Southport Local Events Calendar

July 1 - 5, 2010

N.C. 4th of July Festival

Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival's new website www.nc4thofjuly.com

Southport & Oak Island

Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461

910-457-5578

Admission/Fees: Most events are free.

July 1st -Beach Day. July 3,4 & 5- events will be in downtown Southport. Because July 4th is on a Sunday in 2010, the parade and fireworks will be held on July 5th.

 

July 1, 2010 - 5:30 PM

Southport Historical Bicyle Tours

Highlights of the bicycle tour: Southport Waterfront, Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, Bonnet's Creek, Old Smithville Burying Ground, Old Brunswick Jail, Franklin Square Park and Art Gallery, St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, Aumzu Theatre, Crimes of the Heart House and the Indian Trail Tree. Limited number of spaces and bicyles available for rent.

The Adventure Company 807 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461

910/454-0607

Admission/Fees: $20 tour&bike.$15 tour only. Reservations Required

 

July 4, 2010 - 9:05 PM

14th Annual Battleship Blast

One of the largest choreographed fireworks display in the State of North Carolina explodes over the Battleship. View this spectacular event from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6pm for fireworks. All vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm.

USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC

910/251-5797

 

July 6, 2010 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Children's Summer Art Workshop

Instructor Katrina Fairbank will teach children ages 7 through 12 about some famous master artists, including Picasso, Warhol, Monet, Van Gogh, DaVinci, Pollack and more. Students will explore various techniques such as printmaking, collage, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Classes are funded in part by a grant from Brunswick Arts Council. First Session Dates: July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14,15.

Frank Square Gallery 130 E. West Street Southport, NC 28461

Contact: Katrina Fairbank

910/540-4695

Admission/Fees: $30 per session

Organized and Sponsored by by Associated Artists of Southport.

 

July 8, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Town of Leland Concerts on the Coast Series

Band: The Holiday Band.Back for its second year, this free outdoor concert series promises to Bring the Beach to Leland in 2010, with some of the Southeast's best beach bands playing in our backyard! Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancin' shoes. Concessions will be available from the North Brunswick High School Dance Team. No alcohol is permitted.

Leland Municipal Park 102 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451

Contact: Niel Brooks

910/332-4818

Admission/Fees: Free

Provided by Town of Leland. Partners include Brunswick County Parks & Recreation and Living Out Loud Magazine

 

July 9, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Southport Waterfront Movies

Bring chair or blanket.

Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport

Contact: Randy Jones

113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461

910/457-7927

Admission/Fees: Free

Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. & City of Southport Department of Tourism

 

July 10, 2010

Battleship NC 2nd Saturdays Program

Theme: Nautical Art.

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Eagle Island, Wilmington, NC

910/251-5797

http://ncdcr.gov/2ndsaturdays.asp

 

July 10, 2010

Brunswick Town State Historic Site 2nd Saturday

2nd Saturday Program Theme: Weaving Through Time. Artisans will demonstrate different centuries of spinning and weaving using mediums such as cotton, wool and straw. One of the most prized artifacts at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson is the 19th century textile, the Fort Anderson Garrison Flag. A conservationist will be available to answer visitors’ questions on their personal antique textile(s) and offer advice on proper care and storage. Visitors will be offered a hands-on opportunity to make their own basket or drop spin wool. If artists have animals connected with their work they are encouraged to bring them to the historic site for interpretation. Items made by the artists will be available for purchasing.

Brunswick Town Historic Sites 8884 St. Philips Road Winnabow, NC 28479

910/371-6613

Admission/Fees: Free

http://ncdcr.gov/2ndsaturdays.asp

 

July 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Navassa Homecoming Parade

www.townofnavassa.org

Navassa, NC

Contact: Deniece Wells

msnecy7@yahoo.com

 

July 10, 2010

NC Maritime Museum -2nd Saturdays Program

Theme: The Pirates Have Landed. Franklin Square Park will host this pirate-themed event with lots of events for children including pirate storytelling, costumes and a pirate art gallery.

Franklin Square Park Corner of N. Howe and E. West Streets, Southport

910/457-0003

Admission/Fees: Free

http://ncdcr.gov/2ndsaturdays.asp

 

July 15, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Summer Pottery Workshop for Children

Hands-on pottery classes for children ages 8 and up, covers various aspects of hand-building, including use of molds and objects from nature, as well as firing and glazing clay. Class size is limited. Second Session Dates: July 15, 16, 29, 30.

Franklin Square Pottery Studio 130 E. West Street, Southport

Contact: Kimberly Smittle Caroon

910/540-0007 between 8:30am-2pm M-F

Admission/Fees: $30 per session

Sponsored & Organized by Associated Artists of Southport.

 

July 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Battleship 101

Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. Included in Battleship Admission.

USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC

910/251-5797

 

July 20, 2010 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Children's Summer Art Workshop

Instructor Katrina Fairbank will teach children ages 7 through 12 about some famous master artists, including Picasso, Warhol, Monet, Van Gogh, DaVinci, Pollack and more. Students will explore various techniques such as printmaking, collage, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Classes are funded in part by a grant from Brunswick Arts Council. Second Session Dates: July 20, 21,22,27,28.

Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport

Contact: Katrina Fairbank

910/540-4695

Admission/Fees: $30 per session

Sponsored and Organized by Associated Artists of Southport

 

July 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport

Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland

910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927

Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003

Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism.

 

July 22, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Business After Hours- First Federal 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.

First Federal Bank 1669 N. Howe St. Ste A, Southport, NC

Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

910/457-6964

Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by 7/19

 

August 6 - 8, 2010

Bald Head Island Pirate Weekend

The Meka II Pirate Ship will be sailing into the Bald Head Island Marina around 5pm on Friday, August 6th. It is expected that pirates from Blackbeard's Crew will try to prevent the Meka II from docking. Thus begins a weekend of pirates and history, all for the benefit of North Carolina's oldest lighthouse, Old Baldy. Hosted by the Old Baldy Foundation. Details can be found at www.oldbaldy.org.

Bald Head Island

Contact: Old Baldy Foundation

910/457-7481