Southport Calendar of Events
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.
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.
Southport Waterfront Movies
Friday, September 12, 2008 (8pm)
Garrison Lawn (Bay Street): Admission is free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beehive: The 60's Musical
Friday, May 15, 2009 - Sunday, May 24, 2009
Franklin Square Park: This musical is a retrospective to the great female artists of the 60's and early 70's, with a little history thrown in for educational purposes! An all-female cast brings back memories of artists like the Chiffons, the Shirelles, the Supremes, Shelley Fabares, Brenda Lee, Lesley Gore, Connie Francis, Cher, Petula Clark, Lulu, Tina Turner, Janis Ian, Aretha Franklin, Janice Joplin, Grace Slick, and others. Great music, fun comedy, and family-friendly!
Show will be held in Franklin Square Park in Southport. Dates are May 15-17 and May 22-24. FREE Admission!
Events calendar for Southport, part of the Brunswick Beaches of North Carolina.
