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Festival reenactment returns

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Southport, NC

The NC 4th of July Festival will present a reenactment of Southport's first 4th of July celebration on June 26 at 5:45 p.m. at the Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum. The event is part of the city's larger Independence Day celebration week.

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Upcoming Community Events in Southport, NC

Explore June 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Southport, NC.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Festival week starts soon

Southport is about to welcome the NC 4th of July Festival, which begins June 26 and runs through July 4 at Waterfront Park and around town. The festival's 2026 theme celebrates America's 250th anniversary with parades,...

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Festival Week Begins

The NC 4th of July Festival begins in Southport on June 28 and runs through July 4. The long-running celebration brings a full week of parades, vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks to town. Residents should expect...

Monday, June 29, 2026

Art day downtown

Southport's festival schedule includes a full day of Celebrating Art in Southport on June 29. Visitors and neighbors can stop by several downtown galleries for open houses, art activities, patriotic displays, and hands-...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Festival Week Continues Downtown

The NC 4th of July Festival is running in Southport from June 28 through July 4, and June 30 is one of the featured days at Waterfront Park. The official listing says the celebration is free and includes a full week of...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Summer Reading Keeps Rolling

Brunswick County Library's Unearth a Story summer reading program is active through July 31 at all branches, including Southport. The county says the free program offers storytimes, activities for children and teens, an...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Shoreline Project Hits Deadline

Southport's capital projects page lists shoreline stabilization with a June 30 deadline. City staff note that the $5 million funding was extended through that date while permit review continues, with later bidding and c...

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