The greater Topsail area has a new watering hole. Hidden Ships Distillery, the first distillery to open in Pender County, is the creation of Amy and Andy Szwejbka. Their story sets sail when Andy retired from the Marines after a 20-year career. They loaded their four children and a dog into an RV and navigated the nation for one year. As the Szwejbka family visited unique breweries and distilleries, the idea of...
The Town of Burgaw is pleased to announce the first-ever Autumn Fest to be hosted in downtown Burgaw on October 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is currently being sponsored by Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Pender County Parks and Recreation, and the Burgaw Tourism Development Authority. Autumn Fest will feature numerous activities including craft vendors, kids’ activities and candy, pumpkin...
“Shellebrate” North Carolina Oyster Month all October long with a wide range of activities spanning our state. Connect with local oyster growers and harvesters, enjoy seafood restaurants, markets, and festivals, and support coastal conservation and education organizations as we kick off the start of the wild-caught oyster season. As a keystone species, oysters are crucial to North Carolina’s marine...
Attention Outlander Fans Join us on the Outlander Hike at Moores Creek National Battlefield! Fans of the Outlander series, based on novels by Diana Gabaldon, will want to walk the history of the popular television series. Gabaldon wrote about the American Revolution and Colonial North Carolina, noting the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Wear your tartan and join Jason Howell on Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. for this fall Year...
Come learn about Pender's Haunted History on the grounds of the Historic Burgaw Cemetery. Hear tales of mysterious lights, river haunts, Pirate legends, ghost sightings, Revolutionary War soldiers, and more. Tours will start at 5:30 pm. Tours are expected to last roughly an hour. The last tour will start at 9:00 p.m. Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Tickets are $15 for Adults, and...
