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Southport Area Activities and Events

Below, please find a calendar of Southport Area activities and events. This information is provided by the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. Changes, additions and deletions should be made by contacting the Chamber of Commerce, not The Southport Times.

 
 

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August 30, 2008 - 8:00 AM
5th Annual Oak Island Surf-Off
The contest welcomes surfers and body-board riders of all ages and skill levels, from 8 years of age and older, with divisions for men, women, boys and girls. Division winners will be awarded fantastic prizes and keepsake trophies. The annual raffle is always a popular event.
Ocean Crest Pier Oak Island, NC
Contact: Bob Rhyne
910/448-0777
Admission/Fees: $25.00 with $5 for each additional event
Sponsors: Sundek, Teernal Wave Surf Shop, Surfer's Restaurant, Local Call Surf Shop, Hot Wax Surf Wax, DVS Shoes, Ocean Crest Pier, Ocean Crest Motel, Chasers Beach Club, Bell Supply, Tasha Helms CPA and more.

August 30, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library

August 30, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Labor Day Art &Craft Fair
Arts, crafts and Food. Raindate: September 2nd - 10am-5pm
Contact: Dick Staat
910/201-4090
Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild

September 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Crab Derby
16 years old and under only - Free t-shirt first 50 children Bring your own crab line & chicken neck
Southport's Historic Waterfront
Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation
201 E. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free

September 3, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

September 6, 2008 - 8:00 AM
Annual Sea Trail 5 Mile Run
Awards: Top three finishers in each age & overall top three male & female. Benefits: Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. Early Packet Pickup- 9/05 at Brunswick Family Assistance Agency Office 9am-5pm. Race Day Registration begins at 7am.
Course: Race begins and ends at Jones-Byrd Patio. 5 mile loop course, mostly paved roads in Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach.
Contact: Brunswick Family Assistance
P.O. Box 333 Supply, NC 28462
910/754-4766
Registration-$20 with shirt, $15 without shirt. Entries must be postmarked no later than September 1st.

September 10, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

September 12, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Waterfront Movies
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free

September 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Festival
"Oh Lucy...you have some 'splaining to do!" Remember that wonderful "Lucy" episode where she stomped grapes in Italy. Come on out to the Purple Feet Festival and do some stomping of your own. Enter the Lucy Look-alike contest. The reigning "Lucy" will be crowning a new one. So dye that hair red and get out your stomping clothes.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: Admission Charged


September 16, 2008 - 7:00 PM
N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport Program
Topic: Queen Anne's Revenge. Presenter: Mark Wilde Ramsing.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM-Free

September 17, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

September 18, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Business After Hours - RBC Centura Bank
Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership.
RBC Centura Bank 4961 Long Beach Road, Unit 1 Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by 9/12
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

September 24, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

September 27, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. An excellent field trip opportunity for families and groups! Included in regular admission.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797 ext. 2046

September 27, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of : Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library

October 1, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

October 2 - 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome.
Southport Marina
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com

October 4, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
16th Annual Street of Shops -Fall Craft Bonanza
Bazaar, benefits both in and out-reach programs, offers a wide range of hand made goods such as decorations, wood crafts, wreaths, elegant and practical gifts, hand-painted treasures, needlework, toys and baby items. Bake Sale, raffle and light lunch available.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of NC 211 & Dosher Cut-Off Southport
Contact: Arlyne Fetterer
910/457-6066
Event of: St. Philips Episcopal & Sacred Heart Catholic Churches.

October 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament
16 years of age & under only. Free t-shirt & food to 1st 100 children. Bring one fishing rod & bait. Co-Sponsored by: Southport Parks & Recreation & Southport Lions Club.
Southport Waterfront
Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation Department
201 E. Moore Street, Southport
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free

October 8, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

October 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Fabulous Fantail Family Film Favorite
Enjoy a family favorite on the fantail of the Ship, just like her crew. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937 – Based on a classic fairy tale, Walt Disney’s ground breaking animated feature is ranked as one of the top 100 films. Hit songs include “Heigh Ho,” “Whistle While You Work,” and “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” Tickets are $1.00 and are available at the door only (does not include a tour of the Ship). Fresh popcorn & sodas are $1.00.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797 ext. 2049

October 10, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Waterfront Movies
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free

October 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silver Coast Winery's Octoberfest
Loosen your Lederhosen. Come and be entertained by wonderful German music and dance. Dance the polka and try out your yodeling skills in our contests and eat the best German food around.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: $5. Children under 12 free

October 15, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

October 16, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Business After Hours - Family Chiropractic Plus
Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership.
Family Chiropractic Plus 4870-1 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by October 10th
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

October 17 - 26, 2008
North Carolina State Fair
State Fair Grounds-Raleigh,NC
919/733-2145

October 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM
N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport Program
"Grits, Sand & Southern Landscapes". Presenter: Dr. Bruce Williams.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM Free
Sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement

October 22, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

October 24 - 25, 2008
- 6:00 PM
Ghost Ship
You’ve seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Battleship staff and volunteers will lead you through the bowels of the ship to hear true Battleship tales. “Haunted North Carolina’s” members reveal ghostly details and provide you with a unique opportunity to learn how ghost hunters track spirits. The charge is $10 per person, cash at the door.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

October 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Street,Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library

October 29, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

November 1, 2008
Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast
Varnamtown
Contact: Carson Varnam
910/842-6425
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

November 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holly Days
Arts & Crafts Fair.
Southport Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Contact: Kathy Holbrook
P.O. Box 10009 Southport, NC 28461
910/278-3134
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Women's Group - Bellamy Group

November 2, 2008 - 2:00 PM
CROP Hunger Walk
In partnership with Church World Service and organized locally by the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship, the SOIICF CROP Hunger Walk draws over 200 walkers and since 1984 has raised over $183,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. 25% of funds raised each year are used by SOIICF for local emergency human needs in our community. CROP Hunger Walks continue to play a big role in the US Gulf Coast rebuilding and in Central America. Support our community walk! Sign-up at your church or contact Ann Parvin
Start Locations: Franklin Square Park - Southport. Middleton Park - Oak Island. Fire Station - Bald Head Island.
Contact: Ann Parvin
910/278-6711
Registration at 1:30pm Walk at 2pm.

November 4, 2008
General Elections
Please remember to vote!

November 5, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

November 7 - 8, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Artisans Holiday Boutique
Sponsored by: The Artisans Group
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Dianne Schwartz
910/253-8817

November 8, 2008
Maritime Classic Road Race
5K run
Bald Head Island
P.O. Box 3069 Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910/457-7381
Admission/Fees: Call For Fees

November 9, 2008 - 8:00 AM
10th Annual Battleship Half Marathon & 5K
This challenging USATF-certified race starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. This race is presented by Ed Fore with the support of over 100 volunteers. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA.
Contact: YMCA
910/251-9622 ext. 224
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

November 12, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waterfront Market
Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc.
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free

November 14, 2008 - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Good Neighbor Award Breakfast
Students from South Brunswick Middle School will be recognized for their outstanding leadership skills and positive work ethic.
South Brunswick Middle School Media Center, Hwy, 87 Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
910/457-6964
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce & South Brunswick Middle School. Sponsored by: Dosher Memorial Hospital

November 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Festa Italia
Bocce anyone? Join us as we celebrate everything Italian; food, wine, music and games. Come and bring your favorite Italian or be Italian for a day. Carolina Italian American Organization (CIAO) will be on hand to celebrate and organize the Bocce Tournament
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: Admission Charged

November 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silver Coast Winery's Festa Italia
Celebrating everything Italian: food, wine, music and games. Carolina's Italian American Organization will be on hand to help organize the annual Bocce Tournament at Noon.
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle, NC 28469
910/287-2800
Admission/Fees: $5. Children 12 & under free

November 18, 2008 - 7:00 PM
N.C. Maritime Museum@ Southport Program
Topic: "Home Improvement Celia's Way". Presenter: Celia Rivenbark.
Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. FOM-Free

November 27, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Chamber Office Closed 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30

December 5 - 21, 2008
Christmas By The Sea Festival
Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more. Visit festival website for complete details. www.christmasbysea.com
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964 or 800/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Admission Fees Vary. Some events are free.

December 6, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade
Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Sponsored by: Cape Fear Coast Real Estate

December 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Old Jail Annex Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport
Contact: Nancy Watson
910/253-0727
Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library

December 13, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Carolina Christmas Parade and Festival
Food, Crafts, Entertainment, Kids Games & Parade. Parade begins at 10am(roads close at 9am)Parade lineup starts at 7am on Village Road, Leland. Festival craft and food booths open at 12noon.
Downtown Leland Behind the BB&T Parking Lot
Contact: Joe Henson
NC North Carolina Christmas Parade & Festival P.O. Box 249 Leland, NC 28451
910/371-0813
Admission/Fees: Free Admission

December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Chamber Office Closed 12/25, 12/26, 12/27 & 12/28

January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
Chamber Office Closed.

February 14 - 15, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fort Anderson Living History Civil War Program
Guest Speaker.Small Arms Demonstrations. Artillery Firing. Civilian Interpretations. Guided Tours.
Hwy. 133 N. of Southport next to Orton Plantation Gardens
Contact: Brunswick Town State Historic Site
8884 St. Phillips Road, SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
(910) 371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free

February 22, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase
Representatives from catering firms, reception venues, entertainment consultants, florists, photographers, jewelers, and more will be on hand to assist in preparation for your perfect wedding in the Southern Cape Fear Coast.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street Southport, NC
Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: $5. per person
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored with the City of Southport Tourism Division Gold Band Sponsor: Comfort Suites of Southport & Oak Island Accommodations.

April 10 - 11, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Southport Spring Festival & Azalea Sale
Over 100 crafters and their homemade treasures. There will be 10 food vendors offering usual southern fare and treats for the unusual taste. Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club will be selling numerous colors of beautiful Encore Azaleas and a wide variety of bedding plants for your yard and garden. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the festival featuring our own local talent on the stage. Saturday will feature the return of the old Robert Ruark Chili Cook-Off Contest.
Franklin Square Park Southport
Contact: Peggy McDonald
910/279-4616
Sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club, serving the youth and children of Brunswick County one child at a time.

April 11, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
14th Annual Family Day
Games and activities for children of all ages & special programs inside the museum. Hot dogs, snacks for sale. www.museumofcc.org
Museum of Coastal Carolina 21 East Second Street Ocean Isle Beach, NC
910/579-1016
Admission/Fees: Some activities have a small charge
Annually the Saturday of Easter Weekend

April 12, 2009 - 6:15 AM
Sunrise Easter Service
No parking before 5:45am.
NC Baptist Assembly 100 Caswell Beach Road Fort Caswell, NC

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