February 17 & 18, 2012
Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org
5 PM Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
6 PM Pink Floyd The Wall
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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NC Jazz Festival, 32nd Annual – Thursday, 02/2/2012 – Saturday, 02/04/2012
This is one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast. We will open Thursday night with a special event concert, Styles of Jazz. Friday and Saturday nights we will return to our 7 sets of traditional jazz with a different leader for each set. Our 15 all-star musicians are all world renowned and include guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, vocalist Lynn Roberts, jazz violin prodigy Jonathan Russell. For additional festival information and reservations 910-793-1111 or mail@ncjazzfestival.com
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
301 N. Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.ncjazzfestival.com
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Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit on March 10th, 2012! Wear Green and show your Leprechaun Spirit! The course is flat, fast and beautiful as it parallels the ocean along the east side of the island.
The Winds is offering all race participants a 25% discount on all accommodations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are also throwing a Post-Race Party for participants staying at The Winds. Ask for details when you reserve your room. Please go to http://its-go-time.com/lucky-leprechaun-run-march-10 to register for the race.
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March 16 & 17, 2012
Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org
5 PM Retro
6 PM Arena Rock
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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April 6, 2012 – Battleship Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Carnival
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts along with a bounce house and petting zoo for guests to enjoy. Egg hunts will run throughout the event so that kids are guaranteed a chance to find eggs and will be able to “hunt” as many times as they like. There will be excitement everywhere you turn so come to have fun and enjoy the festivities. Tickets are $5 a person and children under 2 are free.
Battleship North Carolina Battleship Park Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person.
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April 6 – 7, 2012 – 10:00 AM Southport Spring Festival
Friday -10am until 5pm. Saturday-10am-4pm. Arts and crafts show, plant sales, food vendors, children’s activities, chili cook-off and entertainment.
Franklin Square Park E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Peggy McDonald
DSI P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461
910/279-4616
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored and Organized by Downtown Southport Inc., Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis and the City of Southport’s Department of Tourism.
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Saturday, April 7th marks The Wind’s Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding his Easter Eggs all over the Fun Court at The Winds Resort Beach Club and he’ll be there to officiate the hunt! At 12:00 p.m. kids ages 2 – 10 can come and join the hunt. Bring your Easter baskets for fun, games and prizes.
This is great fun for the kids and parents and grandparents will love watching the excitement as the kids discover and add eggs to their baskets, play games and win prizes!
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April 11-15, 2012
The 65th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival in nearby Wilmington, NC (just 40 minutes from The 
Winds). The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
This year’s concert headliners have not yet been announced. This will be held at Trask Coliseum, on the campus of UNCW from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
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May 19, 2012, September 29, 2012 & December 1, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Battleship Alive
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included in Regular Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Regular Admission Required
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Apr 15 & 16, 2012
Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org
5 PM Laser U2
6 PM Laser Metallica*
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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Days at the Docks – April 28 & 29, 2012
Started in the 1980′s, the Springtime festival called “Day at the Docks” was recently expanded to 2 days becoming “Days” at the Docks.
Over 50 arts and crafts vendors and a dozen food vendors set up for two days of fun.The weekend starts off with a 5K and 10K run at 8:00 am Saturday morning.
Vendors sell their wares from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. More info: http://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html
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May 20 & 21, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingam Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org
5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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May 12-19, 2012
Far Out Shoot Out Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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May 27 & 28, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater
The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org
5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice
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May 25, 2012 - Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
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June 1, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Too Much Silvia
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June 8, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Fat Jack
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June 15, 2012 - Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
The Imitations
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June 15-17, 2012 - Jolly Mon King Classic Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
The Jolly Mon is king Mackerel tournament Captain’s Choice format-fish 1 out of 2 possible days. 1st Place wins $30,000+!
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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June 22, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Continental Divide
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June 29, 2012- Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Holiday Band
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Ocean Isle Beach 4th of July Parade
10:00am.
Decorated floats, golf carts and bicycles will be judged and prizes awarded. Line up in Museum parking lot at 9:30am
July 2 – 4, 2012 – N.C. 4th of July Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children’s games, naturalization ceremony and more. Check out the festival’s new website www.nc4thofjuly.com
Downtown Southport.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5578
Admission/Fees: Most events are free.July 2 – 4, 2012
July 1st -Beach Day. July 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.
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July 6, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Craig Woolard Band (CWB)
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July 13, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Band of Oz
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July 20, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Gold Rush
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July 27, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Blackwater Rhythm & Blues
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August 3, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Carolina Breakers
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3rd Annual Cape Fear Sailfish Classic August 11-14, 2012 This tournament is built for fun, experience the thrill of circle hook rigging, trolling in the nearshore waters for the elusive and beautiful sailfish. The format consist of a Captains meeting and pig picking for Thursday night, circle hook rigging demonstration by experienced captains and their mates. Fishing takes place in boundaries ranging from WR-4 to the Jungle, so boats participating from area home ports include Bald Head, Wrightsville, Holden Beach, and of course, Ocean Isle Beach. Fish Friday and Saturday, wrap up with cookout and prizes on Sunday. Charter boats welcome. Increased prize money this year, daily payouts for release activity, largest dolphin weighed, and overall Champion receives prize money and a beautiful one of a kind trophy for public display during their reign as Champion. www.capefearsailfishclassic.com Proceeds benefit Cy’sWorld Foundation to promote outdoor experiences and learning for young adults. Website is www.cysworld.org
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August 10, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Davis Messina Band
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August 17, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Sea Cruz
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August 24, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Atlantic Groove
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August 31, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach
Legends of Beach
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September 1 – Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest
11:30am – 1:30pm. Children’s division- up to 13, Family division-4 adults and no limit on children. Rules available at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and wwwoipoa.org starting August 1. Trophies and prizes awarded in all divisions. Event on beach behind Community Center, 44 East 1st Street, OIB.
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October 20-21, 2012 - The 32nd North Carolina Oyster Festival
2012 will mark the 31st anniversary of the festival, which will be hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.
Awarded North Carolina Event of the Year 2007 by the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events, the 29th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature: Live entertainment, a road race, a surf contest, kids area, over 120 arts & crafts vendors and 13 food vendors, North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championships and an Oyster Stew Cook-off.
If you’re not a fan of the oyster don’t let that stop you. There are all kinds of food vendors with everything from Greek gyros to cheesesteaks to homemade ice cream (not to mention funnel cakes, cotton candy and burgers and hot dogs).
The Winds tends to book up way ahead for this nationally recognized festival so make plans and reservations as soon as possible!
Click here for more information and the event schedule
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October 21-23, 2012 Fall Brawl King Classic Fishing Tournament
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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Oct 27th & 28th, 2012 – NC Festival by the Sea
This 2 day events is kicked off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway. This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach bridge and each year several hundred take that high altitude stroll to stake out the perfect spot to view the parade. Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sun. You’ll want to plan to be onsite for at least a couple of meals and a snack or two, just to sample a tiny portion of the food on hand. For the competitive sort, there is a horseshoe tournament and a sandcastle building contest. Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and the children’s rides and amusements. There is live musical entertainment both days at Holden Beach’s new Pavilion. More info: http://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html
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November 24 – Christmas Parade/Super Saturday
1:30pm Christmas Parade line up, 2:00pm Parade, 5:00pm Tree Lighting, 5:30pm Santa visits with children at the OIB Fire Department, hot chocolate and cookies for all.
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Thanksgiving Inshore Classic November 25-26, 2012
Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm
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