Merry & Bright Festival
Opening Weekend - $10 Admission on Friday & Saturday from 5-10 PM. Sunday 5-9 PM & kids 1/2 price! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!November 29 - December 1
Merry & Bright Festival
$10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 5 - December 8
Merry & Bright Festival
$10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 12 - December 15
Merry & Bright Festival
Last Weekend! $10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 19 - December 22
Black History Month at Poplar Grove
During the month of February, Executive Tours are available for those interested in discovering more about the history of the Gullah Geechee culture that transcended enslavement, including the various roles, skills and talents in the management and production of peanuts here at Poplar Grove. Advanced booking required. Schedule posted in January. Contact Caroline Lewis, Executive Director, at caroline@poplargrove.org for more information.February 1 - February 28
2025 Moores Creek Annivesary
Celebrate the 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge at this Revolutionary War National Battlefield. North Carolina was "First in Freedom" for a reason! Visit Moores Creek National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for more information. The year 2026 will mark the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but first there was Moores Creek February 27th, 1776 ...February 27
2025 NC Rice Festival
Education through Celebration, NC Rice Festival of Brunswick County presents a weekend of History & Cultural Presentations | Tours & Demonstrations | Live Entertainment | Family Fun | Children’s Stage | Gullah Geechee Food Vendors | Arts & Crafts | 10 am - 6 pm (Free & Open to the Public)
Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson Historic Site | 8884 St. Philip's Road SE, Winnabow NC 28479 (off NC-133, north of Southport/Sunny Point)
March 5 - March 8
Herb & Garden Fair
Spring shopping at its best! The grounds at Poplar Grove will be full of vendors selling annuals, perennials, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, container gardens and other types of plant material. Saturday 9-5 PM and Sunday 10-4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 & under free. All proceeds benefit our conservation efforts.April 5 - April 6
Ocean Fest 2025
Celebrating to protect our oceans, this FREE two-day event features a live music festival, vintage surf contest, a 5K beach run, two large beer gardens, local arts, and food vendors on beautiful Topsail Island in Surf City. And better yet, learn how to take care of our environment for the benefit of our families, communities, and sea life.May 2 - May 4
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. May 12
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. May 27
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. June 11
NC Blueberry Festival
Oh, blueberries! Join Pender County in presenting "Burgaw to the world in its finest shade of blue." The town of Burgaw hosts the 21st Annual Blueberry Festival on the weekend of June 21st. There will be a BBQ Cookoff, a car & truck show, street fair, activities for the kids, and of course, blueberries! For more event information, visit www.ncblueberryfestival.com/eventsJune 21
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. June 25
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required.July 11
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required.July 25
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required.August 9
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. August 23
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 10
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 17
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 24
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 31