Events | Carolina & Ocean Isle Beach

NC Azalea Festival

North Carolina Azalea Festival

Apr 8 2026 - 12:00pm to Apr 12 2026 - 9:00pm
The NC Azalea Festival showcases the Wilmington community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history, and culture through recreational, educational and family-oriented events.Read more
Festivals
Carolina Beach Events
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OIB Taste of Spring Food Truck Festival on Ocean Isle Beach

Apr 18 2026 -
11:00am to 2:30pm
What Is the OIB Taste of Spring Food Truck Festival? Hosted by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, the Taste of Spring Food Truck Festival is a free, family-friendly event held each spring at Town Center Park. Featuring a lineup of local and regional food...Read more
World Famous Blue Crab Festival

Blue Crab Festival in Little River, SC

May 16 2026 - 9:00am to May 17 2026 - 9:00pm
Just 20 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach in Little River, South Carolina, is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast.Read more
Festivals
Carolina Beach Events
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Carolina Beach Music Festival

Jun 6 2026 -
10:00am to 4:30pm
What Is the Carolina Beach Music Festival? The Carolina Beach Music Festival is one of the most beloved summer traditions on the North Carolina coast. Held every year on the first Saturday of June at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, this all-day festival draws thousands of...Read more
Festivals
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Independence Day Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast

Jul 3 2026 - 6:30pm to Jul 4 2026 - 9:30pm
Enjoy an early celebration of Independence day at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.Read more
Holidays
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Ocean Isle Beach Market Series

May 4 2026 - 9:00am to Aug 28 2026 - 1:00pm
What Is the Ocean Isle Beach Market Series? The Ocean Isle Beach Market Series is a beloved warm-weather tradition on the North Carolina coast, bringing together local growers, artisans, bakers, and makers for a weekly open-air market experience. The market was created to give local...Read more
Markets
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Peggy Hughes Summer Concert Series OIB

May 24 2026 - 6:30pm to Sep 6 2026 - 8:00pm
Join us in the park for some amazing local music!Read more
Live Music
Carolina Beach Market

Carolina Beach Market Fresh Local Produce

May 23 2026 - 8:00am to Oct 3 2026 - 1:00pm
What Is the Carolina Beach Market? The Carolina Beach Market is a beloved weekly tradition that brings the community together every Saturday morning along the shores of the lake in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Established to provide a location for local growers, producers, artisans, and...Read more
Markets