August Events
Here are the upcoming August events in Edenton and Chowan County, North Carolina.
Friday, August 3, 2012
1st Fridays on South Broad
Kick off the weekend with great entertainment, art, shopping and dining along Broad. Fun for the whole family!
| Time: | 5:30-7:30pm |
| Place: | Broad Street |
| Fee: | Free |
| Phone: | 252-562-2740 or 800-775-0111 |
| Website: | mainstreetedenton.com |
Saturday, August 4, 2012
3rd Annual Northeast Equine & Antique Tractor Expo
A great way to learn more about Agriculture and the important role it has and still plays in Chowan County. All ages love the events and exhibits during the day.
| Place: | American Legion Fairgrouns - 1371 W. Queen St |
| Phone: | 252-482-4057 |
| Website: | chowanfair.com |
Sunday, August 5, 2012
National Lighthouse Day
National Lighthouse Day began in 1889 and is celebrating its 200th Anniversary. In commemoration visit the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse and share in some wonderful history.
| Time: | all day |
| Place: | Colonial Park - South Broad and West Water Streets |
| Phone: | 252-482-2637 |
| Email: | info@ncdcr.gov |
| Website: | www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org |
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2nd Saturdays
Historic Edenton State Historic Site hosts educational, historical and cultural events.
| Time: | 10am-4pm |
| Place: | Historic Edenton State Historic Site |
| Fee: | Free |
| Phone: | 252-482-2637 |
| Email: | carolyn.owens@ncdcr.gov |
| Website: | www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org |
August 1-31, 2012
Beat the Heat
Colonial coping strategies with guided tours of the Iredell House, with emphasis on these methods.
| Place: | Historic Edenton State Historic Site |
| Fee: | Fee |
| Phone: | 252-482-2637 |
| Website: | www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org |
August TBA, 2012
10th Annual Shrimp by the Bay
Sponsored by the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce
| Time: | 6-9 |
| Place: | Wharf Landing |
| Fee: | Tickets $30 |
| Phone: | 252-482-3400 |
Friday, August 31, 2012
Speaker's Forum
Furniture Making in NE NC & Chowan County with Maria Shevzov with a reception to follow at the Barker House
| Time: | 6 pm |
| Place: | 1767 Chowan County Courthouse |
| Fee: | $25 |
| Phone: | 252-482-7800 |
| Email: | info@ehcnc.org |
| Website: | www.ehcnc.org |