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If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Mullet is a popular catch in the waters that surround Swansboro and the Crystal Coast, and during this weekend festival, visitors can enjoy this tasty staple in a wide array of ways. Local cooks and vendors will have plenty of mullet that’s fried, broiled, grilled, stewed, smoked, and more, and patrons will want to eat their fill and try out new recipes to celebrate the occasion. In addition to the focus on mullet, the Mullet Festival of Swansboro also features a special kids’ area with activities, inflatables, and a special “mullet toss,” a street carnival with rides and games, arts and craft vendors, and much more. With so many ways to have fun, (and free entry for everyone who wants to come and celebrate), the Mullet Festival of Swansboro is a great local way to dive into the flavor of the Crystal Coast.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.

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Mac Daddys

Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.