Brunswick Island's Home & Garden Show

The 11th Annual Brunswick Island’s Home & Garden Show will be held April 20-21 at Sea Trail Convention Center in Sunset Beach, NC.


Last years attendance for the two day event was over 1,000 people.


The Brunswick Island's Home and Garden Show displays products and services for the home and garden including landscaping, gardening, pool and spas, windows, outdoor grills, home décor, utilities, real estate and financial services, and resources for home construction or improvement.


Please join us for this fun and informative event and stay at the Sunset Inn on the island of Sunset Beach, NC. Five minutes from Ocean Isle Beach, NC and only 20 minutes from North Myrtle Beach, SC.

9 North Shore Drive East
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
www.thesunsetinn.net
1-888-575-1001

Tie Up Your Sneakers for the Upcoming Races

Just in case you didn't know it, there are quite a few 5k and 10k races coming up soon in the area. If you’ve been training all year or are just trying stay in shape, consider entering any or all of them. When you find yourself looking for an Ocean Isle Beach hotel consider The Sunset Inn located close by at Sunset Beach, NC.

We’ll give you a run down of upcoming races that we know of right now.

A Race for the Cure 5K is being held from 8 a.m. to noon on March 2 in downtown Wilmington, NC. The Race for the Cure 5K raises money for the Susan G Koman Foundation. The race will take place in Downtown Wilmington at 2nd and Market Streets.

Get into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit on March 16, 2013 at the Lucky Leprechaun 5k beginning at The Winds Resort! Wear Green and show your Leprechaun Spirit! The course is flat, fast and beautiful as it parallels the ocean along the east side of the island. Hundreds will come out to participate in the race along 1st and 2nd Streets on Ocean Isle. The crowd is usually a festive bunch, dressed in all shades of green with St. Patty’s Day flair. The race begins at 9am. There are several different race categories and many winners; the overall best time wins a free 2-day stay at The Winds. After the race, participants staying at The Winds are treated to a hamburger and hotdog lunch complete with all the fixings!

The Wrightsville Beach Marathon 5K takes place from 5-8 p.m. on March 16 at Mayfaire Town Center Event Field. The event is part of the exciting Marathon Madness in March. The entire marathon series includes a 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Marathon Relay. The 5K starts at Mayfaire Town Center and ends with a Pasta Dinner at the Marathon Expo at Mayfaire (separate admission fee). Registration for the run is $35.00 to $55.00

Whew! We get tired out just thinking about them all. Do give us a call toll free at (888) 575-1001 if you’d like to make reservations at our inn. You'll find our rates to be comparable to an Ocean Isle Beach hotel but our accommodations quite more luxurious. We think you’ll be happy you’ve chosen The Sunset Inn over any Ocean Isle Beach hotel the area might offer.

Upcoming Events in Wilmington

Things Happening this February in Wilmington:

Winter Wine & Beer Walk - February 22

Wilmington will be having its Winter Wine & Beer Walk on Saturday, February 22 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. downtown. This event is a tasting tour of some of Wilmington most popular restaurants and drinking spots. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25 and are limited; this fee includes 2 free samples at each location. This is a great way to discover new beers and different wines at places you already go, or a new bar or restaurant altogether! Tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or by cash only at The Fortunate Glass & Front Street Brewery. For more information check out http://www.wineandbeerwalk.com/info_wilmington.html, or call 216-374-8884.

Evita! - Starting February 19

Evita is coming to Wilmington, this beautiful production is about Evita Duarte, a B-picture actress who became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Peron. It is being performed at Thalian Hall Wednesday, February 19 - Sunday, February 23 and Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2; times are Thursday - Sat 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $29 per person, and more information can be found at http://www.thalianhall.org or call at 910-632-2241

Carolina Chocolate Drops with L Shaped Lot Duo - February 26

The Grammy award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops are coming to the Brooklyn Arts Center on February 26, doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are General Admission: $23, Day of: $28 and VIP Balcony: $33. According to the New York Times: “They dip into styles of southern black music from the 1920s and '30s string- band music, jug-band music, fife and drum, early jazz and beam their curiosity outward. They make short work of their instructive mission and spend their energy on things that require it: flatfoot dancing, jug playing, shouting."
For more information go to http://www.pipelineevents.com or call 910-538-2939.

It’s time to Run to the Sun!!

The 26th annual Run to the Sun Car Show will be held March 20th - 22nd at the old Myrtle Mall Square site. It will feature classic, antique and exotic car and is South Carolina’s largest car and truck show. Last year they had over 3,200 participants and are expecting over 3,000 again this year.

There is no charge for spectators to view these cars and vendors will be on hand with food and classic auto memorabilia and accessories. The car show will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; they are hoping to raise $100,000. The show will run daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm and there will be nightlife events at participating business in Broadway at the Beach. This event is put on by the Pee Dee Street Rodders.