NC Association of Festivals & Events

10/16/2026

**Event Update**

BURGAW – The Town of Burgaw’s Annual Autumn Fest has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather. Parks, Recreation, and Tourism staff made the decision this morning.

“We have closely monitored the forecast for several days; it has remained consistent, calling for rain and high winds through most of the event time frame. There are a lot of moving pieces involved with the event, so weather poses a huge disruption to our overall success and ability to provide a full experience,” said Cody Suggs, Burgaw Parks & Recreation Director.

The annual Graveyard 5K and Boo-gaw 1-mile race will still be held on Fremont Street starting at 8:00 am.

Parks and Recreation staff thank all for their continued support of our annual programs and look forward to hosting Autumn Fest again in 2027.

Contact Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at (910) 300-6401 or [email protected] for further information.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Tomorrow night, we officially get the 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival started!

Join us Friday, October 16 for our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐎𝐟𝐟 in Ocean Isle Beach. 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌, followed by our special 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌 and 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 Sea-Cruz 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔:𝟎𝟎–𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

We’ll have the flag-raising, Honor Guard and National Anthem, Chamber ribbon cutting, and the unveiling of this year’s official festival T-shirt and festival print by artist Keith White.

Come help us kick off a weekend that’s been 45 years in the making. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

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10/16/2026

🎉🥳 ONE MORE DAY!!! 🥳🎉
... As The Sun Comes Up...

🌊🎶 Get ready for YOUR FAVORITE FESTIVAL — AUTUMN WITH TOPSAIL! 🍂🎸

Tomorrow, the fun begins in beautiful Topsail Beach, NC! ☀️🛍️ Get ready for amazing vendors, live music, delicious food, dancing, and a whole weekend of coastal fun! 🎶💃🦀

🎉 Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and come make some wonderful memories with us! ❤️

🍂 WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! 🍂

👉 Check out all the events, shuttle information, and more!
https://autumnwithtopsail.com/2026-autumn-with-topsail-festival-events/

🎊 LET THE COUNTDOWN TO FUN BEGIN! 🎊

🌊🎉

10/15/2026

October 24, 2026. See you there and bring a friend or two!