Main Street Conference
Downtown New Bern
Shopping
Craven Street
Chameleon Blue – 10% off for conference attendees
Nautical Wheelers
Accidental Artist – Coupon for free studio fee
Mitchell Hardware
Ballantyne Framing & Art
Twice as Nice
Joy & Light
Peacocks Plume
New Bern Goods
E. Front Street
Franklin’s Antiques
The Galley Store
S. Front Street
Made in NC
Next Chapter Books & Art
Visit New Bern
Beary the Hatchet – $5.00 off one hour of axe throwing
Middle Street
Wine & Design
Silver Line Jewelry & Gifts
Midtown Olive Oil Company
Studio M
Snapdragon’s Toy Store
Blue Magnolia
Surf, Wind and Fire
Juliette’s Boutique
Toms Coins & Antiques
The Black Cat Shoppe
Anchored in New Bern, NC
Birthplace of Pepsi
Living Well New Bern
Community Artist Gallery & Studios
Craven Arts Council & Gallery
Lula Balou – 10% off with conference badge
Bear Town Fudge Company
Audra Style
Hancock Street
Poor Charlie’s Antiques
Downtown New Bern
Dining & Drinks
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner C=Cocktails
Craven Street
Morgan’s Tavern & Grill – L/D/C
Harry’s BBQ – L/D/C
Thai Angel – D/C
S. Front Street
Blackbeard’s Triple Play – L/D/C
Pirate’s Cove – L/D/C
Bear Town Market – C
Front Street Fish Co. – L/D
Bootlegger’s – C
Lawson’s on the Creek – L/D/C
Middle Street
New Bern Coffee Roasters – B/L
MJ’s Raw Bar & Grille – L/D/C
Pinky’s Pub – L/D/C
Cypress Hall – L/D/C
The Pourhouse 222 – D/C
The Bruin Craft Beer & Wine – C
Bakers Kitchen – B/L
Surf, Wind and Fire – C
Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant – L/D
Cow Café – L/D
Bellas Café – B/L
The Chelsea – L/D/C
Pollock Street
Kuma Sushi – L/D/C
Michael’s Pub & Patio – L/D/C
Poppy’s – L/D/C
Baxter’s 1892 – L/D/C
The James Drinkery – C
Gemelli Italian Deli & Bagelry – B/L/D/C
Freshwater Beer Co. – C
Firefly Cafe – L/D/C
Brewery 99 – C
Broad Street
Crema Brew – B
Maytee Sweets – B
Things to Do Downtown
During Main Street Conference
Tuesday, March 10 – Thursday, March 12
FREE Garden Tour Pass to Tryon Palace Gardens
Stop at the Palace Waystation and show your badge for your free ticket.
The Palace Gardens offer a beautifully restored glimpse into 18th-century landscape design. With blooming seasonal flowers, meticulously maintained pathways, and views along the Trent River, the gardens provide a peaceful setting to explore history in full bloom.
Tuesday, March 10th, 6:30pm
Wine & Design
208 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed- we’ll take you through step by step! We are so excited to create gorgeous resin art with you! Please note: All resin projects must stay in our studio a minimum of 24 hours after the event for curing purposes. Some specialty projects will need additional time if extra hardware is needed.
Tuesday, March 10th, 7:30pm
Walk-in Bathtub Main Street Mayhem
An improvised comedy show featuring Walk-in Bathtub – New Bern’s funniest improv comedy troupe. Rated R, Beer and Wine Available for Purchase
New Bern Civic Theatre
414 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC
$20
Tuesday, March 10th,
12 – 2pm & 5:30 – 7:30pm
The Gardens at Isaac Taylor
228 Craven Street, New Bern, NC
Gardens open for sitting, having a drink, enjoying your take-out lunch, catch up with friends. Tucked back off of Craven Street in one of our most storied historic homes, the Gardens at Isaac Taylor offer a quiet spot for a break… and maybe a drink.
Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00pm
Trivia
Pourhouse 222
222 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30pm
Ghosts of New Bern Tours
Tickets available at The Black Cat Shoppe
246 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Tuesday, March 10th, 7:30 – 10pm
Trivia Night
Pinky’s Pub & Eatery
218 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Wednesday, March 11th,
12 – 2pm & 5:30 – 7:30pm
The Gardens at Isaac Taylor
228 Craven Street, New Bern, NC
Gardens open for sitting, having a drink, enjoying your take-out lunch, catch up with friends. Tucked back off of Craven Street in one of our most storied historic homes, the Gardens at Isaac Taylor offer a quiet spot for a break… and maybe a drink.
Wednesday, March 11th, 4pm – 7pm
Big Wednesday Jam Session
Surf, Wind & Fire
230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Big Wednesday is a laid-back, come-as-you-are music night built around shared tunes, good company, and the simple joy of making music together.
We’ll start with live folk-style music, then open it up for anyone who wants to join in—bring a banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, or just your listening ears.
No pressure. No perfection. Listening is just as welcome as playing.
Wednesday, March 11th, 6pm
South American Wine Dinner
Firefly Cafe
901B Pollock Street, New Bern, NC
Click the button below to view the menu, cost, and dinner reservations.
Wednesday, March 11th, 6:30pm
Wine & Design
208 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Whispered Botanicals – Acrylic Painting
Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed- we’ll take you through step by step!
Wednesday, March 11th, 7:30 – Close
Karaoke
Pinky’s Pub & Eatery
218 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Thursday, March 12th, 7:00pm
Music Bingo
Pourhouse 222
222 Middle Street, New Bern, NC
Thursday, March 12th – Friday, March 13th, 1pm & 3pm
Bear Feet Street Tours
Guided, historical walking tour of residential areas, told with storytelling flair.
Begins at 301 Pollock Street