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calendar of events

May 3
The 33st annual Wooden Boat Show - of the N.C. Maritime Museum occurs at the Museum, Watercraft Center and on the Beaufort waterfront. Wooden Boat Exhibit is Saturday and includes demonstrations and races. Week-long schedule of activities at the Museum precede the show. Information: Jane Wolff, 252-728-7317.

May 9 - 10
20th Annual Beaufort Music Festival The 2007 Beaufort Music Festival offers music and concerts on mulitple stages in Downtown Beaufort and on the waterfront. This is a family oriented weekend with free music and activities for all family members. Concerts will be performed on Beaufort's waterfront and in the Maritime Museum as well as in pubs and restaurants. The music begins at 6:00 pm on Friday and continues around town all weekend! Please call 252-728-6894 for more information.

May 15
Free Concert on Beaufort Waterfront Concert sponsored by the Beaufort Business Association takes place at 6:00 - 8:00 pm on on the Beaufort waterfront by the clock. Bring a friend, bring a chair. For more information, please contact Pat Wesson, 252-504-3396

May 24-25
Arts & Crafts Coalition Spring Art Show An annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, is located at Beaufort Historic Site. Information: Kris White, 252-729-9311

June 6 - 14
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament An exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June, this is one of the largest sport-fishing tournaments in the country, and is fished by around 200 competitors in substantial cash categories. There are generally around 6 to 8 competitors in each boat. Big winners are also community organizations that receive tournament support.

June 6-8
MCAS Cherry Point Air Show
The East Coast's largest Marine Corps air station will again open its gates to the public during its now annual open house highlighting the latest in Marine Corps warfighting technology and military aviation. This year also marks the anticipated return of the U. S. Navy's premiere flight demonstration squadron, the "Blue Angels." Featuring the F/A-18 Hornet, the Blue Angels' mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.Please call toll free 866-WINGS-NC for information

June 19
Free Concert on Beaufort Waterfront Concert sponsored by the Beaufort Business Association takes place at 6:00 - 8:00 pm on on the Beaufort waterfront by the clock. Bring a friend, bring a chair. For more information, please contact Pat Wesson, 252-504-3396

June 27 - 28
Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour A self-paced tour through the quaint streets of Beaufort, one of North Carolina's oldest towns. Open for touring are private residences and gardens, the Old Burying Ground, and the buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site. A concert, antique car show, living history demonstrations and tours of Beaufort's historic district are scheduled. For information call 252-728-5225.

July 4
Fourth of July Parade & Community Picnic Along the downtown Beaufort waterfront is an old-fashioned tradition in historic Beaufort. The parade includes kids, pets, wagons, flags, & music. Potluck community picnic follows at the Carteret County Courthouse at Turner & Broad streets. Come and bring a dish to add! Contact: Martha Barnes, 252-728-3917.

July 5-8
Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Art Show An annual juried show and sale of the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, is located at Beaufort Historic Site. Information: Kris White, 252-729-9311

July 16
Free Concert on Beaufort Waterfront Concert sponsored by the Beaufort Business Association takes place at 6:00 - 8:00 pm on on the Beaufort waterfront by the clock. Bring a friend, bring a chair. For more information, please contact Pat Wesson, 252-504-3396

July 17 - 19
Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament Headquartered at the downtown Beaufort Docks, is a billfish release-only event with Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin and King Mackerel Gamefish Divisions including a Jr. Angler Division for ages 16 years or younger. In addition to fishing, the world's greatest marine artists are on hand to display their artwork, some pieces are available at auction. All the money raised for this event goes to the Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina. Information: Cynthia Barber, (252) 808-2286.

July 19
Beaufort Olde Towne Rotary Road Race The race is run through the historic Town of Beaufort and along the waterfront, and afterwards there's plenty to do. Fishing, kayaking, sailing, shopping and a variety of restaurants await you. Proceeds from the Race benefit the boys and girls of Carteret County.