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The 2024 North Carolina Pacific Arts Festival will take place at the American Legion 146 in Jacksonville, NC. This free two day event will feature three competitions, authentic food, entertainment and craft vendors. The Mission Statement of the NCPAF states that “we will preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of our Islands.” Accordingly, […]
The festival will celebrate its 13th year of existence, which was created to commemorate the 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 the Civil Rights Act. The Ocean City Jazz Festival […]
This FREE event is a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in our community so get ready for a day filled with fun games, music, dancing and a car show. Plus you'll get to indulge in delicious food from food trucks and vendors. This is an event you won't want to miss!
15th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Observance - The official observance ceremony will be held from 8 AM to 10 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Montford Point Marine Memorial at 100 Montford Landing Road. The National Montford Point Marine Association will be honoring up to 30 Montford Point Marines with the Congressional Gold Medal, […]
Experience the storied legacy of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Half Marathon on Camp Lejeune. This flat and picturesque course offers runners breathtaking views of the New River, Morgan Bay, and Farnell Bay. You will travel between the fairways of the Paradise Point Golf Course, where the Heroes Mile pays homage to fallen […]
The 2024 Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival is celebrating its 53rd Anniversary! Enjoy the annual parade, live music, craft vendors, games, children’s activities, fireworks and NC Shrimp fresh off the boat! Visit the website for complete details. Event Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/SneadsFerryShrimpFestival/
Join us downtown Swansboro for the 70th Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival of North Carolina on October 12-13, 2024. Featuring a parade Saturday at 9am, street vendors, kids’ area, live music, fish fry, food vendors, and more. The 70th Annual Mullet Festival of North Carolina is presented by Team Chevrolet Swansboro. Stay tuned for more information. The […]
Get ready for a weekend of fun celebrating and honoring our veterans! Veterans Tribute NC returns with a full list of activities, including the annual Veterans Day Parade, a family fun event at the Jacksonville Commons, tours of the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and the Veterans Walk of Honor. Make plans now to join us in […]
Celebrating current and past servicemen and women through Native American culture. The Onslow Veterans Pow Wow serves to provide a cultural experience for residents of Onslow County, and adjoining communities to observe, participate, and learn from a broad representation of Native American tribes. Facebook Event Page URL: Onslow Veterans Pow Wow
Historic Downtown Swansboro becomes a magical winter wonderland on November 9th, 2024 from 5 pm - 9 pm as the Swansboro Downtown Merchants & Restaurants 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 […]
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 […]
Take in the views and explore North Topsail Beach while running on the beach in either our Half Marathon, 10k or 5k. Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is proud to present the "Sledgehammer Race Series" in memory of Dr. E. B. Sledge. The mission statement of the "Sledgehammer Race Series" is: To Honor the memory of Sledgehammer and All […]
