Whenever you’re visiting a town for the first time or planning to move there, it’s a great idea to check out information about special annual events. Events that take place on a yearly basis are sure to attract lots of tourists as well as residents of the area. Within easy driving distance of Sunset Beach, NC, there are lots of festivals and events to attend every summer and fall.

One of the most popular events that you can visit is the Oyster Festival. It’s great even if you don’t like oysters, and you might just find from sampling the oyster stew contest entries that you like this yummy undersea creature just fine. At this festival, you’ll find lots of activities for the whole family, including street races, shopping booths, food booths, and live entertainment.

Another popular seafood-oriented festival in the area is the Blue Crab Festival in Little River, South Carolina, which is just a quick drive from Sunset Beach. This festival comes about every spring, and it also offers lots of activities for the whole family. There is a juried arts and crafts contest, as well as live entertainment, food and shopping booths, and information from community organizations.

For those who love to fish, there are a few fishing tournaments in North Carolina throughout the year. The Far Out Shoot Out in Ocean Isle takes place every spring, and the first prize overall will win a $4,000 prize. This tournament is based on teams of fishermen, and women, too, who take out their boats into the deep sea under a registered Captain.

You can find more information about these tournaments or register for them at www.oifc.com. The tournaments all feature excellent cash prizes, so you can fish for a whole day and hopefully win money at the end of it!