May > 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
May > 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
May > Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
May > 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
May > Wilmington
Folk Fridays
Folk Concerts will be held the third Friday of each month from May - September. Airlie Gardens
May 02-04> Wilmington
Battleship Alive
Watch in delight as World War II living history interpreters bring the Ship to life. Ship visitors may watch the men going about their daily duties and drills. Included in regular admission. Battleship North Carolina
May 02-04 > Chadbourn, west of Wilmington
North Carolina Strawberry Festival
Southeastern North Carolina's Traditional Family Event for Over 70 Years! Parade, pageant, crafts, entertainment and more. www.ncstrawberryfestival.com
May 02-03 > Ocean Isle Beach
Capt. Kyle's Spring Inshore Classic
For info: oifishingcenter.com
May 03-04 > Wilmington
Annual Parade of Homes
More than 60 new homes will be open to the public and FREE of charge over these two big weekends in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties. Hours are 12-5 each day. Just pick up a Plan Book at any of the homes on the tour, or at the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders offices the week of the tour. Sponsored by Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association. www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com
May 03-04 > Currie, northwest of Wilmington
Carolina Folkways & Trades Faire
Moores Creek will come alive with its annual trade faire. historically trade faires brought together artisans, merchants, and traders to sell goods and share news. This weekend re-enactors will demonstrate skills like gunsmithing, woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, candle making, spinning and weaving, surveying, colonial medicine, and other activities. Some artisans will have their goods for sale. Throughout each day there will be special presentations of Militia drill, musket firing and historic music. Moores Creek National Battlefield
May 09-17 > Ocean Isle Beach
Far Out Shoot Out
For info: oifishingcenter.com
May 10 > Kure Beach
Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Memorial Day will be a program honoring the men who built and defended Fort Fisher, the Malakoff Tower of the South. Fort Fisher State Historic Site
May 16 > Carolina Beach
Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament
The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is open to anyone with any disability to come and join in on a free day of fishing, friends, food, and fun. We love to see new faces as well as old friends. We offer a special welcome to any and all of our honored Disabled Veterans. The The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is put on annually by the Got Em On Live Bait fishing club and they really throw a shindig. The tourney is held at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier in Kure Beach, NC. Participants are provided with rods, tackle, bait, refreshments, food, t-shirts and prizes. For info: got-em-on.com
May 17-18 > Wilmington Area
Seaside Soccer Classic
Spring soccer tournament that includes youth teams from throughout North Carolina and other states. www.capefearsoccer.com
May 17 > Burgaw, north of Wilmington
Pender County SpringFest
Pender County's Original Community Festival. Entertainment, arts & crafts, concessions, and much more. Pender vendors only. Street dance on Friday night, Pender County Tourism
May 17 > Ocean Isle Beach
Beach Music Blast
Silver Coast Winery
May 24-25 > Wilmington
Orange Street Artsfest
Arts festival featuring works from 50 artists, food vendors and free musical entertainment. www.thalian.org
May 24-26 > Southport
Southport Heritage Days
Food, art, entertainment. www.southportnc.org
May 26 > Wilmington
Memorial Day Observance
Remember those who gave their lives in service and honor veterans at our traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an All-service Color Guard, a 21 gun salute by Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. FREE. Battleship North Carolina
May 29-31 > Bald Head Island
Annual Bald Head Island Fishing Rodeo
For info: baldheadisland.com
May 29 - June 01 > Wilmington
Quilters By the Sea Quilt Show
www.quiltersbytheseaguild.com
May 31 > Wrightsville Beach
Surf-Sun-Sand Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting the Annual Surf-Sun-Sand Volleyball tournament. This six or four-person co-ed volleyball tournament has divisions for skill levels including Novice and Intermediate. Prizes will be awarded to the players from the winning team in each division. Town Of Wrightsville Beach
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