Calendar of Events May 2007
Beaufort & Morehead City, NC
May 2007
1st weekend in May - Salter Path, NC - Annual Clam & Scallop Festival: Live entertainment, handcrafts, vendors, lots for kids and all the family. Great seafood prepared by Salter Path's best cooks. Website: Crystal Coast TDA
May 3 - Morehead City, NC - North Carolina Seafood Festival Golf Extravaganza: A day of golf at the Morehead City Country Club benefits the NC Seafood Festival. Website: NC Seafood Festival
May 5 - Beaufort, NC - Wooden Boat Show: The first weekend of May brings classic wooden boats to the Beaufort, NC waterfront to show off and to race. Events are scheduled at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, the Museum's Watercraft Center and on the downtown waterfront in Beaufort. Exhibits are in place 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sail and rowing races are scheduled. Website: NC Maritime Museum
May 12-19 - Morehead City, NC - Morehead City 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial Celebration: The Town Of Morehead City will be hosting this week long celebration. The planned activities include a North Carolina Symphony performance, train ride and reception, street dances, "Taste of Heaven" food event, daily music, firework displays, Homes & Heritage tour, art show, celebrities, exhibits and much more! For event details: www.mhc150.com
May 18-20 - Morehead City, NC - Quilt Show and Merchant Mall: The annual judged show and sale of quilting work of the Crystal Coast Quilters Guild occurs at the Crystal Coast Civic Center during the third weekend of May. Works of local quilters are varied, creative and exciting. Website: Crystal Coast Civic Center
May 27-28 - Swansboro, NC - Annual King Mackerel Blue Water Fishing Tournament: Governors Cup Billfishing Series. For info: swansbororotary.com
May 27 - Swansboro, NC - Swansboro Rotary Club's Ladies Golden Reel Fishing Tournament: For info: swansbororotary.com
All Year
Beaufort, NC - 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. Website: www.downeastfolkarts.org
January, March, April, July, October and November
Beaufort and Morehead City, NC - American Music Festival: This multi-concert chamber music series is performed at the NC Maritime Museum and other venues around the Crystal Coast. Website: www.americanmusicfestival.org
January, February, November and December
Cedar Island, NC - Peak Waterfowl Observation Months: Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
March, June, August and November
Harkers Island, NC - Cape Lookout Lighthouse Open House: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse will open for one-day four times in 2007 by reservation, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Space is limited, five people only per group, all climbers must be over 8 years, under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates Open: March 10, 2007, June 16, 2007, August 4, 2007, and November 3, 2007. Check website for reservations information. Website: www.nps.gov/calo/
Memorial Day to September 30
Harkers Island, NC - 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. Website: Cape Lookout National Seashore
Early May thru Early September
Morehead City, NC - 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. Website: Crystal Coast TDA
June thru August
Emerald Isle, NC - Hot Wax Surf Camp: Hot Wax Surf Camp is offered through the summer by Hot Wax Surf Shop, Emerald Isle, NC. 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. Website: www.hotwaxsurf.com
June 1 thru Mid-August
Beaufort, NC - 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. Website: NC Maritime Museum
June 1 thru Mid-August
Beaufort, NC - Summer Science School For Children: The Summer Science School for Children entering 1st thru 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. Website: NC Maritime Museum
June thru September
Atlantic Beach, NC - Fort Macon State Park: Rangers hold trail hikes and regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Fort Macon State Park. Contact the park office or check online. Website: Fort Macon State Park
June thru August
Swansboro, NC - 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. Website: Hammocks Beach State Park
June thru August
Swansboro, NC - 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. Website: Hammocks Beach State Park
July thru August
Atlantic Beach, NC - 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. Website: Fort Macon State Park
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