SURF CITY, NC – Surf City Live NC is back with a splash, and the 2025 lineup is bigger than ever! Organizers have announced an unforgettable two-day music festival set to take place November 7-8 in the heart of Surf City. With legendary performers and rising stars taking the stage, music fans from all over are expected to flock to the coast for an epic celebration of sound and community. The weekend kicks off...
Looking for meaningful and memorable ways to spend Memorial Day weekend? Pender County offers the perfect mix of reflection, relaxation, and small-town charm: 1. Attend a Local Memorial Ceremony Honor our heroes by participating in local observances. Check with area VFW posts or town offices for ceremonies in Burgaw, Surf City, or Hampstead. 2. Explore Historic Sites Visit the Pender County Courthouse Square,...
Nestled in the heart of Pender County, Burgaw has earned its title as North Carolina’s “Blueberry Town.” What began as a bold agricultural experiment nearly a century ago has blossomed into a thriving industry and a source of deep community pride. A Berry Bold Beginning In the late 1920s, Harold Graham Huntington, a World War I veteran and visionary farmer from New Jersey, saw the sandy, acidic soil...
The North Carolina Blueberry Festival will be hosting their 22nd annual festival this summer. The festival will take place on and around Burgaw’s historic courthouse square. On June 20th, we will have a kickoff concert featuring The Tams starting at 7 p.m., and on June 21st, a full day of festival activities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This event is free to the public and includes more than 175 artisan vendors,...
Governor Josh Stein announced today that the overall North Carolina tourism economy held strong against the headwinds of Hurricane Helene. Travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state in 2024. The previous record of $35.6 billion was set in 2023. “Today’s news underscores what we all know: North Carolina is a fantastic place to visit,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As...
