Wilmington fairs festivals events

Annual NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Saturday, Jun 29 8:00a

5K Freedom Run/Walk & 1 mile Freedom Run/Walk. Shirt Pickup & Registration will take place on Friday, June 28th from 6pm-8pm & Saturday, June 29th from 6:30am-7:30am on race day.

N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day

Monday, Jul 1 9:00a

Middleton Park Extension Soccer Field, Oak Island

In conjunction with the NC 4th of July festival. Oak Island Parks&Rec invites you and your family to the annual Beach Day on July 1...

North Carolina Oyster Festival

Saturday, Oct 19 10:00a

Town of Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach

North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championship, Kids' rides and games, surfing contest, 10k/5k road race, 1 mile fun run, Oyster Stew Cook-Off, live entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors and othe...

North Carolina Jazz Festival

Thursday, Feb 6 10:00a

Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington

This is a 3 day traditional jazz festival, held at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside Hotel. All events are held in the ballroom in a cabaret setting with tables of ten...

Lighthouse Beer Festival

Saturday, Oct 19 12:00p

Lighthouse Festival Grounds, Wilmington

Lighthouse Beer and Wine puts on this fantastic event once a year...

North Carolina Fourth of July Festival

Tuesday, Jul 2 10:00a

Franklin Square Park, Southport

Festival to celebrate our nation's independence. 40,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **

New River Palooza-Festival

Friday, Sep 20 10:00a

New River Palooza, Jacksonville

New River Palooza has joined with BOLD to ensure a festival with something for all ages and all walks of life...

Wilmington Riverfest

Friday, Oct 4 10:00a

Water Street, Downtown, Wilmington

A weekend celebration of Wilmington's heritage on the Cape Fear River...

Car ART show entries

Thursday, Jun 20 4:00a

American Legion Building, Jacksonville

Imagine a piece of a bumper painted with a sea turtle or unicorn.Or a cardboard box made into a tractor.Or a sculptor made out of headlight with nuts & bolts...

Little River Shrimpfest

Saturday, Oct 12 10:00a

Waterfront, Little River

In it's 9th year, located on the waterfront in Little River, SC, this music and street festival continues to grow and succeed...

Cape Fear Blues Festival

Friday, Jul 26 10:00a

City of Wilmington, Wilmington

A celebration of blues music nestled between the beautiful beaches of the Cape Fear coast and historic downtown Wilmington, NC...

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast

Thursday, Jul 4 6:30p

Boardwalk Gazebo, Carolina Beach

Funk U Orchestra (funk) performs. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Details: 458-8434 or PleasureIslandNC.org

Holly Ridge Fireworks

Thursday, Jul 4 10:00a

Holly Ridge Municipal Park, Holly Ridge

Fireworks, entertainment, children's rides, and concessions! Come and celebrate America's birthday! 5,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **

N.C. 4th of July Festival

Tuesday, Jul 2 9:00a

Downtown Southport, Southport

Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule...