Southport Magazine

If you are in the mood to really get scared, why not take a short trip over to Grissettown and take a haunted trail ride. The sponsors really go all out to give their audiences a great scare, while having fun. All proceeds go to the local Grissettown Longwood Fire and Rescue.  So get scared for a good cause this Halloween. This is not for the faint of heart. 

This haunted trail ride was voted top Halloween attraction of 2016. Tours start at 7p.m. and run until late. 

Location: 

758 Longwood Rd, Ocean Isle Beach, Grissettown. 

For more information call 910-287-3030. Or email: station31@atmc.net

The trail is a self guided tour filled with interactive props and actors. Actors are firefighters and community volunteers. The trail takes about 30min to complete.  Money raised goes to help fund the fire dept.

This is not a little kiddy attraction, although it is family friendly.  There are thousands of man hours involved in putting together this trail, it takes an entire year to prepare. 

The trail yearly takes in about 3,000 customers from all over the state and has won 2 local awards for the scariest haunted attraction.

Haunted times are: 

Fri & Sat, October 4 & 5 

Fri & Sat, October 11 & 12

Fri & Sat, October 18 & 19

Fri & Sat, October 25 & 26

and of course, Thursday, October 31

St. Phillips Fall Festival

October 5, 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Ladies of St Phillips have been working hard on arts and crafts for months. They’ve been cooking up delicious baked goods, all ready for their fall festival in Southport. 

Some of the raffle items include Bed and Breakfast weekends, Dinners at local restaurants, gift baskets and much more. 

The bakesale and raffle tickets will be under the big tent out front, but all the crafts and goodies for sale will be inside in the hall. 

The crafts include hand painted shells, fall wreaths, Christmas ornaments, centerpieces, baskets, and much more. Ida P, one of the event coordinators assured me that this year’s crafts include some of the  most prettiest they’ve ever had. 

This is one festival you will not want to miss! 

BSL Haunted Trail & Fall Festival

October 26, 4p.m. – until

Compete with other local individuals/families, groups, and civic organizations to create a Haunted Trail that is a huge crowd-pleaser. Up to 10 applicants will be selected to build their scene for the 2019 Haunted Trail. The best part is… there is a $200 prize for the best scene!

Here is your chance to get creative and create scenes that will scare the socks off kids and adults alike including scary clowns, dark passage ways, primitive graveyards, terrifying dolls and more!  Over 200 people experience the Trail each year. 

The Haunted Trail opens when the sun goes down and takes place on the Community Center’s wooded path that runs along the edge of the property.   

We’ve extended the deadline to sign up for the Haunted Scenes Contest to October 1st at 5 p.m.. 

To signup or for more information, please contact us through messenger or call/email us at 910.477.3401 or 

www.bslspecialevents@gmail.com.

Come out to enjoy the trail and to see what creative additions will delight and fright this year! 

Holiday Boutique

Nov 8-9, 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

West Street, Marker 614.

St. James Artisans Holiday Boutique – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 11/8 and Saturday 11/9 at Market 614 (614 West West Street) across from the Southport Marina. The Artisans Holiday Boutique can make this year’s Holiday shopping delightful. You can select items from a varied and unique selection of fine arts and fine crafts from all media, textiles, flower arrangements, jewelry, painting, ceramics, and more. Over 60 Artisans will offer their fine arts and crafts at this Annual Holiday Boutique. Artists will be on hand to answer questions. Options are also available for special orders on many items. Admission is free!  Questions:Donna A. Davis Artisans Publicity 703-863-6631

Art In The Park, Saturday, 

October 12, 10am-2pm

 Come to the St. James Artisans and Stepping Up for Arts Art in the Park event at the Pavilion in Woodlands Park Saturday October 12th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 

This fall event will feature artists showing their artwork as well as working in Plein Air at their tables or by the lake. Artisans will be displaying original creations including baskets, pottery, jewelry, paintings, glassware, ornaments, woodwork, wreaths and floral arrangements, knitted items, and shell art. Artwork will be available for purchase at this event! 

You will also be able to purchase Limited Edition SUFA Tote Bags with Susan Dade’s original artwork on them. Tote Bags are $20. Bring a friend! Bring your family! Looking forward to seeing you at Art in the Park!