July
> 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
July > Atlantic Beach
Fort Macon State Park
Rangers hold trail hikes and regularly scheduled educational and interpretive tours and programs about Fort Macon State Park. Contact the park office: Fort Macon State Park
July > 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
Early May thru Early September > Morehead City
Carteret County Curb Market
Carteret County Curb Market, the oldest continuously operating curb market in North Carolina, opens each Saturday through Labor Day, 7:30-11:30 AM at the corner of 13th and Evans streets in downtown Morehead City. Choose from fresh vegetables, local seafood, cut flowers, and a multitude of baked goods. Crystal Coast TDA
Memorial Day to September 30 > Harkers Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore Interpretive Programs and Activities
Interpretive activities are presented by park rangers from Memorial Day weekend through September 30th. These include a wide range of history, natural resource, and recreational programs. Programs include Horse Watching, Habitat Hike, Lighthouse Lore, Storm Stories, Fishing with the Coast Keeper, Barrier Island Ecology, Tidal Flat Exploration and a Cape Truck Tour with a Ranger. Some programs occur each week, some scheduled programs are repeated and require reservations. Check at the Harkers Island Visitor Center to learn of places to visit in Cape Lookout, and to learn of things to do. http://www.nps.gov/calo/programs.htm Cape Lookout National Seashore
June thru mid-August > Beaufort
Junior Sailing Program
The Junior Sailing Program of the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, teaches seamanship, navigation, boating safety, and sailing techniques to beginning and intermediate sailors ages 8 and older. Students sail International Optimist Dinghies or Vanguards during the two-week sessions and final Regatta. NC Maritime Museum www.ncmm-friends.org/onthewater/junior_sailing.htm
July > Emerald Isle
Hot Wax Surf Camp
Hot Wax Surf Camp - is offered through the summer by Hot Wax Surf Shop, Emerald Isle. Morning Camp offers classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 AM. Private and group instruction is also offered. Afternoon Surfabout offers advanced instruction. www.hotwaxsurf.com
June 1 thru mid-August > Beaufort
Summer Science School For Children
The Summer Science School for Children entering 1st - 10th grades offers hands-on classes to investigate North Carolina's coastal environment and maritime history. Day classes range from boat models and mariners, fishing fossils, kayaking, maritime archaeology, mystery and history, pirates, and seashore. NC Maritime Museum
July > Swansboro
Hammocks Beach State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Hammocks Beach State Park. Contact the office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html The Hammocks Beach State Park office and ferry dock are located in Onslow County between Jacksonville and Morehead City. Hammocks Beach State Park
July > Atlantic Beach
Concert In The Fort
Concert In The Fort at Fort Macon State Park begins at 7:00 pm. The summer concert series is sponsored by the Friends of Fort Macon. Admission is free. Fort Macon State Park
July 04 > Morehead City
4th of July Fireworks
The waterfront in downtown Morehead comes alive on the 4th of July with fireworks and a street dance to follow. Crystal Coast TDA
July 4 > Atlantic Beach
4th of July Fireworks
The Town of Atlantic Beach holds an annual July 4th celebration on the beach complete with entertainment and fireworks. Crystal Coast TDA
July 4 > Emerald Isle
4th of July Fireworks
The 4th of July is celebrated in Emerald Isle on the Crystal Coast with fireworks over the ocean from the Bogue Inlet Pier. Fireworks are scheduled at 9:00 PM in Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Emerald Isle. Harbor cruises schedule departure times for viewing the fireworks from the water. Crystal Coast TDA
July 04 > Beaufort
4th of July Parade & Community Picnic
An old-fashioned tradition continues in historic Beaufort on July 4 with a parade on the downtown waterfront that includes: kids, pets, wagons, flags and lemonade stands. Parade begins at 11AM at the fire department, procedes through downtown along the waterfront. Crystal Coast TDA
July 04 > Swansboro
Fourth of July Fireworks
Food, entertainment and fireworks brings the fishing village of Swansboro alive! Town Of Swansboro
July 05-06 > Beaufort
Summer Show, Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition
Juried show and sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans is held Saturday and Sunday on the Beaufort Historic Site, downtown Beaufort. Crystal Coast TDA
July 17-19 > Beaufort
Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament
For info: bartaboysandgirlsclubbillfish.com
July 18-19 > Atlantic Beach
Carteret County Sportfishing Association's Annual King Mackerel Tournament
For info: carteretcountysportfishing.com
July 19 > Beaufort
Historic Beaufort Road Race
Nearly 800 runners compete annually in numerous categories available in this road race by the sea. Early morning starts on downtown Front Street. Running events include 1-mile,5K, 10K, wheelchair and health walks. Race is always the 3rd Saturday of July www.beaufortroadrace.com
July 24-26 > Atlantic Beach
NC Ducks Unlimited Band The Billfish Tournament
Governors Cup Billfishing Series. http://www.ducks.org/states/50/events/index.html
BLACKBEARD !!
