Columbus County Veterans Day Ceremony 🎖️
2025-11-11
Columbus County Veterans Day Ceremony 🎖️
Join us as we honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Our Veterans Day Ceremony will be a time of gratitude, remembrance, and community.
📅Date: November 11th
🕒Time: 11am
📍Location: 100 Courthouse Sq, Whiteville, NC 28472 (Second Floor)
We invite the entire community to come together to celebrate our veterans and show appreciation for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
For more information, contact Mike Creen at (843) 214-0315
or Kendra Graham at (910) 640-6638

Veterans Day Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
2025-11-11 11:00 (America/New_York)

Tribute Hunt Fundraiser
2025-11-14
We will be holding this event the night before our youth hunt in November.
All proceeds will go directly to the youth hunt.
UKC licensed slam
$300 entry, 70% payout
16 dog limit
Entries are open now!
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Annual Tabor City FD Turkey Shoot
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-26
Annual Tabor City FD Turkey 🦃 Shoot!
November 14-15, 21-22, and 24-26.
The turkey shoot will still start at 6:30 each night and run until.
701 By-Pass right up from Adam’s Seafood in Tabor City.
50/50 rounds, Ladies Only Rounds, as well as BB rounds for the kids.
Surprise rounds each night!
Two huge fires 🔥to keep you warm, and some of the best fun and laughter among the people of the community that you will ever find!
Come on out and support a great cause and organization.
($) Concessions
Cold Drinks 🥤 Hot Chocolate ☕️ Hot Dogs Sausage Wraps, and BBQ Sandwiches.

Columbus County Chili Cook-Off
2025-11-15
🌶 Columbus County Chili Cook-Off at Robinson Produce Farms!
📅 November 15th • Starts at 11AM
📍 Robinson Produce Farms — 607 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC
🎟 Free Entry for Everyone!
Do YOU have the best chili in the Carolinas? 🌶🔥
Come prove it at our 2025 Columbus County Chili Cook-Off and compete for Bragging Rights, and the People’s Choice Award for Best Chili in Columbus County!
🏆 How It Works
Free to enter — open to ALL chili chefs, not just from Columbus County!
Bring your best batch of chili for tasting and selling!
Judging starts at 11:00 AM with Winners announced around 3:00PM.
The crowd will help choose the Winner — so bring your fans!
Judging based on flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance.
⚙️ Chef Setup Info
Arrive and set up between 9:00–10:30 AM.
Bring all supplies for a selling event!
Please provide your own decorations, signage, or fun booth setups!
Handwashing and sanitizer stations will be available.
Power will not be provided.
🎉 What’s Happening
Chili tasting begins at 11AM
Live music & fun throughout the day
Sunset Slush, Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Fresh bakery and other vendors on site here at Robinson Produce Farms!
Kids’ activities and farm shopping!
📨 How to Enter
Email Amber Leonard at info@robinsonproducefarms.com
or text/call (910) 625-7917 to sign up.
(You’ll receive setup details and judging guidelines once registered.)
🌶 Think your chili has what it takes?
Come stir up the competition and show the community who really has the best pot in town!
Hosted and organized by Robinson Produce Farms, Whiteville NC.
Power not provided for participants.

Pop Up Market -- food give away
2025-11-15
Saturday, November 15
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Jerusalem Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
6224 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn.

Pop Up Market - Food Give Away - Wilmington
2025-11-18
11/18/25
Wilmington

Tuesday, November 18th
10am-12pm
Cape Fear Christian Church
811 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
There are no residency, income, or ID requirements to participate — and neighbors are free to shop for whatever items they may need.

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Whiteville
2025-11-21
Friday, November 21, 2025

Vineland Station

701 S Madison St
Whiteville, NC 28472

12:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Pop Up Market - Food Give Away - Bolivia NC (Brunswick County)
2025-11-21
11/21/2025
Bolivia, NC

Friday, November 21st
10am-12pm
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2586 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia, NC 28422
There are no residency, income, or ID requirements to participate — and neighbors are free to shop for whatever items they may need.

Hometown Christmas Party - Chadbourn
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
www.thecarolinaarts.com/hometown-christmas-party.html

Pop Up Market - Food Give Away - Leland
2025-11-25
There are no residency, income, or ID requirements to participate — and neighbors are free to shop for whatever items they may need.
11/25/2025
Leland

Tuesday, November 25th
10am-12pm
St. James AME Zion Church,
27 Old Town Creek Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451

HEROES FEST
2025-11-27
Open Invite to all on duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, correctional officer, dispatcher, emergency services,
and support personnel.
Join us for a thanksgiving meal prepared in honor of your sacrifice on this special occasion.
info@sheepdogfdn.com
www.sheepdogfdn.com/contact

Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights
2025-11-29 - 2025-12-23
Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights
ALL TICKETS PURCHASED THE NIGHT OF AT OUR TICKET BOOTHS!
📅 Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 1, Dec. 5–8, and nightly Dec. 12–23
🕕 Hours: Drive-Thru Light Show 6–10 PM | Country Buffet 5–9 PM | Candy Shop 5-10 PM
📍 Location: 438 Suggs-Taylor Rd, Elizabethtown, NC
North Carolina’s most magical holiday traditions — Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights! 🌟
🎄 Drive-Thru Light Show – $10/person (max $120/vehicle, kids 5 & under free)
www.lumilvineyard.com

Christmas Parade -- Elizabethtown
2025-11-30 18:00

Wolfpack Christmas Bazaar -- Whiteville High School
2025-12-02 16:00 - 21:00

33rd Annual Tabor City Christmas Parade Through the Lights
2025-12-04
33rd Annual Tabor City Christmas Parade Through the Lights
December 4th at 6:15 PM.

Want to be in the parade or bring your group/float? Call the Tabor City Visitor Center: 910-653-9712 or 910-653-4141
Prefer to watch? Mark your calendars and join us downtown for a magical night!!

8th Annual Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade
2025-12-06
8th Annual Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade! 🎄
Conway SC
This festive event benefits Oak Tree Farm, a residential community supporting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities through SOS Care.
Click to learn more and apply today. ⬇️

Hallsboro UMC Christmas Event 🎅
2025-12-06
Hallsboro United Methodist Church
Our community Christmas celebration is Saturday, December 6 and we’d love for you to be part of it!
☃️ Vendors
🎅 Photos with Santa
🍪 Light snacks and treats
🎄 Christmas tree decorating
🎁 And much more
If you’re interested in joining us, please visit www.hallsboroumc.org
for more information.
Let’s make this Christmas season merry, bright, and full of community spirit! ❤️

The Very Merry Christmas & More Tour 2025 - North Wood Church - Sponsored by Black's Tire & Auto Service
2025-12-06 | North Wood Church, 2672 James B. White Highway, Whiteville, NC, 28472, United States
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Ornament Exchange Party
2025-12-13
Ornament Exchange Party —
Bring a wrapped ornnjoy good company, snacks, and laughter!
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 1138 South Madison Street, Whiteville
RVSP 910.918.9441 by 11/28
Bring a wrapped ornament you’d love to find under your tree! 🎄✨ Let’s keep it fun and thoughtful for everyone!
Let’s make the season sparkle together!

Riegelwood Christmas Parade & Festival
2025-12-13

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 SC 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞
2025-12-13 10:00
Mark your calendars for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.

Columbus Community Band 6th Annual Winter Concert - Whiteville
2025-12-14
Join the Columbus Community Band at their 6th annual Winter Concert!

There will be two performances on Sunday, December 14th at two locations.

The 3pm show will take place at First Baptist Church Whiteville.
The 6:30pm show will be at Calvary Baptist Church Whiteville.

These shows are FREE to the public!

Come “Deck the Halls” with us and “Sing-Along” to some of our favorite Holiday tunes! This musical performance will be sure to Jingle all the Bells while we spin the Dreidel. There may even be an opportunity for audience participation! The band encourages everyone to dress in their best holiday sweaters, Santa hats, or light up necklaces. Give the kids of our community an opportunity to see what participating in school band and music classes can lead to- a hobby (or career) in music that can last a lifetime!

Town of Bolton - Annual Christmas Parade and Festival
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Whiteville
2025-12-15
Monday, December 15, 2025

Columbus County Library

407 N JK Powell Blvd
Whiteville, NC 28472

09:30 AM – 02:00 PM

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Whiteville
2025-12-22
Monday, December 22, 2025

Crossroads Church Whiteville

87 Southwood Rd
Whiteville, NC 28472

11:00 AM – 04:00 PM

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Whiteville
2026-02-19
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Whiteville United Methodist Church

902 Pinckney St
Whiteville, NC 28472

02:00 PM – 06:30 PM

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming to CFCC’s Wilson Center
2026-05-10
Wilmington!
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming to CFCC’s Wilson Center
May 10, 2026
Don’t miss this legendary show!

Tickets went on sale Friday, October 31, 2025
