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March 2020
Engaged Onslow Bridal Expo
This is your chance to engage with wedding and reception venues, DJ’s, jewelers, bakers, caterers, florists and more – all at one place! The wedding experts at the Engaged Onslow Bridal Expo will help you plan the wedding of your dreams with ease. This is your opportunity to meet the professionals in person and benefit from exclusive discounts from this show. Engaged Onslow is the ideal first step in planning your Eastern NC wedding. Come enjoy the show and bring…
Find out more »June 2020
New River Splash
The New River Splash Triathlon starts and ends at L.P. Willingham Park in downtown Jacksonville. Athletes will swim 400 yards in the New River and then hop on their bike and head up Kerr St. After crossing Old Bridge Street, the cyclists will head down Leonard Steet, towards ONWASA and then onto HWY 17 out and back with a short distance loop at Murrill Rd. After dropping their bikes they will run down Spargo and then by Sturgeon City…
Find out more »Swansboro Arts by the Sea
The much-anticipated Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival is held annually on the second Saturday of June on the waterfront in Downtown Swansboro, North Carolina. From fabulous art and fine crafts to delicious food and wine tasting, this coastal arts and crafts festival has something for everyone. Browse the historic downtown streets of Swansboro as they are lined with some of the finest art and handmade crafts such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, carvings, photography, sculptures, stained glass art and more. The…
Find out more »July 2020
Ocean City Jazz Festival
The diverse notes of jazz will begin drifting up from the beach July 3 - 5 as North Topsail Beach will see and hear the return of its Annual Ocean City Jazz Festival. The festival will celebrate its 11th year of existence, which was created to commemorate the 61-year anniversary of the founding of the Ocean City Community in 1949, which was the first area developed for African-Americans to purchase and own coastal property in North Carolina, 15 years before…
Find out more »August 2020
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
The Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival celebrates its 50th year on August 7 - 9 ,2020. A tradition that began as a way to honor the local fishing community. Enjoy the annual parade, live music, craft vendors, games, children’s activities, fireworks and NC Shrimp fresh off the boat! Event Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/SneadsFerryShrimpFestival/
Find out more »September 2020
Marine Corps Half Marathon
Run shoulder to shoulder with Onslow County’s military heros. The Marine Corps Half Marathon is a scenic flat run and lends itself to setting personal best records. Ideal for experienced half marathon runners as well as beginners. Accept the challenge and receive your hero’s welcome! Event Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMarathon/
Find out more »October 2020
Swansboro Mullet Festival
Mmm, mmm, mullet! Whether you prefer fried, broiled, grilled, smoked or stewed, you can get mullet any way you like it at the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. The festival began in 1954 and is the oldest festival in the Crystal Coast. The Mullet Festival is a street fair featuring arts and crafts vendors, a parade, street dance, children's carnival, food, and entertainment for all. Event Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/SwansboroMulletFestival/
Find out more »Onslow Oktoberfest
"Onslow Oktoberfest" is held at Riverwalk Crossing Park in Jacksonville, North Carolina in Onslow County. Thursday, October 22nd at Carolina Ale House we will be kicking off the 13th Annual Oktoberfest with a preliminary Last Man Standing contest and a German-themed menu. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Onslow Community Outreach Center. "SOUP"er Fun Run will be held on Friday evening October 24th, 2020 along with live music and a keg tap! - please visit the website…
Find out more »November 2020
Swansboro by Candlelight
Start your holiday season off with a candlelight celebration like no other! Sip a cup of hot cider as you stroll through historic downtown Swansboro and delight in the streets lined with luminaires, shop windows decorated in whimsical scenes and storefronts adorned with beautiful ribbons and bows. Enjoy live entertainment in the town square and dinner along the Swansboro waterfront. There’s nothing else that will get you more in the holiday spirit than Swansboro by Candlelight!
Find out more »Swansboro Christmas Flotilla
The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition and fun for the whole family! At dusk, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, gather along Swansboro’s waterfront and watch the spectacular parade of lights down the White Oak River. Music will fill the air and you can enjoy treats, such as funnel cakes, cider and hot cocoa as you enjoy the lights glimmering off the river. You’ll be amazed by the lights and décor of the boats and you might even catch…
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