Festivals near Sneads Ferry, NC.

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! ....

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 ....

50th Annual Wooden Boat Show

• May. 2 - May 2, 2026
• 315 Front St - Beaufort, NC USA

• Other / General

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the Annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for all ages. The show takes p ....

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 ....

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 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 ....

Beaufort's Mardi Gras

• Feb. 20 - Feb 21, 2026
• Front Street - Beaufort, NC USA

• Other / General

Get ready for a weekend of high-energy celebration and coastal charm at Beaufort Mardi Gras on the Coast. This beloved annual event transforms downtow ....

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 ....

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 ....

Beaufort Pirate Invasion 2025

• Nov. 14 - Nov 16, 2025
• Front Street - Beaufort, NC USA

Mark your calendars for November 14–16, 2025, as Beaufort once again transforms into a seaport overrun by pirates! The weekend kicks off Friday at Eur ....

Beaufort Wine and Food's Fall Fest

• Nov. 14 - Nov 15, 2025
• Beaufort Hotel - Beaufort, NC USA

• $50 - $100

Beaufort Wine and Food is excited to announce the Fall Fest! Fall air, music, and wine paired with the salty brine of local oysters. Join us as we ce ....

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 ....

Veils, Vows, and Visions

• Sep. 13 - Sep 13, 2025
• The Gardens at Isaac Taylor - New Bern, NC USA

• FREE!!
• $10 - $25

Surrounded by lush greenery and elegant décor, guests will enjoy live inspirations, expert insights, and exclusive showcases designed to bring their w ....