Be there Saturday May 29th, 2012 at the Holden Beach NC pavilion.

This all day festival starts at 10am and goes until 7pm.

Come enjoy lots of fun with live music, arts & crafts and food!

Admission is FREE!

For more information call 910.616.1133 or email: mostlybluegrass@aol.com

May 19th & 20th, 2012  The Little River Blue Crab Festival

This festival is and will continue to be, one that supports and showcases the fabulous atmosphere of the local Little River Community, North Myrtle Beach and the entire Grand Strand area. This event includes Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Kids and Family Fun, and Great Seafood!

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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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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 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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Saturday May 29th, 2012  – Mostly Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass fans and music lovers in general won’t want to miss this free bluegrass festival!

Be there Saturday May 29th, 2012 at the Holden Beach NC pavilion.

This all day festival starts at 10am and goes until 7pm.

Come enjoy lots of fun with live music, arts & crafts and food!

Admission is FREE!

For more information call 910.616.1133 or email: mostlybluegrass@aol.com

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May 27, 2012 - Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : The Imitations (Beach/Motown)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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June 3, 2012 – Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Gold Rush (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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June 10, 2012 – Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Jaded Mayberry (Blues/Southern Rock)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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June 17, 2012 - Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Quiet Storm (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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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 24, 2012 – -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Brickhouse (Funk/Top 40)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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July 1, 2012-  -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Carolina Breakers (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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 8, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Rick Strickland Band (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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July 15, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : The Entertainers (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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July 22 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Craig Woolard Band (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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July 29 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Sea Cruz (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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August 5, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : The Fabulous Daddy O’s (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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August 12, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : UBU The Band (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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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 19, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : GB4 (Classic rock/Blues)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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August 26, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : Breeze Band (Beach/Variety)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion
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September 2, 2012 -  Holden Beach Concert Series
6:30PM – 8:00PM : The Imitations (Beach/Motown)
At the Holden Beach Pavilion

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6th Annual Sunset at Sunset
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 6th Annual Sunset at Sunset Festival at Sunset Beach, NC.

Sunset at Sunset begins at 10:00 near the Ingram Planetarium. Last year over 4,000 people attended!

The 2012 Sunset at Sunset event will be fabulous! New vendors, new events, great music and tons of fun for everyone are in the plans.

Again this year is the 5K Beach Run/Fitness Walk for Adults and a Children’s Fun Run.

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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

With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

2012 FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2012 to 8/31/2012:

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.

Courses include: Azalea Sands, Brierwood Golf Course, Carolina Shores, Sea Trail Byrd, Sea Trail Maples, Valley at Eastport, Wedgefield.

After 12:00: Brunswick Plantation

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To book this golf package please call the The Winds Resort Beach Club Toll Free: 800-334-3581 or Email:reservations@thewinds.com

“Its All About Golf At The Winds!”

The Winds Resort Beach Club offers golfers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

All packages include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.

The Winds’ deserves its reputation for being “a golfer’s paradise”, boasting nearly 20 of the “Grand Strand’s” best courses within 8 miles, and close to 100 courses within 30 minutes drive. Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!

Every Sunday night at 6:30

May 27th through September 2nd, 2012.

Music ranges from beach music to jazz, or even a marine corp band.

Refreshments are on sale to help fund the events, so be sure to bring a little of cash.

All concerts are FREE and are held at the Holden Beach Pavilion

May 27th: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)
June 3rd: Gold Rush (Beach/Variety)
June 10th: Jaded Mayberry (Blues/Southern Rock)
June 17th: Quiet Storm (Beach/Variety)
June 24th: Brickhouse (Funk/Top 40)
July 1st: Carolina Breakers (Beach/Variety)
July 8th: Rick Strickland Band (Beach/Variety)
July 15th: The Entertainers (Beach/Variety)
July 22nd: Craig Woolard Band (Beach/Variety)
July 29th: Sea Cruz (Beach/Variety)
August 5th: The Fabulous Daddy O’s (Beach/Variety)
August 12th: UBU The Band (Beach/Variety)
August 19th: GB4 (Classic rock/Blues)
August 26th: Breeze Band (Beach/Variety)
Sept 2nd: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)

The Concerts by the Sea events are sponsored by the Holden Beach Merchants Association.  Support our community and find more information here: Holden Beach Merchants Association

Island Escape Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on nearby Ocean Isle Beach NC!

The island is perfect this time of year, un-crowded and just beginning to cool off from the tropical heat.  Take a few days for yourself and come enjoy the last of the fading summer days in this lush oasis. This Package is for two people for two nights and is valid seven days a week.

Ma7 15, 2012 to June 8, 2012, the package rate is from $299.00

June 9, 2012 to  June 28, 2012, the package rate is from $417.00

Island Escape Package Includes:

• Two night’s accommodation in an Island View Camellia Guest Room
• A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
• Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting
• Dinner for two at your choice of; Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
• Free Water Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops

Please call 800.334.3581 to make your restaurant reservation and schedule your winery tour at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available Tuesday through Sunday. 

Call our Reservations Desk for details on our “Hot Summer Free Night Special” and booking at: 800.334.3581

Valid Dates: 06/09/2012 – 08/10/2012 Arrival Days: Any day of week Length of Stay: 7 nights min. / 14 nights max. Rates are subject to change and based on availability.

Offer not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other offers. Date restrictions may apply.

For more information please call the Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department at: 910.253.2538

Here are the programs, schedules and fees:

TENNIS LESSONS
Ocean Isle Beach Park

(Five minutes from The Winds)

$30/hour private rate
Semi-Private Group Rate:
$40 for 3 people
$5 /each additional person per group

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AQUAZUMBA
Mondays & Wednesdays
April. 30 through October 26th, 2012
Time: 8am-9am
Outdoor pool (weather permitting)
Free of charge to Winds Guests

This is a “pool party” workout for all ages. You’ll learn safe, effective and challenging water-based workouts that integrate the Zumba formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Outdoor Pool weather permitting.

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A.M. WATER AEROBICS:

April 30 through October 27, 2012
Monday thru Thursday
9:30-10:30am
Outdoor Pool weather permitting
Free of Charge to Winds Guests.

P.M. WATER AEROBICS:
May 5 through October 27, 2012
Monday thru Thursday
1:30-2:30pm
Outdoor Pool weather permitting
Free of Charge to Winds Guests.

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Paddle Boarding

Saturdays 10:30 am – 1pm

at Surf Unlimited Surf Shop (Causeway Rd)

Session 1: May 19th
Session 2: June 16th
Session 3: July 21st
Session 4: August 18th
Fee: $45 per person/session. Fee includes use of a (SUP)

Click here to go to Discount Coupons that you can print out and use for a 15% to 20% discount at The Winds Resort Beach Club.

Arrive by boat (they have a large, easy to tie up dock right out front) or car. Stop by the “Sand Bar” sownstairs on your way in or walk up, place your order and we’ll deliver it to your table.

Enjoy a marvelous waterway views from the dining room or step out on the deck to enjoy the live entertainment.

The food, the view and our wonderful staff are going to make the Provision Co a regular stop!

The Provision Company is located on the Intracoastal Waterway, mainland side, facing Holden Beach.

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Like its counterpart in Southport, Holden Beach Provision Company serves delicious appetisers, sandwiches and plates all in a nautical atmosphere.

Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC

May 15 – June 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $198.00

June 9 – June 28, 2012, the rate per person is from $267.00

Package Includes:

Click Here To Book This Package Online!

*Accommodations Are:

Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.

Optional Add Ons (Available Online):

1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:

2) Add dinner for two at choice of two nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:

Dinner Includes: Wine and Beer (2 Drinks per person), your choice of Steak, Seafood, or Pasta from The Winds Menu, Salad or Soup, Dessert and Coffee. Reservations available Tuesday through Saturday.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)

Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Click Here To Book This Package Online!