Downtown Swansboro Events. Parades, Festivals, and Fireworks

 

Swansboro Downtown Market – The Downtown Market, open from mid-morning to mid-afternoon on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the warmer months of the year, offers hand-made, home-made, and home-grown products in Olde Towne Square in the heart of the Swansboro historic district. The market features high-quality baskets, hand-sewn and hand-woven quilts and blankets, unique and original jewelry, a variety of handmade wood and copper products, plants, and other interesting items.  If you are interested in participating as a market vendor please call the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 326-2600.

Arts By the Sea -  This event is held annually on the second Saturday in June each year, featuring arts, crafts and entertainment.  Spend an early summer day walking the waterfront streets of downtown Swansboro and enjoy a glass of homemade lemonade.

July 4th Fireworks - A spectacular display of fireworks over the White Oak River.  Swansboro and Cedar Point partner to make this event one your sure to remember.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and  enjoy music by the sea before the grand event.  Food vendors in attendance.

The Mullet Festival - This annual event begins with a parade down Hwy 24 through Swansboro.  Following the parade make your way downtown where vendors of all types line the streets to display their goods.  Music is provided at different bandstands throughout the day.  Fun for all ages to be had.  Arts/crafts, kids area and of course a mullet fry.  Event dates are the second Saturday and Sunday in October.

Swansboro By Candlelight - Start your holiday shopping in downtown historic Swansboro.  Enjoy hot apple cider as you walk along streets lined with luminars.  Event date for 2012 is November 10, 2012. 

Christmas Flotilla - Don't miss this spectacular parade of lights from the White Oak River.  Parade begins at dusk and remember Santa Claus is sure to make his way on deck for a special visit.  Held annually on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving.  Rain date is Saturday.