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Annual Festivals in Wilmington NC near Brunswick Forest

Cape Fear Riverfront Wilmington
Published on June 13, 2017

Southeastern North Carolina is known for great weather, great beaches and even great BBQ, but did you know about all of the fantastic festivals held each year?!  Take a peek at a month-by-month guide to the festivals in Wilmington NC near the fastest growing community in the Coastal South, Brunswick Forest:

FEBRUARY

What better way to celebrate the month of love than with the Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival?!  Dazzle your taste buds with bubbles and sweet treats during this weekend event.

APRIL 

The biggest festival of the year in Coastal North Carolina is the Azalea Festival Wilmington NC.  This festival is so popular even the azaleas put on their best coats for the occasion.  This southern soiree includes the circus, a parade, live entertainment, a shag contest, historical home tours and a garden party in the Azalea Festival Queen’s honor.

MAY

Winos and Foodies unite in May for the Wilmington Food & Wine Festival.  This festival is spread across the Greater Wilmington area and offers several wine dinners featuring the best chefs in town paired with the best sourced wines.  

You can also partake in the Somm-inar, the Cocktail Mix Off or the Bubble, Brews & Street Eats. The St. Nicholas Greek Festival held every year in May at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church features tours of the church, hourly entertainment and of course, traditional Greek fare including shawarma, gyros, kebabs, Baklava and Mythos. The Wilmington Greek Festival is excellent!

JULY

The NC 4th of July Festival has all of the red, white and blue Americana moments and is a Southeastern North Carolina must-do!!  This week-long festival held each year in Southport, NC is filled to the brim with activities for the whole family.  Enjoy historical site tours; take in the artisan’s market; let the beach music filling the air take you away; and cap off the festival with the traditional parade and fireworks display.

SEPTEMBER 

The NC Spot Festival coordinates to when the spot fish start biting…usually sometime in September if you ask the locals.  Celebrate their arrival with this weekend festival that includes chorus productions from area schools, hand-crafted goods, spot dinners and fireworks.

OCTOBER

Fall is ushered in with the Wilmington Riverfest, a Southeastern North Carolina staple.  This festival in Wilmington NC has it all…street fairs filled with vendors, musical and performance entertainment, Miss Riverfront and a Harvest Moon Riverparty to top it all off.

NOVEMBER

As the weather welcomes a nice chill to the air, the NC Holiday Flotilla kicks off.  This yearly festival is held at our beloved Wrightsville Beach and features a tree lighting ceremony with Santa, a party in the park, a decorated boat parade and fireworks.

As a resident of Brunswick Forest, fill your calendar with these festivals in Wilmington NC.  After all they are just a hop, skip and a jump away.

ABOUT BRUNSWICK FOREST 

Brunswick Forest is a 4,500-acre retreat and the fastest growing community in the Coastal South. They offer desirable amenities in an environmentally sensitive master-planned community, all dedicated to an active adult lifestyle.

It begins with its prime location, just 10 minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, NC, and within 30 minutes of pristine beaches—yet set apart on 4,500 heavily wooded acres containing parks, nature trails and creeks. It includes a wealth of amenities in place for residents to enjoy today, such as a top-rated golf course and some of the most diverse real estate offerings in eastern North Carolina. From upscale links-side estates to low-maintenance patio homes, this coastal North Carolina community has something for everyone - whether you’re looking to get in on the action or get away from it all. There’s also a vibrant town center that offers convenient shopping, dining and access to medical and other important services.

Call Brunswick Forest directly at 877-588-4313 to check on Discovery Package availabilty and schedule a tour.