This July Oak Island, is exploding with fun things to do! Check out this list of activities on Oak Island, NC
June 12 – September 25, 2011 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summer Sundays in the Park- Concert Series
2nd & 4th Sunday -June, July & August & Every Sunday in September. Musical Entertainment- schedule of performers TBA for 2011.
Keziah Park next to the Southport Visitor Center 113 W. Moore Street, Southport
Contact: Elysa Cooper
Southport Visitors Center 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-7927
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of City of Southport’s Department of Tourism
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June 27 – July 23, 2011 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Summer Regional Show at Franklin Square Gallery
Paintings, pottery and sculpture from artists in the region will be on display and cash prizes totaling $2,000 will be awarded by judges. First the submissions must be “juried” or selected by the judges to be accepted into the show. Then the prizes will be awarded on June 28th at an artists reception from 6pm-8pm. Submission deadline for artwork is June 24th. In addition there will be a raffle of art work by members of Associated Artists of Southport. Tickets are $1 each and available at the gallery. Drawing is 5pm on July 4th.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport. Behind Franklin Square Park.
Contact: Joyce Grazetti
910/457-5450
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Franklin Square Gallery. Organized by Associated Artists of Southport.
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July 1, 2011 – 10:00 AM
N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day
Youth Activities and Contests from 10am-2pm. Sk8 Competition in the afternoon. Shag Contest organized by the Society of Brunswick Shaggers. Beach Music Band from 7pm-9pm.
Middleton Park Extension (46th Street, SE and Beachfront Cabana Area.
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized and Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department. Beach Concert & Shag Contest Sponsored by N.C. 4th of July Festival.
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July 2 – 4, 2011
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
Downtown Southport.
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 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.
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July 2, 2011 – 8:00 AM
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company bicycle tour guide will take participants through the live oak canopied streets and along the waterfront, explaining its history as you pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart Home, The Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Bikes are single-speed, pace is slow, and all participants must wear helmets. Space is limited. Two day advanced registration required.
The Adventure Kayak Company 807 N. Howe Street, Southport
910/454-0607
Fee: $20 includes bike/helmet rental and tour. Bring your own bike, tour only fee $15.
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July 8, 2011
Movies on the Coast
“Secretariat”. Movies will begin at Dusk.
Garrison Lawn at Fort Johnston 223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Maureen
910/457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Brunswick County Parks & Recreation & City of Southport Tourism Department
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July 17, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
St. Philip’s Summer Concert Series
Barry Salwen, a member of the piano faculty at UNC Wilmington, will perform a free concert for the public.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 205 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Steve Skillman
910/470-5653
Admission/Fees: Free. Donations Accepted.
Sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
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July 29 – 30, 2011
Cape Fear Flounder Classic
Flounder Fishing Tournament. Boats only. Cash Prizes.
Southport Marina 606 W. West Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
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July 31, 2011 – 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Oliver, a musical favorite. Director: Jen Iapalucci.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $15.00 Adults,$10 for students 12 & over. $6 child
Tickets call 800-754-1050 ext. 7416
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August 4, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shop to the Beat
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown, & Uptown. Dining Specials. Live Music. Shopping Specials. Entertainment. Games. First & Third Thursdays from May 19th to November 17th.
Southport Shopping Districts- Downtown,Midtown & Uptown. Look for the Green & Black flags of participating restaurants and shops.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce in full partnership with the City of Southport.
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August 5 – 7, 2011
Bald Head Island Pirate Weekend
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
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August 5 – 6, 2011 – 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Oliver, a musical favorite. Director: Jen Iapalucci
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $15.00 Adults,$10 for students 12 & over. $6 child
Tickets Call 800-754-1050 ext. 7416
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August 5 – 6, 2011
Long Bay Ladies Anglers King Mackerel Tournament
Ladies only king mackerel tournament. All lady fishing crew with only two men allowed one to captain the boat and one mate. The men are not allowed to touch the fish, bait any hooks or change out rigs. That’s all up to the ladies!
for more details www.oakislandfishingclub.net
Admission/Fees: $175 before 7/23. $200 after. $100 TWT
Event of Oak Island Fishing Club. Prizes: 50%, 30%, 20% to the top 3 winners (after 15% administration fee.
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August 6, 2011 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Need for Speed
Representing that the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA (BB55) was the 1st of 10 Fast Battleships to join the American fleet in WWII, the Need for Speed event will showcase all aspects of acceleration. From boats, cars, motorcycles and more you will be able to see up close and personal the power that creates the adrenaline. Announcement to come for special “speedy” getaway. Battleship admission not included.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
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August 7, 2011 – 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Oliver, a musical favorite. Director: Jen Iapalucci
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17 Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $15.00 Adults,$10 for students 12 & over. $6 child
Tickets call 800-754-1050 ext. 7416
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August 12, 2011 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Concerts on The Coast
“Da Howlies”
Garrison Lawn @ Ft. Johnston 223 E. Bay Street Southport, NC
Contact: Maureen
910/457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Brunswick County Parks & Recreation & City of Southport Tourism Department
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August 13, 2011 – 8:00 AM
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company bicycle tour guide will take participants through the live oak canopied streets and along the waterfront, explaining its history as you pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart Home, The Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Bikes are single-speed, pace is slow, and all participants must wear helmets. Space is limited. Two day advanced registration required.
The Adventure Kayak Company 807 N. Howe Street, Southport
910/454-0607
Fee: $20 for bike/helmet rental and tour. Bring your own bike, tour only fee $15.
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August 13, 2011 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Blue & Gray Navies
Two NORTH CAROLINAS -From Wood & Sail to Iron & Steam. Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, naval ordnance (artillery), uniforms and the “arts of the sailor”. Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild members will discuss with visitors the vast differences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, and how these differences highlighted the change in naval and military technology in the 1860’s. Free with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
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August 18, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shop to the Beat
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown, & Uptown. Dining Specials. Live Music. Shopping Specials. Entertainment. Games. First & Third Thursdays from May 19th to November 17th.
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown & Uptown. Look for the Green and Black flags of participating restaurants and shops.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce in full partnership with the City of Southport.
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August 20, 2011
Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
Event of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes
The Lakes Country Club Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
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August 21, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
St. Philip’s Summer Concert Series
A jazz trio will perform as part of St. Philip’s Summer Concert Series. Performers are Bob Russell, guitar; Mike Waddell, woodwinds; and Dean Carbone, viber.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 205 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Steve Skillman
910/470-5653
Admission/Fees: Free. Donations Accepted.
Sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church