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May 1-Oct 30 | Downtown Waterfront Market
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Open every Saturday. Location: Mariners Wharf. 9:00am- 1:00pm. Free Admission. Contact: Denise Richards- 252-338-0169.
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May 14-Sep 3 | Mayfaire "Music on the Town" Concert Series
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for the free Friday night concert series. Free parking is available on-site, and coolers and picnics are welcome. Call 910.256.5131 for more information.
www.mayfairetown.com
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May 14-Oct 1 | Airlie Gardens Concert Series
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Relax under the broad branches of the Airlie Oak as the area's premier jazz musicians perform every first Friday from 6 to 8pm. Every 3rd Friday during the Airlie Gardens Concert Series is an evening of great dance music. Airlie Gardens Concert Series is a great place to enjoy a picnic as you relax and let the syncopated rhythms take you away. Call 910.798.7700 or email airlieinfo@nhcgov.com for more information.
www.airliegardens.org
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May 15-Sep 18 | Riverfront Farmer's Market
Wilmington, New Hanover County
The Wilmington Riverfront Farmers' Market on Water Street is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products offered include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, and more. Call 910.341.0079 for more information. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
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May 17-Sep 27 | Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County
The market includes a diverse group of more than ten vendors offering fresh and local produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods, eggs, meats, doggie treats and flowers. The Farmers Market will open on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 8am-1pm and run through Monday, September 27th. Please join us this season every Monday morning in front of the Post Office to support our local producers. For more information call 910.256.7925 or email wbfm@yahoo.com. www.wbfarmersmarket.com
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May 21-Sep 24 | Audubon NC Free Birding Tours
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County
The sights and sounds of colorful and unique coastal birds fill the air in coastal North Carolina this time of year. Audubon North Carolina staff are helping people get close-up looks at these natural marvels through free guided tours of the Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area through September. The tours run from 9am to 11am every Friday, are open to the public and feature a walk along the protected sanctuary for beach-nesting birds including Least Tern, Black Skimmer, American Oystercatcher, and other unique coastal birds. You do not need to register, just meet at the Mason Inlet information kiosk. Call 910.686.7527 or email awood@audubon.org for more information.www.ncaudubon.org
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May 22-Oct 9 | Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County
This will be your opportunity to obtain the freshest, most flavorful and nutritious produce possible. Also look for nurseries, home canners, bakeries, soap makers, artists and musicians at the Market. Call 910.431.8122 or 910.368.9032 for more information.
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May 27-Sep 3 | Carolina Beach Film & Fireworks Series
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County
The events will take place on Sundays and Thursdays beginning May 27, weather permitting. Family-friendly movies will be held at Carolina Beach Lake Park every Sunday and a fireworks display will be on the beach near the boardwalk each Thursday at 9pm, weather permitting, and a band performing at 6:30pm. Both events will be free and concessions will be available. Call 910.458.8434 or visit our web site
www.carolinabeachgetaway.com/outdoor/Movie%20Schedule
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Jun 1-Sep 6 | Tryon Palace Summer Garden Hours
New Bern, Craven County
The magnificent gardens at Tryon Palace are open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sundays. Last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m.
Building tours also available, with the last tour of each building beginning at 4 p.m. Admission charged.
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Jul 1-Sep 4 | Morehead City Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series
Morehead City, Carteret County
The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a summer long concert series beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
The concerts are scheduled each Saturday evening from 7:00-8:30 PM at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard Street in Morehead City. These performances are free and open to the public.
2010 SCHEDULE:
May 22nd WCHS Jazz Band
May 29th Steve Creech & The All Stars
June 5th Robert McDuffy & Friends
June 12th Parson's
June 19th Blue Moon Jazz
June 26th Irvine
July 3rd Carolina Beach Club
July 4th The Seaside Band
July 10th Kickin Machine
July 17th Panyelo
July 24th The Backbeat
July 31st R&B Express
Aug. 7th The Seaside Band
Aug. 14th White Oak River Boys
Aug. 21st Pauline Smith & Jay Barnes
Aug. 28th Scearce & Ketner
Sept. 4th South Harbour
For more information on this event, contact Susan at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department, 726-5083.
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Jul 3-Sep 11 | Cinema-by-the-Sea Outdoor Film Series
Beaufort, Carteret County
Location: Gallants Channel, Beaufort
Outdoor film series on alternate Saturday evenings in June, July, August & September (Rain dates the following Sundays)
Tickets available at the gate, $10 per carload or $2.00 per walk-in
Contact the N.C. Maritime Museum for additional information, 252-728-7317
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Aug 14-Sep 20 | Celebrate North Carolina Faces and Places Photo Exhibit
New Bern, Craven County
Smiling, working or thoughtful faces are among the images in the “Celebrate North Carolina Faces and Places” Photography Exhibit. “Celebrate North Carolina” is an initiative of the Office of First Gentleman Bob Eaves. In cooperation with the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources this exhibit of 30 images from professional and amateur photographers and a sample from the State Archives collections, will travel to 30 communities across North Carolina from March 1, 2010 through Feb. 19, 2011. Hard at work and hard at play, high-steppin’ and flying through space, North Carolina photographers have captured moments that reflect who we are. A rushing waterfall, serene mountain lake and active cityscapes are among the captivating settings on display. For more information please call (919) 807-7389 or (919) 733-5612 or visit www.ncculture.com.
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| September 2010 |
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3 | Harbor Night: Summer Send Off
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Grab the family, your picnic blanket and enjoy evenings on the water with live music celebrating the best of Elizabeth City. Along with great music, we will have the hottest cars from Hall Honda, a bounce house by Space Walk of Currituck and great food available by Lamb’s.
Band: Toe tapping fun with Out 'n the Cold
Location: Mariners Wharf
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce: 252-335-4365
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3 | USA Dance Ch. #6102 - September Dance Theme: Luau
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Singles and couples welcome - partners not required. Beginners are welcome! Casual Business Attire - unless otherwise stated.
Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission: $10 per member, $13 per non-member, $5 per student
James Gomez, Northeastern NC USA Dance Chapter 6102
President: 252-335-2258
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4-5 | 26th Michelob Ultra Regatta
New Bern, Craven County
The Neuse Yacht Racing Association presents the 26th Michelob Ultra Regatta, sponsored by RA Jeffreys Distributing Company - Labor Day Weekend, 2010. Sailboat Racing on the Neuse! The 26th 2010 Michelob Ultra Regatta is a point to point sailboat race starting in the waters of the Neuse River outside Oriental, and finishing off Union Point. Registration in the regatta for participating yachts will cost $50.00; Tickets for the Oktoberfest-Beergarden after race social will be $15.00.
For more information, email commodore@nyra.org or call 252-671-7462.
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5 | Free First Sundays in the Gardens
New Bern, Craven County
Spend the first Sunday afternoon in September and October FREE in the Tryon Palace gardens! This is a wonderful opportunity to stroll through our many gardens and enjoy what's blooming, simply sit down and read a book in a peaceful environment, or take family photographs in your Sunday best. For photography lovers, take some great garden photos, e-mail them to us and we'll post them on our new Facebook page! Interior tours of the Palace and historic houses are available at a reduced price. For more information please call (252) 514-4937 or (800) 767-1560 or visit www.tryonpalace.org.
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5 | Free First Sundays
New Bern, Craven County
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Garden Admission, Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket
Spend the first Sunday afternoon from March through October FREE in the Tryon Palace gardens! The gardens at Tryon Palace will be open to the public at no charge on the first Sunday afternoon of each month through October. Interior tours will also be discounted. Call for more information - 252-514-4937 or 1-800-767-1560.
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5-28 | Petra Schmidt: Mixed Media Artist
Manteo, Dare County
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat)
This Pennsylvania artist combines musical instruments with natural materials to make mixed media sculptures. Reception: September 3, 6-8 p.m.
During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com.
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6 | Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment
New Bern, Craven County
4:00 p.m. - Fife & Drum Corps Concert followed by Duel Reenactment
New Bern Academy Green, FREE
Enjoy a concert by the Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps, and step back in time to an era where a man's personal honor was his most cherished quality. Any incursion on this sacred value could result in fiery and violent retribution. Watch the spectacle of the September 5, 1802 Stanly-Spaight duel unfold before your eyes. In this historical reenactment of the duel between Nineteenth-century New Bern political rivals, costumed characters battle to protect their reputations.
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7-Oct 31 | Tryon Palace Autumn Garden Hours
New Bern, Craven County
The magnificent gardens at Tryon Palace are open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Building tours also available, with the last tour of each building beginning at 4 p.m. Admission charged.
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9 | PreSchooler Time: Let's Talk
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Discover how people communicated when there were no cell phones or internet, look at telephones from long ago, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Participants must be between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
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9-26 | New Bern Civic Theatre Presents "Ain't Misbehavin"
New Bern, Craven County
Set in the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, Ain’t Misbehavin follows “Fats” Waller from uptown clubs to Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Admission is $20 in advance and $22 at the door. For more information please contact the New Bern Civic Theatre Box Office at (252) 634-9057 or log onto www.newberncivictheatre.org.
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10 | ArtWalk Downtown New Bern
New Bern, Craven County
Enjoy an evening of Art Openings and Meet the Artist events at Carolina Creations, Craven Arts Council and Gallery's Bank of the Arts, New Bern Art Works, Art and Materials, the Galley Store, Mitchell Hardware and the Four C's. Refreshments will be available. The event takes place from 5-8pm in Historic Downtown New Bern. Admission is free. For more information please contact the Craven Arts Council & Gallery at (252) 638-2577 or log onto www.cravenarts.org.
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10 | A Taste of Edenton
Edenton, Chowan County
The Edenton Historical Commission will be hosting "A Taste of Edenton" tasting event on the lawn of the Barker House at 6:00 p.m. Dishes to taste will be prepared by local churches from their heritage recipe cookbooks. If you can remember dishes that Granny or great Auntie fixed, what could be better!
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11 | American Music Jubilee
Selma, Johnston County
This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Show time: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839.
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11 | Bear City Opry
New Bern, Craven County
Come enjoy the Bear City Opry Country & Gospel Music Show. Join us for a night of good country and gospel music played the way you used to hear it on the Grand Ole Opry. Doors open at 6:00pm with the show beginning at 7:00pm at the Masonic Theatre located in downtown New Bern. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and children under 12 years of age are $2. For more information, tickets & reserved seating please call 252-670-7082.
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11 | Founder's Day - Remembering the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of New Bern on September 11, 1710
New Bern, Craven County
A Memorial Ceremony with the descendants of the Founder and Founding Families of 1710, special guest the Swiss Consul General from Atlanta, and the public, will recognize, honor and remember Baron Christopher de Graffenried, the founder of New Bern, along with those German Palatines and Swiss citizens who came with him in 1710.
A wreath to remember the Founder and Founding Families of 1710 will be placed at the Bust of Baron Christopher de Graffenried next to City Hall on Pollock Street at 10:45 AM. The Memorial Ceremony with reception to follow will be held at the Christ Church Ministry Center on Middle Street beginning at 11 AM.
For further information, please contact us at FoundersDay2010.NewBern@gmail.com.
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11-12 | Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride 2010
New Bern, Craven County
The Bike MS Historic New Bern Ride is a two-day cycling event that raises funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis in eastern North Carolina and throughout the United States. Money rose through this event funds MS research, programs, services and advocacy. In 2009, over 2,250 cyclists and 400 volunteers participated in the event and raised $1,736,537 to create a world free of MS. This year our goal is to raise $1.8 million. Each day cyclists can choose to ride 30, 75, 50 or 100 miles on fully-supported routes. At the conclusion of each day’s ride, cyclists are greeted by cheerful volunteers, a delicious hot meal, ice cold beverages and live entertainment. Registration is $35 before June 1, $45 before August 1 and $55 through the event. For more information please contact Haley Transou with the National MS Society – Eastern NC Chapter at (919) 834-0678 or log onto www.msbike.org.
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12-Oct 8 | 2010 Landmark Show
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
The show will then have an Opening Reception, Sunday, September 12th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, open to the public.
This event is proudly sponsored by: Selig's & The Daily Advance
Location: The Center - Jaquelin Jenkins Gallery
Open During Business Hours
Admission: FREE
Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
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14 | Junior Museum Explorers: Life During the 1930s and 40s
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Students will participate in a specialized gallery tour and a hands-on activity. Free for students 12-17
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
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16 | American Music Jubilee
Selma, Johnston County
This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinee: 1:40pm. Call for show times & ticket prices. Rudy Theatre, Selma. 877-843-7839
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16-19 | 300th Jubliee Weekend
New Bern, Craven County
Thursday, September 16
Opening of the Bern-New Bern Exhibit at the North Carolina History Education Center
Flotilla
Friday, September 17
Celebration Convocation
Rededication of Federal Courthouse
Reenactment of Bayard vs. Singleton
Activities throughout downtown area
NC Symphony on Tryon Palace South Lawn
North Carolina Symphony Gala
Fireworks
Saturday, September 18
Heritage Parade - Park to Park
Cultural Festival
Street Concerts
Jubilation Ball (TICKETED EVENT)
Sunday, September 19
Pancakes in the Park
Synchronized Church Bells
Closing Ceremony
www.newbern300.com
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18 | UNC Greensboro Presents Gilbert & Sullivan
Manteo, Dare County
RIFP Performance Series
UNC Greensboro Presents Gilbert & Sullivan
September 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre
The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com.
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18 | American Music Jubilee
Selma, Johnston County
This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 8:00pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839.
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18 | Bern/New Bern Exhibit at North Carolina History Center
New Bern, Craven County
This exhibit, opening in the Historisches Museum Bern in December of 2009, will be traveling to New Bern from Switzerland. The exhibit leads the public through the history of New Bern in eleven scenes. Themes covered include emigration from Bern in the early eighteenth century and the life of the town's founder, Christopher de Graffenried.
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19 | African American Historic Downtown Walking Tour
New Bern, Craven County
2:00 p.m., Leaves from the Tryon Palace Visitor Center Lobby
$4 per adult/$2 per student
Learn about 300 years of African American history on a walking tour of New Bern's historic disctrict. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers 16 blocks.
Reservations required: 252-514-4935. (Minimum Enrollment: 10)
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21 | History Tales "Make It, Take It": Let’s Talk
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Discover how people communicated when there were no cell phones or internet, look at telephones from long ago, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Elementary students accompanied by an adult.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
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23 | Carolina Chamber Music Festival
New Bern, Craven County
The 2010 Carolina Chamber Music Festival features a lineup of world-class musicians who appear internationally as soloists and are affiliated with leading ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Festival concerts are paired with interactive, entertaining functions including post-concert "Meet the Artists" receptions, pre-concert discussions, and informal sessions with the artists.
Three concerts will be held September 23, 5:30 p.m. at Bank of the Arts; September 25, 8:00 p.m. at Christ Church Mnistry Center; and September 26, 3:00 p.m.at New Bern Public Library.
252-626-5419
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23 | Garden Lecture: "Chlorophyll in his Veins: the Biography of J.C. Raulston"
New Bern, Craven County
Speaker: Bobby Ward
7:00 p.m.; Cullman Performance Hall, North Carolina History Center; FREE, thanks to a grant from the Harold H. Bate Foundation
Author Bobby Ward will speak on J. C. Raulston, who was the most important and influential figure in American horticulture in the latter part of the twentieth century. His passion for promoting new plants for landscapes was unmatched. He succeeded in establishing the North Carolina State University Arboretum that now bears his name. CHLOROPHYLL IN HIS VEINS is an intimate biography, celebrating the life and accomplishments of one the the most-loved gardening personalities.
A book signing will follow this lecture.
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25 | American Music Jubilee
Selma, Johnston County
This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Show time: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839.
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25 | Battleship Alive!
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Saturday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. An excellent field trip opportunity for families and groups! Included with regular admission. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2046
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25 | New Bern History Bowl
New Bern, Craven County
This History Bowl Session will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Orringer Auditorium at Craven Community College and will include second round eliminations.
800-767-1560
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25 | Carolina Chamber Music Festival
New Bern, Craven County
The 2010 Carolina Chamber Music Festival features a lineup of world-class musicians who appear internationally as soloists and are affiliated with leading ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Festival concerts are paired with interactive, entertaining functions including post-concert "Meet the Artists" receptions, pre-concert discussions, and informal sessions with the artists.
Three concerts will be held September 23, 5:30 p.m. at Bank of the Arts; September 25, 8:00 p.m. at Christ Church Mnistry Center; and September 26, 3:00 p.m.at New Bern Public Library.
Admission: Sept. 23 - $20 general admission; Sept. 25 - $15 student/seniors, $20 general admission; and Sept. 26 - free admission.
www.carolinachambermusic.org/
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25 | Agricultural Day at the Museum
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Celebrate agriculture in the Albemarle region and experience life on the farm during the 1930s and 1940s. Enjoy a fun-filled day as you discover North Carolina’s agricultural roots! Learn about native crops and homegrown products, card cotton and plant seeds. View demonstrations, participate in children’s activities, a "country fair," the farm-themed Discovery Room, and much more.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
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26 | Albemarle Historic Roundtable
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
MOA Guest Speaker: TBA
Location: Museum of the Albemarle - Gaither Auditorium
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
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26 | Lyric Brass Quintet
Manteo, Dare County
4th Sunday @ 4 p.m.
Lyric Brass Quintet
September 26 at 4 p.m.
Indoor Theatre
Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com.
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30-Oct 2 | Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Southport, Brunswick County
The Largest King Mackerel Tournament in the United States. Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Fish Fry, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Fee For Fish Fry.
Southport Marina, 606 W. West Street, Southport. Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, 4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964
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