NC 4th of July Festival

The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Southport. For over 200 years this small maritime community has celebrated our nation's independence in a big way. The celebration has grown from colonial times when ships lay anchor in her harbor shot their cannons to today's festival where 40,000 to 50,000 people come each year to bathe in the richness of spirit commemorating Old Glory. Incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival in 1972 the festival committee strives to keep the focus of the festival on honoring our nation's birthday with a little fun thrown in.

Festival highlights
•Over 100 handmade arts and crafts on display
•The delightful aroma of fair food permeates the air
•The Cape Fear river serves as a backdrop for Main Stage Entertainment - best beach, top 40's and country bands each evening.
•The most patriotic parade representing main street USA and televised on WECT TV6 "Where News Comes First"
•A Naturalization Ceremony that will move you to tears
•Veterans Recognition - ceremony honoring the sacrifices of our armed service personnel who have served and paid for our freedom
•Flag Retirement Ceremony - a ceremony that allows residents and visitors an opportunity to properly dispose of their USA flags
•Beach Day - highlighting the activities popular at Southport's neighboring beach community Oak Island - volleyball and shag contests to mention a few
•Freedom Run & Walk - runners and walkers enjoy an organized event encouraging a healthy America
•Children's Entertainment & Games - Remember the good old games including sack races and watermelon eating contests? We do.
•Fireworks - What 4th of July festival would be complete without fireworks?

North Carolina Fourth of July Festival Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Rd., SE Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964
(800) 457-6964
Fax (910) 457-0598
 

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BRUNSWICK WATERFEST

The first annual Brunswick WaterFest will be held in Leland, NC during the weekend of September 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2013.  Events of the festival are: a kayak fishing tournament, stand up paddle board "SUP" races, guided river tours, photography competion, exhibits, and a river clean-up with Cape Fear River Watch. 

Other events that you will not want to miss are the Owl Full Moon Town Creek Kayak Adventure and the Eagle Island Birding Kayak Adventure.  The river guide for the kayak adventure will be Don Harty, Owner and Operator of Mahanaim Adventures and Jill Pleuses, owner of Wild Bird and Garden will lead the owl calling and talk about the local owls. 

Make your plans early for the Brunswick WaterFest.

For more information and to register: http://www.brunswickwaterfest.eventbrite.com

Sponsors for the Brunswick WaterFest are: Town of Leland, Leland Tourism Development Authority, Brunswick County, Hook, Line and Paddle, Carolina Paddle Co., Wild Bird and Garden, Cape Fear River Watch, and  Mahanaim Adventures.