Visit Beaufort NC

01/18/2025

Vendor Booth Registration is now open for Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11 am - 5 pm.

Beaufort's Mardi Gras Celebration includes a Street Carnival & Parade, and Festival on Front Street, Turner Street and Middle Lane.

Entertainment includes disco ball lady, stilt walkers, jugglers, bubble artist, unicyclist, hoop dancer. Kid’s activities. – Free Event

Mardi Gras Parade kicks off at 3 pm – New route to allow for larger floats – Parade Starts at Gordon Street on Front Street – headed West to right on Turner Street – Continues on Turner Street toward the Court House.

Use this link for Vendor Registration:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/2025-beaufort-mardi-gras-vendor-registration/

01/13/2025

Beaufort's Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3 pm sharp!

Now is the time to sign-up your "krewe" to participate in Beaufort's 2025 Mardi Gras Parade. The parade "krewe" entry fee is $50.
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/2025-beaufort-mardi-gras-krewe-registration/

Author: Nelson Owens

01/10/2025

114 Plates Reserved! Need 500 - Reserve your plate today and please share!
People have been asking about the postfix characters "FT"
We can choose any 2 characters we want - for the prototype we chose "FT" for FishTowne - Beaufort's original name. We will entertain any ideas for the final plate - please leave your thoughts in the comments below

A New Specialty License Plate to Help Beaufort Achieve and Maintain Main Street America Status

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

The Beaufort Business Association is launching a specialty license plate featuring local artist Heather Sink's captivating artwork. For $30 per year, you can support our mission to achieve Main Street America status while celebrating local artistry. With over 2,000 communities benefiting from this program, your contribution will help revitalize our downtown and preserve our rich history. Personalization options are available for an additional fee. Join us in making a difference today!

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

About the Artist: Heather Sink

Heather Sink, a talented British artist, found her home in the charming town of Beaufort. After years of teaching art and raising a family, she dedicated herself to her own artistic pursuits. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Beaufort, Sink’s work captures the essence of the area's stunning landscapes and serene atmosphere.

Her passion for art extends beyond her own creations. Sink founded Craving Art Studio, a space where she shares her love of art with others through teaching and collaboration.

By purchasing this specialty license plate, you're not only supporting the Beaufort Business Association but also celebrating the local artistic talent that makes Beaufort so special.

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

12/31/2024

ARRGHHHH! Capt. Shack walks the plank high above the Beaufort Docks for the New Year’s Eve Pirate Drop. Watch Beaufort’s pirate take an icy dive into Taylor’s Creek.

Gather around the fire pit! Delicious s’mores and hot cocoa for The Big Roast. Bring some lawn chairs, but no coolers please! Pirate Plunge, 7 pm.

Gather around the fire pit! Delicious s’mores and hot cocoa for The Big Roast. Bring some lawn chairs, but no coolers please! Pirate Plunge, 7 pm.

12/31/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dt1tCxKNY/

Embrace the dawn of the New Year at Noon 🎊🍾

Join us for an early New Years celebration with live music by Kelly Zullo & The Invisible Circus on the back deck!

Let's welcome ✨2025✨ together with music, drink specials, and a unique midday countdown!

12/20/2024

TONIGHT! Bring your family and friends for a Christmas carol sing-along with students from the East Carteret High School Marching Band! It all takes place at the Christmas tree on the Beaufort waterfront from 5 – 6 pm. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association.

Join students from the East Carteret High School Marching Band as they help us fill the air with holiday music!

12/16/2024

Reserve your plate now!

A New Specialty License Plate to Help Beaufort Achieve and Maintain Main Street America Status

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

The Beaufort Business Association is launching a specialty license plate featuring local artist Heather Sink's captivating artwork. For $30 per year, you can support our mission to achieve Main Street America status while celebrating local artistry. With over 2,000 communities benefiting from this program, your contribution will help revitalize our downtown and preserve our rich history. Personalization options are available for an additional fee. Join us in making a difference today!

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

About the Artist: Heather Sink

Heather Sink, a talented British artist, found her home in the charming town of Beaufort. After years of teaching art and raising a family, she dedicated herself to her own artistic pursuits. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Beaufort, Sink’s work captures the essence of the area's stunning landscapes and serene atmosphere.

Her passion for art extends beyond her own creations. Sink founded Craving Art Studio, a space where she shares her love of art with others through teaching and collaboration.

By purchasing this specialty license plate, you're not only supporting the Beaufort Business Association but also celebrating the local artistic talent that makes Beaufort so special.

Reserve Your Plate:
https://visitbeaufortnc.com/beaufort-businesses-and-local-artist-unite-for-a-beautiful-cause/

12/07/2024

Happening Today! Bring your family and friends to 506 Live Oak St. for a delicious pancake breakfast and a chance to meet Santa Claus.

Don’t forget your camera for photos with Santa! This event is sure to bring holiday cheer to all who attend.

Welcome to Pancakes with Santa! It all takes place om Saturday, December 07 2024, at 8:00 am for a fun-filled morning with the jolly man himself.

12/03/2024

Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade takes place this Saturday at 12 noon!

This small town parade brings big time fun for families! Featured in the New York Times, Beaufort’s own Sweet Potato Queens are always a parade favorite! They are one reason why Travel + Leisure named Beaufort one of the “Quirkiest Towns in America.” The annual parade is hosted by the Beaufort Business Association.

SIGNATURE EVENT: Small town parade brings big time fun for families with the annual Beaufort Christmas Parade along Front Street. Featured in the New York

11/30/2024

Tired of leftovers? Come to Tapping the Admiral's heated deck, listen to music and enjoy good food, libations and friends

Tonight’s Menu from High on the Hog BBQ & Catering!
The Roaming Buffalo $16
Bison Smash burger topped with Wojapi (Cranberry BBQ Sauce/Jam)
Arugula And Goat Cheese
The Dances with Wolves Burger $15
Bison Smash Burger with Cheese, mustard, ketchup and pickles
Three Sisters Burger $16
Smash burger with Three Sisters Succotash Low Country BBQ sauce and Arugula
The Houma Homie $16
Cajun Fried Crawdaddy Sammich with Charred Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Slaw
Swimming In Sofkee $20
Blue Corn Porridge (grits) w hominy, Three Sister Misckquatash and Cajun fried Crawdaddies swimming in roasted red pepper broth topped with Sunflower Sprouts
John Red Corn Chowder $12
Corn Chowder (thickened with Potatoes) with Fried Turkey and cornbread croutons and fried collards
Sides $5
Blue Corn Grits
Roasted red pepper slaw
Three Sisters Misckquatash (succotash with Corn, Lima beans, Squash, tomatoes and Roasted red peppers)
Sweet and Savory Charred Corn
2 for $10 Mini Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pies

11/30/2024

Shop, drink, and dine locally on Saturday, November 30th.

Here’s your opportunity to support the local small businesses in Beaufort with Small Business Saturday. It’s a celebration of everything that makes small businesses special. Purchasing locally helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base. It truly makes a big difference to our local businesses.

Here’s your opportunity to support the local small businesses in Beaufort with Small Business Saturday. It’s a celebration of everything that makes small

11/28/2024

Show your love for Beaufort with a specialty license plate!
https://conta.cc/3ZdiwtD

Email from Beaufort Business Association A call to action A New Specialty License Plate to Support the Heart of Beaufort A Call to Action for Beaufort Residents Beaufort, are you ready to show your lo

11/28/2024

Bring your family to the Beaufort waterfront to welcome the arrival of Santa by fire truck courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department.

Santa will be in his workshop this Friday to greet children from 11 am until 3 p.m. at John Newton Park, 400 Front Street.

Bring your family to the Beaufort waterfront to welcome the arrival of Santa by fire truck courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department. Santa will be in his

11/24/2024

Beautiful Afternoon on the deck
High on the Hog fois truck here.
Pirates welcome!