New Bern Arts & Crafts Events - 2020 Schedule

Art fans can discover a wealth of talented local and regional artists at their leisure with this annual show that shines a spotlight on the brilliantly creative minds of the Crystal Coast area and beyond. The 30th Annual Art From the Heart exhibition and contest features a roughly three-week exhibit, and an opportunity to see a host of works which pay homage to the coastal landscape, and which were created close to home.

Art fans can discover a wealth of talented local and regional artists at their leisure with this annual show that shines a spotlight on the brilliantly creative minds of the Crystal Coast area and beyond. The 30th Annual Art From the Heart exhibition and contest features a roughly three-week exhibit, and an opportunity to see a host of works which pay homage to the coastal landscape, and which were created close to home.

The small town of Beaufort is well known for its collection of unique boutiques, gift shops, and other stores that can’t be found anywhere else, and visitors can take an area-wide shopping excursion to the next level by attending the annual Publick Day at the Beaufort Historic Site. During this special day-long event, the Beaufort Historic Site will be crowded with vendors of all varieties, selling unique goodies that can range from homemade jewelry to locally crafted artworks, and patrons are free to attend, explore, and discover new treasures to take home as a truly unique souvenir.

There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while enjoying an inviting and relaxed atmosphere that is miles away from ordinary at the Jumble Sale at the Beaufort Historic Site. This annual sale that takes place around Thanksgiving is the perfect cure to the Black Friday blues, and offers a wealth of locally made, handcrafted, and wholly unique goodies and presents that can’t be found anywhere else, and which will truly add a dose of local flavor to your holiday gift giving.