June > Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum
The Cameron Art Museum presents 6-8 special exhibitions annually; monthly family and children's programs (Kids @ CAM); weekly interdisciplinary, public programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics... more info: Cameron Art Museum
June > Wilmington
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
There are permanent and featured exhibits along with special programs too numerous to list in this calendar. Be sure to check out their exhibits and events calendar when planning your to-do list. Admission charged. Cape Fear Museum
June > Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
June > Wilmington
Jazz at Airlie
Enjoy First Friday Jazz Series at Airlie Gardens on the first Friday night of each month - April-October. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society. Airlie Gardens
mid-April thru mid-December > Wilmington
Farmers' Market
The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Farmers' Market at Halyburton Park. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
June > Wilmington
Folk Fridays
Folk Concerts will be held the third Friday of each month from May - September. Airlie Gardens
May 29 - June 01 > Wilmington
Quilters By the Sea Quilt Show
www.quiltersbytheseaguild.com
June > Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach State Park
Rangers hold trail hikes and regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Carolina Beach State Park. Contact the park office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html Carolina Beach State Park
June > Kure Beach
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Program titles include Shell Stroll, Turtle Talk, Salt Marsh Exploration, Bird Hike and Surf Fishing Basics. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
June > Lake Waccamaw, west of Wilmington
Lake Waccamaw State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Lake Waccamaw State Park. Lake Waccamaw State Park
June 1 thru August 12 > Kure Beach
Living History Program at Fort Fisher
The fort’s longest running and most successful educational program. Summer interns and volunteers in period Civil War uniforms give special tours, talks and weapons demonstrations on a scheduled basis. Admission is free, donations appreciated! Fort Fisher State Historic Site
June 06-08 > Wilmington
Shakespeare on the Green Festival
The Shakespeare on the Green Festival has been presenting full-length professionally rendered outdoor theatre productions for the citizens and visitors of the Cape Fear Region since 1983. Based in scenic Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, come enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. www.shakespeareonthegreen.us
June 06-07 > Shallotte
Shallotte Point Flounder Tournament
This is a 2 day tournament with thousands in prizes given, including the Edith Picket Angler Award given to the lady who catches the largest fish. Participants must have their own boat. Each year the State tags 2 flounders and releases them, if a participant catches one of those flounders they win prizes. Brunswick County Tourism
June 07 > Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce invites you to grab your shagging shoes and come on down for the 2007 Beach Music Festival held on the Ocean Front Beach Stage near the Boardwalk. Come dance the day away to all the great beach music tunes you remember from summers past. Pleasure Island Tourism
June 08 > Wrightsville Beach
Jazz-In-The-Park
Cape Fear Jazz will hold its annual Jazz-In-The-Park. Several bands will perform at Wrightsville Beach Park. The music is free and open to the public. Bring your family, a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Co-sponsored by the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec. Dept. www.capefearjazz.com
Early June thru late August > Ocean Isle Beach
Summer Childrens Programs
A popular program for families. Bring camera and have your picture taken with a snake or turtle! Museum Of Coastal Carolina
June 13 - August 23 > Kure Beach
Free Summer Concert Series
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts their Free Summer Concerts at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area located along the Cape Fear River. They are held on the second and fourth Fridays in June, July and August (weather permitting). Bring your blanket or chair and the kids. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase. Ft. Fisher Airforce Recreation Area Pleasure Island Tourism
June 13-15 > Wilmington
Shakespeare on the Green Festival
The Shakespeare on the Green Festival has been presenting full-length professionally rendered outdoor theatre productions for the citizens and visitors of the Cape Fear Region since 1983. Based in scenic Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, come enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. www.shakespeareonthegreen.us
June 14 - 15 > Southport
Oak Island Open Pier Fishing Tournament
The Oak Island Open Pier Fishing Tournament is a unique pier fishing tournament that lets participants fish for their favorite catch, or fish for all species found around a pier. Fishermen may enter one or all three of the species categories. The prize structure is based on the number of anglers entered in the tournament. For info: oakislandpiertournament.com
June 17 > Wilmington
Battleship Hootenanny
Join us for the annual Battleship Hootenanny on the Fantail under the stars (Auditorium if inclement weather). Tickets are sold at the door. Battleship North Carolina
June 20-22 > Wilmington
Shakespeare on the Green Festival
The Shakespeare on the Green Festival has been presenting full-length professionally rendered outdoor theatre productions for the citizens and visitors of the Cape Fear Region since 1983. Based in scenic Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, come enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. www.shakespeareonthegreen.us
June 20-22 > Ocean Isle Beach
Jolly Mon King Mackerel Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com
June 21-22 > Currie, northwest of Wilmington
Living History Day
Meet soldiers from the past and learn about historic weapons, clothing, military drill, and combat during the Revolution. Moores Creek National Battlefield
June 21 > Burgaw, north of Wilmington
NC Blueberry Festival
Come out and get a taste of good ole "true blue" local flavor in a southeastern North Carolina heritage tradition., Pender County Tourism
June 23 - July 21 > Southport
July National Exhibition & Competition
The July National Exhibition is a juried art competition/exhibition established by the Associated Artists of Southport years ago to showcase outstanding original visual art. www.franklinsquaregallery.org
June 26-29 > Wrightsville Beach
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
NC Governors Cup Series. For info: capefearbluemarlintournament.com
June 27-29 > Wilmington
Shakespeare on the Green Festival
The Shakespeare on the Green Festival has been presenting full-length professionally rendered outdoor theatre productions for the citizens and visitors of the Cape Fear Region since 1983. Based in scenic Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, come enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. www.shakespeareonthegreen.us
