🎉 16TH ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
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New Bern's Biggest Block Party is Back!
Free Bookbags · Water Slides · Food Trucks · Community Fun.
Secure your child's supplies today!
Digital Support Provided by Support New Bern
What's Waiting for You
Splash Zone
Giant water slides to beat the summer heat. Bring towels & a change of clothes!
Diamond Zone
Baseball dump box, youth sports challenges & prizes up for grabs.
Food Truck Court
New Bern's favorite local food trucks serving up delicious eats all day.
Resource Hub
Free backpacks fully loaded with grade-specific school supplies.
Amazing Community Vibes
Immerse yourself in the positive energy! Connect with neighbors, make new friends, and celebrate the heart of our city in a true block party atmosphere.
Local Music Artist
Live performances from incredible hometown talent keeping the energy high, the crowd moving, and the soundtrack fresh all afternoon.
Local Business Vendors
Explore booths from New Bern's finest! Discover unique goods, services, and resources from our amazing community of entrepreneurs.
⚠️ FREE ENTRY — But RSVP to Guarantee Your Child's Backpack!
How It Works
1
Claim Your Free Ticket Below
Select each child's grade level (Elementary, Middle, or High School) when you register.
2
Guaranteed Supply Backpack at the Gate
Show your digital ticket on arrival — your child's fully-stocked bag is waiting. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served while supplies last.
3
Bonus Raffle Entry — Automatically!
Every early RSVP enters our grand prize drawing for school clothes gift cards & tech gear.
🎁 The festival, games & water slides are 100% FREE & open to everyone.
Register to lock in supplies + your raffle entry!
Claim Your Free Ticket 🎟️
Takes less than 60 seconds — secure your child’s backpack now.
🔒 Your Privacy Matters: We respect your privacy. Support New Bern and The Pink Sapphire Ladies will only use your information to manage event registration and guarantee your child’s backpack. We will never sell, lease, or share your data with third parties.