The NC Oyster Festival Is Coming
October 20-21, 2012 will mark the 32nd Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival offering a fun mixture of new activities and old favorites that are certain to entertain the entire family!
People come from far and wide to visit the Oyster Festival, a favorite festival to anyone who has been.
The coastal waters of Brunswick County provide an abundance of the marine mollusks each year bringing over 30,000 people to Ocean Isle Beach to celebrate the tasty treat.
The North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, festival food, NC Oyster Festival Road Race, NC Oyster Festival Tennis Tournament, Surf Contest, a girls Beauty Pageant, a kid’s areas, the Oyster Shucking Championship, and an Oyster Stew Cook-off.
For complete list of events and vendors go to: http://www.ncoysterfestival.com
Entertainment line up has not yet been announced however top national talent as well as regional and local entertainers will be on the bill.
Last year’s headliner was Country music star Josh Kelly who performed in addition to a number of top regional bands:
Admission is only $5 for adults and free for children under the age of 8. The festival goes from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday.
The festival will be located on Ocean Isle Beach on 2nd Street.
Come out have a great time and find out what makes the oyster Brunswick County’s gem!
For more information or for Oyster Festival merchandise contact the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.
Below are listed accomodations you can come out have a great time and find out what makes the oyster Brunswick County’s gem!
Rooms, Suites & Resort Houses
A Tropical Escape Closer Than You Think! Oceanfront rooms and suites overlooking palm trees, lush tropical gardens and our breathtaking island beach. Also Four, Five and Six Bedroom Resort Cottages with full kitchen, living room and large whirlpool spa. Rates include complimentary hot breakfast buffet & use of all amenities Three Pools (one indoor), Whirlpools etc. The Garden Bar and poolside Tiki Bar both feature a light menu & mixed drinks. 310 E. 1st St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 1-800-334-3581 http://TheWinds.Com Email: Info@TheWinds.com
The Winds Resort Beach Club offers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.
All stays include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.
The Winds’ deserves its reputation as “A Tropical Escape closer than you think!”
Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!
GPS Store Far Out Shootout
April 30, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
The GPS Store is holding a fishing tournament May 12th – 19th. The tournament will be held at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center.
Fishing is 1 out of 8 possible days (May 12-19)
-Capt. Meeting and Dinner on Friday, May 11th at 7pm??- Registration will remain open through competition days. Registration will closed on Friday, May 18th at 11:59pm.
Register by dropping entry at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, mailing to: FOSO- PO Box 895- Shallotte, NC 28459 or Enter On-line at www.OIFC.com ??-You have until 8am the same day you plan to fish to declare your fishing day. Call (910) 253-3474 to declare. ??-$300 entry fee by 5/11, $350 by 5/18
-Meatfish TWT- $100 (based on largest fish weighed in tournament- 1st place only) ?-High Rollers TWT- $250 (based on overall point total-1st thru 3rd awarded) ?- NEW- GPS STORE- Jr. Angler prize – $250 value – NEW- SEA TOW Lady Angler prize- $250
Participants can register by dropping an entry form at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center or mailing it to FOSO, P.O. Box 895, Shallotte, NC 28459. You may also enter on line at www.oifc.com
Entry fee is $300 by May 6th and $350 until May 20th, this includes Captain’s Meeting Dinner.
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“Take A Beach Break” Package!
April 15, 2012 by garypope · 3 Comments
“Take A Beach Break” for Two with Dinner!
Come enjoy our island at a great time of year.
The beach is quiet, the rates are low… it’s a great time to get away!
March 9, 2012 to June 8, 2012 the package rate is from $283.00 for two people
June 9, 2012 to June 28, 2012 the package rate is from $399.00 for two people
- Two night’s accommodations for two in an Island Side Garden View Camelia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Click Here To Book This Package Online!
Package is subject to advance reservation and availability. Please call 800.334.3581 two days prior to your arrival to make your dinner reservation. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available Monday through Sunday.
Touch Tank Feeding At Museum
April 11, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
When: Fridays at 11:00 AM
Where: Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Come to the Museum at 11:00 on Friday mornings and help docents feed the animals in the Touch Tank.
Martha Pope’s “Best Buy Picks”
April 1, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Each month local Realtor and Accredited Buyer Representative Martha Pope picks what she considers some of the best values in the Real Estate market for each of the towns of Southeastern NC.
To see this month’s Martha’s “Best Buy Picks” for Ocean Isle Beach CLICK HERE!
To have this list emailed to you in her monthly “Martha’s Picks” Newsletter just sign up in the box provided on the right side of her website!
Planetarium Sky Theater Shows
April 1, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
When: Hourly Shows on Fridays and Saturdays
Where: Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC
Admission is per show. Attend one show and receive $1 off your ticket for a second show.
Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 children ages 3 to 4, and free for ages 2 and under.
Due to safety concerns, late arrivals will not be seated once the show starts.
Learn more here: http://museumplanetarium.org
1:00 — Seven Wonders
Go back in time and witness the seven ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years. Then journey through space and see the seven cosmic wonders as they have never been seen before. Appropriate for all ages.
Click here to view the trailer on our YouTube Channel
2:00 PM — Two Pieces of Glass
Learn about telescopes: Two pieces of glass placed in a metal tube reveal the wonders of space if one learns how and where to focus. Appropriate for all ages.
3:00 PM – Oasis in Space
Voyage through the solar system and deep into the universe in search of water, the key ingredient to life on earth. Appropriate for all ages.
Click here to view the trailer on our YouTube Channel
FALL FORE GOLF $99.00 All Inclusive!
March 6, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
This Fall come play golf on the best package around -FALL FORE GOLF just $99.00 All Inclusive at The Winds Resort!
FALL FORE GOLF 9/1/2012-10/31/12
$99.00 Per Person All Inclusive – Package includes:
- Lodging
- Daily Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet
- Daily Round of Golf On Great Courses (See list below)
- Cart Fees
- Greens Fees
- Daily Housekeeping
- Rates based on 4 golfers in a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite, 8 golfers if a 4 bedroom/4 bath Resort House or 2 golfers in a one bedroom/one bath Camellia Guest Room.
Courses Include: Brunswick Plantation, Lockwood Folly, Sea Trail Byrd, Sea Trail Maples
Valley at Eastport, Wedgefield, Carolina Shores
$5.00 extra: Carolina National
$10.00 extra: Sandpiper Bay, Meadowlands
To book this golf package please call the The Winds Golf Desk Toll Free: 800-334-3581 ext.716 or visit the The Winds Golf Package website: http://thewindsgolf.com Email: GolfDesk@TheWinds.com
Tiki Bar/Restaurant Open!
March 5, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
We’ve been so busy this spring that we decided to go ahead and open Thirsti Tiki Bar & Restaurant earlier than we have in years past!
Current Hours of Operation are:
Monday through Wednesday – 11 am to 2 pm
Thursday thru Saturday – 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday – 11 AM to 4 PM
Thirsti Tiki will close during inclement weather!
Starting Memorial Day Weekend The Thirsti Tiki will be open every day from 11:00am until?… all Summer long!
With the Thirsti Tiki Bar & Restaurant right on property (open seasonally) there is no need to burn gas driving around to have a nice lunch or dinner at an affordable price!
Our extensive light menu offers everything from fresh cooked pizzas, hot wings, quesadillas, hot dogs and burgers to delicious healthy salads and wraps all at prices below or comparable to the island’s many restaurants.
Our bartenders fix awesome frozen tropical beverages (Daiquiris, Margaritas etc.) as well as traditional cocktails and beer and wine.
Kids of all ages love our fruity frozen Smoothies and ice cream treats.
Click here to download a PDF of our full menu for your inspection!
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.
2012 Oyster Festival!
February 22, 2012 by garypope · Leave a Comment
October 20-21, 2012 will mark the 32nd Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival offering a fun mixture of new activities and old favorites that are certain to entertain the entire family!
People come from far and wide to visit the Oyster Festival, a favorite festival to anyone who has been.
The coastal waters of Brunswick County provide an abundance of the marine mollusks each year bringing over 30,000 people to Ocean Isle Beach to celebrate the tasty treat.
The North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, festival food, NC Oyster Festival Road Race, NC Oyster Festival Tennis Tournament, Surf Contest, a girls Beauty Pageant, a kid’s areas, the Oyster Shucking Championship, and an Oyster Stew Cook-off.
For complete list of events and vendors go to: http://www.ncoysterfestival.com
Entertainment line up has not yet been announced however top national talent as well as regional and local entertainers will be on the bill.
Last year’s headliner was Country music star Josh Kelly who performed in addition to a number of top regional bands:
Admission is only $5 for adults and free for children under the age of 8. The festival goes from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday.
The festival will be located on Ocean Isle Beach on 2nd Street.
Come out have a great time and find out what makes the oyster Brunswick County’s gem!
For more information or for Oyster Festival merchandise contact the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.
Below are listed accomodations you can come out have a great time and find out what makes the oyster Brunswick County’s gem!
Rooms, Suites & Resort Houses
A Tropical Escape Closer Than You Think! Oceanfront rooms and suites overlooking palm trees, lush tropical gardens and our breathtaking island beach. Also Four, Five and Six Bedroom Resort Cottages with full kitchen, living room and large whirlpool spa. Rates include complimentary hot breakfast buffet & use of all amenities Three Pools (one indoor), Whirlpools etc. The Garden Bar and poolside Tiki Bar both feature a light menu & mixed drinks. 310 E. 1st St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 1-800-334-3581 http://TheWinds.Com Email: Info@TheWinds.com
The Winds Resort Beach Club offers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.
All stays include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.
The Winds’ deserves its reputation as “A Tropical Escape closer than you think!”
Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!
A Seal At Ocean Isle Beach!
February 13, 2012 by garypope · 2 Comments
This past weekend we had a very unique visitor to the Ocean Isle Beach area… a seal! As you can imagine we get all kinds of visitors but this one was truly unexpected.
This guy (or gal?) showed up Friday morning on a jet ski dock at a home on the mainland near Shallotte Inlet.
We are still not sure of the kind of seal he or she is but would welcome any information that any knowledgeable person clue us in on.
The seal hung around for several hours and then went for a swim in the direction of Shallotte Point but returned to the same dock later that day.
We all hoped he or she would stick around long enough for the Wildlife authorities to come investigate and perhaps look out for him but he took off before they could arrive.
If anyone can identify what kind of seal it is and where his natural habitat is we’d sure like to know. Leave us a comment below! We don’t know where he came from or where he went but he sure is cute!
