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4th Annual Paws-Ability BandFest

 Support animal welfare programs just by spending a day in the park! Paw-Ability’s fourth annual BandFest will feature The Sea & Sand and Jan Michael Fields Band plus raffles, food and drink vendors, art and craft vendors and more. Best of all, they’ll have adoptable animals on site, and you just might make a new furry friend. This event takes place in Sunset Beach Town Park on Sunday, October 10 from 12 to 5 pm. Bring a chair to sit on the lawn and enjoy the music.

40th Annual NC Oyster Festival

 Now in its 40th year, the NC Oyster Festival returns with a milestone anniversary celebration on October 16 and 17 at Ocean Isle Beach. Offering an abundance of oysters and other foods, crafts, contests and musical performances, this is a beloved tradition in Brunswick County.

Held with the support of a dedicated committee of volunteers, local business sponsors and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, the NC Oyster Festival is a not-to-be-missed annual event.

THIS YEAR’S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Saturday, October 16 9:30 am to 12 pm: Terry Douglas Band

A mix of classic country, honky-tonk and old school rock & roll

12:30 to 3 pm: Ace Party Band

A top-40 variety band playing your favorite pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, country, jazz, Motown and beach tunes

3:30 to 6 pm: Jim Quick & the Coastline

Hard-driving Carolina back beats, Georgia Southern rock, Cajun-inspired grooves and Texas and Delta blues

Sunday, October 17 11:30 am to 2pm: Darrel Harwood

High-energy good ol’ country party

2:30 to 5 pm: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot

Smokin’ hot blues and soul

For all the festival details and updates, be sure to check ncoysterfestival.com or follow facebook.com/ncoysterfestival.

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