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Sunny Side Oyster Bar - Season Grand Re-Opening Day
2025-09-18 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sunny Side Oyster Bar, 1102 Washington Street, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Sunny Side Oyster Bar re-opens for the 2025-2026 oyster season on Thursday, September 18th, 2025! A little earlier than normal, but the weather is right, and the suppliers say the oysters are ready, SO LET’S GO! Owners and staff are ready to see old friends and meet new friends. This is going to be a great year at Sunny Side, come on out to have some fun, eat wonderful seafood, and enjoy great fellowship! Sunny Side will be open from the 18th and beyond (usually closing in early to mid spring for off-season).

Business Hours:

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 5:30–10 PM
Saturday 5:30–10 PM
Sunday 5–8 PM

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Photography Exhibition & Reception
2025-09-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Martin County Arts Council – Flat Iron Gallery, 124 Washington St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
The annual photography exhibition at the Martin County Arts Council Flatiron Gallery will take place from August 14th to September 18th. The opening reception on August 14th will be from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.

Martin County Historical Society Lunch & Learn Program
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Shamrock Restaurant, 101 West Blvd, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
All are invited to join the Martin County Historical Society and Grimes-Mayo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their lunch & learn program on September 18th at Shamrock Restaurant in Williamston. The Martin County Historical Society hopes you can attend this informative program on the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution. You may be eligible to join these groups!

Community Book Club
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Martin Community College, Kehukee Park Rd, Williamston, 27892, United States
Book Club Pick: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley – Join the book club and dive into this imaginative and thought-provoking novel that uniquely blends time travel, history, and romance. Don’t miss the chance to discuss this fresh take on love, identity, and belonging across centuries.
Join staff from Martin Memorial Library and Martin Community College in this one-of-a-kind book club. Come share your thoughts and enjoy lively conversation with fellow readers! Bring a refreshment or light snack to share with the group.

27th Annual Williamston Rotary Club Golf Tournament
2025-09-18 11:45 - 19:30 | Roanoke Country Club, 1380 Fairway Dr, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
The 27th Annual Williamston Rotary Club Golf Tournament takes place on September 18th! Contact Roy Lilley (252) 799-7185 or Travis Cowan (252) 217-8128 for more info. This tournament is a fun day of golf, food, and community. Don’t miss out!

Bingo - Everetts Ruritan Club
2025-09-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Everetts Ruritan Club, 205 Ayers St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Bingo is every Wednesday at 2 PM at the Everetts Ruritan Club building. Price is $1 per card. Prizes are small items.

Sophie Taylor Live at Main Street Haven
2025-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Main Street Haven, 111 W. Main St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Saturday night, September 13th, local musician, Sophie Taylor will perform at Main Street Haven in Downtown Williamston. Come out and see a great show downtown!

Girl's Night with Chic Links
2025-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Chic Links Studio at Bundy Stables, 2009 Grand Canyon Rd, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
GIRLS NIGHT: Sparkle & Socialize is coming soon. Ladies, it’s time for a night filled with sparkle, laughs, and new connections! Join Chic Links for a Party + Meet & Greet! Date: September 13th, Time: 6PM, Location: The Studio at Bundy Stables, 2009 Grand Canyon Rd, Williamston, NC 27892.

Permanent jewelry: bracelets, anklets, and necklaces that are custom-fit, clasp-free, and cute! Meet & greet, mingle, sip, snack, and connect with amazing women in our community. Perfect for besties, new friends, or anyone needing a fun night out!

Grab your girlfriends, come ready to sparkle, and leave with both new jewelry AND new friends. Invite your ride-or-die (and maybe that friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with). Let’s make it a night to remember!

Ice Cream Social
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship Baptist Church, 1450 N Haughton St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Come sweeten the new school year with your friends and FREE ice cream! Fellowship Baptist Church Youth invites you to join them for ice cream sundaes and more. Hope to see you there!

Healing Through Art
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Martin County Arts Council – Flat Iron Gallery, 124 Washington St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Join AmVets Post 227, at Healing Through Art, a support group at Martin County Arts Council, every 2nd and 4th Saturday March through December. Who knew art could be such a comforting experience?! All are welcome.

Alpaca & Tallow Products Farmers Market
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Tractor Supply Co., 813 East Blvd, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Come shop JLS Alpaca Farm’s pop-up shop at Tractor Supply in Williamston on Saturday, September 13th, from 10 AM to 2 PM! Talk to the farmers and learn about their selection of alpaca and tallow products. Ask them about booking an alpaca farm tour!

Fall Frisbee Festival
2025-09-13 08:30 - 17:15 | Farm Life Disc Golf, 1233 Kent Roberson Rd., Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Come on out and show your support for the JIT disc golf tournament on September 13th at Farm Life Disc Golf! It’s going to be a fun one! Hot dogs with homemade chili, baked beans, chips, lemonade, and sweet tea will be served for lunch at no charge. Make your plans now for the last tourney of the year at Farm Life Disc Golf! There will be a campout on Friday night if you’d like to join in the fun for a glow round and some crazy campfire stories. Check-in by 9:30 AM, no later on Saturday ($30). Clean-up day is September 6th for those volunteers who can make it.

SCHEDULE:

Register – 8:30 AM to 9 AM
Round 1 – 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Lunch – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Round 2 – 1:30 PM to 4 PM
CTPS – 4:30 PM to 5 PM
Trophies / Payouts – 5 PM to 5:15 PM

Community Yard Sale
2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, 109 W Church St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Williamston Memorial Baptist Church is hosting a community yard sale on September 13th, from 8 AM to 12 PM. Head downtown and shop around as you kick off your weekend in Williamston!

Community Yard Sale
2025-09-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Dollar General Robersonville, 703 N Main St, Robersonville, NC, 27871, United States
The Robersonville Dream Makers invite all to shop at their community yard sale at the Dollar General parking lot in Robersonville. Come out and see what bargains you can find and support their organization! Please call 252-217-7409 for more info.

E.J. Hayes Pig Cooking Contest & Pig Pickin'
2025-09-13 00:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-12 17:00 - 23:59 | E.J. Hayes Alumni Center, 705 Washington Street, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
On September 12th & 13th, get ready for some proper ENC BBQ at E.J. Hayes Alumni Center! Please SAVE THE DATE & your appetite for this competition & PIG PICKIN’! Follow the E.J. Hayes Alumni Connection Facebook Page for info and updates. If you would like to compete in the competition OR sponsor and GROW your business + this annual event, download the APPLICATION INFO HERE.

The 3rd Annual E.J. Hayes Pig Cooking Contest is back! It will begin on Friday night, Sept. 12th with a chefs’ meeting at 5 PM. This is a real showdown of some of the best pig cookers in eastern North Carolina. They each will bring their skills, their secret sauces, and family traditions. The prizes up for grabs are: 1st place gets $300, a big trophy, and bragging rights; 2nd place gets $200 and a trophy; and 3rd place gets $100 and a trophy. Bring your folding chair and enjoy live music Friday night into early Saturday morning. Judging will begin at 8 AM on Saturday. Beginning at 11 AM, all the BBQ will be chopped and sold by the plate with sides and a drink for $12. BBQ will also be sold by the sandwich and by the pound. Winners will be announced at 1 PM. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and enjoy some good “down east” BBQ!

Registration Fee: $150
Judging starts at: 8 AM
Pig Eating & Entertainment kicks off at: 11 AM

Welcome to the Tradition! This ain’t just about barbecue – this is a showdown of Eastern North Carolina’s best pig cookers and plenty of smoke to see who takes home the title of #1 Pig Cooker.

What’s Happening:

Pig Cooking Contest – Friday Night to Saturday morning.

Plates on Sale at 11 AM – chopped pork BBQ, sides, and a cold drink ($12/plate)

FREE Entertainment – live music and local performers

Rides and fun for the hole family – bring the kids!

The Contest Rules:

Whole hog, split in half, cooked on a big grill. Propane is most common, but wood or charcoal is welcome.

Hog must be cooked with head & feet removed.

Meat must be cooked all the way through before judging.

Contestants receive their hog Friday evening after the rules meeting. Hog must be ready by 7:45 AM Saturday morning.

Judging begins at 8 AM sharp. Judges go tent-to-tent, looking for flavor, tenderness, and technique. Each judge has their own taste, so contestants better bring their best. Winners announced around 1 PM.

After the judging, the pigs are brought to the chopping tent where the meat is prepared for plates. We expect a crowd — we’ll have two serving lines plus a drive-through at the front of the Alumni Building to make sure you don’t have to wait too long, so you can get home and watch your favorite college football team or take a nap after all the good food.

Want to cook, sponsor, or vend?

We’re looking for contestants, vendors, and corporate sponsors to help make this year the best yet.

Email Mr. Walter Whitfield: WhitfieldC@aol.com

Text/call: 252-799-8487

Mark your calendar, bring your family, and come hungry. Let’s have a good time Williamston style and show off the best of Martin County, and Eastern North Carolina!

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Jason Johnson Live at Main Street Haven
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Main Street Haven, 111 W. Main St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Local musician, Jason Johnson, will be performing at Main Street Haven on Friday, September 12th, from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy cornhole, dancing, & everything downtown Williamston has to offer!

Bertie County Inclusive Nature Walk
2025-09-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Roanoke/Cashie River Center, 112 W Water St, Windsor, NC, 27983, United States
One Community has started a nature walking club for people of ALL abilities in Bertie County. Every Friday for the month of September, the group will be meeting at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center to walk the beautiful boardwalk along the Cashie River. Please RSVP HERE!

Evening Book Club
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Martin Memorial Library, 200 N. Smithwick St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Join library staff for a discussion of the book, The Outcast Dead, by Elly Griffiths. If you have any questions or would like to join the evening book club, please call the library at 252-792-7476.

Church League Bowling
2025-09-11 18:30 - 23:00 | Williamston Bowling Center, 617 East Blvd, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Church League Bowling will begin on Thursday, August 28th, and run for a 12-week season, every Thursday at 6:30 PM, with teams of 4. Season will finish before Thanksgiving. Join a team or bring your own team! Contact Williamston Bowling Center if you’re interested.

Thursday Night Doubles - Farm Life Disc Golf
2025-09-11 17:30 - 21:30 | Farm Life Disc Golf, 1233 Kent Roberson Rd., Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Thursday night doubles run in spring, summer, and fall. Start time is 5:30 PM, except for the summer months, as the days get longer, wherein 6 PM will be the new start time.

This beautiful course is a tightly wooded course with swamps and a pond. Alt. pin placements make for a fun and challenging time. Situated on a private family farm, so please call the owner before playing. The phone number is also posted on a sign near the 1st tee.

Debbie Roberson
Phone: 252-217-9738

Aqua Zumba
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Roanoke Country Club, 1380 Fairway Dr, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Enjoy a pool workout at Aqua Zumba class at Roanoke Country Club, every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM, until pool season ends in late September.

Storytime Williamston
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Martin Memorial Library, 200 N. Smithwick St, Williamston, NC, 27892, United States
Storytime with Jessika Patrick – Join library staff for a fun and engaging storytime designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers!

Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that spark imagination and learning.
Perfect for little ones and their caregivers.
Ella Mae Abbitt Meeting Room at Martin Memorial Library

Come read, sing, and play with us!

Toddler & Preschooler Storytime at the Library! Join library staff for a fun-filled storytime designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! Each storytime features delightful stories, playful songs, movement, and age-appropriate activities to help little ones develop early literacy skills—all while having a blast. Perfect for ages 18 months–5 years (must be accompanied by a caregiver). No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun!
