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SUMMARY:America 250: Battle of Fort George
DESCRIPTION:America 250 Weekend on Bald Head Island | September 5–6\, 2026\nCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special weekend on Bald Head Island! Presented by the Old Baldy Foundation in partnership with the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival\, America 250 Weekend features two days of history\, entertainment\, and family-friendly experiences in one of North Carolina’s most unique coastal settings. \nEnjoy historic tours\, museum exhibits\, living history demonstrations\, and special programming throughout the weekend. Saturday\, September 5 will feature a Living History showcase on camp life\, musket drills\, and more. The evening will conclude with movie night under the lighthouse. On Sunday\, September 6\, the celebration culminates with the Fort George Block Party\, featuring Southern barbecue\, live music\, local craft beverages\, museum access\, a live Battle of Fort George reenactment\, and more. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable way to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial\, America 250 Weekend offers something for all ages. \nVisit the Old Baldy Foundation website to view the full weekend schedule\, purchase tickets\, and learn more about all of the events taking place throughout the celebration.
URL:https://nc4thofjuly.com/event/american-250-battle-of-fort-george/
LOCATION:Old Baldy Lighthouse\, 101 Lighthouse Wynd\, Bald Head Island\, NC\, 28461\, United States
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SUMMARY:America 250: Battle of Fort George Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable weekend on Bald Head Island! The America 250 Weekend\, presented by the Old Baldy Foundation and the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival\, features two days of special events concluding with the Fort George Block Party on September 6th. \nBUY BLOCK PARTY TICKETS HERE \n$80 for adults including ferry from Deep Point | $35 for youth including ferry (12 & under) \nFort George Block Party | Sunday\, September 6\, 2026\nThe weekend’s signature event is the Fort George Block Party\, a unique celebration set on the historic grounds of Fort George. Guests will enjoy tours of Old Baldy Lighthouse and Museum\, a Southern barbecue picnic prepared by Southern Smoke\, live music from DJ Fray\, local craft beer and spirits\, raffles\, and a live reenactment of the Battle of Fort George. Getting to Bald Head Island is easy whether you’re coming from Southport\, Wilmington\, Raleigh\, or anywhere else on the mainland. We’ve chartered a ferry to carry you across the Cape Fear River\, the same passage British troops would have taken 250 years ago. *A short walk is required to get from the ferry to Old Baldy grounds* \nQuestions: Visit the Old Baldy Foundation website for the full weekend schedule of events | Contact Old Baldy Foundation at (910) 457-7481 or Adriana@OldBaldy.org \n \nSchedule of Events: \n\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Mainland ticket holders arrive to Deep Point Marina for ferry charter check-in\n2:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Southern Smoke BBQ available\n3:30 PM – Battle of Fort George Second Reenactment\n5:45 PM – Event winds down and mainland guests return to the marina for ferry departure\n\nFerry Information for ticket holders traveling to Bald Head Island on the private charter: \n\nCharter Location – Deep Point Marina\, 1301 Ferry Road\, Southport\, NC.\nParking – Individuals are responsible for their own parking in the Deep Point Ferry lot.\nArrival and Check-in Time – Arrive at Deep Point Marina by 12:30 PM on September 6 to receive your wristband.\nTerminal Location – Event volunteers will direct you to the dock terminal upon arrival. The exact dock location will be provided when you register in the second-floor lobby.\nOn-Island Transport – Short walk from the ferry terminal to Old Baldy grounds.\nEvent Departure – Return to Bald Head ferry terminal by 5:45 PM to board the 6:00 PM departure ferry.
URL:https://nc4thofjuly.com/event/america-250-battle-of-fort-george-block-party/
LOCATION:Old Baldy Lighthouse\, 101 Lighthouse Wynd\, Bald Head Island\, NC\, 28461\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival T-Shirt Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:2027 NC 4th of July Festival T-Shirt Design Contest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to Apply\n\n\n\n\n🎆 2027 NC 4th of July Festival T-Shirt Design Contest\nWe’re looking for an original\, creative design that captures the spirit of the NC 4th of July Festival!\nYour artwork could become the official festival artwork for 2027\, appearing on festival T-shirts and potentially other festival-related promotional materials and merchandise.\nWhether you’re a professional artist\, a hobbyist\, a photographer\, a graphic designer\, or simply someone with a great idea—we want to see what you’ve got! \n📅 Deadline\nDecember 1\, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.\nEntries received after the deadline may not be considered. \n💰 Entry Fee\n$10 per design submission\nEntry fees are non-refundable\, including if an entry is rejected or disqualified. \n🎨 What Can You Create?\nWe’re open to creativity! \nYour submission may be created using: \n\nPhotography\nGraphic design\nPainting\nDrawing or illustration\nDigital artwork\nOr any combination of these mediums\n\nThe only requirement is that your final submission works as a T-shirt design. Think about how your artwork will look when printed on a shirt—including its composition\, colors\, size\, readability\, and overall visual impact. \n📁 Submission Requirements \n\nEach design requires a $10 entry fee.\nYou may submit as many designs as you would like.\nEach design must be submitted individually and requires its own $10 entry fee.\nOnly one design may be uploaded per submission.\nYour final design must be submitted as a high-resolution .PNG file.\nDesigns should be at least 3000 × 3000 pixels. A transparent background is encouraged when appropriate.\nYour design must be original to you.\nAI may not be used in the creation of your final design.\nAny copyrighted\, trademarked\, or third-party material used in your design must be properly authorized\n\n🤖 Important: No AI\nThis is an original artwork contest\, and we want to see what you can create. \nThe use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools in creating your submitted artwork is prohibited. This includes AI image generators\, AI-generated artwork\, AI-assisted artwork\, generative fill\, and similar tools used to create or materially contribute to the final design. \nNormal digital design software is absolutely fine—we’re not banning Photoshop\, Illustrator\, Procreate\, etc. \nIf AI is determined to have been used in the creation of a submitted design\, the design will be disqualified. This rule may also be enforced after a design has been selected as the winner. \n🏆 What Does the Winner Get?\nThe winning artist will receive: \n\nOfficial recognition as the 2027 NC 4th of July Festival T-Shirt Design Contest winner\nSerious bragging rights\nA free T-shirt featuring their winning design\nThe honor of having their artwork become part of the 2027 festival!\n\nThe winning artist will be notified by email following the December 2026 NC 4th of July Festival Board of Directors meeting. \nArtist Bio Requirement: If selected as the winning artist\, the artist will be required to submit an approximately 250-word biography/about-the-artist write-up for potential inclusion in the July issue of COAST Magazine. The biography must be submitted to the NC 4th of July Festival no later than May 1\, 2027\, and the artist is responsible for providing the requested content by that deadline. \nArtist Optional Appearance:\nThe winning artist will have the opportunity to attend the First Friday Gallery Walk at the Southport Community Building on March 5\, 2027. The winning artist will be invited to meet and greet festival supporters and community members\, share their creative process\, and set up a table to showcase their work. Participation is completely optional and is offered as an opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate the artist behind the 2027 festival artwork. \n👀 Looking for Inspiration?\nCheck out examples of past festival designs here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15eG5GreC9KzgdA_HboG2nwuF24ltFpcz?usp=drive_link\nThese examples are simply here to give you an idea of the types of artwork that have been featured in the past. We want to see your creativity—not a copy of what has already been done! \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://nc4thofjuly.com/event/festival-t-shirt-design-contest/
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, & Blue Shrimparoo
DESCRIPTION:NC 4th of July Shrimparoo Fundraiser🦐\nJoin us for an evening of great food\, live music\, and even better company! \n📍 American Fish\n⏰ Event starts: 4:00 PM\n🍽️ Food served: 5:00 PM\n🎶 Live music: Salty Dogs\n🍤 What’s on the Menu: Shrimp boil\, fried shrimp\, shrimp ’n grits\, chicken\, BBQ pork\, and more!\n🎰 50/50 Raffle: Don’t forget to participate in our 50/50 raffle! Raffle tickets will be available at the event. Cash\, card\, or check accepted. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! Your support helps make our festival possible. ❤️ \n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nHeads Up About Zeffy 💛\nWhen you check out through Zeffy\, Zeffy will automatically add a percentage to your order to help support their platform. You can opt out of this! \nJust click the dropdown menu\, select “Other\,” and enter $0. \nZeffy is free for us to use thanks to people who choose to leave a donation. If you decide to donate\, we truly appreciate your support! Thank you! 💛
URL:https://nc4thofjuly.com/event/red-white-blue-shrimparoo/
LOCATION:American Fish Company\, 150 Yacht Basin Dr\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States
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