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In Elizabeth City, we know how to celebrate with an event or two, for every season-from the North Carolina Potato Festival that pays tribute to the region's agricultural roots to famous local apparitions that bring our annual Historic Ghost Walk to life. We really get a kick out of these events, and we hope you will too.

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Spring Wagon Ride @ the Swamp

 April 21, 2019
11:00 AM
Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express for a narrated ride along Canal Road, 11am and 2pm every Sunday.

Burgers & Beer

 April 21, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Sunday in April Hoppin' Johnz celebrates NC Craft Beer Month at Ghost Harbor Brewery!

Wednesday Music at the Brewery

 April 24, 2019
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come out after work for a mid-week recharge with craft beer and live music!

Friday Music in the Brewery

 April 26, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Live music and delicious craft beer!

Coasters - Live Music

 April 26, 2019
9:00 PM
Come out and listen to some of our great local bands!

Youth Shootout and Racing

 April 27, 2019-April 28, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come check out the new track at Elizabeth City Motocross! They've completely revamped and are proud of the results.

Independent Bookstore Day

 April 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Storytime ALL DAY, guest authors working in the store, and special purchases that you can ONLY get in an indie bookstore.

Bocce, Beer & Bites

 April 27, 2019
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teams will be competing in bocce ball tournament while fans cheer them on while enjoying craft beer and BBQ.

Hoppin' Johnz - Live Music

 April 27, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Have dinner or pop in for a drink and enjoy fabulous live music with talented artists. Live music April 6, 13, 27.

Open Mic Night at Ghost Harbor

 April 27, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Open mic night! Some equipment provided. Sign up prior or during free event!

Spring Wagon Ride @ the Swamp

 April 28, 2019
11:00 AM
Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express for a narrated ride along Canal Road, 11am and 2pm.

Burgers & Beer

 April 28, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Sunday in April Hoppin' Johnz celebrates NC Craft Beer Month at Ghost Harbor Brewery!

Cypress Creek Grill Craft Beer Dinner

 April 30, 2019
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate NC's craft beer month! Delicious beers paired with succulent entrees. 

History for Lunch: Music of James Taylor

 May 1, 2019
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Douglas Jackson, assistant professor of Visual and Performing Arts at ECSU, will discuss the life and music of James Taylor.

Coasters - ECHO Concert

 May 3, 2019
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Three great bands Daniel Jordan, PBNJ, and Hostile Within. Free buffet. Silent auction all to raise money for the warriors.

First Friday ArtWalk

 May 3, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy artwork, artist demos, and live music on occasion at various locations around downtown Elizabeth City.

Budweiser Night Allstars at Dixieland Speedway

 May 3, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Budweiser Night! 50 laps to win with $2000 prize.

Paddle for the Border

 May 4, 2019
8:00 AM
Paddle on the Dismal Swamp Canal from South Mills, NC, to Chesapeake, VA.

5K Run for Hope

 May 4, 2019
9:00 AM
Race starts in front of Waterfront Park and loops through the Riverside Ave area.

Cause for Paws Charity Dog Walk

 May 4, 2019
9:00 AM
Fun for the whole family while helping out Elizabeth City's furry residents!

May the Fourth be with You!

 May 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn about simple circuits and pay tribute to Star Wars! May the 4th be with you!

MAYDAY MAYDAY: Stop Addiction Now Fest

 May 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
For a day of inspirational stories, helpful information and music performed to heal the soul.

VFW First Responder & Coast Guard Appreciation Day

 May 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Entertainment, games, demonstrations, and food!

Kentucky Derby Party 2019

 May 4, 2019
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enjoy mint juleps and barbecue while watching the race! Live music after the race.

Spring Wagon Ride @ the Swamp

 May 5, 2019
11:00 AM
Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express for a narrated ride along Canal Road, 11am and 2pm.

Into The Fog at Ghost Harbor Brewing

 May 8, 2019
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live music from Into The Fog, a string band out of Wilmington playing bluegrass to country to folk to rock n’ roll.

Center Players Present "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

 May 9, 2019-May 12, 2019
7:00 PM
Get tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, most fantasmagorical musical event in the history of everything! Multiple showings.

Mother's Day Mini Flower Pot

 May 11, 2019
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Is your nature-loving scientist not sure what to get mom for Mother's Day? Bring them to Port Discover!

Hoppin' Johnz - Live Music

 May 11, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Make a night of it and have dinner or pop in for a drink and enjoy fabulous live music with talented artists.

Spring Wagon Ride @ the Swamp

 May 12, 2019
11:00 AM
Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express for a narrated ride along Canal Road, 11am and 2pm.

Third Thursday Jazz: Rhythm Project

 May 16, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band, a percussion ensemble composed of elementary and middle school students.

NC Potato Festival 2019

 May 17, 2019-May 19, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Food, arts and crafts, contests, live entertainment plus a Midway full of games and large amusement rides!

CGEA and Potato Festival 5K run and 1mi walk

 May 18, 2019
8:00 AM
This is a family-friendly event!

Albemarle Sound Studio Tour

 May 18, 2019-May 19, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us visiting working artists from our corner of North Carolina!

Spring Wagon Ride @ the Swamp

 May 19, 2019
11:00 AM
Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express for a narrated ride along Canal Road, 11am and 2pm.




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