Festivals near North Topsail Beach, NC.

Carolina Beach MusicFest

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Carolina Beach, NC USA

• Music

• $25 - $50

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce invites you and your family to join us on Saturday, June 6 for the 40th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival t ....

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* ....

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 ....

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 ....

Cape Fear Kite Festival

• Nov. 6 - Nov 8, 2026
• Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - Kure Beach, NC USA

• Other / General

Festivities begin at Friday afternoon at the? Kure Beach Pier with a sneak peak of kites in flight! Friday evening at dusk on the Carolina Beach Beach ....

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 ....

North Carolina Rice Festival at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

• Mar. 7 - Mar 7, 2026
• 8884 St Phillips Rd SE - Winnabow, NC USA

• Other / General

Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site for the North Carolina Rice Festival! Activities will be located indoors and outdoors. Act ....

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 ....

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 ....

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 ....

38th Annual Carolina Kite Festival

• Oct. 25 - Oct 25, 2025
• Fort Macon State Park - Atlantic Beach, NC USA

Get ready to soar at the 2025 Carolina Kite Fest at the stunning Ft. Macon State Park! Whether you're a seasoned flyer or just love watching colorful ....

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 ....

OPEN HOUSE - UNCW Center for Marine Science Annual

• Oct. 4 - Oct 4, 2025
• Center For Marine Science - Wilmington, NC USA

Fun family-friendly event with tours, hands-on science activities and more. Learn about biology, chemistry, coastal engineering, earth and ocean scien ....

39th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival

• Oct. 3 - Oct 5, 2025
• 412 Evans St - Morehead City, NC USA

The 39th 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 ....

Friday Family Film Festival

• Aug. 15 - Aug 15, 2025
• 717 Orchard Ave - Wilmington, NC USA

Welcome to the Friday Family Film Festival! Join us at Unity Spiritual Center of Wilmington for a night of movie magic. This month's film is Miss Pot ....

It's a Super Pickle Party 2025 - Fermental

• Jul. 19 - Jul 19, 2025
• Fermental Beer \u0026 Wine - Wilmington, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Join the folks at Fermental as they celebrate the pleasantry of PICKLES with pickle beers, pickle wine, and more. It's a SUPER PICKLE PARTY. Saturday ....