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23 March

Arty Party in April

2023-03-23T16:04:47-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

New Bern is known for many things, including its amazing art scene. This April, you have the opportunity to experience a number of special events showcasing incredible talent, with the First Annual Arts in April, a month-long celebration. While there is an extensive lineup, here are three standouts. Arty Party #1 – Plein Fun Each weekend in April, Plein Air artists will draw or paint beautiful landscapes of Tryon Palace and Gardens. Plein Air is a format where artists leave the studio behind and paint what is in front of them outside. You will also get a glimpse of what

24 January

Loving The Day

2023-01-25T17:55:58-05:00January 24th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

Every year as February 14 rolls around, the impending day can bring about a plethora of emotions. Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or simply that it is a Tuesday, here are some great ways to spend the day in New Bern. Itinerary One – For the Outdoor Enthusiast The New Bern Riverwalk winds along the convergence of the Trent and Neuse rivers. If I had to dream up a perfect day, it would always begin with a late-morning walk along the riverfront. Our Riverwalk showcases the convergence of the Trent and Neuse rivers, with spectacular stopping

20 January

Trail to Tryon Wraps Up Successful First Event

2023-09-28T17:43:58-04:00January 20th, 2023|Media|

The Craven County's Tourism Development Authority's Sports and Events Committee's inaugural event was a success in more ways than one. New Bern Sun Journal By Trevor Dunnell, January 17, 2023 Not knowing how many participants would sign up for the first Trail to Tryon 5K, 10K and half marathon, the event ran away with success, raising $2,000 the local American Legion Post 539. The newly formed Craven County Tourism Development Authority’s Sports and Events Committee hosted Trail to Tryon Nov. 12-15 and was the committee’s inaugural event. The committee’s focus is to identify opportunities for sports-leisure events in

21 December

A Year in Place

2022-12-21T15:30:46-05:00December 21st, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

The country, North Carolina and New Bern returned to in-person activities this year, and we were all for it! Here are four wonderful places in time we celebrated this year. Comet West New Bern includes 224 apartment homes. The Place for Activity West New Bern was the site for amazing progress throughout the year, including Comet West New Bern. The apartment home neighborhood welcomed lots of new residents. The resort-style pool was the scene for hours of fun and relaxation. We saw more than one friendly competition on the pickleball courts between neighbors! Space and Place During 2022,

26 November

It’s Beary Merry in New Bern

2022-11-28T17:47:43-05:00November 26th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

Which shop will garner top honors in 2022 for Best Live Window Display? The holiday season is upon us! The Community Christmas Tree is lit, and Beary Merry Christmas is underway in Downtown New Bern. We are celebrating 10 magical years of this month-long hometown event. Here are three activities to bring you comfort and joy in December. Beary Merry Rides During the holidays, our town takes on a whole new look with decorations and lights throughout. We think the best way to experience this splendor is a horse-drawn wagon or carriage ride. While the wagon allows for

25 October

Amazing Grace for Veterans

2022-10-25T14:43:16-04:00October 25th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

November is always a spectacular time to experience the splendor of New Bern, and it offers a special time to recognize some of our most important residents... veterans. In recognition of the upcoming Veterans Day weekend, you have plenty of ways to show your appreciation of those who served our country. There are a variety of ways to show appreciation during Veterans Day Weekend and all year long. An Amazing Endeavor You can join the efforts to raise awareness of the alarming suicide rate of veterans, an average of 22 per day. The Third Annual March for the

20 September

Mum It Up!

2022-09-20T15:17:03-04:00September 20th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

The mums say it best! Fall has arrived, and that can mean only one thing. Well actually several things, as New Bern is chock full of activities lined up for October. Three of my absolutely favorite events celebrate the beautiful blooms seen throughout our hometown, mums! MumFest, MumFest Concert and MumFeast are set, so now it is just a matter of how to fit in all the fun. The Best Fest Mark those calendars for the weekend of October 8 and 9, when the city is in full bloom! The entire downtown is transformed into a massive floral

25 August

Chills, Chili and a Chilled One

2022-09-07T09:47:07-04:00August 25th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

September brings a ton of fun to New Bern! If you are looking for a family outing, a spicy dish or a cold brew (or perhaps all three), look no further. Here are three upcoming special outings to enjoy.Get the Chills Cotton candy is a must at the Craven County Fall Fest! Is there anything better than a bag of cotton candy, followed by a corn dog? Just be sure to enjoy after the rides! These "delicacies" and more may be enjoyed at the Fall Fest at the Craven County Jaycees Fairgrounds, September 14 to 18. The fair is sure to

20 July

Take a Hike

2022-07-20T14:53:21-04:00July 20th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

I recently had a free Saturday morning, and I thought a fantastic way to be productive over the weekend was a nice, long hike in 90-degree weather. Joking of course about the heat, I wanted to take in some fresh air and some new scenery. Less than 20 miles down the road from New Bern, we have an amazing place to take a hike and more. Learn Something New Croatan (pronounced crow-ah-ten) National Forest spans nearly 160,000 acres. Located in Havelock, the forest is the only coastal one along the Eastern Seaboard. I learned the name comes from the Indian

18 July

Thales Academy to Open Campus at West New Bern in 2025

2022-07-18T11:04:50-04:00July 18th, 2022|Media|

Rendering of Thales Academy at West New Bern. (subject to changes and refinement) July 15, 2022 | New Bern, NC—Thales Academy, a college preparatory network of K-12 independent schools headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is expanding to include its first eastern North Carolina campus, with a new location slated to open in the New Bern area in 2025. The school will be located just six miles west of New Bern, North Carolina’s historic downtown, in the planned community, West New Bern. West New Bern is a Weyerhaeuser Community with residences, amenities, retail, dining, medical facilities, office spaces and

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