| May 7 - September 24, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wacky Wednesday Dance Parties |
Every other Wednesday beginning the first Wednesday in May thru September 24th. Listen to great music, dance and have some great wine.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
910/287-2800
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| May 25 - August 31, 2008 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Summer Sundays |
Sundays - Live Music & Entertainment. Event of City of Southport Department of Tourism.
Keziah Park Corner of Lord/Moore Street, Southport
Contact: Randy Jones
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
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| June 23 - July 21, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| July National Art Show |
Juried and judged national art show. Top prize $1000.
Franklin Square Gallery
Contact: Associated Artists of Southport
P.O. Box 10035 Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
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| July 1 - 4, 2008 |
| N.C. 4th of July Festival |
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival's new website www.nc4thofjuly.com
Southport & Oak Island
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5578
Admission/Fees: Most events are free.
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| July 9, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| July 11, 2008 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
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| July 16, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| July 23, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| July 30, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 6, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 8, 2008 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 13, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 19, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport |
Presenter: Troy Alphin, UNC-W Marine Biology.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM-Free
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| August 20, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 23, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Intercultural Festival |
Music, Crafts, Games, Dance Food.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply
910/755-7404
Event of Brunswick Community College & Brunswick Educational Transition Center.
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| August 27, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| August 30, 2008 - 8:00 AM |
| 5th Annual Oak Island Surf-Off |
The contest welcomes surfers and body-board riders of all ages and skill levels, from 8 years of age and older, with divisions for men, women, boys and girls. Division winners will be awarded fantastic prizes and keepsake trophies. The annual raffle is always a popular event.
Ocean Crest Pier Oak Island, NC
Contact: Bob Rhyne
910/448-0777
Admission/Fees: $25.00 with $5 for each additional event
Sponsors: Sundek, Teernal Wave Surf Shop, Surfer's Restaurant, Local Call Surf Shop, Hot Wax Surf Wax, DVS Shoes, Ocean Crest Pier, Ocean Crest Motel, Chasers Beach Club, Bell Supply, Tasha Helms CPA and more.
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| August 30, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library
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| August 30, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Labor Day Art &Craft Fair |
Arts, crafts and Food. Raindate: September 2nd - 10am-5pm
Contact: Dick Staat
910/201-4090
Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild
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| September 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Children's Crab Derby |
16 years old and under only - Free t-shirt first 50 children Bring your own crab line & chicken neck
Southport's Historic Waterfront
Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation
201 E. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 3, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 10, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 12, 2008 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Festival |
"Oh Lucy...you have some 'splaining to do!" Remember that wonderful "Lucy" episode where she stomped grapes in Italy. Come on out to the Purple Feet Festival and do some stomping of your own. Enter the Lucy Look-alike contest. The reigning "Lucy" will be crowning a new one. So dye that hair red and get out your stomping clothes.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: Admission Charged
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| September 16, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
Topic: Queen Anne's Revenge. Presenter: Mark Wilde Ramsing.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM-Free
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| September 17, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 24, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| September 27, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of : Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library
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| October 1, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 2 - 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM |
| Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament |
Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome.
Southport Marina
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com
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| October 4, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 16th Annual Street of Shops -Fall Craft Bonanza |
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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of NC 211 & Dosher Cut-Off Southport
Contact: Arlyne Fetterer
910/457-6066
Event of: St. Philips Episcopal & Sacred Heart Catholic Churches.
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| October 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament |
16 years of age & under only. Free t-shirt & food to 1st 100 children. Bring one fishing rod & bait. Co-Sponsored by: Southport Parks & Recreation & Southport Lions Club.
Southport Waterfront
Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation Department
201 E. Moore Street, Southport
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 8, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 10, 2008 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Octoberfest |
Loosen your Lederhosen. Come and be entertained by wonderful German music and dance. Dance the polka and try out your yodeling skills in our contests and eat the best German food around.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: $5. Children under 12 free
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| October 15, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 22, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| October 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Street,Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library
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| October 29, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| November 1, 2008 |
| Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast |
Varnamtown
Contact: Carson Varnam
910/842-6425
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged
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| November 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Holly Days |
Arts & Crafts Fair.
Southport Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Contact: Kathy Holbrook
P.O. Box 10009 Southport, NC 28461
910/278-3134
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Women's Group - Bellamy Group
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| November 2, 2008 - 2:00 PM |
| CROP Hunger Walk |
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.
Contact: Ann Parvin
910/278-6711
Registration at 1:30pm Walk at 2pm.
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| November 5, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| November 7 - 8, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Artisans Holiday Boutique |
Sponsored by: The Artisans Group
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Dianne Schwartz
910/253-8817
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| November 8, 2008 |
| Maritime Classic Road Race |
5K run
Bald Head Island
P.O. Box 3069 Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910/457-7381
Admission/Fees: Call For Fees
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| November 12, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
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| November 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Festa Italia |
Celebrating everything Italian: food, wine, music and games. Carolina's Italian American Organization will be on hand to help organize the annual Bocce Tournament at Noon.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: $5. Children 12 & under free
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| November 18, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum@ Southport |
Topic: "Home Improvement Celia's Way". Presenter: Celia Rivenbark.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM-Free
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| December 6, 2008 - 3:00 PM |
| Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade |
Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Sponsored by: Cape Fear Coast Real Estate
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| December 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library
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