Cape Fear Craft Beer Week continues a tradition of celebrating the Cape Fear’s thriving craft beer culture through a ten-day celebration that attracts beer tourism, draws awareness to our region, and serves as a showcase for the area’s breweries, bottle shops, restaurants, and craft-centric businesses. The week features events showcasing not only beer brewed in the Cape Fear … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Craft Beer Week
Events
Feast Wilmington
Taste, sip, savor and celebrate your way through the inaugural Premier Food & Drinks Festival, Feast Wilmington! Experience a weekend in historic downtown filled with flavor. Choose either an All Access Pass, or individual event tickets to enjoy four fun events including a VIP Kickoff with immersive experience chef tables, Brunch Elevated, Riverside Pier Party, or Craft … [Read more...] about Feast Wilmington
Badwater Cape Fear Marathon Race
Sign up now to participate in the Badwater® Cape Fear race. Founders call it "The world's toughest footrace." It is a 50km or 51.4-mile ultra running race featuring a twelve-mile warm-up on the car-free, one-lane-wide roads of Bald Head Island, followed by 19 or 38 miles of running on the East Beach of Bald Head Island and the wild, secluded sandy beach between Cape Fear and … [Read more...] about Badwater Cape Fear Marathon Race
Wilmington’s Fourth Fridays
Wilmington's Fourth Fridays Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, wood, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Friday February 23, 2024 Price: Free for Spectators Event Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presented By: Arts Council of Wilmington The after-hours … [Read more...] about Wilmington’s Fourth Fridays
The Croatan Buck Fifty
The Black Bears of the Croatan National Forest will have to share their home with cyclists the weekend of March 23 - 24th as the 6th Annual Croatan Buck Fifty bike race takes place with a start/finish at Carteret County Speedway in Swansboro. Bikers from both the US and Canada will compete with most of competitors from the East Coast including many from Coastal Carolina … [Read more...] about The Croatan Buck Fifty
Southport Historical Walking Tour
The Southport Historical Society will make history come alive as you enjoy a relaxed self-guided, one-mile walk through charming Historic Southport. Transport your self back to the early days of this city while visiting churches and homes dating back to the 1800s, as well as landmarks like City Hall, the Old Brunswick Jail, Old Smithville Burial Grounds, and River Pilots … [Read more...] about Southport Historical Walking Tour
First Friday ArtWalk
First Friday ArtWalk – the First Friday of each month in downtown Elizabeth City! Friday, March 1, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM First Friday ArtWalk – the First Friday of each month in downtown Elizabeth City! Enjoy artwork, artist demos, and live music around downtown Elizabeth City as the streets come alive with the monthly ArtWalk … [Read more...] about First Friday ArtWalk
Thalian Hall Bluegrass Bash
The elegant Thalian Hall turns a little country during the annual Thalian Hall Bluegrass Bash, which is a fun event that features a wealth of ways to get into the spirit of the music, fun, and activity in the heart of the downtown area. Held on the grounds of Thalian Hall, this fun concert and festival features a wealth of talented musicians from all across the Port City and … [Read more...] about Thalian Hall Bluegrass Bash
NC Rice Festival
Enjoy a long weekend celebrating southeastern North Carolina’s Gullah Geechee culture at the North Carolina Rice Festival in Brunswick County. The festival attracts families, history enthusiasts, educators, tourists and residents alike to the Leland, North Carolina (Brunswick County), area to learn about and celebrate the region’s rich and diverse cultural history of … [Read more...] about NC Rice Festival
Oak Island Polar Plunge
Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Celebrate the Patriot victory of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, their first victory prior the Declaration of Independence, Halifax Accord and War for Independence, with a full weekend of festivities. In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, patriot forces needed an innovative solution to slow the Loyalist advance across Moores Creek Bridge. The previous … [Read more...] about Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Art For All – Made In NC
The Brooklyn Arts Center presents Made In NC 2023, taking place on Saturday February 22nd, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. and Sunday, February 23rd, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Â 50+ of the best area artists will sell their unique hand made creations in the Church and The Annex all priced under $500. Â Amazing food trucks will feed the crowd each day along with the … [Read more...] about Art For All – Made In NC
Firepower! Big Bang Tour
Come aboard to explore the gun batteries that made the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA a formidable foe! Spend three hours learning the steps to fire the 16 and 5 inch guns from target identification/acquisition in the Combat Information Center to the fire control solution. The tour will also include a visit to the powder magazines and projectile handling space needed for the … [Read more...] about Firepower! Big Bang Tour
Camellia Club Show And Sale
Spend a fun day at the beautiful New Hanover County Arboretum at the Tidewater Camellia Club's Camellia festival and Sale on Saturday February 24, 2024. Admission to this family friendly event is FREE! Â Events begin at 11:00 am with a huge Camellia Plant Sale, Camellia Education, a children's Camellia Art Show, Family Activities and Garden Tours. There will also … [Read more...] about Camellia Club Show And Sale
Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental
Visit Oriental’s History Museum and explore a special exhibit tells the story of the evolution of the town since its founding over 125 years ago. Oriental History Museum presents Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental. Opens February 17. Local homes, businesses, and scenery were lost over time. Causes ranged from natural disasters to fires in … [Read more...] about Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental