcopal Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament
Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Saturday, October 04, 2008 (10am - 2pm)
Southport: This event is open to children 16 years of age & under. A free t-shirt and food will be given to the first 100 children to register. Bring one fishing rod & bait. Co-Sponsored by the Southport Parks & Recreation Department and Southport Lions Club.
Southport Waterfront Movies
Friday, October 10, 2008 (8pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Admission is free.
Silver Coast Winery's Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Saturday, October 11, 2008 (11am - 5pm)
Silver Coast Winery: Loosen your Lederhosen! Come and be entertained by wonderful German music and song. Dance the polka and try out your yodeling skills in our contests and eat the best German food around.
All festivals at Silver Coast Winery run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend the day. Admission cost for each festival at Silver Coast Winery is $5.00 for adults, which covers the entertainment, contests and 5 free raffles throughout the day. There is no charge for admission of children under 12 years old. Our official Master of Ceremonies, Dave “The Bopper” Overby, will start off the day at 11:00 a.m. and get everyone warmed up to have some wonderful fun. The Headline entertainment will begin at noon and continue until 3:00 p.m. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the incredible “house band” Shamalama, starring Mickey Hardie and Phil Berg, will play, so you can end the day dancing your hearts out! Each festival at Silver Coast Winery will have artists and crafters on site, as well as wonderful food for you to purchase.
28th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ocean Isle Beach: The premier oyster roast in the state attracted over 45,000 in 2007. This festival includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, N.C. Oyster Shuckin' Championship, Oyster Stew Cook-Off, Kid's Area and Road Race.
The 2007 Oyster Festival, hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the ''Event of the Year'' from the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events in February 2008. The event also received ''Best Brochure'' and ''Best Event Photo.'' Festival & Events Director, Kristin Coffey, also received ''Director of the Year'' for the Oyster Festival.
Fall Brawl King Classic
Friday, October 24, 2008 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
Ocean Isle Fishing Center: CAPTAIN'S CHOICE FORMAT- Fish 1 out 2 days- EITHER Saturday, October 25th or Sunday, October 26th. Declare your intended fish day on your registration form or you have until 7:00am on Saturday, October 25th to call (910) 253-3474 and leave a message declaring your fish day. -If you do not declare a fish day, Saturday, October 25th , will automatically be counted as your fish day.
- $215 Entry Fee by 10/15/08, $250 after
- Pays $$ top 26 heaviest King Mackerel** 1st place $20k+
- Pays $$ top 3 Jr. Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
- Pays $$ top 3 Lady Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
- Pays $$ top 3 Senior Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
The Fall Brawl King Classic brings fishermen and their families together for great food, fun and fishing. Entertainment is provided during the Capt. Meeting in the form of the Spot Derby and Cast Net throwing contest while great, food is served compliments of Fall Brawl sponsors and staff. The Fall Brawl is not only special for its attention to family involvment, it just so happens to be held when King Mackerel fishing is at its peak. Every year the tournament is won within sight of land, and on several occasions by boats less than 23 feet. It truly is a great time to fish area and why not join in the competition and give yourself a shot at winning a piece of the over $35,000 in prize money awarded.
NC Festival By The Sea
Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
Holden Beach
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Saturday, October 25, 2008 (11am - 2pm)
Old Jail Annex (Corner of Rhett & Nash Streets): Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library.
Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Dixon Chapel
Holly Days
Saturday, November 01, 2008 - Saturday, November 01, 2008 (9am - 4pm)
Southport Gym (Atlantic Avenue): Holly Days is an arts and crafts fair that will be held at the Southport Gym on Atlantic Avenue. This event is sponsored by Southport Baptist Church Women's Group - Bellamy Group.
CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, November 02, 2008 (2pm)
Southport, Oak Island and Bald Head Island locations: In partnership with Church World Service and organized locally by the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship, the SOIICF CROP Hunger Walk draws over 200 walkers and since 1984 has raised over $183,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. 25% of funds raised each year are used by SOIICF for local emergency human needs in our community. CROP Hunger Walks continue to play a big role in the US Gulf Coast rebuilding and in Central America. Support our community walk! Sign-up at your church or contact Ann Parvin.
Start Locations: Franklin Square Park - Southport. Middleton Park - Oak Island. Fire Station - Bald Head Island. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. and walk begins at 2:00 p.m.
Artisans Holiday Boutique
Friday, November 07, 2008 - Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Southport Community Building (Bay Street): This event is sponsored by The Artisans Group.
Maritime Classic Road Race
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Bald Head Island: The Maritime Classic Road Race is a 5K Run on Bald Head Island.
Silver Coast Winery's Festa Italia
Saturday, November 15, 2008 - Saturday, November 15, 2008 (11am - 5pm)
Silver Coast Winery: Join us as we celebrate everything Italian: food, wine, music and games Come and bring your favorite Italian, or be Italian for a day. The Carolina Italian American Organization (CIAO) will be on hand to help us celebrate and organize the Bocce Tournament!
All festivals at Silver Coast Winery run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend the day. Admission cost for each festival at Silver Coast Winery is $5.00 for adults, which covers the entertainment, contests and 5 free raffles throughout the day. There is no charge for admission of children under 12 years old. Our official Master of Ceremonies, Dave “The Bopper” Overby, will start off the day at 11:00 a.m. and get everyone warmed up to have some wonderful fun. The Headline entertainment will begin at noon and continue until 3:00 p.m. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the incredible “house band” Shamalama, starring Mickey Hardie and Phil Berg, will play, so you can end the day dancing your hearts out! Each festival at Silver Coast Winery will have artists and crafters on site, as well as wonderful food for you to purchase.
N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport Program
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (7pm)
Southport Community Building (Bay Street): Topic: ''Home Improvement Celia's Way''. Presenter: Celia Rivenbark.
Admission/Fees: Non-Members: Fee Charged; Friends of the Museum: Free.
Capt. Stan's Thanksgiving Inshore Classic
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Saturday, November 29, 2008
Ocean Isle Fishing Center: 2008 information To Be Announced.
Silver Coast Winery Christmas
Monday, December 01, 2008 - Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Silver Coast Winery: For the month of December, Silver Coast Winery will have a Silver Coast Christmas. Call for gift baskets, open houses, party planning and wine specials.
Calabash Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05, 2008
Calabash
Shallotte Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05, 2008
Shallotte
Christmas by the Sea Festival
Friday, December 05, 2008 - Sunday, December 21, 2008
Southport and Oak Island: Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more. Admission fees vary; some events are free.
Shallotte Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Shallotte
Bluefin Tuna Blitz
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Christmas by the Sea Festival Parade
Saturday, December 06, 2008 (3pm)
On Oak Island Drive (From Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street): The parade will take place on Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. Sponsored by Cape Fear Coast Real Estate.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Throughout Southport
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - Saturday, December 13, 2008 (11am - 2pm)
Old Jail Annex (Corner of Rhett & Nash Streets): Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library.
