Hampstead North Carolina: Coast Home North Carolina

Hampstead, North Carolina is one of the fastest growing areas in our state. It's popularity stems from it's desirable location close to the beautiful Topsail Island Beaches, area Golf Courses, access to the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Award winning Topsail School District School. Hmpstead is home to many water access and Golf communitie.

Hampstead was once a small fishing village and whistle stop along side the Atlantic Coast Line RR. It's said that Hampstead got its name from an incident during one of George Washington's many trip's along the King's Highway.

He had planned to feast on the local mullet caught in the Topsail Sound. However, when he arrived, the mullet were not running. Washington had to "feast" on ham instead and from that day on the area was known as "Hampstead"!

Hampstead is a warm and welcoming town, with friendly folks and lot's of available activities close by.

Spend the day Fishing, Swimming, relaxing on the front porch , or at a local Festival. Something for everyone in Hampstead, NC. Coast Home to Hampstead!

Hampstead Festivals:

Some of the most popular Hampstead area festivals held throughout the year.

Autumn with Topsail is held the third weekend in October in the town of Topsail Beach and sponsored by the Topsail Island Historical and Cultural Arts Council..

Celebrate Hampstead Festival is held on the 2nd Saturday in May.

The Azalea Festival is held in Wilmington, NC during the first weekend in April. You may contact them at

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival- Held on the courthouse square in historic downtown Burgaw. =

The Spot Festival- sponsored by the Hampstead Fire Department and held at Topsail High School during the last weekend in September.

Sun Fest - sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island and held at the Soundside Park. For further information you may call 910-329-4446.

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