Crystal Coast Calendar of Events

Jumble Sale
Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Saturday, November 21, 2009 (9am - 3pm)
Beaufort Historic Site: The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. No admission fee. Vendor information is available.

Arts & Crafts Coalition Holiday Show & Sale
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Sunday, December 13, 2009
Old News Times Building (Arendell Street): This three-week show and sale of original juried artwork by members of the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition opens each year in alternating locations. Local artists combine their work to create the show for Christmas shopping opportunities and, because of the outstanding works, it is truly an event not to be missed.

BHA Community Thanksgiving Feast
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Sunday, November 22, 2009 (11am - 1pm)
Beaufort Historic Site: A traditional turkey dinner is provided by some of the area's finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort Historic Site, dinners are available for take-out or to enjoy under our tent. Admission fee.

Swansboro Christmas Flotilla
Friday, November 27, 2009
Historic Downtown Swansboro: Begins at dusk in Historic Downtown Swansboro.

Emerald Isle Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Emerald Isle

Festival of Trees
Friday, December 04, 2009 - Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Crystal Coast Civic Center: Sponsored by Hospice of Carteret County! Over 50 beautifully decorated trees, great entertainment all week and visits from Santa.

Train Show
Friday, December 04, 2009 - Sunday, December 06, 2009
Broad and Pollock Streets: Trains, trains and more trains. This exhibit of trains is set up in Beaufort's old Train Depot and is for the young and young at heart. Organized by Beaufort residents John and Virginia Costlow, the exhibit offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains.

Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend
Friday, December 04, 2009 - Sunday, December 06, 2009
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum: The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum opens its doors the first weekend in December and offers a slate full of traditional, down-home fun.

Educational exhibits, competitions, retriever demonstrations, arts and crafts and food can be found at the museum's Shell Point headquarters, near the very end of Island Road on Harkers Island.

A Hunting and Fishing Expo is held in conjunction with the festivities at the museum. There are many other special events â€" such as a special dessert supper â€" associated with this weekend, so call the museum for the latest information.

''Lunch with a Dash of History''
Friday, December 04, 2009 (12am)
1008 Arendell Street: The popular ''Lunch with a Dash of History'' series with storyteller Rodney Kemp is held at noon on Fridays at The History Place in downtown Morehead City.

The topics for the fall series are: Friday, Sept. 11th - ''Talkin'' Carteret; Friday, Sept.25th - The Hidden Beaufort; Friday, Oct. 30th - Shipwrecks and Sea Stories; and Friday, Nov.13th - The Promise' Land Untold; and Friday, Dec. 4 Tis the Season-Christmas in Carteret County.

Tickets are $10 for lunch and only $4 without lunch. Reservations must be made and tickets paid for before Wednesday prior to each lecture by calling 252-247-7533 ext. 106, or stop by the Museum Store. The History Place is located at 1008 Arendell Street, in downtown Morehead City.

22nd Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival
Saturday, December 05, 2009 - Sunday, December 06, 2009
Harkers Island School: 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, antique decoy exhibits, decoy carving and painting competitions, retriever demonstrations, children's decoy painting, great food and the World Champion Loon Calling contest.

All events are located at the Harkers Island School.

Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla
Saturday, December 05, 2009 (5pm)
Morehead City and Beaufort Waterfronts: Yachts and workboats decorated for Christmas organize on Morehead City Waterfront where parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Arrival in Beaufort is 6:15 p.m. Contact The Friends of the Museum for more information.

Morehead City Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2009 (11am)
Downtown Morehead City: One of the largest Christmas parades in Eastern North Carolina is in downtown Morehead City. Parade starts at 11:00 AM on Arendell Street, downtown Morehead City. Contact the Morehead City Jaycees for more information.

Beaufort's Coastal Carolina Christmas Walk
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (2pm - 4pm)
Beaufort Historic Site: Begins at the Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort. The walk features open house tours of Historic features Beaufort Bed and Breakfast Inns and the Beaufort Historic Site buildings decorated in period fashion for Christmas.

A special narrated holiday bus tour through the Historic District is available aboard the vintage British double-decker bus. Seasonal music of the Colonial period can be heard throughout the Historic Site.

The Christmas Walk is free. There is a fee for the bus tour.

BHA Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (5pm - 7pm)
Historic Downtown Beaufort: Another way to get ready for the holidays this year is to visit beautiful Beaufort homes all ''dressed up'' for the holidays. See truly lovely decorations amid twinkling candlelight as you walk the festive streets of this quaint town and visit these inviting homes. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 at the Beaufort Historical Association.

Holiday Open House at the N.C. Maritime Museum
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Front Street: This event is sponsored by Friends of the Maritime Museum.

• 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