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Right after Halloween, the event of the season is the annual Dirt Nap Fest at Mill Whistle Brewing. This is one event that is a favorite for both locals and visitors. It includes a spooky and surprising aesthetic and an extremely cool car show. You will find vendors with all kinds of souvenirs. Mill Whistle Brewing makes delicious beer to for everyone present. Dirt Nap Fest will take place on November 12th from 3 pm to 9 pm.
If you love cars and want a break from the beach then the Emerald Isle Car Show is your event. You will find a unique environment of lively car lovers just like yourself. The car show includes automobiles going back years. Car lovers can show off their favorite vehicles while admiring what is on show on November 12th. It will start at 10 am and end at 2 pm.
On Saturday, November 12th, you can enjoy fresh seafood and incredible coastal culture. The Beaufort Wine and Food Oyster Roast is an annual event. It celebrates the small town of Beaufort’s local cuisine. Various renowned oyster recipes are made at the event for all to enjoy. The event takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The Mistletoe Magic Holiday Gift Show helps you to kickstart your holiday shopping. This is a pre-Thanksgiving event. It highlights many artists, vendors, and craftspeople in Morehead City. It is one of the biggest annual shopping events and will take place on November 12th. It will start at 9 am and end at 4 pm. Come explore the best talents that the Eastern North Carolina region has to offer. You are sure to find unique trinkets to take home.
You can celebrate the holidays in a Crystal Coast fashion on November 25th and 26th. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is an annual event. It attracts everyone to get into the holiday spirit. The event brings together a festive environment and Swansboro’s love of life on the water. It is a time-honored tradition in the region and is celebrated annually.
Emerald Isle Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
This event has been held for more than 15 years. The Emerald Isle Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is a festive period event. It offers family-friendly fun. It gives locals and visitors a great opportunity to start the period in style. Some memorable activities at the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting are:
The event will be held on November 26th from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Tourists and waterfowl alike visit the Crystal Coast seasonally. Each year, thousands of magnificent bird species flock to Harkers Island. This has led to the annual celebration of the Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend. Visitors can use the weekend to explore the island and learn more about waterfowl. The event will be held from December 2nd to December 4th.
If you are visiting the Crystal Coast and want to get a start on your holiday shopping, try this event. The Emerald Isle Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will give you incredible treasures for all. The fair is held yearly. It provides local craftspeople the chance to showcase their talents. It also gives visitors the opportunity to find unique items to take back home. The fair is family-friendly. It includes various artists and craftspeople from the Outer Banks. It will take place on December 3rd from 9 am to 3 pm.
Harkers Island's small community hosts the Core Sound Decoy Festival event each year. It showcases the island’s history and rich heritage. The event is held during the first full weekend of December. This year, it will be on December 3rd and 4th from 9 am to 5 pm. The festival offers various interesting activities, including;
There is something for everyone at this festival.
Everyone enjoys a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells. The Gingerbread Festival and Competition will hold its 10th annual event this year. It will be held between December 10th and 11th. It is a fun celebration with;
You will have a good time admiring some of the most creative gingerbread creations. The festival starts at 11 am and ends at 5 pm on both days.
After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.
