Festivals near Jacksonville, NC.

Wilmington Anime-Fest

• Jun. 28 - Jun 28, 2026
• Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Wilmington, NC USA

• $10 - $25

WILMINGTON ANIME-FEST SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2026 | WILMINGTON, NC BALLAST HOTEL | 10:00AM - 5:00PM $20 ADMISSION |KIDS 11 AND UNDER FREE 1 PER PAID ADULT* ....

Benny Hill Concert

• Jun. 28 - Jun 28, 2026
• Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center - Wilmington, NC USA

• Music

• $1 - $10

Benny Hill has a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and a Masters of Music from Northern Illinois University. ....

Ocean City Jazz Festival

• Jul. 3 - Jul 5, 2026
• 401 Ocean Dr - North Topsail Beach, NC USA

• Music
• Outdoor / Recreation

• $100 - $250

A premier three-day musical celebration held in the historic Ocean City Beach Community of North Topsail Beach, NC. This annual event brings toge ....

One Sip Story: National Coffee Day with Cafely

• Sep. 29 - Sep 29, 2026
• Cafely - New Bern, NC USA

• Nightlife

• FREE!!

As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, National Coffee Day on September 29 beckons Americans to raise a mug in celebration of a beverage ....

National Coffee Day Vibes with Cafely

• Sep. 29 - Sep 29, 2026
• Cafely - Sneads Ferry, NC USA

• Nightlife

• FREE!!

Hey there, coffee lovers! Let’s raise a mug to National Coffee Day on September 29, a day that’s all about celebrating the brew that fuels our morning ....

40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival

• Oct. 2 - Oct 4, 2026
• Downtown Morehead City, Inc. - Morehead City, NC USA

• Other / General

The 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival ....

6th Annual Crystal Coast Highland Games

• Oct. 17 - Oct 17, 2026
• Newport Flea Mall Inc. - Newport, NC USA

• Other / General

Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games. We have world champions and amateurs ready to put o ....

14th Annual Gingerbread Festival Magic of Christmas

• Nov. 13 - Nov 14, 2026
• Crystal Coast Civic Center - Morehead City, NC USA

• Other / General

The Gingerbread Festival is a joyful, must-see holiday tradition at the Crystal Coast. This beloved event brings the people together in a warm, festiv ....

Christmas Holiday Laser Show

• Nov. 27 - Dec 6, 2026
• Carteret County Speedway - Swansboro, NC USA

• Other / General

• $25 - $50

This laser light extravaganza returns for the Christmas and holiday season! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season like never before ....

Bluegrass in the Grove Fest

• Jun. 13 - Jun 13, 2026
• 10200 US-17 - Wilmington, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

On Saturday, June 13th, Bluegrass in the Grove Fest will take over the grounds of Poplar Grove from 11am to 8pm of live bluegrass, folk music, and tra ....

Oceanic End of Days Spirits Dinner

• Apr. 22 - Apr 22, 2026
• Oceanic at the Crystal Pier - Wrightsville Beach, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $250+

Oceanic is excited to host a special 4-course spirit pairing dinner featuring our newly added End of Days Distillery spirits. Join us as we celebrate ....

Herb and Garden Fair

• Apr. 11 - Apr 12, 2026
• Poplar Grove Plantation - Wilmington, NC USA

• $1 - $10

Join us for Poplar Grove’s 34th Annual Herb and Garden Fair! Mark the beginning of Spring with a 2-day event featuring 150 of our state’s best herb a ....

48th Annual Pig Cooking Contest

• Apr. 9 - Apr 10, 2026
• 200 Howard Blvd - Newport, NC USA

• $1 - $10

he USA’s Largest All-Volunteer, Non-Profit, Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin’, invites you to join us for two days of food, fun, and springtime celebrations! ....

Riverbend Sound & Soul Festival

• Mar. 20 - Mar 20, 2026
• South Front Street - Wilmington, NC USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Get ready to soak up the rhythm and coastal charm at the Riverbend Sound & Soul Festival — Wilmington’s lively celebration of music, c ....

25th Downtown Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 14, Wilmington NC

• Mar. 14 - Mar 14, 2026
• Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC USA

Annual parade with community groups, schools, pipers. MCs from WECT ....

25th Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade

• Mar. 14 - Mar 14, 2026
• Downtown Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC USA

Parade with various community and school groups marching along Front Street in downtown Wilmington. Review stand at Front and Market with MCs from WE ....

33rd Annual Emerald Isle St Particks Day Festival

• Mar. 14 - Mar 14, 2026
• Emerald Plantation Road - Emerald Isle, NC USA

• Other / General

Get ready for an exhilarating celebration at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival! It's a blast for all ages, packed with live music to groove to, thrilling ....

Cape Fear Hooley Under the Bridge

• Feb. 28 - Feb 28, 2026
• Waterline Brewing Co. - Wilmington, NC USA

• Music

Fundraiser for the Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 14); free admission, donations at the door ....

Cape Fear Hooley Under the Bridge

• Feb. 28 - Feb 28, 2026
• Waterline Brewing - Wilmington, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Fundraiser for the 25th Downtown Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade ....

Area 52: The Ultimate Discovery

• Jan. 31 - Jan 31, 2026
• Area 52 - New Bern, NC USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Come celebrate the launch of Area 52 What is Area 52? In the rapidly evolving weed industry, Area 52 is being recognized for its cutting-edge produc ....

Area 52: Secrets Unveiled

• Jan. 31 - Jan 31, 2026
• Area 52 - Goldsboro, NC USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Come celebrate the launch of Area 52 What is Area 52? Area 52: Redefining the Landscape of Legal Weed Products In the rapidly evolving world of wee ....

Christkindlmarkt (an indoor & outdoor German Christmas Market)

• Nov. 22 - Nov 22, 2025
• 612 College Rd - Wilmington, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

German music and dancing provided by The Harbour Towne Fest Band, Christmas themed organ music, silent auction, authentic food and beverages (beer and ....

Special Pedals 10th Anniversary Celebration

• Nov. 15 - Nov 15, 2025
• 320 Red Cross St - Wilmington, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

We will be celebrating ten years working with neurodiverse young adults with food (burgers, hotdogs, etc.), a DJ and and a bike service station. Come ....

5th Annual Crystal Coast Highland Games

• Oct. 18 - Oct 18, 2025
• Newport Flea Mall Inc. - Newport, NC USA

Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games. We have world champions and amateurs ready to put o ....

Wilmington Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America

• Oct. 4 - Oct 4, 2025
• Wilmington - Wilmington, NC USA

• Community (Fundraiser)
• Food / Wine / Beer
• Holiday (Other)
• Organization / Group
• Outdoor / Recreation

• $100 - $250
• $250+

Lights Over America’s Wilmington Sky Lantern Festival is an exclusive, high-end sky lantern experience designed for adults ages 25 and older. Th ....