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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | July 27-31, 2026
The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation and
Tourism Department is excited to host many
upcoming Fall Events this year, including a
Fall Concerts Series, Movies in the Park, and
our annual Autumn Fest, all taking place in
downtown Burgaw.
The Fall Concert Series kick -off this season ’s
events in Dees Park, featuring The Dust
Parade performing on September 17th from
6:30 to 8:30 pm, followed by Travis Watts
and Mountain Blessings performing on
October 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. “Come out and enjoy the fall weather while
listening to live music with friends and family! Enjoy a beer garden with Burgaw
Brewing, along with other food trucks! We are excited to have our community out for a
great time!” says Codie McGrew, Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Burgaw.
Movies in the Park will begin, showcasing family -friendly movies at Dees Park on
September 25th, featuring Captain America: The First Avenger, in honor of America ’s
250th Anniversary! Other movies in the park will include Hoppers on October 9th at
6:30 pm, Hocus Pocus 2 on October 23rd at 6:30 pm and the final movie of the season
will be Toy Story 5 on November 20th at 6:00 pm.
Burgaw to Host Upcoming Fall Events NOTICE OF
SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given
that the Burgaw Town
Council will hold a special
meeting on Monday,
August 3, 2026 at 9:00
AM to conduct a work
session, including
discussions on paving
priorities, project updates
and special presentations
from Wilmington
Business Development
and Checkmate. This
meeting will be held at
the Burgaw Town Center,
108 E. Wilmington Street,
Burgaw. All interested
parties are invited to
attend.
Please note the following temporary street closure due to the National Night Out event:
Wright Street between Courthouse Avenue and Fremont Street will be
closed between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM on August 4, 2026.
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UPCOMING
August 3 | 9:00 AM
Town Council Special Meeting: Work
Session
Burgaw Town Center
August 4 | 6:00-8:00 PM
National Night Out
Downtown
August 6 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
Burgaw Visitor Center
August 7 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 10 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting
Burgaw Visitor Center
August 11 | 4:30 PM
Town Council Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 18 | 8:30 AM
Coffee & Conversation
Burgaw Town Center
August 19 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Burgaw Town Center
August 20 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
Vendor Registration Now Open!
Don’t forget to show your lawn some love this summer!
Regular mowing not only keeps your yard looking neat but also helps maintain the charm of our
beautiful town. A well -kept lawn is a small but meaningful way to contribute to our shared
community pride. So, dust off those lawnmowers and let's make our town shine!
October 17
10 AM - 4 PM
Downtown
B U R G AW N C . G O V/ R E G I S T ER
Returning for one of the biggest
events in Burgaw is Autumn
Fest! This one -day family -
friendly festival invites those of
all ages in Burgaw and
surrounding communities on
October 17th from 10:00 am to
4:00 pm at the Pender County
Courthouse Square. Autumn Fest will feature live music,
entertainment, pumpkin decorating, a 5K, one -mile fun run,
craft vendors, kid ’s activities, food trucks, a kids ’ costume
contest, and more! Two bands will perform during Autumn
Fest, including Shannon Baker & sometime soon, as well as
sibling bluegrass band, Dear Maribella & the Pigkickers. Full
details including an event schedule, 5K and fun run registration
links are available at burgawnc.gov/autumnfest.
All upcoming fall events are outlined on the Town of Burgaw
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department website at
www.burgawnc.gov/parks. Contact the Parks, Recreation and
Tourism Department for further information or questions at
(910) 300-6401 or recreation@burgawnc.gov.
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The Parks Foundation of Burgaw proudly celebrated the official groundbreaking of the GAF Community Splash Pad on
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, marking the beginning of construction on one of the community's most anticipated
recreational projects.
Representatives from the Parks Foundation of Burgaw, GAF, and the Town of Burgaw Town Council gathered at Bishop
Rayford Hankins Memorial Park to commemorate this milestone, which has been nearly three years in the making.
The GAF Community Splash Pad represents the culmination of a community -wide fundraising effort led by the Parks
Foundation of Burgaw. Since the project's inception, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to secure donations,
sponsorships, and partnerships that would make this exciting amenity a reality for local families.
Construction of the splash pad is being made possible through the generous support of Environments Unlimited, Drish
Utilities, and S&W Concrete, all of whom are donating significant portions of the project's construction services and
materials. The remaining project costs have been raised through the Parks Foundation's fundraising efforts and
generous community supporters.
To accelerate the project and begin construction this summer, the Town of Burgaw contributed a small portion of the
remaining funds needed to move the project forward. The Parks Foundation of Burgaw and the Town have established
a two -year repayment agreement, ensuring the project will ultimately be 100 percent funded through private
donations and Foundation fundraising without the use of taxpayer dollars.
The splash pad is expected to be completed by the end of August 2026 and will provide a fun, safe, and accessible
destination for children and families throughout the region.
The splash pad is being named in recognition of the significant support of GAF, North America ’s largest roofing and
waterproofing manufacturer. In addition to monetary donations, GAF, which has operated in the Burgaw community
for more than 30 years, is also donating its StreetBond solar-reflective coatings for the splash pad to provide a colorful,
protective area for the community.
This collaboration is part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which focuses on making a positive
difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging GAF's expertise, resources, and products to help
build resilient communities.
Designed with accessibility in mind, the splash pad will be fully ADA compliant, allowing children of all abilities to enjoy
the facility. Upon opening, the splash pad will operate as a flowthrough water system, with long -term plans to convert
the facility to a recirculating system in the coming years as additional funding becomes available.
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Parks Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking of GAF
Community Splash Pad

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New garbage and recycling schedule magnets are now available at T own
Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM - Stay on track, pick up yours today!
Mayor Olivia Dawson states that "This project is a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together
with a shared vision. We are incredibly grateful to the donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who believed in
this project and helped make today possible.”
"While today marks the beginning of construction, it also marks the beginning of countless future memories. We can't
wait to welcome families to the splash pad and see this vision come to life.”
"Investing in spaces and resources that bring people together is essential to building strong, resilient communities, ”
said Steve Boehling, General Manager at GAF -Burgaw. “As a long -standing neighbor and employer, we ’re proud to
partner with the Parks Foundation of Burgaw to support a project that will create lasting value and make a positive
difference for local families."
The Parks Foundation of Burgaw extends its sincere appreciation to every donor, sponsor, volunteer, and community
member who contributed to this project over the past three years. Their generosity has transformed a vision into
reality and created a lasting investment in the health, wellness, and quality of life of Burgaw residents.
Following the completion of construction, the community will be invited to celebrate during a Ribbon Cutting and
Grand Opening Celebration, with the date to be announced at a later time. The event will feature food trucks,
inflatables, a glow party, family activities, and much more, providing an exciting opportunity for residents to
experience Burgaw's newest recreational attraction together.
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There’s still time to submit applications and supply donations!
SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY 2026
CRAM THE CRUISER

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 6:00 PM
Join us for a family bingo night at the Historic
Burgaw Train Depot to kick start the school year!
Pre-registration is required at burgawnc.gov/register
( Doors open at 5:45 pm ) ( Fun Prizes )
C $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident +)
More Information: @recreation@burgawnc.gov €@ 910-300-6401
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Mayor
Olivia Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem
James Malloy
Council Members
Bill George
William Rivenbark
Michael Pearsall
Myra McDuffie
Town Manager
James H. Gantt
Town Clerk
Kristin J. Wells
Town Attorney
Norwood P. Blanchard, III
Town Hall
109 N. Walker St.
Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-2151
mail@burgawnc.gov
www.burgawnc.gov
Office Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday
PUBLIC WORKS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
NUMBER
PHONE # 910-470-0457
This phone is only answered after
hours, between 4:30 PM - 7:30 AM,
and is for water and sewer
emergencies only . Unless Public
Works has been given prior notice
from Town Hall, Public Works
cannot turn your water on due to
non-payment shut off.
Utilities
663-3445
Parks & Town Events
300-6401
Human Resources
663-3444
Permitting & Inspections
663-3452
Public Services
Department
259-2901
Police Department
Non-Emergency
259-4924
Fire Department
Non-Emergency
259-7494
Elected & Appointed
Officials
Connect with us!
Town Council Meetings
Second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 PM
Public Forum/Public Hearings at 5:30 PM
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
Planning Board Meetings
Third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
Tourism Development Authority Meetings
First Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM
Burgaw Visitor Center (Old Jail)
106 E. Wilmington St.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Meetings
Second Monday of February, May, August,
November at 5:30 PM
Burgaw Visitor Center (Old Jail)
106 E. Wilmington St.
Beautification Committee Meetings
First Friday of every month at 8:30 AM
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
CURRENT MEETI NG
SCHED ULE
All meetings listed above are open to
the public; oral and written
comments always welcome.
Meeting agendas can be found on the
town’s website at BurgawNC.gov.
Notices for cancelations and special
called meetings will be posted on the
town’s website and weekly
newsletter when necessary.
For questions or assistance, please
contact the Town Clerk at 910-663-
3441 or kwells@burgawnc.gov.