2021 Season: This series of runs is sponsored by the Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department begins in the spring. This family-friendly weekday series attracts local runners and walkers for evening runs. The 1-mile run/walk, 5K and 10K are on the beach and begin and end at the main beach access area,...more about Beach Run Series
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May 22-23, 2021 The 33rd annual trade show (normally held in March) assembles the services, wares, and expertise of local businesses that focus on aspects of building, landscaping and decorating. With more than 65 exhibitors, you can gather ideas, good advice, and the right products for do-it-yourself projects. Or you can shop...more about Coastal Home and Garden Show
May 29 - 31, 2020 Swansboro Rotary Club's Bluewater Tournament is held on Memorial Day weekend. Formerly combined with the King Mackerel tournament, the tournaments were split into two separate weekends. The new name for the tournament series is The Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series. The King Mackerel and Inshore Trout and LizardFish tournaments take place in October.
May 16, 2020 Gather in the salty air for the annual Atlantic Beach Music Festival and enjoy the tunes of popular bands. Admission is free for this family-friendly event from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Bring your family, friends, blanket and lounge chairs, but leave your furry friends and glass containers at...more about Atlantic Beach Music Festival
July -August 2021 The Concert in the Park Series brings concerts on Fridays, July 2 - August 6 and includes pop classics, orchestral band, Cajun, bluegrass and Civil War era music. This is one of the many outreach projects of the Friends of Fort Macon, and admission is free. Choose one concert...more about Concert Series at Fort Macon
May 2-3, 2020 This event takes place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and features Civil War–period activities performed by members of the 1st N.C. Volunteers. Talks on flags, uniforms, and Civil War dress are held, as well as musket firings, cannon firings, battle and capture re-enactments, and drills. Admission is free....more about Fort Macon Civil War Reenactment