North Carolina Family & Heritage Events
April 1-end of year
Cape Fear Stories: Land of the Longleaf Pine - Cape Fear - Land of the Longleaf Pine will feature exciting new research and stories never been told about the Lower Cape Fear region's early inhabitants and Colonial experiences. Visitors to the new exhibit will step into an immersive longleaf pine forest and be transported to a time centuries ago. They will explore the longstanding presence of Native Americans in the area, discover why Europeans came to the region, and learn how people made a living from the forests. www.capefearcoast.com
May 1
34th Annual Wooden Boat Show - Beaufort - The first and largest gathering of wooden watercraft in the Southeast. Not a commercial show, it is a full day of scheduled demonstrations, talks and races that attract people who share an interest in the art, craftsmanship a www.crystalcoastnc.org
May 6
Scholarship Gold Extravaganza - Morehead City - To raise scholarships for Carteret County High Schools, Brad Sneeden Science Academy and Carteret Community College. For more info call Stephanie McIntyre, 252-726-6273 www.crystalcoastnc.org
Every Friday, May 7-Sept 3
6th Annual Mayfaire "Music on the Town" Concert Series - Cape Fear - 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. Plentiful free parking is available on-site, and coolers and picnics are welcome. And Don't forget your lawn chairs. Call 910.256.5131 for more information. www.capefearcoast.com
May 15
Antique Automobile Club of America Grand National Meet - New Bern - Held in conjunction with New Bern’s 300th Anniversary, the AACA will celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Set eyes upon close to 700 antique cars with each magnificent automobile at least 25 years old. Car models range from 1899-1992. Come enjoy this classy antique car show in Historic Downtown New Bern! For more information please contact Marshall Van Winkle at (252) 637-2319 or log onto http://www.ncregionaaca.com/firstcapital/.
May 15-16
1st Annual "ARTrageous" Art Festival - Morehead City - Held in conjunction with Morehead City Family Boating and In-water Boat show. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Carteret County and Morehead City Downtown Revitalization Association Fun art activities for the whole fa www.crystalcoastnc.org
May 21-23
East Coast Baja Nationals - Currituck - HPI Racing presents the biggest and the most exciting R/C event on the East Coast. 2010 Baja Nationals will take place on May 21, 22 and 23rd at Diggers Dungeon in Poplar Branch, North Carolina. Bring your entire family and enjoy fun and competitive R/C racing on two huge tracks (off road and dirt oval).
May 21-23
MCAS Cherry Point Air Show 5 - New Bern - The east coast’s largest Marine Corps air station will again open its gates to the public for its open house highlighting the latest in war fighting technology and military aviation.This year also marks the anticipated return of the U. S. Navy’s premiere flight demonstration squadron, the “Blue Angels.” Enjoy a large variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations, plus dozens of historic and modern military static displays. Military acts will include: the Blue Angels, a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration highlighting the U.S. Marine Corps’ finest capabilities, various military jet demonstrations, plus several flybys and demos. The air show will also highlight ground activities for the kids, various rides and simulators. Admission and parking are FREE. For more information please call 1-866-WINGS-NC or log onto www.cherrypointairshow.com.
May 28-30
R/C Monster Truck World Finals - Currituck - Dennis Anderson, driver and creator of the "Grave Digger" monster truck and the No Limit R/C crew invite you to the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina to the 5th Annual RC Monster Truck World Finals at Digger's Dungeon. The 2010 No Limit R/C monster truck world finals will be May 28th-30 at Digger's Dungeon: 5650 Caratoke Highway, Poplar Branch, NC 27965. Make plans now to attend the biggest and best R/C monster truck race in the world!
Sundays and Thursdays, May 30-August 29
Carolina Beach Film & Fireworks Series - Carolina Beach - The town of Carolina Beach, N.C. will be hosting a "Film and Fireworks Series" this summer. The events will take place on Sundays and Thursdays beginning May 30, 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 from 6pm-9pm. Both events will be free and concessions will be available. Call 910.458.8434 for more information or visit our web site. www.capefearcoast.com
June 25-August 8
Brevard Music Festival - Brevard - Brevard Music Center presents over 80 concerts throughout its seven-week festival, showcasing our three orchestras and their impressive repertoire, taken from great orchestral masterworks. In addition to our talented students and faculty, world class visiting artists have appeared here, including such musicians as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinists Joshua Bell and Midori, pianists André Watts and Emanuel Ax, soprano Renée Fleming and mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade.
July 4
A Guinness World Records Event – Largest Barbecue Open Sandwich - New Bern - The Barbecue Bun-Largest Open Sandwich-Guinness World Records Attempt Event will feature New Bern's Moore's Barbecue Restaurant Owner, Tommy Moore/Chef/Pitmaster and his Barbecue Bun Team as they will assemble the Barbecue Bun-Largest Open Sandwich at Union Point Park. How "BIG" will this Barbecue Bun be? It's a secret until July 4th... Clue: It will be "Big enough to feed 300 people!" Be there and witness another moment in New Bern's History! This event will be fun for all ages including children, teenagers and adults. How often do you get to witness a Guinness World Records Event? This is your opportunity! Tommy Moore/Owner of Moore's Barbecue is hosting this event as a contribution to the Town of New Bern in celebration of New Bern's 300th Anniversary! Eastern North Carolina is known for Barbecue...New Bern will be known for "The Big Barbecue Sandwich" using the Moore Family recipe, barbecue and slaw. Be there in time to be one of the 300 people to eat a Guinness World Record Sandwich! All media.....please contact Betty Thomas, Marketing/PR Director for the Guinness World Records at 757-371-6599. For more information log onto www.newbern300.com.
July 6
Wild Horse Days at Currituck Heritage Park - Currituck - Come celebrate with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund the presence and significance of the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs living on the Currituck Outer Banks for nearly 500 years. There will be food, music, wine tasting, wild horse training, pony rides, huge slient auction, kids' activities, pet a mustang, photo contest, and so much more! Starts at 11am. Please contact us at 252-453-8002 or info@corollawildhorses.com for more information.