Activities Schedule
Here is the Activities Schedule for local and area events:
Days at the Docks – April 28 & 29, 2012
Started in the 1980’s, the Springtime festival called “Day at the Docks” was recently expanded to 2 days becoming “Days” at the Docks.
Over 50 arts and crafts vendors and a dozen food vendors set up for two days of fun.The weekend starts off with a 5K and 10K run at 8:00 am Saturday morning.
Vendors sell their wares from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. More info: https://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html
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May 12-19, 2012
Far Out Shoot Out Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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May 19th & 20th, 2012 The Little River Blue Crab Festival
This festival is and will continue to be, one that supports and showcases the fabulous atmosphere of the local Little River Community, North Myrtle Beach and the entire Grand Strand area. This event includes Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Kids and Family Fun, and Great Seafood!
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May 19, 2012, September 29, 2012 & December 1, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Battleship Alive
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included in Regular Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Regular Admission Required
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May 20 & 21, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingam Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 [email protected]
5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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May 27 & 28, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 [email protected]
5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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May 25, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
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June 1, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Too Much Silvia
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June 8, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Fat Jack
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June 15, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
The Imitations
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June 15-17, 2012 – Jolly Mon King Classic Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
The Jolly Mon is king Mackerel tournament Captain’s Choice format-fish 1 out of 2 possible days. 1st Place wins $30,000+!
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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June 22, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Continental Divide
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June 29, 2012- Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Holiday Band
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Ocean Isle Beach 4th of July Parade
10:00am.
Decorated floats, golf carts and bicycles will be judged and prizes awarded. Line up in Museum parking lot at 9:30am
July 2 – 4, 2012 – N.C. 4th of July Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children’s games, naturalization ceremony and more. 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 2 – 4, 2012
July 1st -Beach Day. July 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.
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July 6, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Craig Woolard Band (CWB)
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July 13, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Band of Oz
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July 20, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Gold Rush
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July 27, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Blackwater Rhythm & Blues
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August 3, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Carolina Breakers
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August 10, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Davis Messina Band
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3rd Annual Cape Fear Sailfish Classic August 11-14, 2012 This tournament is built for fun, experience the thrill of circle hook rigging, trolling in the nearshore waters for the elusive and beautiful sailfish. The format consist of a Captains meeting and pig picking for Thursday night, circle hook rigging demonstration by experienced captains and their mates. Fishing takes place in boundaries ranging from WR-4 to the Jungle, so boats participating from area home ports include Bald Head, Wrightsville, Holden Beach, and of course, Ocean Isle Beach. Fish Friday and Saturday, wrap up with cookout and prizes on Sunday. Charter boats welcome. Increased prize money this year, daily payouts for release activity, largest dolphin weighed, and overall Champion receives prize money and a beautiful one of a kind trophy for public display during their reign as Champion. www.capefearsailfishclassic.com Proceeds benefit Cy’sWorld Foundation to promote outdoor experiences and learning for young adults. Website is www.cysworld.org
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August 17, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Sea Cruz
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August 24, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Atlantic Groove
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August 31, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Legends of Beach
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September 1 – Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest
11:30am – 1:30pm. Children’s division- up to 13, Family division-4 adults and no limit on children. Rules available at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and wwwoipoa.org starting August 1. Trophies and prizes awarded in all divisions. Event on beach behind Community Center, 44 East 1st Street, OIB.
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6th Annual Sunset at Sunset
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 6th Annual Sunset at Sunset Festival at Sunset Beach, NC.
Sunset at Sunset begins at 10:00 near the Ingram Planetarium. Last year over 4,000 people attended!
The 2012 Sunset at Sunset event will be fabulous! New vendors, new events, great music and tons of fun for everyone are in the plans.
Again this year is the 5K Beach Run/Fitness Walk for Adults and a Children’s Fun Run.
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October 7, 2012- Paw’s Ability 2nd Annual Poker Run
Paws-Abillity’s 2nd Annual Poker Run on Bicycle will be held on Sun, Oct 7, 2012. The Winds will host a card draw site for participants as they ride along the streets of Ocean Isle Beach. The breathtaking view of the ocean and the Inter Coastal Waterway will encouraged 200 bicycle riders to complete the designated route.
Participants will ride to various destinations on the island collecting playing cards to form a poker hand. Each participant’s hand will be played at the party at the Ocean Isle Inn (the final stop) where prizes for BEST poker hand and WORST poker hand will be awarded. Food including hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, bbq and cookies will be served to participants after the ride. There will also be a silent auction held and entertainment for everyone at the Ocean Isle Inn.
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October 20-21, 2012 – The 32nd North Carolina Oyster Festival
2012 will mark the 31st anniversary of the festival, which will be hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.
Awarded North Carolina Event of the Year 2007 by the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events, the 29th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature: Live entertainment, a road race, a surf contest, kids area, over 120 arts & crafts vendors and 13 food vendors, North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championships and an Oyster Stew Cook-off.
If you’re not a fan of the oyster don’t let that stop you. There are all kinds of food vendors with everything from Greek gyros to cheesesteaks to homemade ice cream (not to mention funnel cakes, cotton candy and burgers and hot dogs).
The Winds tends to book up way ahead for this nationally recognized festival so make plans and reservations as soon as possible!
Click here for more information and the event schedule
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October 21-23, 2012 Fall Brawl King Classic Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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October 27th- Halloween Adult Tennis Tournament
Join Brunswick County Parks and Recreation in its first Adult Halloween Tennis Tournament to be held at the Ocean Isle Beach Park. Held from 9:00am until 2:00pm, the tournament is for intermediate and advanced tennis players. Ages 18+ single fee: $15, Century Doubles fee: $25, Same Gender and Mixed Double fee: $25 *additional $5 for same day registration
Costumes are encouraged! For more information or to pre-register, call 910-253-2583 or email [email protected]
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25th International Tee Party Golf Tournament – 27th October – 3rd November 2012
Have you ever wished that you could experience the thrill and excitement of playing in the RYDER or SOLHEIM CUPS? Well here is your opportunity…. The 25th Annual North Carolina International 
Tee Party Golf Tournament, with accommodations provided by The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach NC, is the world’s largest international team event.
Now in its 25th consecutive year this extremely popular weeklong Ryder Cup style competition is held on 5 wonderful courses situated in the Brunswick Isles area of the Carolina coast, all within minutes of The Winds. The area is widely regarded as on of the “best” golf holiday destinations in the USA
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Oct 27th & 28th, 2012 – NC Festival by the Sea
This 2 day events is kicked off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway. This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach bridge and each year several hundred take that high altitude stroll to stake out the perfect spot to view the parade. Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sun. You’ll want to plan to be onsite for at least a couple of meals and a snack or two, just to sample a tiny portion of the food on hand. For the competitive sort, there is a horseshoe tournament and a sandcastle building contest. Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and the children’s rides and amusements. There is live musical entertainment both days at Holden Beach’s new Pavilion. More info: https://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html
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November 24 – Christmas Parade/Super Saturday
1:30pm Christmas Parade line up, 2:00pm Parade, 5:00pm Tree Lighting, 5:30pm Santa visits with children at the OIB Fire Department, hot chocolate and cookies for all.
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Thanksgiving Inshore Classic November 25-26, 2012
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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March 16, 2013-Lucky Leprechaun 5K
Hundreds will come out to participate in the race along first and 2nd streets on Ocean Isle. The crowd is usually a festive bunch, dressed in all shades of green with St. Patty’s Day flair.
The race begins at 9am. There are several different race categories and many winners; the overall best time wins a free 2-day stay at The Winds. After the race, participants are treated to a hamburger and hotdog lunch complete with all the fixings!