March and April Local Event Highlights
JOIN COASTAL DEVELOPMENT & REALTY AT DAYS AT THE DOCKS on HOLDEN BEACH!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday, April 26, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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Brunswick County offers a vibrant lineup of festivals and events that bring together families and adventure-seekers to savor the area’s local flavors, traditions, and culture of coastal living.
🍚 North Carolina Rice Festival
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Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Brunswick Town Fort Anderson, 8884 St Phillips Rd SE, Winnabow, NC
Description: 250th-anniversary celebration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge featuring historical commemorations, arts, and cultural activities.
💐 Oak Island Spring Fling
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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Location: Middleton Park, 102 SE 47th St, Oak Island, NC
Description: A free spring festival featuring live music by Deep Creek Soul, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks.
🧀🥣 Mac & Cheese Festival
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Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Starts at 12:00 PM)
Location: Leland Brewing Company, 2115 Ale Ave, Leland, NC
Description: A comfort food event featuring multiple food trucks with unique mac & cheese dishes, a petting zoo, and local vendors.
🦪3rd Annual AYCE Oyster Roast
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Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 (2:00 PM)
Location: Brunswick Beer Xchange, 113 Village Rd NE, Leland, NC
Description: An all-you-can-eat oyster roast with live music and local beer. Tickets are required (approx. $40).
🍀 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Location: Front Street to Dock Street and ends at Dock and 2nd Streets.
Description: Held in Historic Downtown Wilmington, a major regional celebration with local flair. Strong draw for family and seasonal content.
🧺 Oak Island Easter Egg & Spring Activities
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Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Location: Bill Smith Park
Description: Family-friendly Easter egg hunts and related seasonal activities
🌸 North Carolina Azalea Festival
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Date: Wednesday-Sunday, April 8-12, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Location: Wilmington, NC
Description: Major spring celebration with vendors, parades, concerts, gardens and cultural events in Wilmington.
🦋 Southport Springfest
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Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: Downtown Southport, NC
Description: Waterfront spring festival with music, vendors and family fun.
⚓ Days at the Dock Festival
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Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday, April 26, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: Holden Beach, NC
Description: Seasonal spring festival with arts, crafts and live entertainment.
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