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Hammocks Beach ferry service resumes August 30 2019

By Mike McHugh

SWANSBORO--And on the 351st day, ferry service from Hammocks Beach State Park to Bear Island will resume. The first boat leaves the dock Friday at 9:30 a.m. with a second boat leaving on the top of each hour.

Reservations are not available and fares vary. Adult tickets are $6; seniors 62 years of age or older and children ages 3 to 12 are $4. Infants and children up to 3 are free. Campsites are available for $15 per night.

Hurricane Florence which raked eastern North Carolina beginning on Sept. 13, 2018, and lingering around for several days, inflicted severe damage to the docks and infrastructure at the state park located off Hammocks Beach Road in Swansboro.

While park officials had planned back in 2018 to repair the mainland and Bear Island docks after the ferry season concluded in October, Florence altered those plans.

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Marsh Cruises

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PO Box 855, Swansboro, N.C. 28584

(910) 330-8750

Sunset, ecological, shelling, photography and even night cruises will allow you to get up close and personal to the scenic waterways, Islands and beaches so abundant in the area. Check out our rates for cruises up to 6 persons off all ages. Cruising the Swansboro & Emerald Isle Areas!

Swansboro By Candlelight

Saturday, Nov. 17, 5 -9 pm

Historic Downtown Swansboro becomes a magical winter wonderland November 17th, 5 -9 pm as the Historic Downtown Merchants host their Annual Swansboro by Candlelight. Luminaries line the streets, shop windows display whimsical scenes, and ribbons & bows put the finishing touches on a journey back to the days of yesteryear.

Live entertainment in the Olde Towne Square, Wine Tasting at Bake Bottle & Brew and The Gray Dolphin. The downtown merchants will be offering refreshments to all of their guests and they will be open until 9 pm. For more information please call (910) 326-1174.

Merrow Boutique

120 Front St., Swansboro, NC 28584

(910) 325-7647 

Discover the latest styles , inspiration and exclusive products from around the world.

Coastal Farmhouse

129-2 Front St., Swansboro, NC 28584

(910) 389-5937

Coastal Farmhouse Home Accents, Clothing, Accessories & Gifts.

Swansboro Christmas Flotilla

Swansboro’s Christmas Flotilla is also a cherished event each year among townies and visitors alike.  Scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, the flotilla kicks off the holiday season in style with boats decorated in the spirit of the season sparkling against the water.  And what would a Christmas Flotilla be without good ole Saint Nick?  Yep…he always shows… with a sack full of goodies for all the kids. 

Friday after Thanksgiving - Annually
(Rain Date - Saturday)

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Mullet Festival of NC

The festival that has really put Swansboro ‘on the map’ is the Swansboro Mullet Festival held every October while the Mullet are running along the North Carolina coast.  Yes, it’s a fish, and a yummy one at that.  Once a one-day event, the festival has blossomed into a weekend filled with live music, vendors, family fun and, of course, all the Mullet you care to eat.

Second Weekend in October - Annually

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Swansboro July 4th Celebration

Celebrating our country’s birthday is a nationwide event, and Swansboro serves up its July 4th Celebration each year with family friendly activities all day along with live music at the Swansboro Pavilion (corner of Front and Church streets), culminating with an awe inspiring fireworks show over the water for all to see.  Happy birthday, America!

July 4th - Annually Event
(events vary around date)

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Arts By The Sea

The second weekend of June finds Swansboro in its Arts By the Sea celebration, a two-day juried arts extravaganza with photography, home décor, paintings, jewelry, and pottery.  The festival draws art lovers from around the state each year, eager to spy their next artistic find.

Second Weekend of June - Annually

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Church Street Deli

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 105 W Church St, Swansboro, NC 28584

 (910) 326-7572

Specialty sandwiches, soups, desserts, fine wines & beer with five on-site luxury suites.