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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

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Beaufort Historical Association Events
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BHA Annual Membership Meeting

Members and prospective members are invited to join the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Membership Meeting and potluck dinner Read more
January 21, 2025, 6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Address:
130 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Small Arms Demonstration

Learn about one of the small arms (musket, flintlock, or rifle) that a soldier stationed at Fort Macon would have Read more
January 22, 2025, 10:30 am
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11:00 am
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512
Maritime Museum
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Maritime Heritage Series: Whales off North Carolina

North Carolina has many species of whales that travel near our shores and sometimes strand on our beaches. This makes Read more
January 23, 2025, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512
Food & Beverage Events
Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairngs
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Girls Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings

If you are obsessed with Girl Scout cookies and enjoy wine, this event is just for you. Our 4th Annual Read more
January 24, 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Live Music
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Live Music by Barefoot Wade

Barefoot Wade will perform live at 34° North Restaurant on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 8 – 11 pm. Enjoy Read more
January 24, 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
New Live Music
Dick Knight
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Live Music by Dick Knight at Cru

Dick Knight is a well-seasoned performer who will keep you entertained for hours! Be ready to dance with a warmed Read more
January 24, 2025, 8:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Address:
120 Turner Street
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Live Music
Patrick Smith Music
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Live Music by Patrick Smith

Listen to the sounds of Patrick Smith at 34° North Restaurant on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 8 – 11 Read more
January 25, 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Food & Beverage Events
34 Degrees North Restaurant Restaurant Week
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Crystal Coast Restaurant Week

Local restaurants are coming together for Crystal Coast Restaurant Week, from January 28 – February 4, 2025, to offer exclusive Read more
January 28, 2025, 12:00 am
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February 4, 2025, 12:00 am
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
New Food & Beverage Events
Oyster Dinner Blue Moon Bistro
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Oyster Dinner at Blue Moon Bistro

Join us for our “Shellabration” oyster dinner on January 28, 2025. You will enjoy several variations of our areas finest Read more
January 28, 2025, 6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Address:
119 Queen Street
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
New All Events
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Small Arms Demonstration

Learn about one of the small arms (musket, flintlock, or rifle) that a soldier stationed at Fort Macon would have Read more
January 29, 2025, 10:30 am
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11:00 am
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Maritime Museum
Ports Pilotage and Shipping in Colonial North Carolina
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Ports, Pilotage, and Shipping in Colonial North Carolina

Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about the economic role of shipping in colonial North Carolina. In addition, Read more
January 30, 2025, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Live Music
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Live Music by Justin Castellano

Join us for live music with Justin Castellano on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 8 – 11 pm. Kick back Read more
January 31, 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Live Music
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Live Music by Barefoot Wade

Barefoot Wade will perform live at 34° North Restaurant on Saturday, February 1, 2024, from 8 – 11 pm. Enjoy Read more
February 1, 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 am
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
New All Events
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Small Arms Demonstration

Learn about one of the small arms (musket, flintlock, or rifle) that a soldier stationed at Fort Macon would have Read more
February 5, 2025, 10:30 am
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11:00 am
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512
Maritime Museum
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Maritime Heritage Series: U.S. Life-Saving Service Operations on the North Carolina Coast

Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly in the museum auditorium as he covers the history of the United States Life-Saving Service Read more
February 6, 2025, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Live Music
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Live Music by 4EverAll

4EverAll will perform live at 34° North Restaurant on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 8 – 11 pm. Chris and Read more
February 7, 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Beaufort Happenings

Cajun Cookoff Chef Registration

2025 Beaufort Mardi Gras Vendor Registration

2025 Beaufort Mardi Gras Krewe Registration

Mardi Gras Parade 3/1/2024 3pm The crowds fill the parade route on Front Street and on Turner Street in anticipation of the parade starting at 3 p.m. sharp, with the...

New Mardi Gras 2025 Dates and Locations!

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras is set to take place March 1st and March 2nd, 2025! Beaufort’s Mardi Gras Carnival Weekend is a two -day celebration with feasts, parades,...

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