North Carolina has a diverse lineup of local events scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026, ranging from live music and coastal tours to family-friendly community gatherings.
During the week of August 3rd, 2026, local events across North Carolina feature live music series, community activities, and family programs like the Boardwalk Busk Tour, brewery performances, and library events.
Local Events and Activities:
- Boardwalk Busk Tour: Catch country artist Michael James performing at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier in Wrightsville Beach on Monday, August 3rd at 6:30 PM.
\ - Live Music Residencies: Enjoy outdoor acoustic and bluegrass sounds, such as Alex Bazemore \& Friends at the French Broad River Brewery in Asheville or Monte Hooker at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills on Monday evening.
\ - Community \& Family Programs: Stop by the Macon County Public Library in Franklin for an interactive Instrument Petting Zoo hosted by the North Carolina Symphony, or join family movie nights at regional libraries.
\ - Creative Workshops: Participate in seasonal craft and pottery glazing events, including specialized Glaze \& Sip sessions near the coast.
The coastal Brunswick County area has an active schedule for the week of August 3, 2026, highlighted by seaside summer concert series, open-air community markets, and historic maritime celebrations across Oak Island and Southport.
Community Markets:
- Oak Island Farmers and Artisans Market
- Date \& Time: Monday, August 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM \– 1:00 PM
- Venue: Middleton Park Complex, 4610 E Dolphin Dr, Oak Island, NC
- Description: A weekly open-air market showcasing local farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, jams, and unique handmade coastal crafts.
- Southport Summer Market
- Date \& Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM \– 2:00 PM
- Venue: Waterfront Park, 146 E Bay St, Southport, NC
- Description: Browse local Brunswick County growers, artisans, and makers along the scenic Cape Fear River waterfront.
- Market in the Park
- Date \& Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM \– 1:00 PM
- Venue: Franklin Square Park, 130 E West St, Southport, NC
- Description: Shaded community market setting underneath Southport\'s historic live oak trees.
Outdoor Concerts \& Nightlife:
- Southport Concert Series: Burning Bridges Jazz
- Date \& Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM \– 8:00 PM
- Venue: Franklin Square Park, Southport, NC
- Description: Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a free live performance by Burning Bridges Jazz, supported by Up Your Arts. On-site dining is provided by the Coastal 523 food truck.
- Miles Atlas Live at Lonerider Brewery
- Date \& Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM
- Venue: Lonerider at Oak Island, 57th Place West, Oak Island, NC
- Description: Relaxed low-country brewery setting featuring acoustic tunes paired with regional craft beer and food.
- Oak Island Summer Concert Series
- Date \& Time: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM
- Venue: Middleton Park Amphitheater, Oak Island, NC
- Description: Part of the \"Bands by the Beach\" series, offering free live beach music and classic rock directly by the oceanfront.
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