Local Events

Things to do in New Bern and the Crystal Coast area!

September 21 - September 23
Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix
If you're looking for excitement and feel the need for speed, then come watch the Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix on the Morehead City Waterfront! Watch the Super Boat races from the Morehead City waterfront, one of the best places for up-close audience viewing on the racing circuit. The tickets for the race are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased at EJW Sports and at the Port Authority gate. Military can purchase tickets at ITT aboard Cherry Point Air Station. All of the net proceeds from the race will go to benefit The Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. Contact Elizabeth Dixon at Kee Events for details- 252-222-3321.

September 22
Emerald Isle's 50th Birthday Celebration
Right of Way on Highway 58
Emerald Isle makes a huge splash with a full day of entertainment to mark Emerald Isle’s 50th birthday and celebrate 5 decades of family fun at the beach. We will round out the day’s festivities with an astounding fireworks display from the end of Bogue Inlet Pier at 9:00pm. Emerald Isle 50th Birthday Celebration contact is Alesia Sanderson at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive, 252-354-6350 or asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org.

September 22
Sunrise Kayak Trip
Explore protected marsh habitats, tidal flats & quiet backwaters- kayaks provided, ages 12 & up, $20 registration required, N.C. Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores. Details, 252-247-4003.Start Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Click here to visit Website

Coming Soon...

21st Annual NC Seafood Festival -
Friday through Sunday October 5th - 7th on the Morehead City Waterfront. Visit http://www.ncseafoodfestival.org/

27th Annual MUMfest -
Saturday & Sunday October 13th & 14th in historic downtown New Bern. Visit http://www.mumfest.com/ for information.

Don't forget to check out the many events and offerings that take place during September at...
Tryon Palace - Click HERE
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - Click HERE