Enrich your stay along North Carolina's southern coast by attending some of the many unique and festive special events listed in this chapter. Choose from rich cultural celebrations, civic events, fund-raisers or festivities surrounding the area's abundant natural resources. You'll find more things to do than you can ever fit into your calendar.
If you're a newcomer to the area, there's no better way to get acquainted with your community than volunteering to help at a local event. We've compiled a list of some popular annual happenings in a month-by-month format; however, you'll want to check out other sources often. For events in the Greater Wilmington area, stop in or call the Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, 24 N. Third Street, Wilmington, (910) 341-4030 or (800) 406-2356. Visit your local chamber of commerce (see our Area Overview chapter for a list of local chambers), read local publications (see our Media chapter) and keep an eye out for brochures or announcement posters around town. A statewide bi-monthly publication, North Carolina Festivals, is available at visitor centers, online at www.festivalnews.info or by calling (800) 357-0121. Another excellent resource is the state's events website: http://www.visitnc.com/calendar.
We list other annual events, such as fishing and golf tournaments and athletic events in the Golf, Sports, Fitness and Parks, and Watersports chapters.
