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Beaufort By the Sea License Plate

By Local Artist, Heather Sink

A Call to Action for Beaufort Residents

Beaufort, are you ready to show your love for our beautiful town? Let’s make a splash and pre-sell 500 specialty license plates by February 15th!

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Beaufort By The Sea License Plate

Upcoming Events

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Smoke On the Water Smoked BBQ Ribs
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Smoke on the Water features BBQ Ribs

You’ll love our mouthwatering house-smoked BBQ ribs by Chef Tyler at 34° North Restaurant. These St. Louis style spareribs are Read more
December 4, 2024, 5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Maritime Heritage Series: Santa Claus, Patron Saint of Sailors

Did Santa prefer a green suit before he started wearing his now iconic red? What is Mrs. Claus’s first name? Read more
December 5, 2024, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
New Holiday Events
Jarrett Bay Clothing
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Jarrett Bay Boathouse Open House

Celebrate the holidays with the crew at Jarrett Bay Boathouse! Make plans now to attend their annual Boathouse holiday night Read more
December 5, 2024, 4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Address:
507 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend

SIGNATURE EVENT: The annual celebration brings together dozens of artists, carvers, and crafters to showcase their work during the Core Read more
December 6, 2024, 10:00 am
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December 8, 2024, 6:00 pm
Address:
1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Beaufort Historical Association Events
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Johnson, Tuchek, and Womble Art Show Opening

The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery welcomes artists Mandy Johnson, Lisa Tuchek, and Jimmy Craig Womble for their annual holiday Read more
December 6, 2024, 4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Address:
150 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
New Holiday Events
Core Sound Chow Down
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Chow Down at Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend

Do you have your CHOW DOWN tickets?! Hurry before they’re GONE!Our annual Friday Night Chow Down kicks off Waterfowl Weekend Read more
December 6, 2024, 5:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Address:
1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Live Music
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Live Music by Barefoot Wade

Barefoot Wade will perform live at 34° North Restaurant on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 8 – 11 pm. Enjoy Read more
December 6, 2024, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Pancakes with Santa to benefit Beaufort Fire Department

Welcome to Pancakes with Santa! It all takes place om Saturday, December 07 2024, at 8:00 am for a fun-filled Read more
December 7, 2024, 8:00 am
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10:00 am
Address:
506 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival

SIGNATURE EVENT: The first weekend in December each year brings a celebration of waterfowl heritage to the Core Sound Museum Read more
December 7, 2024, 9:00 am
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December 8, 2024, 5:00 pm
Address:
1163 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Holiday Events
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Holiday Brunch with Santa

Enjoy our Holiday Brunch and pictures with Santa at 34° North Restaurant from 11 am – 2 pm. Our Weekend Read more
December 7, 2024, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Santa’s Workshop Open House

Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children. John Newton Park, 400 Front Street. Hosted by the Beaufort Read more
December 7, 2024, 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade

SIGNATURE EVENT: Small town parade brings big time fun for families with the annual Beaufort Christmas Parade along Front Street. Read more
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
Address:
Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Maritime Museum
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Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public Read more
December 7, 2024, 2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla

SIGNATURE EVENT: The 32nd Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla features boats, yachts, oars, kayaks, and commercial vessels decorated for the season. Read more
December 7, 2024, 5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Live Music
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Live Music by Justin Castellano

Join us for live music with Justin Castellano on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 8 – 11 pm. Kick back Read more
December 7, 2024, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Santa’s Workshop Open House

Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children. John Newton Park, 400 Front Street. Hosted by the Beaufort Read more
December 8, 2024, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Browse Events

Beaufort Happenings

Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade

Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 7th 2024 – Registration

Register your parade entry here
Parade line up starts at 11:30 and starts promptly at noon

Beaufort for the Holidays

Beaufort Holiday Schedule download

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras 2025 Dates Set!

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras is set to take place February 28th - March 2nd, 2025! Beaufort’s Waterfront Mardi Gras Festival is a three-day celebration with feasts, parades,...

Rock the Dock

Enjoy the fall weather, good music, libations and neighbors on the Beaufort Waterfront  Thursdays 5-8pm - John Newton Park - 500 Front Street   Schedule: October 3rd:...

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