It’s that time of year again! Get all of your blue décor ready to be displayed during the month of June as we celebrate the annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival!
The Town of Burgaw Beautification Committee encourage residents and business owners to display all things blue in their yards and store fronts during the month of June – blue bows, lights, flags and more!
Let’s see who can be most blue! Register your decorated home or business in our “Turn Our Town Blue” Contest for a chance to win a gift basket full of festival themed goodies, Town of Burgaw swag, gift cards, coupons and more! Online registration will open on May 13th and close at noon on June 12th; register at burgawnc.gov. One winner from the residence category and one winner from the business category will be announced during the concert on Thursday, June 13th at the Courthouse Square.
Don’t have anything blue? No worries! The Beautification Committee will be selling beautiful blueberry bows beginning May 13th for $20 each. Bows can be purchased at Town Hall, located at 109 North Walker Street, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
For more information on Turn Our Town Blue, contact Kristin Wells at 910-663-3441 or email kwells@burgawnc.gov.
Date: All month long!
Register your residence or business at burgawnc.gov/blue
Join us at the Main Library in Burgaw for a Summer themed paint class! Create a beautiful painting with step by step instruction.
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Pender County Public Library--Burgaw
Contact: 910-259-1234
Sponsored by: Pender County Public Library
Click here to register.
The North Carolina Blueberry Scholarship Pageant is a scholarship program created to promote and support the blueberry production throughout Eastern NC while being involved in the community as well as changing a young woman’s life by helping her pay for college.
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Penderlea Auditorium
Contact: ncblueberrypageant@gmail.com
Sponsored by: NC Blueberry Scholarship Pageant
Baby Storytime: 10:15 am
Family Storytime: 11:15 am
Date: Monday, June 10
Location: Pender County Public Library--Burgaw
Contact: 910-259-1234
Sponsored by: Pender County Public Library
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Pender County Agriculture Building
Contact: 910-259-1330 or parksandrec@pendercountync.gov
Register: Registration is full but join the waitlist at this link.
Sponsored by: Pender County Parks and Recreation
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Burgaw Train Depot
Contact: 910-661-3100 or recreation@burgawnc.gov
Register: burgawnc.gov/bingo
Sponsored by: Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Are you an avid puzzler with a competitive side? Grab a team and sign up for our Blueberry Week Puzzle Palooza!
-teams may consist of 2-4 people
-cost per team is $25
-keep the puzzle at the end of the night
-choose a team name
-wear blue for Blueberry Week!
-a maximum of 12 teams will be accepted
-winning teams will receive a trophy and bragging rights
After signing up, more information, such as rules and other tips, will be provided to you.
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Location: Burgaw Train Depot
Contact: 910-661-3100 or recreation@burgawnc.gov
Register your team at burgawnc.gov/register
Sponsored by: Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism
You're invited to the Shades of Blue Art Reception! During Blueberry Week, come admire artwork from local artists that feature our favorite shades of Blue. Light hors d'oeuvre and wine/beer will be served. Come out to this free event, listen to live music and support local artists.
Artists of all ages can submit their blue/blueberry themed artwork here.
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Pender Arts Council
Address: 111 S Wright Street
Contact: penderartscouncil@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Pender Arts Council and Pender County Tourism
Join us for an evening concert featuring the band Rivermist! Food trucks on site will be Pepe's, Poor Piggy's, J&T Funnel Cakes, and Chocolate and S'more.
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Pender County Courthouse Square
Contact: 910-300-6401 or recreation@burgawnc.gov
Sponsored by: Burgaw Tourism Development Authority, Town of Burgaw, and Pender County
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pender County Courthouse Square
Contact: parksandrec@pendercountync.gov
Sponsored by: Pender County Parks and Recreation
This is a doubles co-ed cornhole tournament. The tournament will take place on June 13th starting at 6:00pm. There will be a blind draw to determine the bracket at 5:45 pm. Every team is guaranteed at least two games. The Tournament will be held at Pender County Courthouse Square.
Information about the festival can be found at ncblueberryfestival.com
Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 7:00-10:00 pm
Location: Various
Contact: 910-259-2007 or info@ncblueberryfestival.com
More information at ncblueberryfestival.com
Information about the festival can be found at ncblueberryfestival.com
Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: All Day
Location: Various
Contact: 910-259-2007 or info@ncblueberryfestival.com
More information at ncblueberryfestival.com
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