Some great happenings in Carolina Beach this Spring. Here is the schedule of events provided by one of the best websites around, CarolinaBeachGetAway.com

 

Saturday, 03/19/2011

7th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patricks Lo-Tide Run
This race is a tribute to two truly amazing men whose paths crossed in Carolina Beach. The 10K Run starts at Harper and Canal Sts, the 5K Run at 213 Cape Fear Blvd and both end on the beach in front of the Boardwalk. This is a Flat PR course with USTAF Certification. The proceeds will be given to one or more cancer patients and their family. Please see the website for more information.
Downtown Carolina Beach
Cape Fear Blvd & Harper/Canal Sts.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.lotiderun.org

Friday, 04/01/2011 - Saturday, 04/02/2011

Back to the Beach 2011 Car Show
Sun Coast Cruisers present their annual Car Show Preview and Cruise. On Friday, April 1 cars line up at Food Lion parking lot at 7pm and cruise down to the Fort Fisher Recreation Area. Saturday we will display plenty of vehicles at Fort Fisher Recreation Area. This show is FREE to the general public. Registration is from 8am until noon opens to the public at 9am. Come on down and see all types of cars and trucks. This is a rain or shine event. There will be plenty of parking for trailers. For more information call 910-707-0060.
Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area
118 Riverfront Rd
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.suncoastcruisers.com

Saturday, 04/02/2011 - Saturday, 05/07/2011

Pleasure Island Fresh Market
The Pleasure Island Fresh Market will run Saturdays April 2 through May 7 at the Carolina Beach Municipal Marina in the grassy area in front and to the side of the boat basin. This will be your opportunity to obtain the freshest, most flavorful and nutritious produce possible along with other delectable goodies. Call 910-458-7416 for more information.
Carolina Beach Marina
300 Canal Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428


Saturday, 04/02/2011

Island of Lights Fashion Show
Fashions featured will be from Island Colors, Linda's Fashions and the Unique Boutique. Lunch will be catered by Thyme Savor Catering, and there will be a Silent Auction and Raffle. The price is a $20 donation and all proceeds from this event support Holiday Events sponsored by the Island of Lights. For information call Linda Cheshire at 910-617-5945.
Carolina Beach American Legion Post #129
1500 Old Dow Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.islandoflights.org

Saturday, 04/16/2011

Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off, 15th Annual
Attendees can enjoy and vote on chowder from various restaurants and groups. In addition to serving up the area's best chowder, this daylong event includes live music and the Kidz Zone which will have face painting, balloon art, giant inflatable slide and more. There will also be fudge, hotdogs, funnel cakes, luna pops, pizza, bloom'n onions, soft drinks and beer and wine for sale. (No coolers, no pets please!). Contact Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at 910.458.8434 or email greg@pleasureislandnc.org.
Carolina Beach Lake Park
Hwy 421 & Atlanta Ave.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.pleasureislandnc.org