New Hanover County
October 18th
Airlie Oyster Roast
300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC
910.798.7700
Joi Airlie Gardens for their annual Oyster Roast featuring appetizers, BBQ, fried chicken, sides from Middle of the Island Catering, steamed oysters from Elijah’s, cash bar and live music by Band of Oz. Proceeds benefit Airlie’s Environmental Education Programs.
October 26th
Lighthouse Beer & Wine Festival
10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC
910.356.8622
This annual festival at Port City Marina features over 100 breweries and wineries featuring 250+ samplings, live music, food trucks, plus tons of taxis to take attendees home free of charge. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Carousel Center in their efforts to aid abused and neglected children.
Brunswick County
October 19th
NC Oyster Festival
3 West 3rd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
910.754.6644
This annual festival features craft vendors, food, live music, contests and a princess pageant.
October 26th
NC Festival by the Sea
Jordan Blvd, Holden Beach, NC
910.523.8523
https://greaterholdenbeachmerchants.com/nc-festival-by-the-sea/
This coastal arts and crafts festival, hosted annually by the Greater Holden Beach Merchant’s Association features art and local craftsmen across a variety of media and live entertainment.
Pender County
October 19th & 20
Autumn with Topsail
1612 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC
912.312.5244
This annual festival features a juried artist’s and crafts court with over 100 regional artists displaying and selling their work, live music, food, wine, beer, silent auction, games and rides for kids.
October 31st
Trick-or-Treat in the Park
586 Sloop Point Loop Rd, Hampstead, NC
14th Annual safe and fun Halloween party featuring trick-or-treating under the lights, games, candy, a costume contest, and grilled burgers, sausages and hot dogs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2428090847459271/
Onslow County
October 15th-19th
Onslow County Agricultural Fair
146 Broadhurst Rd, Jacksonville, NC
910.219.0929
The agricultural fair features vendors, exhibitors, rides, live music, karaoke and fireworks.
October 24th – 27th
Oktoberfest
421 Court St, Jacksonville, NC
910.455.5733
https://www.onslowoktoberfest.org/
Head to the Jacksonville Riverwalk for beer tasting, a silent auction, beer garden and food court, home run derby, tournaments, pageant, children’s area, arts and crafts vendors and live music.
Craven County
October 12th
Fall Heritage Plant Sale
529 S Front St, New Bern, NC
252.639.3500
https://www.newbernmagazine.com/event/fall-heritage-plant-sale/2019-10-12/
The fall plant sale will be held on the Daves House lawn just inside the Tryon Palace main gate. Offered are a selection of plants grown locally and in the Palace’s nursery yard, as well as a wide variety of perennials, herbs, and other fall favorites. There will also be honey from the Tryon Palace bees available for purchase. Garden shop will be open for gifts.
October 27th
The Savvy Bride – A Social Bride Collective
249 craven St, New Bern, NC
252.347.5566
Visit with premier professional vendors including venues, caterers, florists, photographers and more.
Carteret County
October 19th
Diamond City Gala Art & Music Festival
S 10th S & Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252.222.0422
https://www.diamondcitygala.com/
Celebrate local history, art and music while raising money to support the community. This year’s gala aims to help rebuild Carteret County’s Community Theatre, which was damaged in Florence.
October 26th
Fall Craft Fair
2005 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252.727.9093
https://www.crystalcoastnc.org/event/fall-craft-fair/
Enjoy some of the best crafts offered in the area, music, food trucks, baked goods, face painting and unique holiday items.