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| Goods and Services Auction | |
May 9 | 5:30 - 8 pm
Join the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship for a night of community fun and friendly competition at their Annual Goods and Services Auction. This lively fundraiser features a silent auction, live auction, food, drinks, and entertainment. Auction items include handcrafted goods, local experiences, and one-of-a-kind services. Admission is free and open to the public.
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  | Fire Truck Pull at The Sports Center | |
May 10 | 9 am - 12 pm
Join The Sports Center of Morehead on May 10 for the Fire Truck Pull Fundraiser, where teams will test their strength by pulling a full-sized fire truck, all to support Misplaced Mutts and the Crystal Coast Highland Games!
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  | Mother's Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market | |
May 10 | 9 am - 1 pm
Join the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market for a Mother’s Day Market, celebrating all the amazing moms out there! Treat Mom to fresh, local goodies, enjoy live music, and don’t miss out on delicious strawberry shortcake—because she deserves the sweetest day!
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May 11 | 10 am - 2 pm
Mom’s off duty. Caribsea's got brunch covered. Honor the women who mean the most with a brunch that does them justice. Join Caribsea for a relaxed, family-style buffet, complete with a full Bloody Mary Bar and chilled Mimosas. Caribsea style!
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  | Connect Carteret Social at DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel | |
May 14 | 5:30 - 7 pm
This month's social will be held in conjunction with the May Business After Hours hosted by the Town of Atlantic Beach Music Festival at DoubleTree by Hilton - Atlantic Beach Oceanfront. Connect Carteret will have a table. Entry is $5 per person. Connect Carteret socials are open to young professionals aged 21-45. Come out for a casual drink, some snacks, and a chance to meet other career-minded people.
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  | AB Beach Music Festival Hosts May Business After Hours at DoubleTree by Hilton Oceanfront Hotel | |
May 14 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Enjoy delicious appetizers, cold drinks, and great company as we gather by the beach for May’s Business After Hours! Hosted by the Town of Atlantic Beach Music Festival at DoubleTree by Hilton - Atlantic Beach Oceanfront, this laid-back networking evening is the perfect way to mix business with beach vibes. You can register online now. We take cash and credit. Bring your business cards!
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May 15 | 3 - 5 pm
Carteret Community College is excited to share that the Foundation is partnering with the Information Technology Program to offer our community a free workshop. Dr. Lane Freeman from the NC Community College System Office will lead a session titled "AI Made Simple: Hands-On for Everyday Tasks."
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  | Ribbon Cutting for Embassy at Morehead City | |
May 15 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Embassy at Morehead City, a skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services. You're invited to help us mark the occasion with a special ribbon cutting event.
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  | 10th Annual Epilepsy Golf Tournament | |
May 16 | 10 am - 9 pm
Join the CG Foundation for a day of championship golf, good company, and a great cause at the 10th Annual Epilepsy Golf Classic with live music, dinner, and a helicopter ball drop offering big cash prizes.
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  | Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market | |
May 17 | 9 am - 1 pm
Come to the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market for farm-fresh goods, seafood, meats, sweet treats, live music, tons of talented artisans, and a great community vibe!
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  | Climate, Water & Resilience Workshop | |
May 17 | 9 am - 3 pm
Join Coastal Carolina Riverwatch for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the impacts of climate change on water and gain practical strategies to foster resilience in your community! Educators, environmental professionals, and community advocates passionate about climate resilience and water systems welcome!
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| Brand Like a Boss Workshop | |
May 21 | 10:30 am - 12 pm
Join Crystal Coast Women in Business for an empowering and interactive Brunch & Learn session, Brand Like a Boss: A Bite-Sized Session to Boost Your Brand. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you clarify, strengthen, and elevate your brand with confidence. Whether you're building a brand from scratch or refining an existing one, you'll walk away with practical tools and a clear strategy to stand out in your industry.
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| NEW! Ribbon Cutting for PupKake Treats | |
May 22 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us for a tail-wagging good time as we officially welcome PupKake Treats Dog Bakery and Boutique to the Chamber with a celebratory Ribbon Cutting in Emerald Isle! This locally loved dog bakery and boutique specializes in personalized, high-quality treats for your furry best friends—including custom cookies, pupkakes, and birthday cakes.
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  | Going Green at Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market | |
May 24 | 9 am - 1 pm
Join the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market for a Going Green Market, celebrating fresh, local veggies and their amazing nutrition! Learn how to eat healthier, shop sustainably, and enjoy delicious farm-to-table goodness. Don’t miss out—good food = good vibes!
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  | Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition Memorial Day Show | |
May 24 - 25 | 10 am - 5 pm
Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition will be holding its Memorial Day Show and Sale at the Beaufort Historic Site Grounds. Come out to meet local artists and crafters, see demonstrations and purchase hand-made, local goods!
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May 28 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Public & Legislative Affairs committee invites Members and the public to the 2025 Legislative Luncheon presented by Beaufort Hotel. Enjoy lunch while hearing updates from Congressman Greg Murphy and other officials. Tickets are limited. Individual tickets are $45 for Chamber Members and $55 for non-members.
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| Boat Handling, A 6-Week Course | |
May 28 | 6 - 8 pm
Learn how to handle your boat in a variety of situations and become the skipper you want to be. Gain confidence in docking, underway, anchoring, and other seamanship skills in the new Boat Handling course by America's Boating Club, intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America's Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations.
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May 29 - June 12 | Various Times
Hosted by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, Kayak for the Warriors is back with a series of exciting events to support Hope For The Warriors. Enjoy a golf tournament on May 30, a reception and auctions on June 5, and the signature Kayak/SUP race on June 7—all in honor of service members and their families.
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  | Customer Appreciation Celebration | |
May 30 - 31 | Various Times
Help Beaufort Pet Provisions celebrate 11 years in business. These two days are packed with activities and discounts! Nose art paintings, prize wheels, pet adoption, and storewide discounts. All surrounded by picnic foods and music! Bring Fido!
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  | Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party and Bartenders’ Challenge | |
May 31 | 4 - 6 pm
The Beaufort Historical Association's 2025 Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party features the popular Bartenders’ Challenge as well as an art preview show from the selected Old Homes Tour artist, JJ Jiang. Tickets for the party are $45.
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  The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is a nonpartisan, independently funded 501(c)6 non-profit organization whose mission is to make Carteret County the best place to live and do business in North Carolina. The Chamber supports the growth and success of all Members and does not make political endorsements. | | NEW! Ribbon Cutting for Carteret County Democratic Party | |
June 4 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Celebrate new leadership and the launch of five new offices as the Carteret County Democratic Party hosts a Ribbon Cutting in their downtown Morehead City location. Enjoy light refreshments and the chance to meet local leaders and volunteers who are helping shape the future of our county. All are welcome—come connect, learn, and celebrate!
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  | NEW! Ribbon Cutting for Hilton’s of Atlantic Beach | |
June 10 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Hilton’s of Atlantic Beach! This locally owned boutique offers a curated collection of fashion-forward brands for all ages and styles. Stop by to meet the team, browse their beautiful new shop, and enjoy light refreshments as we welcome another vibrant business to our coastal community!
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  | NEW! Business After Hours at Feather Your Next | |
June 12 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Members are invited to join us for our June Business After Hours hosted by the Feather Your Nest. Entry for this event is $5 and a business card. Don't forget to bring some extra cash to buy 50/50 raffle tickets, which are sold for $1 each or $20 for 25. Also, drop your business card in the basket at check-in for a chance to win a door prize.
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June 13 | 10:30 am - 12 pm
The entire community is invited to attend the Hope Mission's 2nd Annual PEERS on the BEACH at Fort Macon State Park. Several special guest speakers will address the public as our community works together to end substance use disorders. Tents will be set-up for those in attendance.
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  | NEW! Historic Beaufort Rotary Road Race | |
June 14 | 7 - 11 am
Celebrating 46 years and still going strong! Join Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary for a beloved local tradition—the Beaufort Rotary Historic Road Race—on June 14, 2025. Choose from a 1M, 5K, or 10K race and be part of a family-friendly event that supports great causes.
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  | NEW! Marlins Concert Night | |
June 18 | 7:30 pm
The Carteret Community Foundation will be the featured nonprofit on the night of June 18th at the Morehead City Marlins Concert Night. George Birge is the headliner, an up and coming country artist, whose first album is Cowboy Songs. Following the concert, watch the Marlins play! Use the promo code CCF25 to get discounted prices.
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June 19 | 6 - 9 pm
Carteret Comunity College's Black History Committee and Culinary Arts program are excited to host their annual Taste of the South, a celebration of Southern culture through cuisine, community, and scholarship! A uniquely crafted event that highlights the talents and aspirations of our students, the menu is designed and prepared by current culinary students and graduates.
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  | NEW! Atlantic Beach July 4th Fireworks | |
July 4 | 7 - 10 pm
Meet at The Circle in Atlantic Beach on Friday July 4, 2025, for the town's annual live music and Independence Day fireworks display. Robert McDuffy and friends will play from 7 – 9 p.m., and fireworks will begin promptly at 9 p.m. Arrive early to claim your spot on the beach.
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  | There's Even More on the Community Event Calendar! | Browse all events on the Community Calendar, or submit your own via the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce website! Organizations must be Chamber Members to share events on the calendar and in this newsletter. | | | | | |
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