March
> 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
March > 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
March 01-02 > Morehead City
Annual Coastal Home Show
Located at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Suppliers offer the newest ideas and services for home building, remodeling and maintenance. Admission charged. Crystal Coast Civic Center
March > Harkers Island
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Open House
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse will open for one day by reservation, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Reserve by date specified on their web page. Space is limited, five people only per group, all climbers must be over 8 years, under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. www.nps.gov/calo/openhouse.htm
March 15 > Emerald Isle
Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Festival
A celebration of all things green on the Emerald Isle. Festival stages feature music, dancing, green beverages, corned beef and cabbage along with contests and fun for kids that is continuous on Saturday. Town Of Emerald Isle
March 15 > Swansboro
Swansboro Annual Oyster Roast & Pig Out
For info: swansbororotary.com
March 22 > Beaufort
Easter Egg Hunt
Held at the Beaufort Historic Site, Turner Street, Beaufort. Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the fun. Prizes, refreshments and lots of eggs to find. Just bring a basket. Beaufort Historic Site
