Family Discovery Package

Grab your family and head to The Winds Resort for a 3 day/2 night Sea & Sky Family Discovery Package. Along with your accommodations you and your kids will get free admission to the Ocean Isle Museum, a show at the Ingram Planetarium, and a picnic lunch from the Thirsti Tiki Bar.

You and your children will gain an understanding of the ocean and all its magical creatures, take in a planetarium show explaining the wonders of space and a great lunch that you can take to the local park or straight to the beach.

Ocean Isle Beach has so many activities for families we want to give you a taste of what this beautiful island has to offer.

Call for 800.334.3581 rate information

Free Summer Golf 2012!

The best golf value at the coast is at The Winds Resort Beach Club!

With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

2012 FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2012 to 8/31/2012:

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax. Read more

Activities Schedule

May 19th & 20th, 2012 The Little River Blue Crab Festival

This festival is and will continue to be, one that supports and showcases the fabulous atmosphere of the local Little River Community, North Myrtle Beach and the entire Grand Strand area. This event includes Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Kids and Family Fun, and Great Seafood!

 

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May 19, 2012, September 29, 2012 & December 1, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Battleship Alive
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included in Regular Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Regular Admission Required

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May 20 & 21, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater

The Ingam Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org

5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles

Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice

 

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May 27 & 28, 2012 Laser Shows with Rock music in the Sky Theater

The Ingram Planetarium, The Village at Sunset Beach
For more information: 910-575-0033 info@ingramplanetarium.org

5 PM Laser Magic
6 PM Laser Beatles

Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject to change without advance notice

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May 25, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

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June 1, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Too Much Silvia

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June 8, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Fat Jack

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June 15, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

The Imitations

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June 15-17, 2012 - Jolly Mon King Classic Fishing Tournament

Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center
The Jolly Mon is king Mackerel tournament Captain’s Choice format-fish 1 out of 2 possible days. 1st Place wins $30,000+!

Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm

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June 22, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Continental Divide

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June 29, 2012- Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Holiday Band

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Ocean Isle Beach 4th of July Parade

10:00am.
Decorated floats, golf carts and bicycles will be judged and prizes awarded. Line up in Museum parking lot at 9:30am

July 2 – 4, 2012 – N.C. 4th of July Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children’s games, naturalization ceremony and more. Check out the festival’s new website www.nc4thofjuly.com
Downtown Southport.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5578
Admission/Fees: Most events are free.July 2 – 4, 2012
July 1st -Beach Day. July 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.

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July 6, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Craig Woolard Band (CWB)

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July 13, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Band of Oz

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July 20, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Gold Rush

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July 27, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Blackwater Rhythm & Blues

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August 3, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Carolina Breakers

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August 10, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Davis Messina Band

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3rd Annual Cape Fear Sailfish Classic August 11-14, 2012 This tournament is built for fun, experience the thrill of circle hook rigging, trolling in the nearshore waters for the elusive and beautiful sailfish. The format consist of a Captains meeting and pig picking for Thursday night, circle hook rigging demonstration by experienced captains and their mates. Fishing takes place in boundaries ranging from WR-4 to the Jungle, so boats participating from area home ports include Bald Head, Wrightsville, Holden Beach, and of course, Ocean Isle Beach. Fish Friday and Saturday, wrap up with cookout and prizes on Sunday. Charter boats welcome. Increased prize money this year, daily payouts for release activity, largest dolphin weighed, and overall Champion receives prize money and a beautiful one of a kind trophy for public display during their reign as Champion. www.capefearsailfishclassic.com Proceeds benefit Cy’sWorld Foundation to promote outdoor experiences and learning for young adults. Website is www.cysworld.org

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August 17, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Sea Cruz

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August 24, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Atlantic Groove

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August 31, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Legends of Beach

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September 1 – Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest

11:30am – 1:30pm. Children’s division- up to 13, Family division-4 adults and no limit on children. Rules available at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and wwwoipoa.org starting August 1. Trophies and prizes awarded in all divisions. Event on beach behind Community Center, 44 East 1st Street, OIB.

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6th Annual Sunset at Sunset
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 6th Annual Sunset at Sunset Festival at Sunset Beach, NC.

Sunset at Sunset begins at 10:00 near the Ingram Planetarium. Last year over 4,000 people attended!

The 2012 Sunset at Sunset event will be fabulous! New vendors, new events, great music and tons of fun for everyone are in the plans.

Again this year is the 5K Beach Run/Fitness Walk for Adults and a Children’s Fun Run.

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October 20-21, 2012 – The 32nd North Carolina Oyster Festival

2012 will mark the 31st anniversary of the festival, which will be hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.

Awarded North Carolina Event of the Year 2007 by the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events, the 29th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature: Live entertainment, a road race, a surf contest, kids area, over 120 arts & crafts vendors and 13 food vendors, North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championships and an Oyster Stew Cook-off.

If you’re not a fan of the oyster don’t let that stop you. There are all kinds of food vendors with everything from Greek gyros to cheesesteaks to homemade ice cream (not to mention funnel cakes, cotton candy and burgers and hot dogs).

The Winds tends to book up way ahead for this nationally recognized festival so make plans and reservations as soon as possible!

Click here for more information and the event schedule

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October 21-23, 2012 Fall Brawl King Classic Fishing Tournament

Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center

Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm

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Oct 27th & 28th, 2012 – NC Festival by the Sea

This 2 day events is kicked off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway. This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach bridge and each year several hundred take that high altitude stroll to stake out the perfect spot to view the parade. Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sun. You’ll want to plan to be onsite for at least a couple of meals and a snack or two, just to sample a tiny portion of the food on hand. For the competitive sort, there is a horseshoe tournament and a sandcastle building contest. Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and the children’s rides and amusements. There is live musical entertainment both days at Holden Beach’s new Pavilion. More info: http://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html

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November 24 – Christmas Parade/Super Saturday

1:30pm Christmas Parade line up, 2:00pm Parade, 5:00pm Tree Lighting, 5:30pm Santa visits with children at the OIB Fire Department, hot chocolate and cookies for all.

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Thanksgiving Inshore Classic November 25-26, 2012

Ocean Isle Beach
Email: captbrant@oifc.com
Phone: 910-575-3474
Address: Ocean Isle Fishing Center

Visit the website for complete details: oifc.com/tournaments.cfm

 

 

 

Free Beach Music Concerts

All you shaggers out there get ready to enjoy this summer’s slate of music geared toward your interests. The Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series returns May 25 through August 31st, 2012 with its usual focus on beach music. If you’re into Beach Music you are in luck. The rest of you well… you can still hear local Ocean Isle Beach favorites “Bailout” live at Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant at least once a month playing a variety of great classic rock, blues and more

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May 25, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

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June 1, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Too Much Silvia

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June 8, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Fat Jack

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June 15, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

The Imitations

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June 22, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Continental Divide

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June 29, 2012- Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Holiday Band

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July 6, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Craig Woolard Band (CWB)

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July 13, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Band of Oz

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July 20, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Gold Rush

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July 27, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Blackwater Rhythm & Blues

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August 3, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Carolina Breakers

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August 10, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Davis Messina Band

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August 17, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Sea Cruz

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August 24, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Atlantic Groove

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August 31, 2012 – Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series

6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach

Legends of Beach

 

Couples Getaway Package

Couples Getaway Package

Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC

May 15 – June 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $198.00

June 9 – June 28, 2012, the rate per person is from $267.00

Package Includes:

Click Here To Book This Package Online!

*Accommodations Are:

Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.

Optional Add Ons (Available Online):

1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:

2) Add dinner for two at choice of two nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:

Dinner Includes: Wine and Beer (2 Drinks per person), your choice of Steak, Seafood, or Pasta from The Winds Menu, Salad or Soup, Dessert and Coffee. Reservations available Tuesday through Saturday.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)

Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Click Here To Book This Package Online!

Blue Crab Festival May 19 & 20!

The Annual Blue Crab Festival will return to nearby Little River, SC on May 19 & May 20th, 2012. Little River is an easy 15 – 20 minute drive from Ocean Isle Beach! Come stay at the beach and visit the festival – the best of both worlds! Read more

Spring Fitness Programs

Starting April 17th, 2012 the Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Dept., in conjunction with The Winds Resort Beach Club and Surf Unlimited Surf Shop, is offering four great fitness classes. The classes are open to the public but guests of The Winds Beach Resort can participate in two of the four classes at either greatly reduced fees or for free!

For more information please call the Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department at: 910.253.2538

Here are the programs, schedules and fees:

TENNIS LESSONS
Ocean Isle Beach Park

(Five minutes from The Winds)

$30/hour private rate
Semi-Private Group Rate:
$40 for 3 people
$5 /each additional person per group

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AQUAZUMBA
Mondays & Wednesdays
April. 30 through October 26th, 2012
Time: 8am-9am
Outdoor pool (weather permitting)
Free of charge to Winds Guests

This is a “pool party” workout for all ages. You’ll learn safe, effective and challenging water-based workouts that integrate the Zumba formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Outdoor Pool weather permitting.

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A.M. WATER AEROBICS:

April 30 through October 27, 2012
Monday thru Thursday
9:30-10:30am
Outdoor Pool weather permitting
Free of Charge to Winds Guests.

P.M. WATER AEROBICS:
May 5 through October 27, 2012
Monday thru Thursday
1:30-2:30pm
Outdoor Pool weather permitting
Free of Charge to Winds Guests.

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Paddle Boarding

Saturdays 10:30 am – 1pm

at Surf Unlimited Surf Shop (Causeway Rd)

Session 1: May 19th
Session 2: June 16th
Session 3: July 21st
Session 4: August 18th
Fee: $45 per person/session. Fee includes use of a (SUP)

Click here to go to Discount Coupons that you can print out and use for a 15% to 20% discount at The Winds Resort Beach Club.

Get A Free Night!

Book Your Week Long Summer Vacation Between Now and May 28th and Receive the 7th Night for FREE! This Hot Summer Free Night offer is a great value seven nights for the price of six!

Call our Reservations Desk for details on our “Hot Summer Free Night Special” and booking at: 800.334.3581

Valid Dates: 06/09/2012 – 08/10/2012 Arrival Days: Any day of week Length of Stay: 7 nights min. / 14 nights max. Rates are subject to change and based on availability.

Offer not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other offers. Date restrictions may apply.

Area Events Calendar

The Winds Sponsors Sea Turtle Nest

This year The Winds once again signed up to sponsor a Sea Turtle nest.

We want your help in naming our “turtle” with a “Name Our Turtle” contest. We’ve put a form up for you to submit your suggested name. The Winner will have the honor of having named the Sea Turtle and will receive a free Winds T-Shirt!

We will accept entries through August 10th, 2012 and then have the Winds’ Staff pick the winner (employees are not eligible to win.

Click here to submit your suggested name for our adopted Sea Turtle. Read more

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