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The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

The Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City is one of the most prestigious and exciting fishing events on the East Coast. Each year, anglers from all across the world converge on the Crystal Coast to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and the glory of landing the biggest blue marlin. This week-long event not only showcases top-tier sportfishing but also brings the everyone together with lively celebrations, including waterfront parties, local seafood feasts and family-friendly activities. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, Big Rock is a thrilling spectacle that captures the essence of coastal living and the spirit of competition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a spectator, the tournament offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie and the chance to witness record-breaking catches.

Join us at the museum for our Movies on Madison movie series! We show the movies on the museum lawn, the lawn will open an hour before the movie starts and the movies will begin at dusk. Our movies are family friendly, so no alcohol or smoking is allowed. Bring your blankets or chairs! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page for the monthly movie choices! Our first movie is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) on May 19th.

Please note that the time of the movie will change depending on the time of the sunset!

The 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival provides residents and visitors alike with great entertainment, family fun, and most importantly, the best seafood you’ve ever tasted. Food lovers have the chance to sample just about every piece of seafood imaginable or learn how to prepare their own with chef cooking demonstrations. The North Carolina Seafood Festival also features amusement rides, music concerts, a road race, pier fishing tournament, and a sailing regatta. For food, you’ll find seafood such as calamari, “Down East” clam chowder, and charcoal mullet, as well as carnival classics like funnel cakes and even a wide array of desserts. Live music is offered at three different stages with continuous acts playing, all of which are free to attend. There are carnival rides and arcade games for the kids.

The 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival provides residents and visitors alike with great entertainment, family fun, and most importantly, the best seafood you’ve ever tasted. Food lovers have the chance to sample just about every piece of seafood imaginable or learn how to prepare their own with chef cooking demonstrations. The North Carolina Seafood Festival also features amusement rides, music concerts, a road race, pier fishing tournament, and a sailing regatta. For food, you’ll find seafood such as calamari, “Down East” clam chowder, and charcoal mullet, as well as carnival classics like funnel cakes and even a wide array of desserts. Live music is offered at three different stages with continuous acts playing, all of which are free to attend. There are carnival rides and arcade games for the kids.