Ocean Isle Beach 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bluefin Tuna Blitz
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ocean Isle Fishing Center

• The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
• The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
• The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
• The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
• The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
• The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce