New Hanover County
June 14-16
Shakespeare on the Green
8pm
Free
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Dr, Wilmington, NC
910.399.2878
www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com
Cape Fear Shakespeare presents “Love’s Labour’s Lost” at Greenfield Lake. One of the Bard’s earliest comedies, the play follows the King of Navarre and his three lords (Berowne, Longaville, and Dumaine), who swear an oath to scholarship, which includes fasting and avoiding contact with women for three years. Chaos ensues. Picnics welcome. Light refreshments will available for purchase.
June 14 & 15
NC Blueberry Festival
Downtown Burgaw
US-17 Business & Wilmington St, Burgaw, NC
910.259.2007
The 16th Annual NC Blueberry Festival in downtown Burgaw celebrates the historic, economic, and cultural significance of blueberries in the southeastern region of the state. The event features a BBQ cookoff, car show, bike race, BMX stunt show, games and rides for kids, model train show, recipe contest, and a shagging competition plus live music.
Brunswick County
June 13-16
Jolly Mon King Classic
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
910.253.3474
www.brunswick.com/event/jolly-mon-king-classic-ocean-isle-beach-nc
The Jolly Mon King Classic brings fishermen and their families together for great food, fun and fishing. The Jolly Mon is run in an orderly, clean-cut manner, offering a variety of prizes from gift cards to top cash prizes.
June 15
Southport Spring Kitchen Tour
Keziah Park
Moore and Lord St, Southport, NC
12-4pm
910.457.7927
www.brunswick.com/event/spring-kitchen-tour-southport-nc
This exciting event will showcase six select kitchens centered near Keziah Park in historic downtown Southport. You’ll also enjoy tasting samples of delicious dessert recipes from the book “Hominy Muffins and Oyster Pie – The Lives and Recipes of the Ladies of Southport in 1907,” by Southport resident Bob Surridge. A local historic character will “come to life” in each kitchen and tell you a little about the vintage dessert recipes and the history behind them.
Pender County
June 17
New & Full Moon Paranormal Ghost Tours
$15
8pm
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 Hwy 17, Wilmington
www.poplargrove.org/dailytours/paranormal-ghost-tours
Poplar Grove will host guided ghost tours throughout the Manor House, back courtyard, tenant house and cemetery. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years.
June 26
Poplar Grove Farmers Market
8am-1pm
Free
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 Hwy 17, Wilmington
http://poplargrove.org/farmers-market/
The Farmers’ Market at Poplar Grove provides a retail outlet for local growers and producers to sell their goods directly. Producers offer fresh produce, plants, herbs, baked goods, handmade soaps, jewelry and home and garden accessories.
Onslow County
June 8
Youth Fishing Derby
9am-12pm
Jacksonville Training Academy Range
110 Stillwood Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
910.347.5332
Jacksonville Parks & Rec and Onslow County Health Department are joining forces for a fun and relaxing morning of fishing. Event is open to youth up to 16 years of age. Participants will need to provide their fishing pole, bait and tackle.
June 11
NC Symphony Concert
7-9pm
White Oak High School
1001 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, NC
877.627.6724
Wesley Schulz, conductor of the NC Symphony takes to the road to share great moments in classical music including selections from Beethoven and Mozart, Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Copland’s Down a Country Lane, and more.
Craven County
June 20
Summer Solstice Garden Party
6:30-8pm
Tryon Palace
529 S Front St, New Bern, NC
252.639.3524
www.visitnewbern.com/event/palace-contemporaries-summer-solstice-party
Join the garden managers in the kitchen garden and explore the history of medicinal herbs and learn how to prepare a delicious summer cocktail from a professional mixologist. Alcohol will be available for purchase and Moonbeams Creations and Fairy Hair will be on site.
June 22
The Great Trent River Raft Race
Union Point Park
210 E Front St, New Bern
252.637.3111
www.thegreattrentriverraftrace,.com
People from all over the state grab their paddle boards, kayaks and paddle and petal rafts for a day of fun on the water. Design it, build it and race it! This year’s headline performer for the kick off concert is Nashville Recording artist Walker Hayes.
Carteret County
June 7-15
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
710 Evans St, Morehead City, NC
252.247.3575
Among the largest and oldest sport fishing tournaments in the country, The Big Rock calls avid deep sea fisherman to NC coast for a full week of angling and community celebration.
June 28 & 29
Old Homes & Gardens Tour
$20
The Beaufort Historic Site
130 Turner St, Beaufort, NC
252.728.5225
www.beauforthistoricsite.org/old-homes-tour-more
The Old Homes Tour offers visitors a rare inside look into the beautiful private homes and gardens within Beaufort. Also included are artist studios, historic churches, the Old Burying Ground and building on the Beaufort Historic Site.