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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Historic Downtown Swansboro becomes a magical winter wonderland on November 11th, from 5pm to 9pm as the Historic Downtown Merchants host their Annual Swansboro by Candlelight. Luminaries line the streets, shop windows display whimsical scenes, and ribbons & bows put the finishing touches on a journey back to the days of yesteryear. Enjoy live entertainment […]