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We are excited to share that several of our Pender County festivals and events were recognized at the NC Association of Festival and Events (NCAF&E) ShowFest 2025 – Event Innovators Conference! These prestigious excellence awards celebrate the creativity, dedication, and community support that make our local events truly special. Award Recipients: Best Children’s Program – AutumnFest, Town of...

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Join us as Pender County will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special event at the Pender County Courthouse on Feb. 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will include speeches from local leaders and the unveiling of a new clock and historical marker on the courthouse grounds. As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, the county also will create a time capsule to be opened during its bicentennial in 2075. The capsule...

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SURF CITY – Camden County Heritage Museum and Historic Jail, the Breezeway Motel and Restaurant, and Denise Bridgers with Taylor Companies, owner of Lu Mil Vineyard, were presented the 2025 Tourism Impact Awards by North Carolina Coast Host on Jan. 10. “We were pleased to present our highest tourism award to those who have made a tremendous impact on our industry,” said Salem Clarke, Chairperson of...

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VisitPender and the Town of Surf City welcomed Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and tourism management partners across eastern North Carolina to the North Carolina Coast Host Annual Meeting. This esteemed gathering serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and growth in promoting the beauty, heritage, and opportunities along the North Carolina coast. The event underscores the significance of...

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The inaugural NC First in Freedom Stakeholders Meeting will convene on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Cape Fear Museum at 814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. This pivotal meeting will bring together key leaders, partners, and stakeholders to lay the groundwork for the North Carolina First in Freedom Festival, a monumental celebration honoring over 250 years of American history, culture, and freedom. ‘’This...

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