Join us for The Town of Swansboro's Arts by the Sea Festival in Historic Downtown Swansboro. The festival draws art lovers from around the state, eager to spy their next artistic find!

Admission is Free!

Come for the day or a Weekend Getaway and see the best artists and crafters as they line our historic streets with beautiful fine art and handmade crafts.  The juried craft show represents some of the finest crafters in the Southeast.

🎨 You'll find pottery, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, fiber, carvings, photography, sculpture and metalwork are just a few of the crafts represented at this annual event.  The festival features live, local entertainment throughout the day at the Harry C. Pugliese “Pug” Pavilion.

Plan Your Arts by the Sea Getaway to Swansboro!

🛏️ It's a perfect spring weekend to discover the charm of our quaint and historic coastal town. Book your stay for your Arts by the Sea Weekend at our award-winning Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro!

🚎 Enjoy the convenience of transportation from the hotel to Historic Downtown Swansboro via the Arts by the Sea free parking shuttle running throughout the weekend from Ward Farm behind the Hampton Inn!

🚫 To keep things safe, we ask that eventgoers abide by the following: no pets, bicycles or skateboards.  Streets are closed to vehicular traffic. As an extra treat, leave the parking to us!

🚎 Remember, there will be an Arts by the Sea Festival park-and-ride shuttle from Ward Farm, located behind the Hampton Inn.

🍧 Are you interested in vendor information? The Swansboro Festivals Team is seeking fine arts and crafts vendors along with food vendors! Please visit www.swansborofestivals.com and find all of the applications and about how to get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Swansboro!