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Featured events in Bearolina.
Historic Plymouth Walking Tour
Daily, self-guided
A port-town, shaped by water. A hotly contested civil war site. A boat that shaped history. A Brick House, a man named Rhodes and 172 plots laid out as the beginning of Plymouth. This walking tour of downtown Plymouth takes you through the most critical streets in Plymouth and shows you just where history was shaped. Less than 2 miles on flat, mostly-paved and even ground. Printed maps available at the Bear-O-Lina Welcome Center on Water Street. Digital Maps available.
Paddlewheel Cruises on the Roanoke
The Plymouth Downtown Development Assoc. hosts at least one paddlewheel dinner cruise per month. Tickets sell out fast. Enjoy a 4-hour cruise on the Roanoke River along with a dinner buffet and music. Beer and wine available for purchase (credit card only).
Weather permitting, we will be cruising down the Roanoke River to the Albemarle Sound. One of the largest natural freshwater sounds in the U.S. If the wind and waves on the sound are not accommodating, we will cruise up the Roanoke River to view the unspoiled beauty of what some call North Carolina's Amazon.
Tickets: https://plymouth-dda.square.site
Somerset Place Tours
Tuesday - Saturday, upon request or self-guided
See what life was like on this historic 1700s plantation. Visitors explore the lives of the plantation's owners, enslaved community, employed whites, and free blacks during Somerset Place's 80-year lifespan under slavery.
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“OBX Speedway Promotion” Small Tire
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
“Life after Death ll” JMR Production
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Blue Thunder “Stand your Ground”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Blue Thunder “Stand your Ground”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Bad Boyz Grudge
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Brown/Squeak “Big Tire Backyard Brawl”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Eastern NC Bass Challenge - Collins Boats $10,000 Championship
Be a part of the biggest bass tournament trail in Eastern North Carolina.
August 2-3, 2025 – Roanoke River, Collins Boats $10,000 Championship
More info and to sign up: https://www.ncbasschallenge.com/shop/tournaments/2025-single-event-entry/
DonkMaster
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Blue Thunder Stand your Ground
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
We Outside - Vol. 1 Roughhouse Promotions
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Grudge Race
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Craig Marshburn Jr Mafia “MPH Grudge Fest”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
252 Badboyz Presents “War Zone Battle @ da banks”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Juneteenth
Come celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Plymouth! Parade, live performances, vendors, family-friendly happenings.
“Come Out da Bushes" Grudge Wars
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
National Black Bear Festival
11TH ANNUAL
BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL
https://nationalbearfest.com/
Brown Racing "Big Tire Backyard Brawl"
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
“Fire at the Banks”, Tony and Dooley Small Tire
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
4-H Livestock Show & Sale
Our 2025 Livestock Show and Sale is scheduled for May 7th, 2025. Registration is now live!
Important Dates
December 1st – Heifer Registration Forms Due
January 1st- Heifer On-Farm Date
January 31st – Goat, Hog, & Lamb Registration Forms Due
March 9th – Goat, Hog, & Lamb On-Farm Date
May 7th – Washington County 4-H Livestock Show
More information here.
May Day Bike Race, Gee Promotion
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Eastern NC Bass Challenge
Be a part of the biggest bass tournament trail in Eastern North Carolina.
More info and to sign up: https://www.ncbasschallenge.com/shop/tournaments/2025-single-event-entry/
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Women of Somerset Place Tour
Women of Somerset Place Tour will take place every Wednesday and Saturday’s in March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60- minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2/adults(18-64); $1/children (ages 4-17); $1/ seniors (ages 65+); $1/Veterans are applicable and for groups of 15 or more reservations are required.
CONTACT INFO
Somerset Place State Historic Site
(252) 379-6020
somerset@dncr.nc.gov
Jingle Bear Bash
Mark your Calendar for the First Ever Jingle Bear Bash on December 14, 2024 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. We will have over 25 Arts and Craft Vendors, Breakfast and Professional pictures with Santa, carriage rides, and a 10ft polar bear. You are not going to want to miss this exciting event in Downtown Plymouth Bearolina.
