May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Beach Music Festival

Save the date for the 10th Annual AB Beach Music Festival on the boardwalk at the Circle on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This year’s festival will feature:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Band of Oz 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Embers 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The I-42 Band 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Mighty Saints of Soul

TICKETING

Admission is free, tickets are not required, and pets and glass containers are prohibited. If someone offers to sell you a ticket to the Beach Music Festival, please consider it fraud!

FOOD TRUCKS

Food trucks will be on-site during the festival and will be located on either side of the stage! Please click HERE to submit your application to serve as a 2024 BMF Food Vendor.

SHUTTLE SERVICE INFORMATION:

Paid parking is available at the Circle, but spots are limited and are $4 per hour.

Free & paid parking is available at:

The DoubleTree by Hilton (Paid parking for non-guests, complimentary for guests) 2717 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC The Carteret Community College (Free) 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC The Atlantic Beach Town Park (Free) 915 W Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC

Free shuttles are provided to and from these parking lots to the festival!

Shuttles will be running from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

If you plan to take advantage of our shuttles, please be mindful of the bus rules. Coolers are limited to 32 quarts or smaller and may be inspected by the driver, please no glass. Large carry-on knapsacks or bags will be inspected by drivers. Limit of one folding chair per person. No open containers or any type of beverage will be allowed on the shuttle. Lastly, the drivers reserve the right to refuse to transport anyone who refuses or fails to follow the rules.

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Feb
4
to Feb 5

Carolina Chocolate Festival

At the Crystal Coast Civic Center: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crystal+Coast+Civic+Center/@34.7229754,-76.756693,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89a893c7607ae7fb:0x7a584473a82f1c23!8m2!3d34.7229754!4d-76.756693!16s%2Fg%2F1thkskcv?entry=ttu

Celebrate Choclate and Charities! From chocolate cakes to fudge, truffles and even chocolate wine, chocolate lovers can indulge in a variety of delectable treats! It's fun for the entire family!

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Dec
29
6:00 PM18:00

Smoke on The Water Bonfire

At:

The Circle 201 West Atlantic Blvd.

The Town of Atlantic Beach’s Annual Smoke on the Water Bonfire will be held on Friday, December 29, at 6:00 p.m. on the beach at the Circle.

Enjoy a roaring fire and live music by Robert McDuffy. The Town will also sell s’mores supplies and roasting sticks to be used at small firepits adjacent to the bonfire.

ADMISSION IS FREE, and tickets are not required. If someone offers to sell you a ticket to the bonfire, please consider it fraud.

Questions? Contact Parks & Recreation Director Morgan Gilbert by calling 252-726-4456 or emailing events@atlanticbeach-nc.com

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