April
> Beaufort
Down East FolkArts Society Contra Dance
The Down East FolkArts Society sponsors contra dances once a month at Duke Marine Lab. Dances include live music (jigs, reels and old time tunes) and a caller who teaches and prompts every dance.
www.downeastfolkarts.org
April > Beaufort and Morehead City
American Music Festival
This multi-concert chamber music series is performed at the NC Maritime Museum and other venues around the Crystal Coast. www.americanmusicfestival.org
April 04-05 > Newport
Annual Newport Pig Cookin' Contest
North Carolina's largest whole hog pork barbecue contest is in Newport. Parade is along Howard Blvd. on Friday evening; live entertainment Friday night and Saturday; serving of barbecue plates is Saturday afternoon. For information click here.
April 19 > Beaufort
Publick Day
Bring Out Ye Wares! It's Publick Day at the Beaufort Historic Site. In Colonial Days, the arrival and business of the circuit court judge would draw a crowd including merchants who found the gathering to be good for business. This Colonial-style flea market is done in the same style each spring Beaufort Historic Site
April 24-27 > Beaufort
Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend
The Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend showcases great wineries and winemakers from around the world. The synergy between Historic Beaufort, its restaurants, inns, shops and people translates into a first class event for both consumers and the business community. The funding provided to the North Carolina Maritime Museum and The Beaufort Historical Association is an important benefit from this event. www.beaufortwineandfood.com
April 26 > Morehead City
Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race
Events of the annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race begin at 8:30 AM and include 10-k, 5-k, 1-mile fun run, 5-k and 1-mile fitness walk, 1-mile tot push. All starts are at the Sports Center, 701 N. 35th St., Morehead City. Registration opens at 7:00 AM. www.springroadrace.com
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