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2016-2017 Vol. XXII
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Welcome to our Island Getaway
The march of time hasn’t moved quite as quickly in Topsail as it has in more metropolitan areas of North Carolina. Here, the tide and prevailing winds have guided the clock, the sun and sand have dictated our schedules and the catch of the day rings the evening dinner bell. Spooning the Eastern North Carolina coast between Cape Lookout and Cape Fear, is 26 miles of sparsely populated sandy beaches just waiting to take your breath away. The world of Topsail Island could easily be equated to stepping back in time – a time when life was just a little bit simpler, a little bit safer and far less stressful. There are no amusement parks. No multi-million dollar museums or zoos. Instead, you will find miles of beaches and small, friendly, family-run businesses reminiscent of the beach towns of the 1950s and 1960s. Visitors from more metropolitan areas will find it hard to believe that places like Topsail still exist. It’s hard to imagine that a sunbather might find a small, isolated sliver of beach to call their own for a day without another person in sight. But, on Topsail, it’s not only possible, it’s probable. Topsail Island (pronounced Topsul), was mostly uninhabited until the 1940s. There was no structured settlement, only fishing camps and the livestock belonging to mainland farmers who would run their charges across sandbars and shallows at low tide to 12
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graze on the thick underbrush. Thanks go to the military for raising awareness of this little slice of heaven. During World War II, the US Army constructed Camp Davis in nearby Holly Ridge and used the remote island for artillery training. When the Army departed a few short years later, the US Navy picked up the torch, taking up residence on Topsail Island for secret Operation Bumblebee missile tests. While it was the Army that constructed the island’s first humble buildings, it was the Navy that gave the island its most prominent structures, many of which remain. The government was gone by 1948, but it left a few remnants behind, including a pontoon bridge to Surf City, basic roads, artesian wells and electricity. Topsail Island was finally ready for inhabitants. Surf City incorporated in 1949, Topsail Beach in 1963 and the residential community of North Topsail in 1990. Life today is much like it was when the first soldiers set foot on the island, quiet, peaceful and endlessly picturesque. Days are spent outdoors in Topsail, boating, fishing, sunbathing and enjoying a variety of water sports. Even after the sun goes down, you’ll find most visitors out on their porch, listening to the waves crash against the shore with nothing to interrupt their rhythm except the sound of their own voice. TC
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The Beach The three beachfront communities of Topsail Island each has its own character, although all embrace a true laid back coastal environment.
NORTH tOPSAIL bEACH Located at the northern tip of Topsail Island, North Topsail Beach is a quiet residential community with a handful of resorts dotting the coastline. It’s the most secluded of the island’s small towns, providing families with miles of sandy beaches, colorful sunsets and the solitude some prefer. Kayaks and canoes provide a great view of the picturesque sound, a haven for a variety of birds. North Topsail has its own bridge to the mainland, making access to nearby towns easy. For more information, visit www.ntbnc.org.
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If the island of Topsail had a downtown center, Surf City would fill that role. Divided between Pender and Onslow counties, the town has one leg on the mainland and another on the island, bridging the gap and welcoming guests to this island paradise. It is home to one of the state’s remaining operational swing bridges, a fitting access to Topsail Island, which opens on the hour to allow boat traffic to pass. It’s also a great spot for scenic views of the sound below. With plans to replace the bridge in coming years, there’s no doubt more people than ever will be jumping out of their cars for a final shot of the historic structure in action. For more information, visit www.surfcity.govoffice.com.
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Besides the addition of private homes and small business, little has changed in Topsail Beach since roads were first constructed by the military in the 1940s. High-rise development is not allowed at this southern most reach of the island and conservation is encouraged, leaving miles of natural, untouched seashore and panoramic views from just about every vantage point. The smallest of the three towns on the island, less than 600 people call Topsail Beach home year-round, however, visitors continue to grow by the year. With pristine beaches and a nostalgic charm, it’s easy to see what brings families back year after year. To learn more about Topsail Beach, visit www.topsailbeach.org. www.nccoast.com
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The Mainland
HAmpstead
A haven for golfers, with four courses to choose from, Hampstead, north of Wilmington and just inland from Topsail Beach, continues to grow with its ideal best-of-both-worlds location. Close to the shopping, dining and culture the big city can provide, yet close to Topsail Island, Hampstead is a favorite for young families and retirees. Surely embellished over time, it is said that President George Washington once spent a night in the region, eager to dine on wild mullet from Topsail Sound. Mullet, however, had not begun to run and the feast was swapped for ham, hence Hampstead. For more information visit topsailchamber.org.
holly Ridge This quiet residential community at the intersection of Hwys 17 and 50 touts the motto “The Gateway to Topsail Island.” And, while that statement is certainly true, Holly Ridge’s role in bringing people to the island getaway runs far deeper than its convenient location on the way into town. On Dec. 10, 1940, the contract was signed to build Camp Davis here. Constructed in five short months, the Army’s presence brought the population from about 30 area residents to more than 110,000. To learn more, visit www.townofhollyridge.net.
Snead’s Ferry Tucked into the woods on the mainland, this small Onslow County community is best known throughout the state for one thing – its shrimp. Each August it celebrates its fishing industry and the species that has put it on the map with the Sneads Ferry’s Shrimp Festival, bringing visitors from around the state eager for a taste of the wild shrimp that is abundant in the region. The state’s most recent statistics note that Sneads Ferry is responsible for about 385 tons of shrimp a year, making it the county’s largest seafood producer and giving this community of less than 3,000 residents a lot to celebrate.To learn more, visit sneadsferrynorthcarolina.com. 16
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Southern Hospitality On The Sound Since 1949 restaurant - sunsets dock - motel - fishing pier - pool The Breezeway Restaurant - Enjoy an unforgettable soundside sunset while dining waterfront at the Breezeway. We’ve been serving the traditional and delectable fare of fried seafood and hushpuppies to generations, while also offering diverse menu options for every discerning palate in our casual and family-friendly dining atmosphere. Featuring: Fresh Local Seafood (Fried, Steamed and Grilled), Daily Specials, Pasta Dishes, Salads, Kids Menu, Catering, Dine in or Carry Out, Reunions, Receptions and other Special Events. The Breezeway Motel - Located adjacent to the restaurant and only 150 yards from the beach, the Breezeway Motel offers clean comfortable rooms and cottages with pool, soundside fishing pier and boat dock. Pet friendly. Look for us on the web at www.breezewaymotel.com for our complete list of amenities and rates.
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Highlights Are You King of the Island?
The Island Independence, dubbed the largest July 4th athletic event in Eastern North Carolina, provides the opportunity to both run and paddle your way to fame. Run the 5K race or paddle in the 5K stand up paddle board race, or do both and win the King of the Island title with fastest aggregate time. More than $2,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to teams, individuals and relay teams. In addition, all participants receive a custom beach towel. Registration is $30-$65, depending on the event entered. Registration packets can be picked up between 4-7pm on Friday, July 1, or 6:30-7:15am on the morning of the race. To learn more, or to register, visit its-go-time-com/island-independence-5K.
Aquarium Outreach
If you can’t make it to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, no fear - the aquarium will come to you. Outreach Coordinator Andy Gould returns to Topsail Beach each summer for six consecutive Wednesdays, June 29-Aug. 3. The program, which runs from 1-2pm, is held at the Topsail Assembly Building. The fun, hands-on, educational programs include costumes, props and live animals to make the programs
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entertaining, enriching and exciting for all participants, putting sea turtles, alligators, snakes and other critters at the public’s fingertips – literally. The goal, said Gould, is to teach people about species that are native to North Carolina and teach them how they can help protect them for generations to come. Topics include Dinosaur Discovery, Jammin’ Jellies, Wild Wetlands, Changing Oceans, Turtle Time and Aquarium Olympics. It is not necessary for participants to register in advance, walk-ins are always welcome. While there is no set cost for the program, donations are graciously accepted to help support the program.
Earth & Surf in North Topsail
Spend a Saturday getting acquainted with nature at the Keep Onslow Beautiful Earth & Surf Fest. The annual festival makes the connection between the health of the environment, the economy and people, with plenty of fun activities to go around. Earth & Surf Fest encompasses both the sound and ocean sides of the island and includes educational and artisan booths, along with a surf competition, paddleboard race, beach yoga, demonstrations, a 5K sand run and live entertainment.
This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 9. For a full schedule, or to register for the numerous events and competitions, visit www.earthandsurffest.com.
This year, the annual event will be held Sept. 2425. Guests are treated to a true Southern fried spot dinner featuring two spot, fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies and sweet tea, served from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday. Additional fun includes the Spot Festival Queen and Princess Pageant, rock climbing walls, carnival rides and art and craft vendors. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to relax and enjoy live entertainment followed by late night fireworks at 9pm on Saturday. All proceeds go to Topsail schools and the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department. For additional details, visit www.ncspotfestival.com.
Autumn on the Island
Seafood Celebration
Sneads Ferry, a quaint seafood village, is most famous for its main catch, shrimp, and each year it brings in more than 385 tons of this popular crustacean. Each year, in an effort to celebrate and honor local fishermen and the seafood industry, the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival attracts shrimp and seafood lovers from all over North Carolina and beyond. Hosted by the Sneads Ferry Community Center, the festival is a two-day affair, Aug. 13-14. Guests will not only enjoy a plethora of shrimp offerings, but also live entertainment, crowning of festival queens, a petting zoo, a street dance, fireworks, shrimp pheading contests, craft vendors, carnival rides and tons of additional opportunities to enjoy the bountiful harvest that what puts this area on the map. For information, visit www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.org.
Spot on Fun
Hit the streets of Hampstead for one of the largest festivals that celebrates this town’s most abundant catch, the spot. Hampstead is host to the NC Spot Festival each September offering a two-day event filled with fun, food and entertainment.
There isn’t a better way to end the summer season and enter the crisp, cool months of fall than Autumn with Topsail, held Oct. 15-16. It is hosted each year on the third weekend in October by the Historical Society of Topsail Island. All proceeds go directly to maintaining the Missile Assembly Building and the Missiles and More Museum. The event started in 1988 and continues to offer excellent local crafts, carnival rides, food, a wine and beer garden and other fun. The festival features a juried artists’ court with several regional artists displaying and selling artwork. The 2012 entertainment lineup will feature local favorites, the Band of Oz and the Coastline Band. Things get started on both Saturday and Sunday with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis. But it’s the juried art show that is always sure to bring in the visitors. Local and regional artists display and sell their work on-site amidst the food vendors, games, children’s art activities, rides and live entertainment. One-day admission is $5 for adults, $8 for both days. Children 11 and under and active duty military are free. Details: autumnwithtopsail.com.
New Year’s Dip
Each New Year’s Day, the Dolphin Dip Foundation brings people together for a fun opportunity to take the challenge and hit the cool ocean waters for a refreshing way to embrace a new start. The water is chilly, but it doesn’t seem to stop crowds in Surf City from taking a brave immersion in the frigid ocean waters of the Atlantic during the annual Dolphin Dip. The annual Dip will be held at 11am on Jan. 1 at the Roland Avenue Beach Access in Surf City. The swim begins at noon. Participants are invited to wear creative costumes since the event includes an award ceremony rewarding those for being the best dressed. To register, or to obtain additional details, visit dolphindip.net. TC TOPSAIL Coaster
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Mixing History & Fun Separated from the mainland until the 1940s and reachable only by those few locals who knew how to hop, skip and jump their way across the marsh during low tide, it’s easy to think there is little history on Topsail Island. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Almost as abundant as its seafood, the history of Topsail Island is rich and flavorful. From pirates to missile launch tests, this remote island has been home to many in the last 50 years, some more colorful than others. One place, however, has information on them all – the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach, home to the Historical Society of Topsail. It was the US Army who first came to the beach. In less than six months during World War II, the government constructed Camp Davis at Holly Ridge on the mainland, bringing the modest community with a population of less than 50 to a max of 110,000 in just a few short years. Troops could conduct artillery training under the shroud of safety provided by the barren island. But the growth, and the Army’s presence, was short lived. By 20
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the end of the war, much of the base was dismantled and the troops were transferred. But the island’s potential was noted and it didn’t take long until the US Navy had the ideal use for the site. Operation Bumblebee, a missile test project coordinated with the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, sealed Topsail’s name in the history books. Some 200 missiles were launched during the program, some of which are on display at the Missiles and More Museum. The Assembly Building, which houses the museum, was exactly what its name says – the place where the missiles were constructed. Other structures were built on the island as well, including roads, a pontoon bridge and observation towers. The control tower is located between the Assembly Building and the launch pad, now the patio for the Jolly Roger Motel. Searching for the remaining towers, four of which have been incorporated into home construction, can be a fun game for the family and a great way to get the kids interested in history.
Now protected by the Historical Society of Topsail, the Missiles and More Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and has a great collection of artifacts and photos left from the Navy’s beach vacation. The site is open from 2-5pm, Monday through Saturday, May through September, with reduced shoulder season hours. Admission is free. For additional details, call 910328-8663 or visit missilesandmoremuseum.org. If the museum only whets your appetite for military history, a short drive south will take you right to the deck of the Battleship North Carolina, now a museum in its own right. Moored across the Cape Fear River from downtown Wilmington, the ship allows visitors to have a true feel for what seaman experienced aboard the ship. From the barber shop and dining hall to sleeping quarters and medical clinic, guests are allowed to mosey through the ship at their own pace, staying as long or as little as they like. Commissioned on April 9, 1941, the battleship was the first of 10 to join the US fleet during World War II. At just over 728 feet in length, the ship was armed with nine 16-inch 5 caliber guns in three turret and 20 5-inch 8 caliber guns in 10 twin mounts. Through her career, the vessel was involved in nine shore bombardments and destroyed at least 2 enemy aircraft. She was retired in 1947, however, when word spread through the state in 1958 that the battleship would be scrapped, a successful bid by the state’s residents helped save the ship and bring her to her home state.
The site was dedicated on April 29, 1962 as the state’s official memorial to World War II. Because of its memorial status, the ship is open for guests 365 days a year, however, hours vary depending on the season. Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $6 for children 6-11. In addition to self-guided tours, special events and behind-the-scenes tours are held throughout the year. To learn more, or to schedule a visit, call 910-251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com TC
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SItes to see
The Azalea Coast
When deciding what to do with yourself during your island vacation, don’t discount nearby Wilmington for a daytrip. With an array of first-class museums and attractions, this break from lounging by the ocean may be exactly what you need. If you go, make sure you visit the Battleship North Carolina, Bellamy Mansion Museum, Cameron Art Museum, Children’s Museum of Wilmington and Fort Fisher.
Karen Beasley Turtle Hospital
After a grand opening in 2014, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center welcomes guests through the summer at its new home, 302 Tortuga Lane in Surf City. Tours cost $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and active duty military and $3 for children 13 and under. Visitors can access the gift shop, talk with volunteers, and look through the windows for free. Since its opening, the hospital has successfully rescued, rehabilitated and released more than 400 turtles, excluding any hatchlings that made their way through over the years. The hospital also runs the Topsail Turtle Project, a group of volunteers that walk the beaches during nesting season identifying turtle nests. To learn more about the facility, visit www.seaturtlehopsital.org.
Poplar Grove Plantation
Spend a morning or afternoon exploring on the oldest surviving peanut plantations in the state. Poplar Grove Plantation was in the Foy family for six generations, from 1795 to 1971. The homestead is preserved to illustrate the life of a successful farming family, along with the outbuildings and crafts typical of a 19th century working community. Aside from the Manor House, the plantation covers more than 15 acres that are maintained by the NC Coastal Land Trust. For a full schedule of events, visit poplargrove.org. 22
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Missiles and More Museum
The Historical Society of Topsail supports the Missiles and More Museum, celebrating the extensive military history of the area. The building, constructed in 1946, was used by the government to assemble missiles for a secret missile operation being conducted on Topsail Island. These citizens began to examine ways to preserve the building and after several years of research, feasibility studies and meetings with state and local representatives, the building was purchased. The Assembly Building became the ideal place to house the Missiles and More Museum. For hours, or additional information, visit missilesandmoremuseum.org.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek is the site of the battle that ended British rule in the colony. On Feb. 27, 1776, Loyalists charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge, only to be met by nearly 1,000 North Carolina patriots with cannons and muskets poised to fire. Take a trip to Currie to take a walking trail documenting the victory. The park also has a visitor’s center with exhibits and audiovisual programs, a Colonial forest trail and a picnic area. Learn more about the park by visiting nps.gov/mocr.
Topsail Island Skating Rink
For a blast from the past, visit the Topsail Island Skating Rink. The rink is sure to illicit some feelings of nostalgia since not much has changed since it opened in 1964. The rink is owned by the formidable Doris Jenkins. Her husband built the post office with the upstairs skating rink in 1963. Jenkins worked in the post office during the day and at the skating rink at night. The rink is located at 714 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach. For hours and information, call 910-328-2381. TC
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AM 11:27 12:19 1:19 2:16 3:10 4:03 4:55 5:47 6:38 7:30 8:21 9:11 10:00 10:46 11:29 12:27 1:14 1:57 2:37 3:16 3:55 4:34 5:13 5:54 6:38 7:25 8:15 9:08 10:04 11:02
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Jazz Drawing more and more visitors each year, the Ocean City Jazz Festival brings the sounds of cool jazz to blend the waterfront breeze each summer in historic Ocean City, part of North Topsail Beach. Under the shade of a tent, artists at the top of their art will perform on the evenings of July 2-3. Started in 2009, the festival was conceived by the community’s citizens’ council who were seeking a summertime family celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ocean City. Ocean City, located 3 miles north of Surf City, was developed by the efforts of Edgar Yow, a white attorney, and Dr. Samuel Gray, a black physician, both of Wilmington. Yow owned the 1-mile stretch of beach on Topsail Island and approached Dr. Gray with the idea of creating an African American beach community where residents could own a beachfront home. Dr. Gray turned to Bertram, Wade, Louise and Robert Chestnut, siblings who purchased the first tracts of land in what was to become Ocean City. The first homes were built in 1949, followed by a motel, chapel and camp dormitory. Ocean City became the first North Carolina coastal community in which African Americans could purchase land, 15 years before the Civil Rights Act. To celebrate the rich history of Ocean City, the council approached the community about holding a jazz festival, and the idea was welcomed with overwhelming positive response. “We were looking for an event that would bring some focus to the Ocean City community as well as the Topsail Island community,” Kenneth Chestnut, president of the 28
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on the Shore Ocean City Beach Citizens Council said of the event’s beginning. “We looked at other festivals in the area and there were no jazz festivals. It has grown each year and keeps getting bigger and better. It really brings a lot of people to Ocean City and Topsail Island. It has a positive impact on the area and certainly on the Ocean City community.” The Ocean City Jazz Festival continues to be a one of a kind event for Topsail Island event. The event celebrates jazz legends and up and coming jazz greats. The festival is held annually on July 4th weekend at 2649 Island Drive and offers an eclectic schedule of performers. This year’s lineup includes bassist and composer John Brown, a native of Fayetteville; drummer Herlin Riley of New Orleans; Detroit’s Althea Rene; Tia Fuller, who recently toured with Beyonce; Marcus Anderson, a saxophonist from South Carolina; Philadelphia’s Gerald Veasley; and soul singer Ashleigh Smith, who recently shared the stage with the Manhattan Transfer and Jon Hendricks at the Kennedy Center. One-day admission is $35 and two-day admission is $60 in advance. Tickets are slightly higher at the gate. The event includes food trucks and a merchandise market that features a variety of food, beverages and souvenirs. No picnic baskets or coolers are allowed. The jazz festival features signature wines provided by Duplin Winery and a silent auction. Visit the community center to bid on auction items prior to the event. All proceeds benefit the Wade H. Chestnut Memorial Chapel. For more information, visit oceancityjazzfest.com. TC
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Visitors looking to trade their flip flops and fishing poles for a chance to practice their golf swing while on vacation certainly have no shortage of options when it comes to the Treasure Coast. With lush landscapes and picturesque water views around every bend, the backdrop couldn’t be more relaxing. Spring and fall are considered two of the favorite times for golfing in the area with sunny days and cooler temps, but golfing is truly a year-round attraction in Eastern North Carolina as our terrific climate allows for play almost any time. Most courses feature clubhouses, resident pros, wellequipped pro shops and are open to the public at great rates. All you have to do is call for a tee time. And if you’re a resident and a golfer, ask about the courses’ benefit tournaments held throughout the year. The community is always looking for teams and individuals for tournament play to benefit local organizations. From professional instruction and putting greens to pools and on-site dining options, the variety of country clubs and golf courses in the Topsail area have lots to offer, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer. TC 30
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Castle Bay Country Club 107 Links Court, Hampstead 910-270-1978 www.castlebaycc.com
North Shore Country Club 101 N. Shore Drive, Sneads Ferry 910-327-2410 www.northshorecountryclub.com
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Perfect stay
Use locator numbers with area map on page 44. Breezeway Motel & Restaurant 636 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach 910-328-7751 (24) Located adjacent to the restaurant and only 150 yards from the beach, the family owned andoperated Breezeway Motel offers clean, comfortable rooms and cottages with wifi, pool, soundside fishing pier and dock. Pet friendly. Look for us on the web at www. breezewaymotel.com for a complete list of amenities and rates. Island Real Estate 405 Roland Ave., Surf City 910-328-2323 (28) Cathy Medlin is experienced in all areas of real estate, from short term beach
vacation rentals to long-term rentals and sales. Whether you’re planning a vacation or getting ready for a move, put her knowledge and experience to work for you. Visit www.topsailvacation.com. United Country Coastline Realty 965 Old Folkstone Rd., Suite 108, Sneads Ferry 800-497-5463 (19) Your information source for luxury living on the Carolina coast, featuring sales & rentals of condominiums, townhomes, single family residences, on the ocean, bay or fairway. Look for us on the web at cbcoastline.com or email us at rentals@ cbcoastline.com. Call for a free brochure.
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Treasure Realty, Inc. 1950 Hwy 172, Suite R, Sneads Ferry 800-762-3961 (15) Conveniently located at the intersections of Hwys 210 & 172 behind Hardees in Sneads Ferry. Look for the parrot! Proud to be for 18 years running the top producing firm of the decade in North Topsail & Sneads Ferry! With 124 years combined experience in sales & rentals, we know what our customers are looking for & help them find it. We continue to be #1 because we make our customers #1. Look for us on the web at treasurerealty.com or email richard@ treasurerealty.com. Ward Realty Corp. 202 S Topsail Dr., Surf City 800-782-6216 (16) On Hwy 50 in Surf City, original developers of Topsail Island, provides real estate sales, vacation and annual rentals. Visit www.wardrealty.com to find specials or search the extensive database of available rental properties.
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Summer Plunder Days The Topsail area is full of talented artisans eager to share their talents with visitors. And they have a chance to do that this summer as Summer Plunder Days in Topsail Beach. The brainchild of Topsail Beach resident Dottie Netherton, who developed the craft market as a part of the town’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2013, however, its popularity demanded that the summer market be continued. Netherton imagined a market that features just featuring local crafts. A farmer’s market it is not. In fact, shoppers won’t find any produce at all. The focus is solely on the talents, arts and crafts of local residents. Netherton built on the Topsail pirate history, conceiving the tag “Plunder Days” and invites visitors to “Come
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Pillage in the Village.” There is even a treasure chest, where children can collect a piece of eight to be exchanged for a pirate pencil at the Missiles and More Museum. Held at 802 S. Anderson Blvd., in the heart of Topsail Beach, the weekly event also stands to draw visitors to the southern end of the island, a move that is appreciated by the small business owners in the area. Dottie, an artist who creates intricate scissor cuttings, has been featured in Our State magazine for her artistic endeavors. She is joined weekly by 25 juried vendors featuring everything from jewelry, candles and stained glass to hand-carved fish and tie dyed shirts. Each vendor is handpicked for the quality and variety of their work The market runs from 10am-3pm on Thursdays in June, July and August. Fridays are the established rain date. Market information can be found at topsailcrafts. weebly.com or on the Topsail Beach Craft Market facebook page. TC
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Good buys Use numbers with area map on page 44. Beach Furniture Outfitters, Inc. 520 N. New River Drive, Surf City 910-328-4181 (22) Offers one stop shopping that saves time & money; visit our showroom for carpet, vinyl, bedding & accessories, artwork, furniture for any room; complete household packages are our specialty; we take the hassle out of furnishing your house, condo or apartment; open year-round 9am-5pm. Visit www. beachfurnitureoutfittersinc.com. Bert’s Surf Shop Hwy 210, Surf City 910-328-1010 (27) Offers the best selection of surfboards, gear & apparel, featuring brand names like D.C., Quiksilver, Teva, Billabong, Volcum, Salt Life & Roxy; lowest prices, open year-round, www.bertsurfshop.com. Bumblebee Market 513 Roland Ave., Surf City, 910-328-2105 (26) Located just over the swing bridge next to Soundside Park, Bumblebee has everything from fashion and gifts to a chocolate and espresso bar. Grab a gift for a friend or splurge for yourself (Bumblebee supports self-gifting!) So whether you need a latte or a new pair of shoes, Bumblebee has just the thing to perk up your day. East Coast Sports 409 Roland Ave., Surf City 910-328-1887 (29) The Fishing Village, on the Surf City Causeway, offers the largest selection of fishing tackle on island as well as gifts, boat supplies and all the information you need to make your fishing trip a success. On the web at www. eastcoastsports.com. Gift Basket 702 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 800-424-7245 (12) Located between mile marker 1 & 2 in Topsail Beach. The Gift Basket has a fine selection of 14K & sterling silver jewelry and carries the largest selection of tide clocks in the surrounding area. Unique gift items are found here, too. Ask about the Topsail Island Destination Bracelet. Open MondaySaturday. Call for hours. Shop online at www. topsailgiftbasket.com or tideandweather.com. Mia’s Marketplace 14061 Hwy 50/210, Surf City 910-803-0316 (9) Mia’s Marketplace has been voted “Simply 34
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the Best” gift and specialty store in the Topsail area! Visit for the gifts, resort apparel, jewelry and home decor you won’t find anywhere else. The Candy Capital of Surf City is located in the Pantry at Mia’s! You want candy? How about 45 flavors of fresh saltwater taffy, 50 items of pick-a-mix candies and many old-time goodies. Sample 30 flavors of artisan-made fudge bars. Also find jellies, salsa and pickled veggies, all made in North Carolina, as well as Wind & Willow dips, cheese balls and desserts. New for 2015 – Greek olive oils and balsamic. Also offering local honey, handmade Luna Pops, locally roasted coffee and great selection of teas. Mystic Treasures Jewelry 121 S. Topsail Drive, Surf City 910-328-6300 (17) Features the best in custom jewelry from local designer Tommy J., pieces from awardwinning designers across the country, plus the Topsail Island “TI” Bracelets & the Hooked on Topsail Island Bracelets. Now providing stateof-the-art custom design & redesign work with CAD/CAM. Where every piece is as unique as its owner & your imagination becomes reality, www.mystictreasures.nc.com. Quarter Moon Books & Gifts 708 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 800-697-9134 (21) Offers reading selections for every interest including bestsellers, new releases, regional, nature & a treasure trove of children’s books. Also carries used books, an extensive selection of greeting cards, stationery, journals, enchanting gifts and unique women’s apparel and accessories. Try our gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuccino or smoothie while browsing the wine and bar. Open daily, public internet access, www.quartermoonbooks.com. Shark Attack Souvenir & Gift Shop 1295 Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry 125 N. Topsail Dr., Surf City, 910-327-1222 (23) Souvenir & gift shop with live shark tank, beach gear, clothing & accessories (see ads for coupons). South End Outfitters 627 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 910-541-0832 (25) Located next door to the Beach Shop & Grill with the same local owners. Topsail Beach’s newest shop offering fishing charters, SUP, kayak, surfboard and bike rentals. Featuring a wide selection of Tommy Bahama, Southern Tides, Vineyard Vines, Peter Millar, Costa, Sperry and more.
Topsail Art Gallery 121 S. Topsail Drive, Surf City 910-328-2138 (4) Located on the premises of Crabby Mike’s Restaurant & Mystic Treasures Jewelry, featuring the talents & original creations of numerous local artists; prints of many regional & national artists; island photography, custom framing, original artwork, and nautical gifts. Topsail Island Trading Company 201 N. New River Drive, Surf City 910-328-1905 (18) Freshly made cream & butter fudge is made right in front of your eyes! Our fudge makes an excellent gift, available in over 50 flavors including sucrose-free flavors. We ship anywhere, all year long. Distinctive selection of jewelry & other fine gifts, www. topsailtrading.com. Tsunami Surf Shop 1288 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry 13523 Hwy 50, Surf City 910-741-0481 910-803-0663 (2) Welcome to the largest surf shop on the East Coast, now at a new location offering brands such as Oakley, Costa Del Mar, Reef, Quiksilver, Billabong, Duck Dynasty, Ducks Unlimited, Southern Marsh, Rainbow, Sanuk, Volcom, Vonzipper, Fox and more. Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm (see ad for coupon). The Turtle Factory 1072 NC Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry 910-327-3244 (1) The Turtle Factory is the Topsail/ Surf City/ Snead’s Ferry area’s turtle destination, offering the widest selection of turtle gifts and souvenirs for everyone. Swing by to paint your own ceramic turtle or beach figurine. Location offer classes, parties and Design by Wine. Just a few short miles from the beaches, make The Turtle Factory your “must do” when visiting the area. Call for more information or visit www.theturtlefactory.com for more information. Waves Surf & Sport 13705 Hwy 50, Holly Ridge 910-329-4600 (10) Known for the giant alligator entrance, Waves offers the widest variety of swimsuits for men, women and children, beach apparel and gear, souvenirs and gifts in the area. A short trip from the beaches, Waves can provide anything you may need for the beach and then some. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm.
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Topsail offers several options when it comes to dropping a line. From piers and surfside to trolling on a charter boat, few things are better than casting a line on Topsail Island’s beautiful coastline. Anglers rave about the spring sea mullet and the Spanish mackerel, drum, flounder, cobia and spots as the water begins to warm. Pier fishing was born with the construction of the Surf City Ocean Pier in 1948, now an icon in the community. The love of the sport quickly caught on, leading to the construction of two additional ocean piers and more recently, soundside pier in Surf City. Fishermen who prefer a little solitude and peace, can easily find their place in the sand for a little surf fishing, by far, one of the most relaxing ways to participate. It’s not uncommon to find an angler resting back in a beach chair, his rod tucked into the sand by his feet as he patiently waits for a nibble. The payoff for surf fishing isn’t bad either, with catches often including flounder, trout, black drum, spot and pompano. Those feeling a little more adventurous have their choice of more than 25 charter boat captains in the immediate area, with fishing trips that range from inshore jaunts calm enough for the kids to high seas adventures in the Gulf Stream. Most captains can cater a trip to your wants and needs, however, how good of a day you have is always up to the fish. Visit www.topsailchar-
terfishing.com for a list of charters available in the area.
Rules & Regs
While fishing on any of Topsail’s three ocean fishing piers, anglers are not required to purchase a NC Fishing License. The piers carry blanket licensing to cover all fishing on the premises. A license is required, however, for the Surf City Soundside Pier. All other fishermen over age 16 must purchase a permit from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Those interested can pay with a credit card online at ncwildlife.org or by calling 1-888-248-6834. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org. TC
Topsail Island Piers Jolly Roger Fishing Pier 803 Ocean Road, Topsail Beach 910-328-4616 Seaview Fishing Pier 124 Fishing Pier Lane, North Topsail Beach 910-328-3172 Surf City Ocean Pier 112 Shore Drive, Surf City 910-328-3521 Surf City Soundside Park Pier Surf City Park, Surf City
Sea & do Use numbers with area map on page 44.
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318 Fulcher’s Landing, Sneads Ferry 910-327-9223 (11) The area’s newest watercraft rental facility in Snead’s Ferry/ Topsail/ Surf City. Offering pontoon and Jet Ski rentals, fishing charters, slip rentals and a ship’s store, NC Extreme is here to provide you with the best prices and the most fun. Adjacent to NC Extreme’s facility, you can dine at Blackbeard’s Café which features a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with waterfront dining and a full service bar. With fun in the sun and waterfront
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North Shore Golf Course
101 N. Shore Drive, Sneads Ferry 910-327-2410 www.northshorecountryclub.com (13) Offers a perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play. Play on the best conditioned course in Topsail! Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Bermuda style, newly renovated greens and world class golf at affordable rates. Open to the public. Twilight rates, junior rates, lessons, driving range.
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Local Flavor Whether you’re in the mood for seafood, pizza, pasta, a great steak or a lunchtime sandwich, the Topsail area offers a treasure trove of wonderful restaurants from which to choose. The following restaurants are listed in alphabetical order. Call to verify hours, especially during the offseason. Use numbers with area map on page 44. The Beach Shop and Grill 701 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 910-328-6501 (14) Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in season. Try the wonderful wraps, gourmet sandwiches and salads for lunch as well as the awardwinning Shrimp and Grits for dinner. Fresh local fish served daily, homemade desserts and famous Key Lime pie is a must! After your delicious meal, shop next door in the gift shop. Check the newest line, Maui Jim. Breezeway Motel & Restaurant 636 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach 910-328-7751 (24) Topsail Island’s landmark seafood restaurant since 1949, open for dinner spring, summer & fall, delicious seafood & spectacular sunsets, park or dock & dine on the waterfront, beer & wine permits, private parties, meetings, on-site catering, thebreezewayrestaurant.com. Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille 108 N. Shore Drive, Surf City 910-328-5577 (7) Preparing crab cakes, ribs, seafood, steaks, pasta and more. Enjoy the oceanfront dining deck, a full bar, elevator access and impeccable service. Open at 11am for lunch, 5pm for dinner and 9am for Sunday brunch. Visit www.bluemainsail. com/daddymacs. Denny’s 2020 Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry 910-327-1177 2207 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville 910-577-0270 1201 S. College Road, Wilmington 910-327-1177 (6) America’s Diner, featuring favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All ABC permits with daily drink specials. Kids eat free Saturday and Tuesday evenings. AARP 38
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Call for entertainment schedule, 910328-2124.
Em R Wings 1016 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry 910-327-2848 (3) The one place you’ll want to visit over and over again. Celebrating over 17 years in business with one of a kind wing flavors. Casual family dining featuring sandwiches, burgers, seafood, entrees, spaghetti, kids’ menu and more. Full ABC permits. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine it or call for take-out.
Mia’s Marketplace 14061 Hwy 50, Surf City 910-803-0316 (9) Mia’s Marketplace has been voted “Simply the Best” gift and specialty store in the Topsail area! Visit for the gifts, resort apparel, jewelry and home decor you won’t find anywhere else. The Candy Capital of Surf City is located in the Pantry at Mia’s! You want candy? How about 45 flavors of fresh saltwater taffy, 50 items of pick-amix candies and so many old-time goodies. Sample 30 flavors of artisan-made fudge bars. Also find jellies, salsa and pickled veggies, all made in North Carolina, as well as Wind & Willow dips, cheese balls and desserts. Also offering local honey, handmade Luna Pops, locally roasted coffee and great selection of teas.
Home Port Restaurant & Pub 718 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 910-328-7000 (20) “Definitely & Deliciously Italian,” this restaurant & pub offers great food such as seafood, steak, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, salads & pizza, karaoke is held on Friday nights & live entertainment on Saturday nights. Mainsail Restaurant 404 Roland Ave., Surf City 910-328-0010 (5) Look for the big blue sail. Offering fresh island seafood, steaks, pastas & sandwiches, as well as a kids’ menu, homemade desserts & a full service bar; reservations & takeout orders accepted. Also, join us for drinks after dinner in the Commodore Room Martini Bar & Lounge.
Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs 1961 Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry 910-327-1117 13460 Hwy 50, Surf City 910-329-5081 (8) Great pizza is a work of art and the artisans at Michaelangelo’s bring art to life daily at two Topsail area locations. Dine in, take out or take advantage of delivery options. Subs, pasta and a full menu of options. Visit www.michaelangelosinc.com.
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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove. 8am-1pm. Guests can expect fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, peanuts and a variety of handcrafted items from regional artisans. The 18th is family day. Details: 910-686-9518. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Summer Plunder Days Craft Market. 10am-3pm. This Topsail Beach arts and craft sale showcases the work of a variety of vendors, all hand selected based on the quality and variety of their work. Visitors can expect to find stained glass, hand-carved fish, paintings, pottery, jewelry and much more. 3, 24: Movie in the Park. Dusk. Join the Surf City Parks and Recreation Dept. for an outside viewing of a family-friendly movie at Soundside Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and other comfort items. No alcohol is allowed. Rain location is the Surf City Community Center. This month’s movies include “Inside Out” and “Descendants.” Details: 910-328-4887. 4-5: Cape Fear BBQ Festival. Old River Farms in Burgaw hosts this barbecue competition with plenty of live music, arts and crafts, games and activities for the whole family. Guests can expect a collection of antique trucks and tractors on display and a variety of flowers and plants for sale. Cost is $5 per car load. Details: capefearbbqfestival.com. Sun. 5: Bourbon & Barbecue. 47pm. Visit Poplar Grove Plantation for a little Carolina-style barbecue, live music and a late afternoon bourbon tasting. Funds raised will help support the animal sanctuary. Details: www.poplargrove.org.
Tue. 14: Experienced Basket Making. 9:30am-3pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make an American wall basket. Cost is $55. Details: 910686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org. 16, 23, 30: Bingo. 6:30pm. This popular weekly fundraiser helps support the Missiles & More Museum and the Assembly Building, where it is held. Snacks and soft drinks available. Fri. 17: No Sleeves Magic Show. 6pm. Surf City brings a little magic to Soundside Park. The fun starts at 6pm with arts & crafts and face painting. The family-friendly show begins at 6:30pm. Free. Sat. 18: NC Blueberry Festival. 9am-9pm. Celebrate in Pender County, known as the first cultivated blueberry producer in the 1930s and currently ranked second in blueberry production in the entire state. The festival celebrates the historic, economic and cultural significance of blueberries in this region and attracts more than 30,000 people to enjoy entertainment, artisans, antique cars, food vendors and plenty of blueberries at the Pender County Courthouse, 100 S. Wright St., Burgaw. Details: 910-259-2007. NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run/ Walk. 7-9am. Offered in conjunction with the NC Blueberry Festival in downtown Burgaw. This race gives runners the option of running or walking a 5K route. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. Details: its-go-time.com/nc-
blueberry-festival-5k. Youth Fishing. East Coast Sports sponsors this annual family day of fishing at Soundside Park for up to 250 youngsters. Rods and reels are provided. Free. Details: 910-328-1887. Tue. 21: Beginner Basket Making. 10am-2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a wall basket. Cost is $35. Details: 910-686-9518 or www. poplargrove.org. Sat. 18: Sneads Ferry Lions Club Pinfish Tournament. The Lions Club will lure anglers into the water again this year with its fishing tournament for children and adults. Entry fee is $60 and includes a free T-shirt. Details: 910455-3060. 24-25: Topsail Inshore Challenge. This annual fishing tournament is sponsored by Fisherman’s Post. Registration will be held at East Coast Sports and weigh-ins will be held at Sears Landing. Details: www.fishermanspost.com. 24-26: “Always a Bridesmaid.” The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre brings this romp to the life at the community center, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry. Performances are at 8pm on Friday and Saturday with matinees at 3pm each Sunday. Details: sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com. Fri. 24: ECSC Summer Chill Nights. The East Coast Shag Classic hosts Jim (Continued on page 40)
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Quick & Coastline at the Topsail Island Moose Lodge, 13175 Hwy 50. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Details: 910799-7178. Wed. 29: Aquarium Outreach Program. 1-2pm. Programs are designed for families with children age 4 and up at the Missiles & More Museum. Enjoy live animals, engaging activities, costumes, props and hands-on learning to foster the naturalist in everyone. Details: 910328-8663.
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1-3: “Always a Bridesmaid.” The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre brings this romp to the life at the community center, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry. Performances are at 8pm on Friday and Saturday with matinees at 3pm each Sunday. Details: sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com. 1, 29: Concert in the Park. 6-8pm. Join the Surf City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free family-friendly concert. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. No alcohol is allowed. This month’s performers include Snake Malone & the Black Cat Bone (1st) and Closin’ Tyme (29th). Details: 910-3284887. 6, 13, 20, 27: Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove. 8am-1pm. Guests can expect fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, peanuts and a variety of handcrafted items from regional artisans. Details: 910-6869518. Aquarium Outreach Program. 1-2pm. Programs are designed for families with children age 4 and up at the Missiles & More Museum. Enjoy live animals, engaging activities, costumes, props and hands-on learning to foster the naturalist in everyone. Details: 910328-8663. 2-3: Ocean City Jazz Festival. 5pm. The Ocean City Jazz Festival is held in historic Ocean City in North Topsail Beach. Gates open at 4pm. Advance ticket prices are $35 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-17 for one day; $60 for adults and $25 for children for both 40
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days. Tickets at the gate increase by $5. Details: www.oceancityjazzfest.com. Sat. 2: Island Independence. 7:30am. Enjoy a day of running, paddling or both. Land race features flat 5K and 1-mile courses begin and end at the Assembly Building in Topsail Beach. Stand up paddle board races include a 1-mile fun run, 5K competitive race and a 4x1 team relay. Food, beverages and activities will be provided. An awards ceremony follows the races. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Details: itsgo-time.com/island-independence-5k. Sun. 3: Independence Day Celebration. 6pm. Concert, fireworks & children’s activities at Soundside Park, Surf City. Fireworks start at 9pm. Details: 910-328-4131. Mon. 4: Holly Ridge Fireworks. 6pm. Spectators will gather at Holly Ridge Municipality Park for children’s rides, concessions and fireworks. Details: www.townofhollyridge.net. Children’s Fishing Competition. The Surf City Pier opens for a free day of fishing for youngsters age 16 and under in a fun, educational and safe environment. Must pre-register. Details: 910-328-3521. 5, 12, 19, 26: Surf City Summer Market. 9am-2pm. The market brings local arts and crafts and farm fresh produce to Sound Side Park. 7, 14, 21, 28: Summer Plunder Days Craft Market. 10am-3pm. This Topsail Beach arts and craft sale showcases the work of a variety of vendors, all hand selected based on the quality and variety of their work. Visitors can expect to find stained glass, hand-carved fish, paintings, pottery, jewelry and much more. Bingo. 6:30pm. This popular weekly fundraiser helps support the Missiles & More Museum and the Assembly Building, where it is held. Snacks and soft drinks available. 8, 22: Movie in the Park. Dusk. Join the Surf City Parks and Recreation Dept. for an outside viewing of a family-friendly movie at Soundside Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and other comfort items. No alcohol is allowed. Rain location is the Surf City
Community Center. This month’s movies include “Pan” and “The Good Dinosaur.” Details: 910-328-4887. Sat. 9: Earth & Surf Fest. 7am-6pm. A full day of waterfront family fun can be expected at this North Topsail/Ocean Beach event. From beach yoga and surfing to kayak demonstrations and a beach cleanup, this festival helps make the connection between our health and the environment. Details: www.earthandsurffest.com. Tue. 12: Experienced Basket Making. 9:30am-3pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a magazine basket. Cost is $55. Details: 910-686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org. Fri. 15: No Sleeves Magic Show. 6pm. Surf City brings a little magic to Soundside Park. The fun starts at 6pm with arts & crafts and face painting. The family-friendly show begins at 6:30pm. Free. Sat. 16: Pistons, Plugs & Shocks Car Show. Poplar Grove Plantation hosts this popular gathering of classic cars under its shady trees. Have a ride you’re ready to show off? Car registration is $20. Details: www.poplargrove. org. Tue. 19: Beginner Basket Making. 10am-2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a bread basket. Cost is $35. Details: 910-686-9518 or www. poplargrove.org. Fri. 29: ECSC Summer Chill Nights. The East Coast Shag Classic hosts the Band of Oz at the Topsail Island Moose Lodge, 13175 Hwy 50. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Details: 910-799-7178.
August
2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Surf City Summer Market. 9am-2pm. The market brings local arts and crafts and farm fresh produce to Sound Side Park.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove. 8am-1pm. Guests can expect fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, peanuts and a variety of handcrafted items from regional artisans. Details: 910-686-9518. Wed. 3: Aquarium Outreach Program. 1-2pm. Programs are designed for families with children age 4 and up at the Missiles & More Museum. Enjoy live animals, engaging activities, costumes, props and hands-on learning to foster the naturalist in everyone. Details: 910328-8663 4, 11: Bingo. 6:30pm. This popular weekly fundraiser helps support the Missiles & More Museum and the Assembly Building, where it is held. Snacks and soft drinks available. 4, 11, 18, 25: Summer Plunder Days Craft Market. 10am-3pm. This Topsail Beach arts and craft sale showcases the work of a variety of vendors, all hand selected based on the quality and variety of their work. Visitors can expect to find stained glass, hand-carved fish, paintings, pottery, jewelry and much more. 5, 26: Movie in the Park. Dusk. Join the Surf City Parks and Recreation Dept. for an outside viewing of a family-friendly movie at Soundside Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and other comfort items. No alcohol is allowed. Rain location is the Surf City
Community Center. This month’s movies include “Cinderella” and “Zootopia.” Details: 910-328-4887. 7, 14, 21, 28: Grooves in the Grove. 5-7pm. Back by popular demand, this live music series brings a variety of Eastern North Carolina musicians to Poplar Grove Plantation for a relaxed Sunday to help support its conservation efforts. Adults are $5, children and teens are free. This month’s performances include Straits Haven (7th), Phantom Playboys (14th), Riff Jones (21st) and The Wooden Steel Band (28th). Details: www. poplargrove.org. Tue. 9: Experienced Basket Making. 9:30am-3pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make an double wall berry basket. Cost is $55. Details: 910-6869518 or www.poplargrove.org.
family-friendly show begins at 6:30pm. Free. Tue. 16: Beginner Basket Making. 10am-2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a double bottom apple basket. Cost is $35. Details: 910-6869518 or www.poplargrove.org. 19-20: Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament. Sponsored by the Sneads Ferry Rotary Club, anglers will vie for a top prize of $20,000 during this Southern Kingfish Association sanctioned event. Details: 910-546-0331, www.sfkmt.com. Fri. 19: Back to School Party. 68pm. Join Surf City Parks and Recreation to celebration the beginning of the new school year. Details: 910-3284887.
September
13-14: Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival. The Shrimp Festival is a two-day affair that celebrates the area’s bountiful seafood with a fun party for the entire family. There is live music, the Shrimparoo Shrimp Dinner, arts and crafts, a beverage tent, rides, games shrimp heading contest and a fireworks at approximately 9pm. Details: www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.org.
Fri. 2: Movie in the Park. Dusk. Join the Surf City Parks and Recreation Dept. for an outside viewing of a family-friendly movie at Soundside Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and other comfort items. No alcohol is allowed. Rain location is the Surf City Community Center. This month’s movie is “Norm of the North.” Details: 910328-4887.
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live music series brings a variety of Eastern North Carolina musicians to Poplar Grove Plantation for a relaxed Sunday to help support its conservation efforts. Adults are $5, children and teens are free. This month’s performances include Mojo Collins & Band (4th), Folkstone Stringband (11th) and Massive Grass (18th). Musicians for the final concert of the year are to be announced. Details: www.poplargrove.org. Tue. 6: Surf City Summer Market. 9am-2pm. The market brings local arts and crafts and farm fresh produce to Sound Side Park. 6, 13, 20, 27: Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove. 8am-1pm. Guests can expect fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, peanuts and a variety of handcrafted items from regional artisans. Details: 910-6869518. Tue. 13: Beginner Basket Making. 10am-2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a woven stool bottom. Cost is $55. Details: 910-686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org. Thur. 15: Historical Society Luncheon. 11:30am. The Historical Society of Topsail meets at the Missiles and More Museum for lunch and a speaker. Cost is $12. Reservations are required. Details: hstiluncheons@gmail.com. Sat. 17: Moore’s Creek Living History Program. 10am-3pm. The Moore’s Creek National Battlefield comes to life with demonstrations, arts & crafts, and demonstrations of colonial American life. Free. Details: www.nps. gov/mocr. 42
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23-24: NC Muscadine Harvest Festival. Celebrate the nation’s first cultivated grape and state fruit at the Kenansville Fairgrounds. Sample more than 250 wines and enjoy tailgating with friends as you listen to live entertainment featuring The Embers with Craig Woolard, Blackwater, North Tower and others. The festival runs from 5-9pm on Friday and 10am-7pm on Saturday. Tickets are $8 in advance for Friday, $20 in advance for Saturday, $25 for a two-day pass and slightly higher at the gate. Ages 6-20 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. Details: www.muscadineharvestfestival.com. 24-25: NC Spot Festival. Hampstead is home to the NC Spot Festival. Enjoy music, games, a pageant, vendors and a traditional Southern spot meal, served from 11am to 6pm, Saturday and 11am to 5pm, Sunday. Fireworks start at 9pm on Saturday. All proceeds go to Topsail schools and the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department. Details: www.ncspotfestival.com.
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7, 14, 21, 28: Paranormal Ghost Tours. 6-10pm. Meet in the basement of Poplar Grove Plantation for a little ghost hunting. After a tour, guests will be allowed to investigate the room of their choosing. Tickets are $15. Details: 910686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org. Sat. 8: Two Towns Half Marathon & 5K. 7am. Beginning in Topsail Beach and ending at Soundside Park in Surf City, this half-marathon provides incredible views of the beach and the sound during the peak of autumn. For the half marathon, cost is $55 for early birds, $65 on the day of the event and for the 5K, registration is $25-$35. Pre-packet pick up runs from 5-7pm at the Surf City Community Center. Details: 910328-4887.
Tue. 11: Experienced Basket Making. 9:30am-3pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make an large oval serving tray. Cost is $55. Details: 910-6869518 or www.poplargrove.org. Thur. 13: Historical Society Luncheon. 11:30am. The Historical Society of Topsail meets at the Missiles and More Museum for lunch and a speaker. Cost is $12. Reservations are required. Details: hstiluncheons@gmail.com. 15-16: Autumn with Topsail. 7:30am-8:30pm. Enjoy the autumn air and the salty sea breeze at this Topsail Island festival featuring several live entertainers, food and artists. Festival grounds are held each year across the Assembly Building on Channel Blvd. and Flake Ave. Day begins with the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Details: www.autmnwithtopsail.com. Tue. 18: Beginner Basket Making. 10am-2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, Hampstead, offers this popular monthly program with a focus on a variety of different basket styles. This month, the class will make a hostess basket. Cost is $35. Details: 910-686-9518 or www. poplargrove.org. Sat. 22: Haint Blue All Hallows Masquerade. Poplar Grove Plantation throws open the courtyard gates to the Manor House for a night of revelry, including an oyster bar, black & white horror films, tarot readers, cigar bar and costume contests. Tickets are $50. Details: www.poplargrove.org. Sat. 29. Surf City Fall Festival. 10am-3pm. Join friends and neighbors at Soundside Park for a celebration of fall. Details: www.surfcity.govoffice.com.
November
4-6: Topsail Fall Surf & Pier Fishing Challenge. Entry fee is $55-$65 per angler for this six division tournament. Four weigh-in locations. All fishing must be done from the beach - no boats, no piers. Junior, lady and senior angler categories included. Details: 910-4526378. Thur. 10: Historical Society Luncheon. 11:30am. The Historical Society of Topsail meets at the Missiles and More Museum for lunch and a speaker. Cost is $12. Reservations are required. Details: hstiluncheons@gmail.com. Sat. 19: Surf City Tree Lighting. 6pm. Join the town of Surf City at Soundside Park as it lights its holiday tree and kicks off the Christmas season. Santa will be there to welcome the youngsters and cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Fri. 25: Topsail Island Flotilla. Dusk. Add an island vibe to your holiday season and enjoy this annual parade featuring decorated and lighted boats as they sail down the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats will start in Surf City at the bridge and continue to the south end of Topsail Beach. Best views are at the Assembly Building, any sound dock or beach and Soundside Park. Details: Topsail Tree Lighting. 6pm. The town of Topsail Beach welcomes the seasons with the lighting of the official town tree at 820 S. Anderson Blvd. Details: 910-328-5841.
December
Sat. 3: Topsail Beach Christmas Parade. 11am. The Topsail Beach Christmas parade fills the streets in honor of the season. Details: 910-3285841. Christmas Homes & Tree Tour. Get in the spirit of the holidays while touring some of Burgaw’s historical homes all decked out for the holidays. Details: 910-259-8543. Jingle Bell Ball. 6:30pm. Dress in your best and enjoy an evening to support the Historical Society of Topsail Island. The event includes a catered meal, cash bar and entertainment for dancing at the Topsail Island Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. Details: 910-5478312.
1-3, 8-10, 15-17: Candlelight Tours & Trail of Lights. 5-9pm. Listen to holiday stories and see the 1850 manor house at Poplar Grove Plantation decorated in its seasonal best before taking a walk down the Trail of Lights in the woods. Free. Details: 910-686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org.
of the Revolutionary War and the first patriot victory of the war. Step back in time and enjoy reenactments, military camp life, musket and artillery firing and broadsword use at the Moores Creek National Battlefield, Currie. Details: 910283-5591, www.nps.gov/mocr.
9-10: Sneads Ferry Winterfest. The annual event includes the lighting of the town Christmas tree, breakfast with Santa, arts and crafts, food and entertainment at the community building on Peru Road. Details: 910-327-3335.
Surf City Women’s Expo. 10am2pm. Join Surf City Parks and Recreation as it showcases local business and the regions women. Cost is $3. Details: 910-328-4887.
Sat. 10: Arts, Crafts & Gifts. 10am5pm. Poplar Grove Plantation hosts this annual show just in time for Christmas. Fun the youngsters, great shopping for mom and dad. Santa may even make an appearance! Details: www.poplargrove.org. Burgaw Christmas Parade. 6pm. Floats, cars and even bands deck themselves out in holiday lights for the annual evening night parade. Breakfast with Santa. 8am. The Surf City Community Center welcomes the big guy. Details: 910-328-4131. Thur. 15: Historical Society Luncheon. 11:30am. The Historical Society of Topsail meets at the Missiles and More Museum for lunch and a speaker. Cost is $12. Reservations are required. Details: hstiluncheons@gmail.com.
January 2017
Dolphin Dip. Noon. Virtually thousands of people gather at the Roland Avenue Beach Access in Surf City each Jan. 1 for this chilly dip to help raise money for Hospice. The swim is scheduled for noon. Details: 910-526-3788.
February 2017
Battle of Moores Creek Anniversary. 9am-5pm. Moores Creek was the location of one of the first battles
March 2017
April 2017
NC Azalea Festival. A celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture and its favorite flower stretches through five days of entertainment that includes a parade, street fair, circus, concerts and pageant. Details: www.ncazaleafestival.org. Hops of Spring Beer Festival. Noon-6pm. Join friends on the island in Surf City at 105 S. Topsail Ave., as the Greater Topsail Area Chamber hosts this event featuring entertainment, beer tasting and 50/50 raffle. Cost is $25 per person and children 12 and under are free.
May 2017
Pender County Spring Fest. Meet at the Pender County Courthouse Square in Burgaw on the first Saturday in May for this festival featuring local vendors offering homegrown and handmade goods. Join friends and family from 610pm on the Friday before for an evening of dancing. The festival runs from 9am-4pm on Saturday and includes arts and crafts and children’s activities. Details: www.visitpender.com. For more information on Topsail area events, contact the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce at 910-3294446 or visit topsailchamber.org. TC
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FOOD & DRINK
Beach Shop and Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 910.328.6501 Blackbeard’s Waterfront Bar & Restaurant. . . . . . . 47 910.327.9223 Breezeway Motel & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 910.328.7751 Daddy Mac’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 910.328.5577 Denny’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 910.327.1177 Em R Wings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 910.327.2848 Homeport Restaurant & Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 910.328-7000 Mainsail Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 910.328.0010 Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 910.329.5081, 910.327.1117, 910.328.3100
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Breezeway Motel & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 910.328.7751 Island Real Estate – Cathy Medlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.800.622.6886 United Country Coastline Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 800.497.5463 Treasure Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 800.762.3961 Ward Realty Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 800.782.6216, 800.782.6216
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East Coast Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 910.328.1887 NC Extreme Watersports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 910.327.9223 North Shore Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 910.327.2410
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The Gift Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 33 800.424.7245 Mia’s Marketplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 910.803.0316 Mystic Treasures Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 910.328.6300 Quarter Moon Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover 800.697.9134 Shark Attack Souvenir & Gift Shops . . . . . . 10-11, 32 910.328.1346, 910.327.1222 South End Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 910.541.0832 Topsail Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 910.328.2138 Topsail Island Trading Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,47 910-328-1905 Tsunami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 37, 46 910.741.0481, 910.803.0663 The Turtle Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 910.327.3244 Waves of Topsail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 910.329.4600
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