Beauforts HOLIDAY EVENTs‘ GUIDE 2023
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Win a three day/two night getaway to Peachtree Bluff and stay at the Beaufort Hotel. “Christmas in Peachtree Bluff” is a book set in a fictional town inspired by Beaufort, NC. See inside for details.
Enjoy three days/two nights at the award-winning waterfront Beaufort Hotel on December 2-4, 2023!
Win a Trip to Peachtree Bluff and stay at the Beaufort Hotel With pristine water views, warm hospitality, and proximity to the best attractions in Beaufort, there is no better place to stay than the Beaufort Hotel for the holidays. Christmas in Peachtree Bluff, written by Kristy Woodson Harvey, is based on a fictional town in Georgia that was inspired by our very own Beaufort. Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC.
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Elegant hotel accommodations for two with coastal North Carolina décor, the highest quality amenities, luxurious linens, and amenities. Full Southern breakfast each morning for two. Dinner for two people, one night at 34° North Restaurant, $100 value. Signed copy of Christmas in Peachtree Bluff by New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey.
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See the annual signature holiday events including: • Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla • Annual Beaufort Christmas Parade • Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend • 35th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival Meander the streets of Beaufort as you see some of the prominent locations in Beaufort that are portrayed in her Peachtree Bluff Series. Complimentary Valet Parking. Value: $900
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The winner will be announced and notified on November 20.
Beaufort recently caught the attention of the travel editor for Coastal Living magazine and was named one of “America’s 10 Best Beach Towns for Christmas.” Beaufort was also named one of ‘The Best Small Towns for Christmas in the South’ by Southern Living magazine. The holidays are special time of year and there is no better place to shop, dine, and stay than in Beaufort, North Carolina, named “America’s Favorite Town” by Travel + Leisure. The Beaufort Hotel has assembled an extensive list of events and more that will take place in Beaufort throughout the holiday season! We encourage you to shop locally to support our shops, galleries, restaurants, and attractions.
Holiday Gift Certificates Available Give the gift of a Beaufort Hotel experience this holiday season! Gift certificates can be purchased for overnight guest rooms at the Beaufort Hotel and culinary experiences at 34° North Restaurant. Whatever the reason or the season, our gift certificates make the perfect gift! For more information, please visit us online at www.BeaufortHotelNC.com/GiftCertificates or contact the hotel's front desk directly to make a purchase by calling 252-728-3000.
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waterfront dining AT 34° NORTH RESTAURANT A quick getaway to paradise is as easy as breezing into 34° North Restaurant & Bar. 34° North Restaurant captures the island ambiance unique to its Beaufort locale. Dine on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 25 amazing wild horses.
Holiday Dining Hours
34° North Restaurant is open daily, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Our weekend brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am – 3 pm. We are open for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
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Breakfast: 8 am – 11 am (Mon – Fri) Lunch: 11 am – 3 pm (Mon – Fri)
Sunday – Thursday: 3 – 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 3 – 11 pm
Weekend Brunch: 8 am – 3 pm (Sat & Sun) Dinner: 5 – 9 pm (Sun – Thu) and 5 – 10 pm (Fri & Sat)
Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 11 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
The public is always welcome! Complimentary valet parking is available for restaurant and bar patrons. Dining reservations are strongly suggested by calling 252-838-7250 or by visiting OpenTable.com OR 34DegreesNorthRestaurant.com.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION, WIN! BEAU FORT HOTEL L AUN CH ES PH OTO CO N TEST The Beaufort Hotel invites you to share your favorite vacation photos with us! Start digging out those photos from your visit to Beaufort! We want to see you enjoying your room or amenities at the Beaufort Hotel as well as any fun activities you might do while enjoying your Crystal Coast vacation.
You may win one of the following prizes:
GRAND PRIZE Complimentary one-night stay with breakfast at the Beaufort Hotel
SECOND PL ACE $100 gift certificate to 34° North Restaurant
THIRD PL ACE $50 gift certificate to 34° North Restaurant
You can select from several different categories when you submit your photos! The contest runs through December 20, 2023, at 11:59 pm. For complete information and contest rules, visit https://www.beauforthotelnc.com/beaufort-hotel-photo-contest
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Make a new Holiday tradition by joining ours STAY & SAVE UP TO 20% OFF ROOM RATES Discover the Beaufort Hotel this holiday season with our Beaufort Holiday Getaway, Save up to 20% off our regular room rates from November 1 – December 30, 2023. Let your relatives stay at the Beaufort Hotel this holiday season. It’s the perfect place for Cousin Eddie when he comes to visit. Doesn't everybody have a cousin Eddie? Visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com to book this promotion online or call 252-728-3000 for hotel reservations. Ask for rate code: LIGHTS.
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Beaufort's HOLIDAY EVENTS Guide Events are subject to change. Please contact the venue to confirm hours, etc.
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NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2 | 10AM-6PM | Annual Crab Pot Tree Sale & Christmas Attic Preview Opening Day Here’s your annual sale for Core Sound’s favorite creation – Crab Pot Trees – at 20% discount. Location: Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island, NC Contact: 252-728-1500, www.CoreSound.com
NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2-2:30PM | The Art of the (New) Deal Join a Cape Lookout ranger at the Old Beaufort Post Office and discover the history of four unique murals and the fascinating life story of the artist that created these national treasures. The murals include: the Mailboat "Orville G" to Cape Lookout, Wild sand ponies, Canadian geese used as decoys, and the Crissie Wright in 1886 winter storm. They were painted in 1939 by Simka Simkhovitch. These were commissioned by the United States government under President Roosevelt’s New Deal Federal Arts Program, which gave work to American artists during the Depression years from 1933-1943. Free event. Location: Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitors Center at 701 Front Street
NOVEMBER 8 | 10-11AM | Merry Time for Tots Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their caregivers participate in a maritime themed hands-on experience, craft, and activity during this program, which is offered every second Wednesday. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740
NOVEMBER 9 | 9-9:30AM | Ocean Infants During each 30-minute session, caregivers, and their infants (ages 0-2 years) will meet with a museum educator to discuss maritime topics, celebrate baby’s development, and work together to create a different maritime-themed DIY sensory activity or toy. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740
NOVEMBER 9 | 11AM-12PM | Maritime Heritage Series: Whales off North Carolina North Carolina has many species of whales that travel near our shores and sometimes strand on our beaches. Join Keith Rittmaster to learn about the whales most spotted off the coast of North Carolina and to handle some of the related display items. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740
NOVEMBER 10 | 10AM-2PM | Ornament Workshop Join us for a special ornament workshop! Make some handmade ornaments as gifts and or for your tree! Guests will make four ornaments that are themed to our coastal area. Materials fee is $30. The workshop maximum is 8 people. You must sign up a week in advance. Location: Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street. Contact/Tickets: Call 252-728-5225 for tickets. BeaufortHistoricSite.org.
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NOVEMBER 15 | 1-2PM | Maritime Matinee: ‘Ribbon of Sand: Cape Lookout National Seashore’ Explore the wild seascape of Cape Lookout, one of the world’s last natural barrier islands and a littleknown, remote section of the famed Outer Banks of North Carolina. Now the National Seashore, Cape Lookout and neighboring islands North Core Banks and Shackleford Banks are home to sand dunes covered in sea oats, wild horses, historic life-saving stations and forgotten villages. The 27-minute film will be screened in the museum auditorium. Free event, no registration required. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740 NOVEMBER 16 | 11AM-12PM | Maritime Matinee: A Pirate’s Table Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will be looking at clues from the remains of ships such as Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge and the British warship Mary Rose to share more about the lives of the sailors and pirates during what is commonly called “The Golden Age of Piracy,” which stretched from roughly 1650 to about 1730. Specifically, this program will look at what the pirates were eating, how they were preparing and storing their food and what materials they were using to cook and consume their food. This program will be appropriate for all visitors, including families with older children. Free event, no registration required. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740
Calling All Whisky Lovers! J O I N T H E M E N H A D E N WH I S KY S O C I E TY
The Menhaden Whisky Society is an informal get together to sample some unique whiskeys and engage in discussion and fellowship with like-minded people. A small, innovative taste of food is paired with each whisky. Whisky tastings will take place monthly and whisky dinners will also be held throughout the year. The Menhaden Whisky Society is a nod towards Beaufort’s heritage and rich fishing industry. Menhaden was the fish that built Beaufort. Menhaden companies in Beaufort provided generations of workers with a dependable livelihood, and Menhaden became synonymous with Beaufort. Sign up for the Menhaden Whisky Society to be kept abreast of all things whisky related at the Beaufort Hotel! The whisky list includes over 150 different selections.
NOVEMBER 16 | 6PM | Menhaden Whisky Society Tasting An industry professional will guide the group through a whisky tasting featuring three pours. A small innovative taste of food will be paired with each whisky. $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: Advanced reservations are required by calling 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com
Location: 34° North Restaurant, located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road
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NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 17 | 6-8PM | Gallery of Trees Opening Day See the beautiful handmade decorations on crab pot trees throughout the museum. The trees will feature the story of Shackleford Horses, vintage decorations from Ocracoke, memories of Portsmouth Island along with the Core Sound Quilters’ original quilted ornaments and family treasures from many Down East communities. Trees will be on display through the first week of January 2024. Location: Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island Contact: 252-728-1500, www.CoreSound.com
NOVEMBER 18 | 9AM-4PM | BHA Jumble Sale The grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site will transform into an old-fashioned holiday community market filled with vendors from all over. Visitors can expect to find clothing, fine art, pottery, crafts, holiday items, handmade jewelry, candles, books, antiques, wooden furniture and toys, homemade food and more. Held rain or shine, shoppers can find that one-of-a-kind gift and special bargains. Free admission. Location: Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street Contact 252-728-5225, www.BeaufortHistoricSite.org
NOVEMBER 18 | 10AM-5PM | Core Sound Christmas Open House Christmas Season will be in full swing by the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Special guests and a preview of Waterfowl Weekend merchandise will be ready! Location: Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island Contact: 252-728-1500, www.CoreSound.com
NOVEMBER 21 | 10AM-8PM | Christmas Trees and Wreaths by the Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary Club The Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary Club will be selling Christmas trees and wreaths in front of Ace Hardware. The sale will continue through the holiday season until all trees are sold. Here’s your chance to support the local Beaufort community. Proceeds from the sales go directly back to the community through grants to local nonprofits and scholarships to area children. Location: Ace Home Center parking lot, 1511 Live Oak Street
NOVEMBER 23 | NOON-9PM | Thanksgiving Dinner at 34° North Restaurant Start your Thanksgiving tradition by joining ours! Our culinary team at 34° North Restaurant has created a special Thanksgiving à la carte dinner menu. The restaurant will also be open for breakfast service from 8 – 11 am. Complimentary valet parking. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com NOVEMBER 24 | 6PM | Sing Along at the Christmas Tree Join in and sing Christmas carols on the Beaufort waterfront.
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NOVEMBER 25 | ALL DAY | Small Business Saturday Here’s your opportunity to support the local small businesses in Beaufort. 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. Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association.
NOVEMBER 24 | 9AM-1PM | Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market Small Business Saturday Over 60 vendors including local farmers, food producers, craftsmen, and artists proudly sell their food and art that has been raised, created, and produced locally and by hand. Location: Under the live oak trees, on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse
NOVEMBER 24 | 11AM | Santa Arrives on the Beaufort Waterfront 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 to greet children until 3 p.m. Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association. Location: John Newton Park, 400 Front Street
NOVEMBER 25 & 26 | 11AM-3PM | Santa’s Workshop Open Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children! Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association. Location: John Newton Park, 400 Front Street
Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s Eve celebration! Take th e elevator h om e. Enjoy an intimate dinner at 34° North Restaurant and bid “Farewell to 2023” as we ring in the New Year. Then, you can “take the elevator home” and enjoy a late checkout. Celebrate in style and begin 2024 in the comfort and luxury of the Beaufort Hotel. Don't forget to make dining reservations for our New Year's Day Brunch the following day. We’ll feature our popular Bloody Mary Bar. Visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com to book this promotion online or call 252-728-3000 for hotel reservations.
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december DECEMBER 1 | 4:30-6PM | Johnson, Tuchek, and Womble Art Show Opening The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery welcomes artists Mandy Johnson, Lisa Tuchek, and Jimmy Craig Womble for their annual holiday art show. They will also be the Featured Artists for the months of December and January and for the Beaufort Art Walk. Location: On the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street DECEMBER 1 | 6PM | Core Sound Waterfowl Kick-Off Weekend The annual celebration brings together dozens of artists, carvers, and crafters to showcase their work during the Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend. Friday night is a preview party, followed by two full days of programming that celebrates the unique heritage of the little more than a dozen small, unincorporated communities that make up Down East Carteret County. Location: Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island Contact: 252-728-1500 DECEMBER 2 & 3 | 9AM-5PM (SAT), 10AM-4PM (SUN) | 35th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival Hosted by the Decoy Carvers Guild, the festival includes antique decoy exhibits, retriever demonstrations, and several types of competitions including decoys, shorebirds, head whittling. Great events for the children like Kids Decoy Painting, Archery, and Youth Decoy Competitions! Location: Harkers Island Elementary School, 1163 Island Road, Harkers Island Tickets: Admission is $8 daily, children under 12 free. Sunday is Youth Day with children under 18 free. DECEMBER 2 | 8-10AM | Pancakes with Santa to benefit Beaufort Fire Department Santa brings his 2023 Winter Wonderland to the Beaufort Fire Station. Ticketed event. All proceeds benefit the Beaufort Firemen’s Association. Location: Beaufort Fire Department Station 1, 506 Live Oak Street Contact: To purchase tickets, call the Beaufort Fire Department at 252-728-4325 DECEMBER 2, 9, & 16 | 11AM-2PM | Holiday Brunch with Santa Enjoy Holiday Brunch and pictures with Santa at 34° North Restaurant from 11 am – 2 pm. Choose from the full brunch menu and the children’s menu. Santa will be at the restaurant to meet the kids. Parents don’t forget to bring your camera! The restaurant features brunch service from 8 am – 3 pm. Complimentary valet parking. Location: 34° North Restaurant is located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Contact: Advanced reservations are strongly suggested by calling 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com DECEMBER 2, 9 & 16 (11AM-3PM), 3, 10 & 17 (1-3PM) | Santa’s Workshop Open Santa will be in his workshop to greet children before and after the Beaufort Christmas Parade. Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association. Location: John Newton Park, 400 Front Street DECEMBER 2 | 11AM | Beaufort Annual Christmas Parade Small town parade brings big time fun for families with the annual Beaufort Christmas Parade along Front Street. Beaufort’s own Sweet Potato Queens are one reason why Travel + Leisure named Beaufort one of the “Quirkiest Towns in America.” Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association. Location: Front Street in Beaufort Contact: VisitBeaufortNC.com DECEMBER 2 | 5:30-7PM | 31st Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla – Signature Event The Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla features boats, yachts, oars, kayaks, and commercial vessels decorated for the season. The boats can be seen at 5:30 p.m. on the Morehead City waterfront and at 6:15 p.m. on the Beaufort waterfront. All decorated boats are judged and prizes for excellence and creativity are awarded at the Awards Party after the Flotilla at the Beaufort Hotel. Location: Along Front Street in Beaufort Contact: 252-504-7740
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Beaufort Annual Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 3 | 2-2:30PM | The Art of the (New) Deal Join a Cape Lookout ranger at the Old Beaufort Post Office and discover the history of four unique murals and the fascinating life story of the artist that created these national treasures. The murals include: the Mailboat "Orville G" to Cape Lookout, Wild sand ponies, Canadian geese used as decoys, and the Crissie Wright in 1886 winter storm. They were painted in 1939 by Simka Simkhovitch. These were commissioned by the United States government under President Roosevelt’s New Deal Federal Arts Program, which gave work to American artists during the Depression years from 1933-1943. Free admission. Contact: Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitors Center, 701 Front Street DECEMBER 7 | 11AM-12PM | Maritime Heritage Series: US Life-Saving Service Stations in Carteret County Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly in the museum auditorium as he covers the history of the United States Lifesaving Service in North Carolina. The small crews of this service, the predecessor to the United States Coast Guard, rescued hundreds of sailors in a time when most people traveled by water. Come learn about the various stations along our coast and how the surfmen carried out their duties. Free, no registration required. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740
DECEMBER 9 | 10AM-NOON | 10th Annual Holland Shepard Group Race to the North Pole Participants race tricycles around our North Pole track as a fun end to the collection of bicycles to benefit Toys for Tots. Each year, they collect over 300 bicycles to benefit Toys for Tots. Sponsored by Holland Shepard Group. Location: Front Street, west end parking lot, near the Dockhouse Contact: 252-504-2400 DECEMBER 9 | 1-5PM | Beaufort Holiday ArtWalk – Signature Event The Beaufort ArtWalk celebrates the season for its seventh year with a festive day in Historic Downtown Beaufort. Free event. Downtown businesses and local galleries feature local artists. Refreshments served. The ArtWalk, held in conjunction with the Christmas Candlelight Tour, will begin at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery located on the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. and ArtWalk maps will be available at participating locations. Location: Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street Contact: 252-728-5225
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december DECEMBER 9 | 5-8PM | Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour – Signature Event Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners, churches, and inns will open their doors so that the public can delight in their festive décor and decorations. The Beaufort Historic Site buildings will also be open. Tickets: Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase your tickets, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. DECEMBER 13 | 10-11AM | Merry Time for Tots Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their caregivers participate in a maritime themed hands-on experience, craft, and activity during this program, which is offered every second Wednesday. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740 DECEMBER 13 | 1-2PM | Maritime Matinee: ‘Wright Brothers Flying Machine: Rebuilding One of the First Powered Airplanes’ This film examines the remarkable inventions of Orville and Wilbur Wright, focusing on their flying machine, its wings, steering devices, and engine. A modern team of pilots, builders, aviation experts, and historians works to retrace, rebuild, and re-fly planes that were designed and built by the Wright Brothers, who changed the world that December day in Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks. The 45-minute film will be screened in the museum auditorium. Free, no registration required. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740 DECEMBER 14 | 9-9:30 AM | Ocean Infants During each 30-minute session, caregivers, and their infants (ages 0-2 years) will meet with a museum educator to discuss maritime topics, celebrate baby’s development, and work together to create a different maritime-themed DIY sensory activity or toy. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740 DECEMBER 14 | 1-2PM | Maritime Heritage Series: ‘Santa Claus, Patron Saint of Sailors’ Did Santa prefer a green suit before he started wearing his now iconic red? What is Mrs. Claus’s first name? We may not have all the answers regarding the mysterious and jolly figure, but during this family friendly presentation we will try to answer some questions without taking away any of the magic. Associate Museum Curator Christine Brin will present on the history of Santa Claus for this holiday related program. Free, no registration required. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Contact: 252-504-7740 DECEMBER 15 | 4-8PM | 29th Annual John Costlow Train Show Opening The train show offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all sizes. The model train layouts will include a variety of items of interest to railroad enthusiasts of all ages, ranging from simple circles, traditionally found around the Christmas tree, to more elaborate systems. Donations go to the Beaufort Lions Club. Children ages 12 and younger will need to be accompanied by an adult. Location: North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street Note: Show continues through Saturday, December 17, 10 am-8pm & Sunday, December 18, 11 am-4 pm DECEMBER 16 | 4-8PM | 9th Annual Olde-Fashioned Holiday Farmers’ Market The Olde Fashioned Holiday Market provides Beaufort and the surrounding communities a marketplace for local foods, arts, crafts, and information. Local farmers, food producers, craftsmen, and artists proudly sell their food and art that has been raised, created, and produced locally and by hand. Location: Under the live oak trees, on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse
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Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
DECEMBER 21 | 6PM | Menhaden Whisky Society Tasting An industry professional will guide the group through a whisky tasting featuring three pours. A small innovative taste of food will be paired with each whisky. $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com DECEMBER 24 | 5-9PM | Christmas Eve Dinner at 34° North Restaurant We will be serving dinner from 5 - 9 pm. Experience delicious locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails amidst a relaxed island setting overlooking the water. The restaurant will also be open for brunch service from 9 am - 3 pm.. Complimentary valet parking. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com DECEMBER 25 | NOON-9PM | Christmas Dinner at 34° North Restaurant We will be serving dinner from noon-9pm. The restaurant will also be open for breakfast service from 8 – 11 am. Complimentary valet parking. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com
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Take the elevator home on New Year’s Eve when you stay at the Beaufort Hotel. See details on Page 10. DECEMBER 31 | 5-11PM | New Year’s Eve Dinner at 34° North Restaurant Enjoy an intimate dinner at 34° North Restaurant and bid “Farewell to 2023” as we ring in the New Year. Then, you can take the elevator home and stay at the Beaufort Hotel. Celebrate in style and begin 2024 in comfort and luxury. Complimentary valet parking. Advanced reservations are required by Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com DECEMBER 31 | 8-12AM | New Year’s Eve with The Will & Tony Show Start the New Years off with the sounds of rock, blues, and originals by The Will & Tony Show and enjoy your favorite specialty cocktail or glass of wine in our 34° North Bar overlooking Taylor’s Creek. Celebrate in style and begin 2024 in comfort and luxury. Complimentary valet parking. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com DECEMBER 31 | 5-7PM | Buccaneer’s New Year’s Eve & Pirate Drop 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. 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. Location: John Newton Park, 400 Front Street. Hosted by the Beaufort Business Association. DECEMBER 31 | 6-8PM | New Year’s Eve Cannon Blast Celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with a blast. Fort Macon will once again be firing off its big guns in celebration of the new year. There will be live entertainment starting at 6 pm, and the cannons will go off at 7:00 sharp. (If you show up at 6:45 you won’t get in due to the road being closed for safety ranges.) Location: Fort Macon State Park Note: Feel free to bring a folding chair and picnic meal like the summer concerts. Come early and carpool, parking is limited.
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JANUARY 1 | 8AM-3PM | New Year’s Day Brunch at 34° North Restaurant Our culinary team has created a traditional meal of greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread. This will be a special menu feature in addition to our regular brunch menu. In celebration of National Bloody Mary Day, we will feature a complete Bloody Mary Bar to kick off 2024. Complimentary valet parking. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com JANUARY 1 | 9AM | First Day Hike at Fort Macon Join a Park Ranger for one of two “First Day” hikes at Ft. Macon State Park. Both hikes will start at 9 am from the Fort Visitor Center (Meet Out front near the water fountains and picnic tables). One hike will cover the 3.5-mile Elliot Couse nature trail, while the other will be a much shorter (less than a mile) hike around the inlet area of the park for those not wanting to do the longer hike. Location: Fort Macon State Park, 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach Contact: 252-726-3775 JANUARY 26 | 6PM | 3rd Annual Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairings If you are obsessed with Girl Scout cookies and enjoy wine, this event is just for you. From Thin Mints to Trefoils Shortbread, we have the perfect wine for every cookie! Our special guest will be Ami Paul Doss, Sales Representative, from Empire Distributors, Inc. Guests will sample two flights of three wines each paired with cookies. This event supports the Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Plains. Proceeds from the sale of Girl Scout cookies will benefit Girl Scout Troop 857 in Beaufort. Advanced reservations are required. Location: 34° North Restaurant located at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road Reservations: Call 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com
Warm up to our winter savings PL AN YOUR WI NTER ESCAPE WI T H U S . BOOK NOW, SAVE UP TO 20% OFF. The tranquility of the North Carolina coast combined with the relaxed elegance of the Beaufort Hotel create the perfect setting for your winter escape. Stay at the Beaufort Hotel and save up to 20% off our regular rates from January 1 – March 28, 2024. The fresh breezes will soothe your soul and revive your spirit like no other destination for your getaway to the Southern Outer Banks.
Visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com to book this promotion online or call 252-728-3000 for hotel reservations. Ask for rate code: WINTER.
The resort-style hotel is minutes from Beaufort’s historic district, Crystal Coast beaches, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Shackleford Banks, and Rachel Carson Reserve. It’s no wonder Beaufort was named “Best Small Town for Adventure” in America by USA Today.
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New Year’s Eve with The Will & Tony Show | Listen to the sounds of rock, blues, and originals by The Will & Tony Show (8pm-12am).
Live Music & Entertainment
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Kick back and enjoy live music with your favorite specialty cocktail, warm winter drink, or glass of wine at 34° North Restaurant Bar overlooking Taylor’s Creek. Live music takes place from 8 – 11 pm on Saturdays during November & December.
November 4: 4EverAll
December 2: Barefoot Wade
Chris and Allison will perform their original music and many cover songs.
Barefoot Wade combines elements of Reggae, Rock, Americana, and Comedic Country blended into his own original sound.
November 11: Bobby Webb & Company Enjoy the sounds of Country music by Bobby Webb and guest.
November 18: Justin Castellano
December 9: 4EverAll Chris and Allison will perform their original music, and many cover songs.
Classical guitarist Justin Castellano will play folk and blues music.
December 16: Bobby Webb & Company
November 25: Barefoot Wade
Enjoy the sounds of Country music by Bobby Webb and guest.
Barefoot Wade combines elements of Reggae, Rock, Americana, and Comedic Country blended into his own original sound.
December 23: Rollin' Woods Clarence and Kristen play alternative acoustic country music, bluegrass, Americana, and roots music influences.
BOOK YOUR NEXT WATERFRONT MEETING AND ENJOY FIRST QUARTER SAVINGS IN 2024 Let us help you create a memorable experience for your group at the Beaufort Hotel, the premier meeting destination on the Southern Outer Banks. Enjoy the relaxed elegance and heightened southern hospitality of a waterfront boutique hotel in a private setting on the Crystal Coast: Carteret County's first full-service green hotel. Our conference space appeals to businesses and organizations seeking a unique environment for their meetings. We have the technology and equipment to help create an awesome hybrid meeting. The Rachel Carson Ballroom can accommodate up to 300 people. Let's talk about your upcoming meetings for the first quarter 2024 and how you can save 25% on your audiovisual needs. Email us at meet@BeaufortHotelNC.com!
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& SAVE 20% If travel is on your bucket list, we have you covered! Book your stay at least 21 days or more in advance, and you'll save 20% off our regular room rates. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience Coastal North Carolina with a stay at the Beaufort Hotel. The waterfront hotel is minutes to Beaufort’s historic district, Crystal Coast beaches, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, and the wild horses on Shackleford Banks and Rachel Carson Reserve. Discover why USA Today named the Beaufort Hotel the "Best Boutique Hotel" in America by Travel + Leisure – two years in a row.
PLAN YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IN 2024 WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Carolina Chocolate Festival (Feb. 3 & 4) Beaufort’s Mardi Gras (Feb. 9 – 11) Beaufort Wine & Food (TBD April 26 – 30) 48th Annual Wooden Boat Show (May 4) Beaufort Music Festival (May 17 & 18) KWLA Tournament (June 7 & 8) Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament (June 9 - 16) Historic Beaufort Old Homes Tour (June 28 & 29) Beaufort July 4 Parade & Fireworks (July 4) Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament (July 10 - 13) Beaufort Pirate Invasion (Sept. 20 & 21) 38th Annual NC Seafood Festival (Oct. 4 – 6) Core Sound Decoy Festival (Dec. 7 – 9) Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend (Dec. 7 & 8) Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade (Dec. 7) Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla (Dec. 7) Beaufort Holiday Art Walk (Dec. 14) Beaufort’s Historic Candlelight Tour (Dec. 14) John Costlow Christmas Train Show (Dec. 15 & 16)
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Plan your Romance on the \ Coast for Valentine’s Weekend BEAUFORT WAS NAMED ONE OF “AMERICA’S MOST ROMANTIC TOWNS” BY TRAVEL + LEISURE. Beaufort is the ‘picture perfect’ setting for a little romance. It’s no wonder romance author Nicholas Sparks chose Beaufort as the North Carolina coastal town for the setting of his two novels, A Walk to Remember and The Choice.
If you are looking for a luxurious destination for Valentine's Day Weekend, look no further than the Beaufort Hotel. Book our three-day/ two-night Ultimate Romance Package for your romantic getaway:
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com to book this package online or call 252-728-3000 for hotel reservations. Ask for rate code: ROMC.
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FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS: Don’t forget to make dinner reservations at 34° North Restaurant for Valentine’s Day weekend. Advanced reservations are required by calling 252-838-7250 or visit OpenTable.com.
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Elegant hotel accommodations for two with coastal North Carolina décor, the highest quality amenities, luxurious linens, and amenities. Full breakfast per adult, each morning, up to a $20 credit. Chilled bottle of Prosecco with NC chocolate truffles by Brasstown Chocolate. Valet parking each day, unlimited in and out
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Celebrate Beaufort’s Mardi Gras! Beaufort’s Waterfront Mardi Gras Festival is a three-day celebration with feasts, parades, costumes, masks, and revelry. Highlights will include a Masquerade Ball, Parade and Street Carnival, and the Sinner’s Remorse Brunch.
The Beaufort Hotel is the Official Host Hotel for Beaufort’s 2024 Mardi Gras Celebration. Enjoy a complete Mardi Gras experience by booking our special package. You’ll discover why the Beaufort Hotel was named the Best Boutique Hotel in America by USA Today - two years in a row!
Mardi Gras Package Details: •
3 Days / 2 Nights at the award-winning waterfront Beaufort Hotel.
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Elegant hotel accommodations for two with coastal North Carolina décor, the highest quality amenities, luxurious linens, and amenities.
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Signature Welcome Bourbon Cocktail at 34° North Restaurant.
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Guests will receive up to a $20 credit per adult, each morning for our weekend brunch.
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Signature Mardi Gras beads for each person.
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Complimentary shuttle service to the Mardi Gras festival grounds.
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Valet parking each day, unlimited in and out service for one vehicle.
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Relax and enjoy the hotel's guest amenities including the state-ofthe-art fitness center.
CALL 252-728-3000 FOR INFORMATION & RATES
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Our waterfront setting is considered one the premiere event locations in Eastern North Carolina for weddings. Whether simple or spectacular, our staff can customize the perfect setting and catered menu to complement the vision for your special day. Our staff has the experience and the culinary expertise to handle anything from wedding ceremonies to rehearsal dinners and receptions. It's no wonder why Beaufort was named one of "America’s Most Romantic Towns” by Travel + Leisure. BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AT @BEAUFORT_WEDDINGS FOR ALL THINGS WEDDINGS AT THE BEAUFORT HOTEL .
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