Season-by-Season in Wilmington
From fresh seafood and Southern belles to hand-crafted ales and sweet-scented azaleas, the Wilmington calendar is jam-packed with fairs, festivals, and special events to delight visitors of all ages and interests. We've highlighted a few of our favorites here. Let the planning begin!
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Events
Spring
March | Cape Fear Craft Beer Week
April | North Carolina Azalea Festival
April | Beach, Bacon & Beer Festival
April | Carolina Cup Paddleboarding Competition
May | Wilmington Wine & Food Festival
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Events
Summer
June | Wilmington Sharks Baseball
June | Carolina Beach Music Festival
June | Cape Fear Independent Music Festival
July | A Taste of Downtown Wilmington
August | O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest
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Events
Fall
September | Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Festival
September | Port City Ribfest: BBQ at the Beach
October | Riverfest
October | 25th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival
November | Cape Fear Fair & Expo
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Winter
December | A Merry Little Christmas Festival
January | Docutine Film Festival
February | Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival