Events

Home Tours

Homeowners open their doors for tours offering gracious, southern hospitality.

The annual Christmas Candelight Tour, hosted by the Edenton Historical Commission, features a different neighborhood of private residences decked out in Holiday finery.

Every other April, the Edenton Womans Club celebrates the Bi-Annual Pilgrimage, opening public and private homes of historic significance to thousands of visitors from around the country.

Waterfront Sports

Edenton Bay is homeport of the Edenton Yacht Club. Throughout the year, residents delight in seeing sailors take to the Sound in Regattas.

Chowan County Fair

The American Legion is home to the area’s only regional fair held every September. It’s been delighting thrill seekers for over sixty years.

Fourth Of July

Our downtown waterfront literally explodes on July 4th, with the area’s largest fireworks display. The waterfront park hosts a festival, and boats fill the bay. People come from surrounding counties to witness the Optimist Club’s dazzling display over Edenton Bay.

Small Town America Parades

Broad Street plays host to two annual parades. The Peanut Festival Parade in early October and the Christmas Parade in early December feature regional bands, local clubs and civic organizations and a host of enthusiastic citizens.