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New Bern Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule

New Bern Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, November 15th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Beaufort

The small town of Beaufort is renowned for its incredibly fresh seafood and unique coastal culture, and visitors can enjoy a hearty helping of both at this annual event that puts local cuisine in the spotlight. The Beaufort Wine & Food Oyster Roast highlights the region's renowned oysters and more, with an array of fresh and seasonal goodies that will cater to seafood lovers of all varieties.

Friday, November 14th - Saturday, November 15th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Beaufort

Enjoy pirate entertainment & a Southern Homecooking feast. Set sail for adventure—don’t miss it!

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Thursday, November 27th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beaufort

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special dinner cruise, featuring a holiday meal and live music. Thursday, November 27th. Sailing Times (2-Hour Cruise): 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Friday, November 28th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Saturday, December 6th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Beaufort

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while touring the elegant Crystal Coast Lady! Book your event during the open house and choose a special gift!

Week of December 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Friday, December 12th - Sunday, December 14th
Morehead City

Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 11th year in 2025. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.

Saturday, December 13th
Beaufort

The summertime Beaufort Farmer’s Market is revitalized for the holidays at this special annual event that combines Christmas shopping, local fare, kids’ activities, and plenty of community spirit. The Old Fashioned Holiday Farmer’s Market is celebrating its 11th year in 2025, and is a delightful opportunity to connect with local fishermen, bakers, craftsmen, artists, and vendors of all varieties to load up on unique holiday presents, or to take home some goodies of your own.

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New Bern History

Throughout its more than three centuries of existence, New Bern is a city that has seen tremendous highs and devastating lows. From its original stature as the capital of North Carolina, to its rise to fame as the Birthplace of Pepsi, New Bern has...

Relax and Recharge at Sea Spray Unit 201...

Welcome to your ideal beach escape! Located on the second floor of the sought-after Sea Spray community, this bright and breezy 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is just a short walk from the shoreline—ideal for couples, families, or a peaceful solo...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Witt's Inn, Soundfront House in Emerald ...

Witt's Inn is the ideal sound-side location for your next family vacation! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home is located cozily on the sound in gorgeous, Emerald Isle!Bedroom #1 is a first-floor master suite with a private bathroom, a King bed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Fantastic Oceanfront 4bd/2ba. 3 night mi...

Now offering, minimum 3 nighttime stay for Spring/Fall. March/April = 15% and Sept/Oct/Nov = 10% discount for 7 nighttime reservation. Book your short trip to our astounding coast today. Summer weeks require Saturday to Saturday 7 nighttime stay...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...