September
> 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
September > 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
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
September 19-21 > Morehead City
Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix
Morehead City has earned a permanent spot on the racing calendar. Watch the Super Boat races from the Morehead City waterfront, one of the best places for up-close audience viewing on the racing circuit. Crystal Coast TDA
September 26-28 > Swansboro
Annual Onslow Bay Open King Mackerel Tournament
Proceeds will go to Camp Emahenwu, Boys and Girls Home of N.C., Childrens Flight for Hope, Miracle Farms. For info: obokmt.us
September 28-29 > Morehead City
Carteret Numismatic Socity Annual Coin Show
Coin dealers buying & selling coins, educational exhibits, free materials on coins, ample free parking. carteretns.com/Main.html
