Category: Festivals
Annual Traditions in Southport
As you pull out your fresh new calendar and make your plans for the year, be sure to note these annual traditions! These are local favorites you won’t want to miss! Spring Annual Tradition: Spring Festival A longstanding tradition of 28 years, the annual Spring Festival welcomes the change of season... Read More
The Truth about Life in Southport
Southport, NC is known for its small-town charm and maritime history. A popular destination for vacationers and the movie industry, the town’s natural beauty, historic downtown, picturesque waterfront, and proximity to area beaches are just a couple of the many draws to Southport. However, Southport has is much more than a... Read More
Local Fall Activities
While summer is one of our favorite seasons prime for boating, beaching and all of the outdoor adventures that the Coastal Carolinas are known for, fall holds a special place in our hearts here on the coast. In Southport, North Carolina, we still experience four seasons, so temperatures get a touch... Read More
Southport Spring Festival Recap
There’s only one word to describe spring in the Cape Fear: unforgettable. The azaleas blooming like fireworks of red, purple, and pink, painting the ground with their petals. Coastal birds from painted buntings to green herons singing out the dawn chorus and breezy walks on the beach. Nature’s celebrating and so... Read More
Oak Island Spring Fling
Celebrating Spring Spring in North Carolina feels like a festival in of itself between the burst of blue birds and the yellow jessamine blooms. It’s also the start of festival season in North Carolina–the perfect time to shake off winter slumber and enjoy local culture. One of Brunswick’s largest spring festivals,... Read More
Oak Island’s Mardi Gras by the Sea!
A Colorful Celebration One of the most festive and colorful traditions in the United States is without a doubt, Mardi Gras! Also known as “Fat Tuesday,” Mardi Gras is known for its high-energy festivities and expression of New Orleans culture. Coastal Carolina isn’t without its own celebration! Oak Island is holding... Read More
Southport Winterfest Flotilla
One of the most well-known and beloved of all coastal Carolina traditions are the multiple holiday flotillas! Imagine an entire waterborne parade featuring boats of all different shapes and sizes rigged with dazzling lights from bow to stern. The Winterfest Flotilla, held in Southport, will be taking place next weekend and... Read More
Local Events Near the Home Place
The greatest advantage of living a coastal Carolina lifestyle is that you’re never stuck wondering what to do with your spare time; there’s always a festival, fair, or charity event to participate in. A lot is going on in November, from 5k runs to Christmas parades. Be sure to mark your... Read More
The 41st North Carolina Oyster Festival
“Oysters are the most tender and delicate of all seafoods. They stay in bed all day and night. They never work or take exercise, are stupendous drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them.” Hector Bolitho A Coastal Southern Tradition If there’s one tradition that defines living down South... Read More