Don't miss the fun and exciting activities at this year's NC Potato Festival in Downtown Elizabeth City. The activities start at 10:00 am and don't stop until 11:00 pm. There's a Little Miss Tater Tot contest, a National Potato Peeling Contest, lots of great music and food galore! Stick around for the street dance beginning at 8:00 pm at the Main Stage. Visit http://www.ncpotatofestival.com/ for more information and schedule of events.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Downtown Waterfront Market to begin May 24th on the Elizabeth City Waterfront
A weekly celebration of local foods, crafts and activities!! Cooking and arts-and-crafts demonstrations! Music and live performances!! On the green at Mariner's Wharf Park in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 24 through October 25, with the Grand Opening on May 24! Come and see Montero's cooking demo, firetrucks, Bonsai, live music and more! Hope to see you there!! For more information, please visit http://www.downtownwaterfrontmarket.com/ or call Denise Richards at 252-338-0169.
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June 13, 2008 -- Harbor Nights presents The Independent Man
Honor WO Saunders, editor of The Independent newspaper at a celebration on the Downtown Waterfront!Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. Call 335-5330 for more information.
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Fun Things
- Explore regional history through exhibits and hands-on activities at Museum of the Albemarle (501 S Water St, 252-335-1453)
- "Take Tea" after a personalized historic walking tour (De'Tours, 252-435-5427)
- Check out live music Friday nights at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery & Deli (102 N Water St, 252-335-1163)
- Roam the Pasquotank River on a Good Ol' Days Harbor Tour (252-202-8913)
- Dinner and a movie in an historic theatre (115 N Poindexter, 252-337-7600)
- Check out the local talent in an Encore Theatre production at Main Street Stage (609 E Main St, 252-338-3382)
- Enjoy a pot of tea and scones at Harbour Tea House (200 S Poindexter St, 252-331-1221)
- Trot around downtown in a horse and carriage (Carolina Carriages, 252-619-5745)
- Buy cool shoes at Gregg Shoes (510 E Main St, 252-338-6596)
- Visit Cypress Creek Grill for some Tex-Mex, Creole and Gulf Coast seafood favorites (113 S Water St, 252-334-9915)
- Relax with a massage at Stillwaters Salon & Day Spa (104 W Main St, 252-338-1011)
- Take a guided tour of our solar system at ECSU Planetarium (Jenkins Science Bldg, ECSU Campus, 252-335-3SKY)
- Cheer a local softball team at Enfield Recreation Area (behind Bojangle's, 801 Ehringhaus St) **Seasonal**
- Sample wine at the 1st Wednesday Wine Tasting at The City Wine Sellar (102 N Water St, 252-335-1163)
- Par 3 at night at Matthew Creek 9-hole Par 3 course (733 Dryridge Rd, 252-330-2229)
- Play a Par 3 course at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center (200 E Ward St, 252-335-1424)
- Have a picnic at Waterfront Park (Water Street, across from Museum of the Albemarle)
- Participate in a poetry reading or attend a book signing at Page After Page Bookstore (111 S Water St, 252-335-7243)
- Rock climb or swim a few laps at the YMCA (1240 N Road St, 252-334-9622)
- Enjoy an Historic Walking Tour of the many historic districts
- Browse local art at Arts of the Albemarle (609 E Main St, 252-338-6455)
- Spend an afternoon at The Museum of the Albemarle (501 S Water Street, 252-335-1453)
- Check out the hogs at Outer Banks Harley Davidson (1223 US Hwy 17 South, 252-338-8866)
- Buy cute kids clothing at Puddleducks (406 S Griffin St #B, 252-338-8862)
- Return to your childhood with nostalgic toys at Toys Etc (406 S Griffin St #A2, 252-335-0620)
- Visit with Santa or the Easter Bunny at Southgate Mall *Seasonal* (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Taste the best NC BBQ at Bob-B-Qs (407 S Griffin St, Apt S, 252-331-7791)
- Devour a filet and sip a martini at Montero's Restaurant (414 McArthur Drive, 252-331-1067)
- Try some soul food at Caribbean Cuisine (311A S Hughes Blvd, 252-338-0048)
- Shop in charming Downtown Elizabeth City
- Try the Best Reuben in town at The City Wine Sellar (Downtown, 102 N Water Street, 252-335-1163)
- Watch the big game on one of the large screen TVs at Levels Downtown (400 E Colonial Ave, 252-338-5288)
- Chomp on the best hamburger in town and play some pool at Thumper's Downtown Bar & Grille (200 N Poindexter St, 252-333-1775)
- Have a down-home, Southern-style meal at The Colonial Restaurant...and meet some interesting locals (418 E Colonial Ave, 252-335-0212)
- Dine in an historic school house at The Shiloh Shopping Center (910 NC Hwy 343 South, Shiloh NC 27944, 252-336-4420)
- Support the talented University Players of Elizabeth City State University at one of their theater productions at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Complex (252-335-3436)
- Enjoy a show at the College of the Albemarle Community Center Auditorium (1208 N Road Street, 800-335-9050)
- Play tennis at the Elizabeth Street Tennis Courts
- Visit the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center and walk or bike the 4.5 mile trail (2356 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills NC, 877-771-8333)
- Hike and kayak at The Dismal Swamp State Park (US 17 North)
- Go cycling with the River City Cycling Club (via Cycle Gallery, 1008 Halstead Blvd, 252-338-1559)
- Work out or enjoy a smoothie at The Fitness Warehouse (216 N McMorrine St, 252-331-2850)
- Visit the historic Episcopal Cemetery founded in 1828 (507 E Ehringhaus St, 252-335-0346)
- Feed your sweet tooth at The Chocolate House (217 N Water St, 252-334-9986)
- Take a line dancing class at City Meeting Place (211 S Hughes Blvd, 252-335-5475)
- Shuck your dinner at C&H Oyster Bar (1524 N Road St, 252-338-3300)
- Check out original art by local and regional artists at Red Rabbit Art Gallery (103 W Main St, 252-331-2700)
- Sign the kids up for a hands-on science activity at Port Discover (613 E Main St, 252-338-6117)
- Bowl a frame at Albemarle Bowling Center (603 S Hughes Blvd, 252-335-4213)
- Chat with the boaters at Mariner's Wharf (seasonal) or simply enjoy the view
- Let the kids climb a jungle gym or watch the ducks at Charles Creek Park
- Check out the latest hot novel or an audio book (free services for visitors) at the local library (100 E Colonial Ave, 252-335-2473)
- Fish off the pier at Causeway Park or visit one of 17 other parks
- Play 18 holes at The Pines
- Pig out at the largest Chinese buffet in town at Southgate Mall (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Organic eats and supplies at Nature's Organic Bounty (1249 US Hwy 17 South, 252-331-7754)
- Go natural at Soho Organic Market (101 E Colonial, 252-338-8378)
- Enjoy a glass of wine alfresco at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, & Deli
- Canoe or boat the local waterways
- Kayak the local waterways
- Dine in the garden at Wildflower Cafe (407 N McArthur Drive, 252-333-1116)
- Take a guitar lesson (or buy a guitar) at Albemarle Music Center (1205 W Ehringhaus St, 252-333-1004)
- Shop till you drop at Southgate Mall (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Buy scrapbooking supplies at Second Nature scrapbook store (201 N Water St, 252-335-2855)
- Box a round at Marauder's Boxing Gym
- Have an authentic Italian pizza pie at Tony's Italian Pizza Restaurant (100 Alexander Court, 252-338-5757)
- Have a 'dog at Famous Franks (225 S Hughes Blvd, 252-337-7202)
- Get a facial and a beauty makeover at Merle Norman Cosmetics (1831 Weeksville Road, 252-335-5021)
- Play raquetball at Riverwind Health Club (1221 Carolina Ave, 252-338-4721)
- Create your own pottery masterpiece at Clay Gardens Studio (301 N Hughes Blvd, 252-335-2324)
- Visit Nu Quality for a "dip top" or a delicious banana split and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream experience (810 N Hughes Blvd, 252-335-0901) **seasonal**
- Find funky gifts at Clown'n Around (216 N Poindexter St, 252-331-2250)
- Dine waterside at Grouper's Seafood Restaurant (400 S Water St #6, 252-331-2431)
- Perk up with an espresso at Muddy's Coffee House (100 W Main St, 252-335-9834)
- Have Sushi at Toyama's Japanese Restaurant (Downtown, 218 N Poindexter St, 252-338-2437)
- Enjoy a Microbrew at Coaster's Dowtown Draught House (216 N. Poindexter St, 252-335-9463)