Calendar of Events
| Ongoing Events 2012 Saturdays, April through September FREE Enjoy live music and the sweet Carolina air in the Courtyard at Duplin Winery. Wine, cheese available for purchase. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com June 1, July 6, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 First Friday Gallery Walk Every first Friday Lantana’s Gallery & Fine Gifts, The Ricky Evans Gallery and The Franklin Square Gallery sponsor a horse drawn carriage that offers complimentary rides from gallery to gallery where each venue has different refreshments, featured artists and other entertainment. 5-7 p.m. Howe Street, Southport. 910-457-0957. June 1-Sept 2 FREE Sunday Movies at the Lake Sundays, June through August. Carolina Beach. 910-458-8434 June – August Mary Holloway Seasonal Interpreter A costumed guide will provide tours of the fort and small arms weapons demonstrations. Please contact the site for more details about tour schedule. 910-458-5538. June June 1 Trivia Night at Duplin Winery 7pm FREE A fun-filled event with prizes, appetizers and more! Held the first Friday of each month, May through September, guests are invited to put their thinking caps on and share their knowledge! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com June 2 27th Annual Beach Music Festival Beach stage in Carolina Beach in front of the Boardwalk. www.pleasureislandnc.org June 6-10, 15-17, 22-24 “Legally Blonde” Opera House Theatre Company. 910-762-4234 or 910-343-3664. www.operahousectheatrecompany.net. June 8-9 Shallotte Point Flounder Tournament 910-579-3757. June 9 Golden Oldies Dinner Theater 5:30pm Enjoy America’s favorite music of the 50’s and 60’s. Three course meal is followed by an audience-infused theatrical performance. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com June 9 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays Visitors will explore the use of scale models as a method to create 3 dimensional representations of the tools of the military trade. The members of Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers and local artisans will display their creations and talk to the public about the model hobby. During the day, discussions will be held on research and hobby tips for the general public. Fort Fisher’s history will come alive throughout the day with firings of the site’s 12-pound bronze Napoleon full scale reproduction cannon. Rounding out the day’s activities will be costumed tours of the remaining earthworks at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 910-458-5538. June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 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. Free with Battleship admission. Only on August 11th, Civil War re-enactors will be interpreting the Blue & Gray Navies. Admission. 910-251-5797. July July 2-4 NC 4th of July Festival Southport. 910-457-6964. July 4 4th of July Riverfront Celebration The City of Wilmington proudly presents the 4th of July Celebration featuring the Battleship Blast brought to you by the City of Wilmington and the Battleship North Carolina. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food vendors will be on hand as well as live bands playing in Riverfront Park. Fireworks at 9:05 p.m. Call 910-341-7855 or 910-251-5797. July 4 4th of July Cruise Aboard the Henrietta III Come aboard North Carolina’s Largest Riverboat as we celebrate our Independence Day! Boards 30 minutes prior to cruise. Pre-paid reservations required. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. Call 800-676-0162 or 910-343-1611. July 4 16th Annual Battleship Blast A huge and wonderfully choreographed fireworks display explodes over the Battleship. View this spectacular event from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6 pm for fireworks. Fireworks begin at 9:05 p.m. Call 910-251-5797. www.battleshipnc.com July 4-8, 13-15, 20-22 “A Chorus Line” Opera House Theatre Company. 910-762-4234 or 910-343-3664. www.operahousectheatrecompany.net. July 13-15 Annual East Coast Got-Em-On Classic Enjoy this long running fishing tournament in its 31st year. Sponsored by the East Coast Got Em On Live. For details, call 910-512-0542. July 6 Trivia Night at Duplin Winery 7pm FREE A fun-filled event with prizes, appetizers and more! Held the first Friday of each month, May through September, guests are invited to put their thinking caps on and share their knowledge! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com July 14 Classy-Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market Antique & Classic Cars and Motorcycles on the plantation at Historic Poplar Grove. Juried show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes vendors, food, and prizes. Registration from 8 a.m. to noon. The Country Flea Market opens at 9 a.m. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com July 14, 2012 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Yellow Fever outbreak in Wilmington. Civil War medical re-enactors will set up displays of medical instruments and talk with visitors about the medical care during the Civil War for soldiers, sailors and civilians. We have scheduled authors and medical historians to discuss the Yellow Fever outbreak that devastated Wilmington in the fall of 1862. Rounding out the day’s activities will be costumed tours of the remaining earthworks at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 910-458-5538. July 28 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Duplin Dinner Theater Productions host an event of murderous proportions. Enjoy a three course meal, followed by an audience-infused theater performance. It would be a crime to miss this event! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com August August 1-5, 10-12, 17-19 “Hello, Dolly!” Opera House Theatre Company. 910-762-4234 or 910-343-3664. www.operahousectheatrecompany.net. August 3 Trivia Night at Duplin Winery 7pm FREE A fun-filled event with prizes, appetizers and more! Held the first Friday of each month, May through September, guests are invited to put their thinking caps on and share their knowledge! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com August 11 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Fisher’s 2nd Saturday program for August will focus on moving information through a secure network. We will have an author who will discuss the story of Rose O’Neal Greenhow as a spy for the Confederacy. Throughout the day, there will be many hands-on activities such as learning the signal flag alphabet, creating and using cipher disks. Costumed tours of the remaining earthworks will also be given at 11 am and 3 pm. The program is free, although donations are appreciated. For more information, call the site at 910-458-5538. August 18 Golden Oldies Dinner Theater 5:30pm Enjoy America’s favorite music of the 50’s and 60’s. Three course meal is followed by an audience-infused theatrical performance. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com August 25 Comedy Dinner Theater featuring David Ferrell 5:30pm Dinner and show with family comedian, David Ferrell. Three course meal is followed by comedic performance that will leave you rolling in the aisles. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com August 29-Sept 2, Sept 7-0 “The Most Happy Fella” Opera House Theatre Company. 910-762-4234 or 910-343-3664. www.operahousectheatrecompany.net. August 31-Sept 2 Brunswick Islands Saltwater Classic Holden Beach Marina. 800-KING-MAC. www.saltwaterclassicseries.com
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September September 3 Children’s Crab Derby Southport. 910-457-7945. September 5-9 Downtown Wilmington Art Blast 11th Annual Art Walk on the 8th. With over 20 area vendors, this event will offer the best art from the region in one location. Front Street. Downtown City parking decks will be free for the entire day. Call 216-374-8884. www.coolwilmington.com September 7 Trivia Night at Duplin Winery 7pm FREE A fun-filled event with prizes, appetizers and more! Held the first Friday of each month, May through September, guests are invited to put their thinking caps on and share their knowledge! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com September 8 Duplin Winery 36th Annual Grape Stomp 5-9pm Annual celebration with live beach music performance by The Holiday Band, grape stomping competition, wine tasting and vineyard tours. Wine, beer, alcohol-free beverages and traditional southern BBQ dinner available. Make wine the old-fashioned way at this annual sellout event! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com September 29 Battleship Alive! 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Requires regular Battleship admission. Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re- enacting daily duties & drills. Free with regular Battleship admission. Call 910-251-5797. www.battleshipnc.com October October 5-7 Riverfest 2012 Downtown Wilmington’s streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Festival features music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children’s activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. 910-452-6862. www.wilmingtonriverfest.com October 12-14, 19-21 Halloween Festival at Poplar Grove Throughout the years the biggest and best Halloween Festival around. Haunted Barn, Haunted Hayride, non-scary hayrides (2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), Kiddie Funhouse with puppet show, games, prizes, and a maze. Fortune tellers, costume contest, carnival rides and games, and food, food, food! Call 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com October 13-14 19th Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Kure Beach. www.pleasureislandnc.org October 20 Cool, Sweet & Pearl Oyster & Rib Roast 6pm Enjoy live music, oysters, and classic southern ribs with the Duplin Winery family. Casual and fun for all ages. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com October 20-21 North Carolina Oyster Festival 32nd Annual. Ocean Isle Beach. 910-754-6644 or 800-426-6644. October 19-20, 26-27, 30-31 Horse Drawn Ghost Trolley Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children on the way to the “Ghost Barn.” 6-9 p.m. Short Halloween skit performed in the barn. $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Free treats for children. Call 910-251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com October 27 Fort Fisher Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Program specifics to be announced. Please call the site for more details at 910-458-5538. October 27 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Duplin Dinner Theater Productions host an event of murderous proportions. Enjoy a three course meal, followed by an audience-infused theater performance. It would be a crime to miss this event! 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com October 27-28 North Carolina Festival By the Sea Holden Beach. 910-842-3828. October 30 Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm $5 per person (including adults). Children 2 & under are free. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Battleship to go trick-or-treating! Fun games, activities, henna tattoos, & storytelling is all part of the Halloween fun. Batty Battleship is perfect for the little ones and families! Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Bring your camera! Call 910-251-5797. www.battleshipnc.com November November 4 14th Annual Battleship Half Marathon The Wilmington Roadrunners conduct this challenging USATF-certified race that starts and finishes as the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. Funds benefit Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. Call 910-398-5539. www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org or www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com November 5 28th Annual Maritime Classic Road Race Bald Head Island. 910-457-3701. www.baldheadisland.com November 10 Friends of Fort Fisher Annual Meeting 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Program specifics to be announced. Please call the site for more details at 910-458-5538. November 12 FREE Day NC Aquarium Veterans’ Day is one of two days reserved each year for the public to visit the Aquariums without an admission charge. The other “free day” is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 800-832-3474. November 12 Veterans Day Service Long hosted by New Hanover County Veterans Council, this program features patriotic music, a short address, and a recurring presentation of “A Veteran Is,” a homily long featured in Veterans Day programs. 910-763-3702. November 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 Duplin Dinner Theater Down Home Country Christmas Delight in the season with Duplin Winery’s Christmas Dinner Theater Productions. Held each year, these sell out performances bring in the season and warm the soul. Three course meal is followed by an audience-infused performance. Evening & matinee performances. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com November 22 Turkey Trot A benefit for Habitat for Cape Fear Habitat Humanity. www.capefearhabitat.org. 910-762-4744. December December 1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 Duplin Dinner Theater Down Home Country Christmas Delight in the season with Duplin Winery’s Christmas Dinner Theater Productions. Held each year, these sell out performances bring in the season and warm the soul. Three course meal is followed by an audience-infused performance. Evening & matinee performances. 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com December 1 Christmas By the Sea Parade Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. Southport Oak Island. 910-457-6964. December 2 Christmas Open House at Poplar Grove Sip some yuletide punch and nibble on a Christmas cookie in the warmth of our “Victorian Christmas” Manor House. Stroll the beautifully decorated plantation, see the blacksmith or weaver creating their treasures, or visit the farm animals. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com. December 4 Fort Fisher Holiday Open House Enjoy our wassail bowl and good cheer while receiving a discount on all gift shop purchases for the history lover in your family. Friends of Fort Fisher members save 25% on this day only. Please call the site at 910-458-5538 for hours and more program details. December 8 Island of Lights Tour of Homes Southport. 910-457-7927. December 14-15, 21-24 Christmas Caroling Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa and his special “reindeer.” Snuggle under the warm lap blankets while enjoying the beautiful Christmas lights. 6-10 p.m. Market & Water Streets, downtown Wilmington. $12 adults, $5 children under 12. Free candy canes for children. www.horsedrawntours.com. 910-251-8889. December 31 New Years Eve Celebration Cruise Ring in 2013 in style cruising the Cape Fear River aboard North Carolina’s Largest Riverboat the Henrietta III. Boards 30 minutes prior to cruise. Pre-paid reservations required. Call 800-676-0162 or 910-343-1611.
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