Past Issues

Every Thursday's edition.

The full archive — events, live music, food picks, and weekend ideas we sent to readers around the Crystal Coast.

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September 17, 2026

🇺🇸 Tunnel to Towers 5K Saturday + your weekend on the coast

The Tunnel to Towers 5K in Swansboro, Kristy Woodson Harvey in Beaufort Saturday, a Ren Faire at Humphrey Farm, the first Oktoberfest of the season, and 33 live sets.

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September 10, 2026

🦪 Taste of the Coast Saturday + your weekend on the coast

Oysters and a Bogue Sound sunset at the Civic Center Saturday, a new oyster bar coming to Salter Path, the Carrot Island horses, and 48 live sets across the coast.

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September 3, 2026

🇺🇸 Your Labor Day weekend on the Crystal Coast

Wild horses on Shackleford Sunday, a NASCAR champion racing at Carteret Saturday, free music on the Beaufort waterfront Friday, and 65 live sets across the long weekend.

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August 27, 2026

🏖️ Eclipse tonight, ABBA Saturday + your weekend on the coast

The moon goes 96% dark tonight into early Friday, plus Mamma Mania brings ABBA to the Civic Center, llamas return to the Cedar Point market, and a mahi came off Bogue Inlet Pier for the first time in 54 years.

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August 20, 2026

🏖️ Back to School Blast Off + your weekend on the coast

Mac Daddy's throws a Back to School Blast Off Saturday, Astronomy Night and a night hike at Fort Macon, the Garden Night Market, and the Shark Shack just switched to fall hours.

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August 13, 2026

🏖️ Monster trucks, surfers + your weekend on the coast

Three monster truck shows Friday and Saturday, Surf Like A Girl at Bogue Inlet Pier, free Grease in the park, Casino Night in Swansboro, and the Taste of the Coast early-bird ends Saturday at 5.

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August 6, 2026

🏖️ Tap Takeover + your week on the coast

Three breweries take over the taps at Anchor Drafthouse Friday, yoga at the Aquarium, a bird cruise at Hammocks Beach, The Embers at Bahia, Book Lovers Day at the Beaufort market, and 50+ live music shows.

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July 30, 2026

🏖️ Sunshine is back + your weekend on the coast

Girls Weekend kicks off in Beaufort, the Night Market and Garden Market are back at Carolina Home & Garden, a haunted pub crawl through historic Swansboro, a NYT bestselling author at the Beaufort market Saturday, and 50+ live music shows.

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July 23, 2026

🏖️ Watermelon Fest + your weekend on the coast

Everything watermelon at Humphrey Farm Saturday, a ranger night hike on the Elliott Coues Trail, shipwreck archaeology at the Maritime Museum, two Summer Sip & Shops, wine Thursdays with Jay, and live music all week.

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July 16, 2026

🏖️ Find your kind of Saturday + your weekend on the coast

Yoga or meditation in the gardens Saturday morning, free Jaws under the stars Friday, Marlins with post-game fireworks, Shark Week at the aquarium, and 60+ live music shows.

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July 9, 2026

🏖️ The NC Aquarium turns 50 + Your weekend on the coast

The aquarium's 50th on Saturday — Birthday Splash by day, Rock the Reef by night — plus kings on the pier, live music all week, watermelons at the farm stands, and a new cottage market coming to Morehead City.

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July 2, 2026

🎆 Where to watch the fireworks + your 4th of July week

Fireworks in five towns July 3–5 (all at 9 PM), parades and celebrations, Cannon Day at Fort Macon, live music all weekend, plus where to park for the Swansboro show.

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June 25, 2026

🏖️ Summer Shindig, free kids movies & your weekend

Newport's Summer Shindig brings live music, food trucks & a beer garden Saturday, plus a 4th-of-July Paint N' Sip, free summer kids movies, aquarium yoga, and 50+ live shows.

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June 18, 2026

🏖️ Southern flavors, history & a sunny coast weekend

The 3rd Annual Taste of the South kicks off the weekend, America 250 brings Revolutionary history to life, the Shootout hits the Speedway, Goonies plays under the stars, and 45+ live shows.

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June 11, 2026

🏖️ A record-breaking marlin + your weekend on the coast

Marlin Fever lands a record 919.9-lb blue marlin, Arts by the Sea hits Swansboro, the 47th Rotary Road Race runs Beaufort, and 45+ live shows fill the week.

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June 4, 2026

🏖️ Big Rock's here + your weekend on the coast

The East Coast's biggest blue marlin tournament kicks off, Swansboro thanks our military families Saturday, and 40+ live shows fill the week.

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May 28, 2026

🏖️ Plane, Train, and Tiki Taxi

A Marine Corps Harrier flies sundown, Confederate Railroad rolls into the speedway, and a new Tiki Taxi launches in Beaufort — plus 50+ live shows.

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May 21, 2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day weekend, on the coast

Good Morning ~ Insiders. First big weekend of the season — 30+ live shows, the 46th Annual Bluewater Tournament, and Monday's Remembrance Walk in Emerald Isle.

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May 14, 2026

🏖️ This weekend, on the coast

Good Morning ~ Insiders. Sun's out and TWO big festivals hit Saturday. Here's everything you need to know.

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