A NEW CRYSTAL COAST TRADITION RETURNS IN 2023VENUE:
Carteret County Speedway 501 Whitehouse Fork Rd, Swansboro, NC 28584 Emerald Owl Productions, Inc. (EOP) and The Carteret County Speedway are partnering for a second year with the financial support of the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority to create a laser light extravaganza for the Christmas and holiday season.
This year’s show is a 45 minute beam show. It will be synchronized with traditional Christmas and other holiday music. In order to prevent overcrowding and traffic concerns, drive-in tickets will be sold on a timed admission that will be valid for one session. Once a session has reached capacity, no further tickets will be sold for that session. DATES & TIMES: The show opens on Friday, November 24 and runs through Sunday, November 26. It then reopens on Friday, December 1 and runs through Sunday, December 3, 2023. We are increasing the venue size and the show length this year meaning we are starting with just 2 shows per night. Additional time slots and nights may be added based on ticket demand. * 6:15 pm * 7:45 pm ADVANCED TICKET RATES: Friday and Saturday Nights: $30 per vehicle Sunday Nights: $25 per vehicle These rates include up to 6 people per vehicle. Additional people beyond 6 are $5.00 per person. AT THE GATE: Friday and Saturday Nights: $40 per vehicle Sunday Nights: $35 per vehicle WHAT TO BRING: There will be no concessions sold! Bring your own food and drink! We recommend bringing the following with you to enhance your experience: * FM Radio (to listen to the show) * Folding chairs (no lounge chairs) to set up outside your vehicle * Glow Sticks * Blankets, jackets, etc. * Ponchos (show WILL run in light to moderate rain) * Hot Chocolate and other holiday goodies VEHICLE ACCESS: * Please know how to extinguish the headlights on your vehicle while it remains on and in park. * Vehicles will have no access to leave while the show is still in progress. * You may set up chairs and a small table in front of your vehicle to enjoy the show. * You must be ready to leave as soon as the show ends. * Large vehicles such as passenger vans and buses may attend, but must reach out in advance to determine parking area and rate. To obtain approval, please call Judy Hailey at 252-286-5001 * No trailers or parade floats will be allowed as a drive-in ticket. HOTEL DISCOUNTS: If you are traveling for the show, discounted rates are available at the Best Western Swansboro and the Lighthouse Suites. Click Hotel Discounts for more information. |