On October 19, 2013, Ocean Isle Beach’s festival grounds will become a walking district for over 50,000 locals and visitors offering something for everyone. It features local fare, hand-made arts and crafts, a children’s area, live entertainment, as well as our fantastic events.
North Carolina is famous for its vast amount of beaches and beach homes all through the towns of the OBX. It has become one of the number one spots for a relaxing and exciting summer vacation, being host to a wide variety of activities, festivals, and of course the gorgeous sandy beaches. Many of those that have taken up residence in the state may have done so to be closer to the glorious beaches and events such as this festival that was simply not present in their original towns. There are so many draws for people looking to relocate to NC. If you count yourself amongst those enticed by its offerings, here are some key Things to know when moving to North Carolina which you may find useful if you act on your love for the area.
The 33rd Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival, hosted by Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) will be held in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 9am-6pm and Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 9am-5pm.
NC Oyster Festival events include: the Surf-Off Contest – Saturday, September 7, 2013 & Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 8am-6pm; Road Race – Saturday, October 12, 2013; Oyster Shucking Contest – Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 1pm; headlining live music act – The Lost Trailers performing Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 4pm and Oyster Stew Competition – Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 12pm.
This highly anticipated food festival features local fare, hand-made arts and crafts, a children’s area, live entertainment, as well as our fantastic events. Festival admission is $5 per person. Children 8 and under are free. Complimentary parking and shuttle service to festival grounds is provided.
New for 2013, the festival is offering two separate giveaways. The NC Oyster Festival Giveaway includes: Two tickets to the NC Oyster Festival, two tickets to the Oyster Stew Competition, two nights’ accommodations and dinner for two at a local restaurant redeemable the weekend of the NC Oyster Festival, a commemorative print and two NC Oyster Festival t-shirts.
To learn more about the festival please visit: www.NCOysterFestival.com. To download an event, arts & crafts or non-profit vendor application please visit: http://ncoysterfestival.com/vendor_applications_nc_oyster_festival.html.
*Event details are subject to change.
