Calendar of Events Wrightsville Beach

Please check back often as new events are added and additional information is provided for events shown below. Click here for a list of area events.         

July 2009

  • Every Monday Morning
    Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market

    There will be a variety of vendors from vegetables and fruit to peanuts and herbs. Market runs from 8am - 1pm.

    In front of the Post Office
    Old Causeway Drive
    Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480

  • Thursday, July 9, 2009
    WECT Sounds of Summer Concert

Turn up the fun with the 16th Annual WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food, dancing and fun! Free! 6:30 - 8pm.

Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.towb.org

  • Friday, July 10 - Sunday July 12, 2009
    Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest

Enjoy 3 days of spectacular surfing at the 3rd annual Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest. Watch some of the world's best professional and amateur surfers ride the waves, while you soak up some rays. More than just a killer contest, the festival is sure to be nothing but fun in the sun. Festival starts at 7 a.m. daily. Call 910.256.3821, email tony@wblivesurf.com or see the web site for more information.

Wrightsville Beach
Oceanic Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.wblivesurf.com/news.asp?id=368


  • Thursday July 23 - Sunday July 26, 2009
    Captain Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament

This is a gentleman's tournament. The purpose of it is to promote inshore fishing and local fellowship on our beach. Please fish safe and have a great time. We would like to dedicate this tournament to past charter boat captains and mates. Call 910.256.6550 for more information.

Bridge Tender Marina
Airlie Road
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.bridgetendermarina.com 

  • Friday, July 3 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    Audubon NC Free Birding Tours

The sights and sounds of colorful and unique coastal birds fill the air in coastal North Carolina this time of year. Audubon North Carolina staff are helping people get close-up looks at these natural marvels through free guided tours of the Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area through September. The tours, which run from 9am to 11am every Friday, are open to the public and feature a walk along the protected sanctuary that serves as habitat for beach-nesting birds including Least Tern, Black Skimmer, American Oystercatcher, Wilson's Plover and other unique and interesting coastal birds. Audubon North Carolina worked with the local community to develop this dynamic bird sanctuary from an inlet relocation project. Mason Inlet is now home to the state's largest beach-nesting colony of Least Terns. You do not need to register, just meet at the Mason Inlet information kiosk. Call 910.686.7527 or email awood@audubon.org for more information.

Mason Inlet Information Kiosk 
North End of Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncaudubon.org


  • Friday May 2, 2009 - Friday, October 2, 2009
    Airlie Gardens Concert Series

Relax under the broad branches of the Airlie Oak as the area's premier jazz musicians perform every first Friday from 6 to 8pm. Every 3rd Friday during the Airlie Gardens Concert Series, make sure you bring your dancing shoes... just in case the music brings you to your feet as you enjoy an evening of great dance music. Airlie Gardens Concert Series is a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic, your favorite beverage, a comfy chair or blanket and then relax, let the syncopated rhythms take you away. Now you're set for the perfect evening with family and friends at the Airlie Gardens Concert Series. Call 910.798.7700 or email airlieinfo@nhcgov.com for more information.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org

  • Friday May 1, 2009 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    5th Annual Mayfaire Music on the Town Concert Series

Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for the free Friday night concert series. Plentiful free parking is available on-site, and coolers, pets and picnics are welcome. And Don't forget your lawn chairs. Call 910.256.5131 for more information.

Mayfaire Town Center
Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
www.mayfairetown.com 

August 2009

  • Thursday, August 6, 2009
    WECT Sounds of Summer Concert

Turn up the fun with the 16th Annual WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food, dancing and fun! Free! 6:30 - 8pm.

Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.towb.org


  • Saturday, August 8 - Sunday, August 9, 2009
    13th Annual East Coast Wahines Surfing Tournament

The event is open to girls and women of all ages and all abilities. More exciting news and updates soon. We invite girls and women of all ages and all abilities to attend. This year's lineup includes competition in Shortboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, and Novice. See web site for details.

Oceanic Pier
Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.eastcoastwahines.com


  • Sunday, August 30, 2009
    Lumina Daze

The home of the Wrightsville Beach Museum is celebrating its 100th birthday. Plan on joining us at the Blockade Runner for a fun filled evening of activities including the nostalgic showing of a silent movie on the beach. Tickets on sale soon. Call 910.256.2569 for more information.

Blockade Runner
275 Waynick
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.wbmuseum.com

  • Friday, August 7 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    Audubon NC Free Birding Tours

The sights and sounds of colorful and unique coastal birds fill the air in coastal North Carolina this time of year. Audubon North Carolina staff are helping people get close-up looks at these natural marvels through free guided tours of the Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area through September. The tours, which run from 9am to 11am every Friday, are open to the public and feature a walk along the protected sanctuary that serves as habitat for beach-nesting birds including Least Tern, Black Skimmer, American Oystercatcher, Wilson's Plover and other unique and interesting coastal birds. Audubon North Carolina worked with the local community to develop this dynamic bird sanctuary from an inlet relocation project. Mason Inlet is now home to the state's largest beach-nesting colony of Least Terns. You do not need to register, just meet at the Mason Inlet information kiosk. Call 910.686.7527 or email awood@audubon.org for more information.

Mason Inlet Information Kiosk 
North End of Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncaudubon.org


  • Friday May 2, 2009 - Friday, October 2, 2009
    Airlie Gardens Concert Series

Relax under the broad branches of the Airlie Oak as the area's premier jazz musicians perform every first Friday from 6 to 8pm. Every 3rd Friday during the Airlie Gardens Concert Series, make sure you bring your dancing shoes... just in case the music brings you to your feet as you enjoy an evening of great dance music. Airlie Gardens Concert Series is a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic, your favorite beverage, a comfy chair or blanket and then relax, let the syncopated rhythms take you away. Now you're set for the perfect evening with family and friends at the Airlie Gardens Concert Series. Call 910.798.7700 or email airlieinfo@nhcgov.com for more information.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org

  • Friday May 1, 2009 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    5th Annual Mayfaire Music on the Town Concert Series

Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for the free Friday night concert series. Plentiful free parking is available on-site, and coolers, pets and picnics are welcome. And Don't forget your lawn chairs. Call 910.256.5131 for more information.

Mayfaire Town Center
Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
www.mayfairetown.com

September 2009

  • Saturday, September 19, 2009
    31st Anuual YMCA Triathlon

The biggest race in the NCTS, and the largest from Washington DC to Florida. This race starts out with a 1,500 meter swim, the bike course is one loop that takes participants over the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and onto the mainland and the 5K run course is a one-loop design and also flat. The run takes place on the very popular "loop" at Wrightsville Beach Call 910.251.9622 ext 224.

Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.setupevents.com


  • Friday, September 4 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    Audubon NC Free Birding Tours

The sights and sounds of colorful and unique coastal birds fill the air in coastal North Carolina this time of year. Audubon North Carolina staff are helping people get close-up looks at these natural marvels through free guided tours of the Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area through September. The tours, which run from 9am to 11am every Friday, are open to the public and feature a walk along the protected sanctuary that serves as habitat for beach-nesting birds including Least Tern, Black Skimmer, American Oystercatcher, Wilson's Plover and other unique and interesting coastal birds. Audubon North Carolina worked with the local community to develop this dynamic bird sanctuary from an inlet relocation project. Mason Inlet is now home to the state's largest beach-nesting colony of Least Terns. You do not need to register, just meet at the Mason Inlet information kiosk. Call 910.686.7527 or email awood@audubon.org for more information.

Mason Inlet Information Kiosk 
North End of Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncaudubon.org


  • Friday May 2, 2009 - Friday, October 2, 2009
    Airlie Gardens Concert Series

Relax under the broad branches of the Airlie Oak as the area's premier jazz musicians perform every first Friday from 6 to 8pm. Every 3rd Friday during the Airlie Gardens Concert Series, make sure you bring your dancing shoes... just in case the music brings you to your feet as you enjoy an evening of great dance music. Airlie Gardens Concert Series is a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic, your favorite beverage, a comfy chair or blanket and then relax, let the syncopated rhythms take you away. Now you're set for the perfect evening with family and friends at the Airlie Gardens Concert Series. Call 910.798.7700 or email airlieinfo@nhcgov.com for more information.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org

  • Friday May 1, 2009 - Friday, September 25, 2009
    5th Annual Mayfaire Music on the Town Concert Series

Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for the free Friday night concert series. Plentiful free parking is available on-site, and coolers, pets and picnics are welcome. And Don't forget your lawn chairs. Call 910.256.5131 for more information.

Mayfaire Town Center
Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
www.mayfairetown.com

October 2009   

  • Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2009
    Riverfest 2009

When downtown Wilmington's streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on two outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the area's rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children's activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. For more information call 910.452.6862.

Downtown Wilmington
www.wilmingtonriverfest.com


  • Friday May 2, 2009 - Friday, October 2, 2009
    Airlie Gardens Concert Series

Relax under the broad branches of the Airlie Oak as the area's premier jazz musicians perform every first Friday from 6 to 8pm. Every 3rd Friday during the Airlie Gardens Concert Series, make sure you bring your dancing shoes... just in case the music brings you to your feet as you enjoy an evening of great dance music. Airlie Gardens Concert Series is a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic, your favorite beverage, a comfy chair or blanket and then relax, let the syncopated rhythms take you away. Now you're set for the perfect evening with family and friends at the Airlie Gardens Concert Series. Call 910.798.7700 or email airlieinfo@nhcgov.com for more information.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org


  • Saturday October 10, 2009
    Bark in the Park

Mighty mutts and playful purebreds will leap to the sky to catch flying discs at the 2009 Skyhoundz Hyperflight Canine Disc Championships. The event begins at 11am. No experience necessary, admission free to spectators and competitors. Rain date Oct 11. Please come by the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Office to pre-register. For more information call 910.256.7925.

Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.towb.org

November 2009

  • Saturday, November 7, 2009
    Beach2Battleship Triathlon

Full and 1.2 Iron Distance Triathlon in Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington NC. A full Iron Distance and half iron distance race will take place simultaneously. Both events will fall under the name Beach2Battleship, a name that derives directly from the unique course the triathletes will take, as well as, the world class tourist experience and amenities available to competitors, their families and friends. Our triathletes will start from Wrightsville Beach, NC for a point to point swim in the channel so they will not have to deal with the unpredictability of an ocean swim. Beach2Battleship finishes at the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. For more information visit the web site.

Wrightsville Beach & Wilmington
www.beach2battleship.com


  • Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8, 2009
    Cape Fear Kite Fesitval

Come watch as we paint the Cape Fear Sky! Flyers from all over will be joining us for our Third Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival, held on Wrightsville Beach, in front of Shell Island Oceanfront Suites. We will be filling the sky with color from countless kites of unbelievable sizes and styles! Free! Contact Michael Agner 910.520.1818.

Shell Island Resort on the Beach
2700 N. Lumina Ave
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.capefearkitefestival.com

  • Saturday, November 14, 2009
    NC Holiday Flotilla 5K Run & Fun Loop Walk

This Wrightsville Beach Loop 5K follows side walk from the Town Park, around the loop, with a quick jaunt down N. Channel Drive and back. The Walk follows the Loop - Certified Course - Tag Timed by Brunswick Timing. Visit the Flotilla web site to download registration form or online at active.com -  search word Flotilla.

Wrightsville Beach Town Hall
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org

  • Friday, November 27, 2009
    Tree Lighting Ceremony & Flotilla Holiday Party

Kick off the holiday season Wrightsville Beach style. Our tree lighting ceremony begins the weekend-long yuletide festivities at 5:45pm. Bring your children to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and then scoot around the corner for dancing and good times at the Flotilla Holiday Party at 7pm at the Blockade Runner. Reservations available by calling the Flotilla Information Line at 910.256.2120.

Wrightsville Beach Town Hall & Blockade Runner
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org

  • Friday, November 27 - Saturday, November 28, 2009
    Enchanted Airlie

Enjoy beautiful holiday flowers, festive lights, live musical entertainment, and the largest display of model trains in the Southeast. Stroll through this whimsically lighted display at your own pace, soaking in the beauty. Now in its fifth season, Enchanted Airlie is open Nov 27 & 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21 & 22 . There are two show times per evening beginning at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Advanced tickets are required. Call 910.798.7700 for details.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403
www.airliegardens.org


  • Saturday, November 28, 2009
    Festival in the Park

Continue to celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Flotilla Festival in the Park. With an Arts & Crafts Show, performing artists, children's rides, antique auto show entertainment, amusements, and over 80 vendors, there's sure to be something for everyone. Festival goes from 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 910.256.2120.

Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org


  • Saturday, November 28, 2009
    NC Holiday Flotilla, 26th Annual

A spectacular lighted boat parade. A tradition at Wrightsville Beach for locals, boat lovers, and tourists for over 25 years. 30-50 boats ranging from yachts to personal watercrafts decorated for the holiday display. A Big Fireworks display to follow. For more information visit our web site. 6pm. Call 910.256.2120.

Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org


December 2009

  • Friday, December 4 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009
    Enchanted Airlie

Enjoy beautiful holiday flowers, festive lights, live musical entertainment, and the largest display of model trains in the Southeast. Stroll through this whimsically lighted display at your own pace, soaking in the beauty. Now in its fifth season, Enchanted Airlie is open Nov 27 & 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21 & 22 . There are two show times per evening beginning at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Advanced tickets are required. Call 910.798.7700 for details.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403
www.airliegardens.org