December 12th 

Cost:$20 

Celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks at Gallants Channel!

Downtown Morehead City Waterfront|412 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC | Map

Prepare to raise a glass September 27th and 28th to mark Beaufort Wine and Food’s fourth annual craft beer festival, Beaufort’s Brewin’. The two day festival will feature a variety of events held in Beaufort and will range in size from beer dinners, luncheons and seminars to the headline event; Beer, Bubbles and BBQ held in downtown Beaufort. Partnering with regional distributors and over two dozen breweries from across the state and beyond, BWF has crafted a stellar line up of events to generate great exposure for the organization and the Crystal Coast. Over the course of two days, guests are immersed in a number of beer focused events. Friday, 9/27 there will be a beer seminar, beer dinners and the crowd favorite Pub Crawl. Saturday leads up to the headline event for the festival – Beer, Bubbles and BBQ, which will be held in the West Parking lot (400 block of Front Street) in downtown Beaufort from 3 – 7 p.m. and feature over 25 craft breweries and brew pubs, with a sampling from across the state and beyond. Guests will have the chance to vote for their favorite brewery during the event and the winner will be announced at the event. In addition to tasting dozens of beers at Beer Bubbles and BBQ, guests will be treated to a variety of BBQ and sides, as a number of regional pitmasters put their best dish forward in a People’s Choice BBQ competition. Live music will round out the entertainment for the afternoon event. Proceeds from ticket sales go towards BWF’s mission to support local charities and non-profits that strive to improve life in Carteret County. Tickets to Beer Bubbles and BBQ will be available at the door the day of the event. Tickets to all other events vary and must be purchased in advanced as some events are expected to sell out. Tickets go on sale in early August. A full schedule will be published online closer to the ticket sales date.More information is available online at beaufortwineandfood.com, by calling 252-515-0708 or stopping by the BWF office at 129 Middle Lane, Beaufort.

August 9, 2019 | 10:00 am – August 11, 2019 | 1:00 pm

The Beaufort Pirate Invasion is a reenactment of an event that happened in Beaufort, North Carolina, in 1747, when the town was caught up in a battle to defend itself from Spanish privateers. Blackbeard is also part of our local history and the wreck of QAR is here to prove it. Along with many other tales and legends of the Notorious Pirate and his alleged shenanigans in our area. This annual event was created in 1960 to highlight this unique and historical event of victory. The story unfolds on the waterfront at Taylor’s Creek, throughout town and around pirate encampments. Professional pirate re-enactors, villagers and merchants roam throughout town creating a historical and piratical presence for pirate enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy. Join us in celebrating our towns history and unique culture throughout the year by visiting Beaufort during one of our many local events and don’t miss the N.C. Maritime Museum and the Queen Anne’s Revenge exhibit which opened last spring and many other interesting things to see and do in NC’s Coolest Small Town.

Join Bestselling Author Kristy Woodson Harvey in Travel + Leisure’s Best Small Town, Beaufort, NC (the real Peachtree Bluff) for a day of fun tours, delicious food and all the southern charm you can handle!

Harvey’s newest novel, The Southern Side of Paradise, will be released in May. To celebrate, the Beaufort Historic Site has teamed up with Kristy for several fun events – take a ride on the vintage double-decker bus, get literary at Kristy’s book talk, explore the authentically preserved Historic Site, sip on cocktails, or eat dinner accompanied by live jazz!

Mark your calendar and

Purchase Tickets HERE

Sailing a Spritsail Skiff on a summer day – What can top that?
A father-daughter sail enjoying the freedom of the winds
and the fair breeze.
This painting is quintessentially Beaufort.
Sailing past fishing boats and the old draw bridge these sailors are taking advantage of all Beaufort has to offer.
Hence the title “Wish You Were Here”.
Add a beer and a fine meal and you can have the complete Beaufort experience in your own home.
“Wish You Were Here” is an oil painting by local artist, Donna Lee Nyzio, ASMA (American Society of Marine Artists)
12×24 unframed, (18×30 framed)
This slice of summer can be yours for $2,550.
The original painting will be on display at the NC Maritime Museum.

Celebrate this year’s Wooden Boat Show and support the
Friends of the Museum with a poster
of “Wish You Were Here”.

Purchase a 12×18 poster of “Wish You Were Here” for $20, or with a custom remarque for $50.

Publick Day

An old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site with vendors selling antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and much more. No admission charge. Vendor information is available for this fun spring event.

In the mid-1980s at a boatyard in Annapolis, MD., Captain Bob Turner wore socks all during the long, cold winter months while working on OPB’s (Other People’s Boats). By winter’s end, his socks were stand-up stiff with sawdust, caulk and bottom paint. ON the first day of spring, Capt. Bob placed his leavings laden socks in a paint tray, doused them with lighter fluid, set them on fire, and then drank beer to celebrate. And so the spring tradition of sock burning began and it has grown to coastal communities across the country.

Come join us and celebrate the age-old maritime tradition of burning your socks on the spring solstice. Enjoy oysters, food, brew, and music. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.beaufortnc.com or at Backstreet Pub in Beaufort.

Bring a pair of old socks to burn. Bring a pair of new socks to donate.