August
> Swansboro
Hammocks Beach State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Hammocks Beach State Park. Contact the office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html The Hammocks Beach State Park office and ferry dock are located in Onslow County between Jacksonville and Morehead City. Hammocks Beach State Park
August 14-15 > Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
Festival begins with a parade followed by two days of fun, fireworks and street dance on Saturday night, top-notch entertainment, browsing the booths for local crafts and artwork and all the shrimp you can eat with plenty of food vendors. www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.com
August 14 > Jacksonville
Kuumba Festival
Food, fun, activities emphasizing cultural heritage. Onslow County Tourism
August 20 > Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament
For info: sneadsferrykmt.com
