The year in Craven County moves from spring on the river to MumFest in the fall and candlelight at Tryon Palace in winter. In between come hot, humid summers and a hurricane season that New Bern takes seriously after Florence pushed the Neuse into downtown in 2018.
These guides cover the major events, weather month by month and how residents prepare for storms and river flooding. For storm-proofing your house, see our home and property guides; for something to do this weekend, see things to do. Event dates change, so confirm with organizers.
Every events & seasons guide
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