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.
to three beaches along Cape Fear's coastline. Wrightsville Beach, Kure
Beach and Carolina Beach are all within a half hour's drive from one
another. Wrightsville Beach's white sandy beaches are an ideal setting
to beachcomb for shells as they are easier to recognize against the
lighter background. Kure Beach's early morning sandbars present sea
shell collectors a ripe opportunity for distinctive finds.
