Spring in New Bern

Spring is here and New Bern begins it's Spring Events. The most popular, year after year, is the Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour. April 11th & 12th from 10am to 5pm, you will have the opportunity to tour 17 homes and gardens in 2 different historic districts. The homes change from year to year so it never gets "old". Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the days of the tours. A ticket is good for both days and will entitle you to free admission to Tryon Palace Gardens. It is a wonderful time to view the Garden's tulips and other beautiful spring blooms. For more information, you may contact the New Bern Historical Foundation at 252-638-8558.

This same weekend will host the 4th annual New Bern Jazz & Blues Fest at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center! This festival offers world class jazz and blues musicians and includes the talents of Melvin Taylor and Nnenna Freelon. Tickets are $30 each evening. For information and online tickets visit www.jazzpreservationsociety.com or www.newbernjazzandbluesfest.com

If you need more to fill your weekend, on Friday evening, the 11th, you can stroll the streets of downtown New Bern and experience the art work of local talents at the Downtown New Bern Art Walk! From 5-9, downtown shops and galleries will open and exhibit the work of local talents. This is a free event you won't want to miss.