Events

Poplar Grove will be reopen to the public on Saturday, January 13, 2018 under low-season hours of operation. During the months of January and February, we are open only on Saturdays for guided tours of the Manor House beginning at 9:30 a.m. The last tour of the day is at 2:30 p.m. Please give yourself plenty of time to visit the exhibits, artist studios and outbuildings prior to the last tour. Poplar Grove closes at 3:30 p.m. during low-season hours of operation.

During the month of February, school groups and private tours are available for those interested in discovering more about the history of the Foy household slaves, including their various roles and more interestingly where their skills and talents intersected with Gullah Geechee traditions.  Advanced booking required.  Contact Felicia Greene at 910.686.9518 x106.

The Cape Fear BBQ Festival will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 10 AM - 6 PM. Hosted and organized by Cape Fear Wildlife Expo, festivities include BBQ Cook-off, arts & crafts vendors, live music, and more! $5 admission; kids 12 & under free.  

An annual benefit event for Roots of Recovery that brings together the very best world-class yoga instructors, wellness experts and healthy living guides in a celebration of the spirit of the island. This historic site serves as a perfect backdrop for an all-levels yoga festival, interactive workshops, and children’s activities. Highlights include international teachers, live world music, local vendor market, food court, henna tattooing, and much more! $20 all-day pass, 9 AM to 9 PM. Children under 13 are free and welcome to attend kids’ classes.

Before the autumn equinox, the September harvest of sweet potatoes and peanuts was a community celebration. Join us for this 2-day event sampling the natural resources southeastern North Carolina has to offer with a wide variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy - including all things peanutty!