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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 […]
Town of Holly Ridge Liberty Festival - Live Music 🎶 Craft Vendors 🧑🎨 Beer Garden 🍻 Kid's zone 🏰 fireworks 🇺🇸 and More!
The 2023 Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival is celebrating its 52nd Anniversary! Enjoy the annual parade, live music, craft vendors, games, children’s activities, fireworks and NC Shrimp fresh off the boat! […]
Onslow County celebrates its 2nd Annual Coastal Pigout BBQ Festival in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This event is guaranteed to have something for everyone. Come and appreciate the great taste of North Carolina’s BBQ while grooving to the tunes of live bands and so much more
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, […]
Parade starts at 9:45am! Road closes down at 9:00am, please find your seats before this time! Every year approximately 15,000 spectators from around the region line the streets along Western […]
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 […]
FTM Fashion Week Season 11 is coming to Jacksonville, North Carolina on March 9th at 6pm. The theme is "Hollywood" and will have celebrities, fashion bloggers, press, and more!
Engaged Onslow is back for 2024! Skip the stress and engage with the best! This is your chance to engage with wedding and reception venues, DJ’s, jewelers, bakers, caterers, florists […]
The New River Splash Triathlon, Duathlon & 5k presented by Moore Buick Join us for the 6th Annual New River Splash Triathlon, Duathlon & 5k presented by Moore Buick GMC! Located in Jacksonville, NC, home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The race starts and ends in downtown […]
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 […]
One of the most popular year-round events is our fun-filled hayrides. During these rides, both kids and adults can enjoy a relaxing ride on the farm. Many of the rides seem to beak out in a “singing jubilee” that can be heard all over Onslow County! During the month of October, the hayride takes a […]
October 23, 2023 marks 40 years since the Peace Mission to Beirut Lebanon The Beirut Memorial was a gift from the citizens of Onslow County to honor those men that lived among us and gave so much. A solemn tribute to 273 Marines who gave the last full measure of devotion in Lebanon and Grenada […]
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
Get an early start on good cheer with EJI Farms’ Christmas Town starting November in Jacksonville. Purchase tickets at Santa's workshop to drive through a myriad of animated Christmas lights, giant toy soldiers, photo ops, and more from either the comfort of your own car/truck or by tractor ride. Check out their website at https://eljfarms.com/christmas-town […]
Mike's Farm Festival of Lights hayride is a 30 minute hayride around the farm accompanied by all of your favorite Christmas Classics. Along the way are lighted holiday scenes and a live nativity. The hayride is held nightly (weather permitting) starting mid November and running until the end of December. The first hayride goes out […]
