Burgaw Now

Honoring the past, building the future.

Burgaw Now is a Community Hub. 

Our mission is to support the revitalization efforts in Burgaw, North Carolina by providing sparks of economic development through starting new ventures and sharing the stories of people and businesses that make Burgaw a great place to live and visit.

Stories About Burgaw

Stories
Kids Making It: Empowering Youth Through Woodworking in Burgaw and Pender County
Kids Making It: Empowering Youth Through Woodworking in Burgaw and Pender County

“KMI is thrilled to announce their expansion to Burgaw and Pender County and plans to eventually offer all the same programs that their Wilmington location provides, starting with an after-school program focused on teaching woodworking skills to local youth.”

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Ice Cap Shaved Ice: Cooling Off Burgaw, One Snow Cone at a Time
Ice Cap Shaved Ice: Cooling Off Burgaw, One Snow Cone at a Time

“You'll know you've arrived when you're greeted by their cheeky mascot balancing a snow cone on his head at the door. ”

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The Perks of Parks: Playgrounds, Green Spaces, and More
The Perks of Parks: Playgrounds, Green Spaces, and More

“Burgaw may be a small town but outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice…”

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Burgaw Local & Change Maker Brings A Whimsical Tradition to New Year’s
Burgaw Local & Change Maker Brings A Whimsical Tradition to New Year’s

“Tied to a zip line in the back alley of Dees Drugstore, Honey, adorned with sparklers in hand, zooms down the line at midnight.”

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Burgaw Brewing’s Beer Lineup
Burgaw Brewing’s Beer Lineup

“So, grab a bite to eat and enjoy Burgaw’s very own beers, brewed by your neighbors and friends the Kozak’s.”

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Burgaw Now Launches Own Your Own
Burgaw Now Launches Own Your Own

“In late 2022, Burgaw Now founder Richard Johnson launched a new company, Own Your Own, to give want-to-be entrepreneurs nationwide the opportunity to open small businesses.”

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Burgaw on Video

Learn More About Burgaw

  • Pender County was established in 1875 and named for Confederate Army General William D. Pender. The county seat, Burgaw, combines the old and the new that typifies this Southern county. Ranked as the fastest growing county in North Carolina, Pender County has grown 15 percent since 1990. With a population of 34,000, Pender County has a labor force of 13,992 and a per capita income of $15,497. Read more here.

  • Welcome to Flatch (2022)

    I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

    Under the Dome (2013–2015)

    Tammy (2014)

    Uncle Frank (2020)

    Silver Bullet (1985)

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  • Burgaw offers a small town lifestyle with big city amenities. It is situated at the crossroads of several, breathtaking Carolina beaches, the bustling town of Wilmington and the large city of Raleigh. Burgaw hosts some of the area's largest gatherings from the Blueberry Festival which saw a turnout of over 50,000 people in 2022 to the Spring Fest which celebrates the Pender Arts Council. The town's active Chamber of Commerce continues to encourage the growth of Burgaw and community involvement.

  • It all started with Burgaw Now!

    Since its launch in 2018, Burgaw Now has opened two new restaurants including Fat Daddy’s, a retro, NY style pizzeria and Burgaw Brewing, Burgaw’s first brew pub. Following the success of both of these new businesses, founder Richard Johnson created Own Your Own to give “wantrepreneurs” nationwide the opportunity to open small businesses in small towns just like Burgaw.

    The Own Your Own mission is to revitalize small towns by helping entrepreneurs start new businesses that provide sparks of growth in their communities.