Kure Beach Calendar of Events

Free Summer Concert
Friday, August 15, 2008 (6pm)
Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, 118 Riverfront Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449: Come and listen to a free concert held every year at Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area. Bring your chairs, blankets and kids and enjoy a concert along the Cape Fear River. Call 910.458.8434 for more information.

End of Summer Artillery Program
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Fort Fisher State Historic Site, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S, Kure Beach, NC 28449: Come and watch the firing of Fort Fisher's cannons in the last artillery demonstration of the year! Volunteers and interpreters will be dressed in Civil War costumes during this event. All demonstrations are subject to change, please contact the site for details 910.458.5538 or fisher@ncmail.net.

Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival, 15th Annual
Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Sunday, October 12, 2008 (11am - 10pm)
Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, 118 Riverfront Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449: Two day event brimming with live music, arts and crafts, delicious seafood, fine arts gallery and much, much more. 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-6pm Sun. Call 910.458.8434 for more information.

Island of Lights New Year's Eve Countdown Party/Fireworks
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Kure Beach: The Island of Lights countdown features the lowering of a giant lighted beach ball. A street dance featuring live music precedes a spectacular fireworks display to welcome in the New Year. Refreshments are available at this entertainment event for all ages. Free. For more information call 910.458.9023 or visit www.islandoflights.org.

• 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