Three Days in June To Celebrate North Carolina Blueberries

Historic Burgaw, in Pender County, hosts tenth annual affair

Spread over three days in May and June, the North Carolina Blueberry Festival will celebrate one of the berries that is historically significant to the region. The blueberry started in Pender County and continues to be a commercially important summer crop.

The most current details for the 10th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival can be found at the official website. (http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/)

The festivities start on May 3, 2013 with the Blueberry Open Golf  Tournament hosted by the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce. The Blueberry Open Golf  Tournament will be held at the River Landing Golf Club in Wallace, NC. Cost of $100 per person includes 18 holes, cart, range balls, lunch and beverage. For more information: Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce

On Friday, June 14th, the featured events begin at 11AM with a BBQ and recipe contest. Saturday, June 15 begins with a “Tour De Blueberry” bicycle ride and 5k Run/Walk. The North Carolina Blueberry Festival carries on though the evening with entertainment, vendors, and car show. There will also be an antiques show and sale.

Burgaw North Carolina is 30 minutes north of Wilmington and a short country drive from Moores Creek National Battlefield. Consider working Moores Creek National Battle Field into your visit to the North Carolina Blueberry Festival. Stop and pick up some North Carolina blueberries while exploring the area!