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Beaufort Wine & Food Fest
Since its inception in 2004, Beaufort Wine and Food has focused on a core group of local charities as recipients for the proceeds earned from its…
Corolla Wild Horse Fund – Spring Open House
Come to Corolla on Saturday, April 18th for our Spring Open House at the Farm! Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the…
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– Food & Drinks –
It’s Strawberry Season!
Here on the North Carolina coast, spring is filled with all sorts of wonderful things like warm sunny beaches, azaleas, time spent outdoors, festivals, and—strawberries! That’s…
Tips For Strawberry Picking
Five Tips For Strawberry Picking 1. Ask questions. When you arrive at the strawberry field, ask the attendant what kind of strawberries are growing. Most growers…
Strawberry Shortcake Lasagna
Strawberry shortcake is by far one the best desserts in existence, but if you actually make the shortcake instead of buying the bright yellow spongey dessert…
Five Layer Strawberry Delight
It’s Strawberry Season!!! When you’re into baking, like I am, it’s really something to celebrate. I have been obsessed with how pretty the strawberries have been…
Strawberry Pretzel Squares
Pickles and peanut butter, chocolate and hot chilies, french fries and ice cream—no matter what your favorite bizarre food combinations are there is no doubt that…
Strawberry Spoon Cake
This no-frills cake complete with a top layer of jammy strawberries is so gooey it’s best to serve the whole thing with a spoon. The batter…
Strawberries Romanoff
Here is another great desert recipe for strawberries while they are still in season! One of the easiest and most elegant strawberry recipes you can make…
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Festivals And Events
Beaufort Wine & Food Fest
Since its inception in 2004, Beaufort Wine and Food has focused on a core group of local charities as recipients for the proceeds earned from…
Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is open for business starting April 11th, 2026 through the month of October! Every Saturday morning from 9:00 am until…
Southport Springfest!
Get ready to welcome the return of Southport Springfest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM in beautiful Downtown Southport!…
Corolla Wild Horse Fund – Spring Open House
Come to Corolla on Saturday, April 18th for our Spring Open House at the Farm! Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet…
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Wilmington Riverfront Farmers Market
Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from 8am-1pm (rain or shine) through November 22nd! The year marks their 23rd anniversary making this Wilmington’s…
Days at the Docks Festival
Come join the fun Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, 2026 for Holden Beach’s Days at the Docks Festival. The event began with vendors…
PirateFest
PIRATEFEST 2026 SETS SAIL ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026! it’s going to be ARRGH-SOME! ​ Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the…
Wooden Boat Show | Beaufort
The 50th Annual Wooden Boat Show will be held May 2, 2026! Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry…
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HOME & Garden
Master Gardenerâ„ Volunteer Association Plant Sale
Join us at the New Hanover County Arboretum for our 39th Annual Plant Sale! Open from April 16 to 19, you can shop a huge inventory of over 8,000 high-quality plants…
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Starting a Vegetable Garden
Having your own vegetable garden is a great way to get outside, save a bit of money, and eat a little healthier. Overall, it’s a win for everyone. We’ve got all…
Planning A Spring Garden
If you’re getting antsy to put on your gardening gloves and get out in the yard, here’s a guide to planning and preparing your Spring garden. If you’re new to gardening,…
Gardening with Native Plants of the South by Sally Wasowski
In today’s South, where fine gardening is a tradition, many homeowners and professional gardeners are discovering a vast “new” palette of plant materials—native plants. They are realizing that these native wildflowers,…
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Carolinas Gardener’s Handbook
The Carolinas Gardener’s Handbook is your one-stop source for all your questions about gardening in the Carolinas! Creating a flowerbed that draws admiring looks from passersby, complementing the look of your…
Gardening in the South
Here’s a fabulous book for learning all about… you guessed it Gardening In The South! A gardener’s plant choice and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home.…
Travel
Wilmington Railroad Museum
For more than 125 years, railroading was Wilmington North Carolina’s chief industry. In 1840 the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad was completed and was the longest continuous rail line in the…
Tryon— North Carolina’s Palace
William Tryon, a British officer and colonial official, served as Governor of North-Carolina from 1765 to 1771. Tryon had seen the need for a centrally-located Government House while serving as…
North Carolina’s Best Kayaking Spots
North Carolina is home to 17 river basins many of which connect to the biggest waterways in the States, such as the Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic…
Old Baldy Lighthouse
The Bald Head Lighthouse, affectionately known as Old Baldy, is North Carolina’s oldest surviving lighthouse. (more…)
Arts
New Bern ArtWalk
ArtWalk is a free self guided walk to over 30 different stops in the downtown New Bern area to visit stores and galleries and see…
Southport Plein Air Festival
The Southport Plein Air Festival 2026 returns to beautiful downtown Southport, North Carolina, from Thursday, May 7 – Saturday, May 9, 2026. Hosted by Up…
The Island Art Of Miller Pope
Miller Pope was born and raised in South Carolina but ventured north after World War II. Â After a successful career as a professional artist and…
Wilmington’s Fourth Fridays
Wilmington’s Fourth Fridays Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, wood, metals, ceramics, mixed…
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Life on the Coast
Wild Horses of the Outer Banks
For 500 years, the most enduring residents of the Outer Banks, the Wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs, have called this island paradise home. Until recent…
The NC Oyster Trail
Oysters once were as popular as the fast-food burger is today. Since the late-1880’s, people have collected, consumed, and enjoyed oysters up and down the…
The Kindred Spirit Mailbox By Lynn Nesmith
A romantic whim evolves into an improbable landmark and a beloved destination along the North Carolina Coast by Lynn Nesmith Nearly half a century ago,…
Check Out Undeveloped Bird Island!
Bird Island is an undeveloped barrier island located at the southwestern edge of the North Carolina coast, situated between the Town of Sunset Beach and…
The Southern Surfcaster
One of our all time best sellers! – The Southern Surfcaster: Saltwater Strategies for the Carolina Beaches & Beyond The Southern Surfcaster will increase your…
The Beachcomber’s Companion
The Beachcomber’s Companion is an “Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures”. Breezy, inviting, and delightful–just like a day at the beach– The Beachcomber’s Companion is…
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History
Wild Horses of the Outer Banks
For 500 years, the most enduring residents of the Outer Banks, the Wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs, have called this island paradise home. Until recent years,…
What You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time
Whether you are for or against the time hop we have to do twice a year, it’s coming. It’s once again time to Spring Forward into…
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Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
The New Bern Historical Society’s newest storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, returns! Take a 60-minute guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where…
Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Celebrate the Patriot victory of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, their first victory prior the Declaration of Independence, Halifax Accord and War for Independence, with…
