Events & Activities

Being located between Bayboro and Oriental we are offered a wealth of activities in the area for all ages.  Not to mention surrounding cities like New Bern (voted best small town in the USA),  only a 40 minute drive. Below is a calendar with association and community events. You will also find some (near by) North Carolina Annual Events & Festivals. Most have a brief description and links for more information. Enjoy!

Open Mic Night - Wednesday's @ 7 pm

Music begins at 7pm.

Bring your instrument, your vocal talents or both upstairs in The Silos and while your there enjoy a great meal.

The Silos
1111 Broad Street
Oriental, NC

For more information visit The Silos.

New Bern Farmer's Market - Saturdays @ 8am - 2pm

The New Bern Farmers Market is located in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It is open Saturdays from 8AM to 2PM year around. The market has a selection of local produce, plants, farm raised meats, baked goods, Arts and Crafts, and so much more.

Located at 421 S Front Street in Historic Downtown New Bern.

Find out more here

Oriental Farmer's Market - Saturdays @ 8:30am - 11:30pm

The Oriental Farmer’s Market meets every Saturday morning from about 8:30-11:30 year round on Hodges Street in the historic Oriental village. We accept new vendors whose wares are either handmade or grown by them locally — no reselling.

Find out more here

Pamlico Community College Foundation’s Annual Great Oyster Revival and Chili Cookoff - February 24th from 3pm-5pm

This popular event is back after a 2½-year hiatus! Indulge yourself with all-you-can-eat salty oysters as well as samples from multiple crockpots of enjoyable homemade chili prepared by some of the area’s best cooks – all for a good cause! Local musicians Hoff’n’Finch will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $30 each, with “chili-only” tickets available for $15 each. The event will take place rain or shine. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. For more information or to register for the Chili Cookoff, contact Heather Arevalo at 252-249-1851, ext. 3084, or harevalo@pamlicocc.edu.

Tickets available at Nautical Wheelers Oriental & New Bern, PCC’s Bookstore, or Bayboro Pharmacy.

Event will be held at 5049 N.C. 306 South, Grantsboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 28529

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - April 13, 2024 from 9am-1pm

Get rid of the toxic waste at your home.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is “Coming Soon” at Pamlico County Courthouse located at 202 Main St, Bayboro. Organized by the Coastal Environmental Partnership, this is about clearing away the things we have around our homes that shouldn’t go to the landfill.

You can dispose of cans of paint (latex, oil, and paint thinner – 10 gal max), used motor oil, pesticides, gas, cooking oil, antifreeze, drain openers, paint thinners, batteries. Everything must be labeled – no mystery cans.

There are things they cannot accept: gas cylinders, explosives, ammunition, infectious, biological and radioactive wastes. And nothing from businesses, contractors or otherwise commercial sources. As for electronics, you can drop them off anytime during the year at the dump/transfer station on Hwy 306.

For more info, contact Coastal Environmental Partnership at 252-633-1564 or call Pamlico County’s Solid Waste Mgmt office at 745-4240.