Those of us who live year round in the Cape Fear region know there is an abundance of activities. You just need your imagination, a health curiosity about your community and the motivation to get up and get moving!
THE ICONIC STUFF
It seems only appropriate to begin our list with those things that you can’t do or see anywhere else. The Cape Fear Region is blessed with geographic wonders and man made history that make this area truly unique. Here are some of our favorites.
- Airlie Gardens (Year Round)
- Bald Head Island Ferry (Year Round)
- Britt’s Donuts (April to September)
- Fort Fisher Battleground (Year Round)
- Fort Fisher Hermit (Year Round)
- Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (Year Round)
- Fishing at Kure Beach Pier (Year Round)
- Greenfield Lake Park (Year Round)
- Johnnie Mercer’s Fishing Pier (Year Round)
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (Year Round)
- North Carolina Battleship (Year Round)
- Old Baldy Lighthouse (Year Round)
- Oak Island Lighthouse (Year Round)
- Screen Gems Tours (Year Round)
- Self Guided One Tree Hill Tour (Year Round)
- Wrightsville Beach Mailbox
THE BEACHES
The Cape Fear Region is a water community. Our beaches put us on the map. In 2019 (the last year before Covid) approximately 12.1 million people visited the Carolina coast with more than three out of four of those tourists spending at least one night. They come here to swim, to rent boats, to fish, to take pictures of sunrises or simply to grab a beach chair and soak up the rays. Each of the beaches in the Cape Fear Region is unique and special. Visitors tend to be loyal to their favorite designations. They return year after year to the same spot. The beach seasons of course run officially from Memorial to Labor Day, but for locals or those traveling a short distance, the reason really runs from April to October.
18. Carolina Beach
20. Kure Beach
21. Fort Fisher
23. Holden Beach
24. Sunset Beach
25. Caswell Beach
27. Ocean Isle Beach
FESTIVALS
Nothing brings people together like a festival and a good parade. Every year each of the three counties that make up the Cape Fear Region hosts gatherings to celebrate the Carolina way of life. We honor azaleas, blueberries, the spot fish, classic cars, independent films, beer, jazz plus the Greek and Polish cultures. Each festival offers interesting food, arts and crafts and typically live music. And while it’s possible, in a typical year, to build your calendar around such events, our list here includes several festivals that at the moment (because of Covid) have yet to nail down firm dates in 2022. For the latest information on these events you can always call our office at 910-202-4813.
28. Wilmington Coffee Fest January 29, 2022
29. NC Jazz Festival February 3-February 5, 2022
30. 5th Annual Cape Fear Hooley under the Bridge (Irish Music Festival) February 12, 2012
31. Cinema Sister’s International Film Festival, March 11, 2022 – March 13, 2022
32 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Riverfront Park, March 12, 2022
33. St Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade March 17, 2022
34. North Carolina Azalea Festival April 6-April 10, 2022
35. Wilmington VeggieFest at Legion Sports Complex
36. NC Science Festival Celebration at Children’s Museum of Wilmington , April 16, 2022
37. Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival May 7, 2022
38. North Carolina Blueberry Festival June 17-June 18, 2022
39. NC 4th of July Festival July 3rd -July 4th, 2022
40. Wilmington Riverfest October 7-October 9, 2022
41. Rims on the River(TBA)
42. Cape Fear Comedy Festival (TBA)
43. NC Spot Festival (TBA)
44. Wilmington Greek Festival (TBA)
45. Pleasure Island Seafood and Jazz Festival (TBA)
46. Cape Fear Kite Festival (TBA)
47. Kure Beach Street Festival (TBA)
48. Cucalorus Film Festival (TBA)
49. Oak Island Annual Arts and Crafts Festival (TBA)
50. St. Hedwigs’s Polish Festival (TBA)
MUSIC
In 2021, after much anticipation, Live Oak Pavilion opened in downtown Wilmington. This outdoor facility joined Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and the Wilson Center as the premier concert venues in the Cape Fear Region. Shows are also routinely held downtown near the Riverwalk, at Airlie Gardens, Mayfaire Town Center, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium along with a variety of restaurants, night clubs and municipal stages. This year already a number of big acts have announced plans to perform in the area. Here is a list of the scheduled shows.
51. WSO Bruch Violin Concerto with Randall Goosby January 23, 2022
52. All Strings NC Symphony at The Wilson Center, February 5, 2022
53. Black Violin in Concert at UNCW Kenan Auditorium, February 12, 2022
54. Jazz At Cameron Art Museum featuring John Brown Quintet, February 17, 2022
55. Brett Dennen in Concert at the Brooklyn Arts Center February 23, 2022
56. Jazz at the Cameron Art Museum; Ti Harmon and Thrio, March 2, 2022
57.Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2022 Tour at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, March 11, 2022
58. Lettuce in Concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, March 27, 2022
59. The Wood Brothers in Concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, March 31, 2022
60. Grand Funk Railroad in Concert at the Wilson Center, April 2, 2022,
61. Oceanic Summer Music Series at Oceanic Restaurant April 7, 2022 – September 29, 2022
62. Jazz at Cameron Art Museum: El Jaye Johnson Band, April 7, 2022
63. NC Azalea Festival Concert with Brantley Gilbert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion April 7, 2022
64. NC Azalea Festival Concert with REO Speedwagon at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, April 8, 2022
65. Las Cafeteras in Concert at UNCW Kenan Auditorium, April 9, 2022
66. NC Azalea Festival Concert with Cypress Hill at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, April 9, 2022
67. Bon Iver in Concert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, April 12, 2022
68. Mt. Joy in Concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, April 14, 2022
69. Ben Folds: In Actual Person Live for Real Tour at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, April 15, 2022
70. Shovels & Rope at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, April 16, 2022
71. Trace Adkins in Concert at the Wilson Center, April 19, 2022
72. Cornell Gunter’s Coasters at Thalian Center for Performing Arts, April 21, 2022
73. The String Cheese Incident: Night 1&Night 2 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre April 26-April 27, 2022
74. Scheherazade NC Symphony at the Wilson Center, April 28, 2021
75. Houndmouth in Concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre May 1, 2022
76. Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats at Thalian Center for Performing Arts, May 4, 2022
77. NC Azalea Festival World Premiere “Azalea Suite” at the Wilson Center May 7, 2022
78.Patti LaBelle at the Wilson Center, May 14, 2022
79. Leon Bridges in Concert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion May 17, 2022
80. Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series 5/20/2022, 6/3/2022, 6/17/2022, 7/1/2022, 7/15/2022, 8/5/2022, 8/19/2022, 9/2/2022, 9/16/2022
81. Haim: One more Haim Tour at Live Oak Bank Pavilion May 23, 2022
82. Carolina Beach Music Festival at Carolina Beach Boardwalk, June 4, 2022
83. Stephen Marley Acoustic in Concert at at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre June 30, 2022
84. Stars and Stripes: NC Symphony at the Wilson Center July 2, 2022
85. “Weird Al” Yankovic: Ill-Advised Vanity Tour at the Wilson Center August 12, 2022
86. Dispatch & O.A.R. Summer Tour 2022 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion September 3, 2022
87. Jazz Jam at Burnt Mill Creek (Every Sunday Night)
88. Satellite Sunday Night Old Time Bluegrass Jam (Every Sunday Night)
PERFORMING ARTS
In the heart of downtown Wilmington sits Thalian Hall. The three story facility was built in 1858 and is one of the oldest production stages in the country. Every year it will host traveling and local productions. The Cape Fear Region loves the performing arts. In addition to Thalian shows are also performed at the Wilson Center, The Southport Playhouse, The Cape Fear Playhouse, City Stage and the Brooklyn Arts Center. Here are a list of some upcoming performances scheduled for 2022.
89. SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical: at the Wilson Center January 21, 2022 – January 22, 2022
90. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Wilson Center January 25-January 27, 2022
91. Comedian Kyle Grooms, January 28, 2022 – January 29, 2022
92. Piaf! The Show at Thalian Hall Center for Peforming Arts January 29
93. Comedian Ryan O’Flanagan, at Dead Crow Comedy Room, January 30
94. Cats at The Wilson Center, February 1, 2022 – February 3, 2022
95. Cirque Mechanics at The Wilson Center, February 10, 202
96. Comedian Monroe Martin at Dead Crow Comedy Room, February 11, 2022 – February 12, 2022
97. 50th Anniversary WSO with Linda Lavin at the Wilson Center, February 20, 2022
98. Comedian Mike Stanley at Dead Crow Comedy Room March 4, 2022 – March 5, 2022
99. Comedian Brian Posehn at Dead Crow Comedy Room March 10, 2022 – March 12, 2022
100. Comedian Jackie Fabulous at Dead Crow Comedy Room March 18, 2022 – March 19, 2022
101. Hairspray at the Wilson Center, March 19, 2022 – March 20, 2022
102. The Great Dubios at Thalian Center for Performing Arts, March 26, 2022
103. Comedians Sonya White & DS Sanders at the Brooklyn Arts Center, April 1, 2022
104. Comedian Rodney Carrington in Concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, April 2, 2022
105. Comedian Shane Torres at Dead Crow Comedy Room, April 8, 2022 – April 9, 2022
106 Comedian Jay Leno at the Wilson Center April 22, 2022
107. Stomp at the Wilson Center April 23, 2022
108. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Wilson Center April 26, 2022 – April 27, 2022
109. Comedian Jesus Trejo at Dead Crow Comedy Room April 29, 2022 – April 30, 2022
110. Chris Parondi’s Stunt Dog Experience at Thalian Center for Performing Arts, April 30 2020
111. Blue Man Group: Speechless Tour at the Wilson Center, July 5, 2022 – July 6, 2022
FARMER’S MARKETS
For almost as long as there have been farmers, there have been farmers’ markets. They help bring fresh produce and farm products directly to the buyer. This list of farmer’s markets does not include the scores of road side stands that pop up throughout the region. These are just the scheduled markets that typically meet on a weekly basis.
112. The Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek January 1, 2022 – December 17, 2022
113. Lewis Farms U Pick it Strawberry and Blueberry Farm end of March to the start of July
114. Taylor’s Blueberry Farm end of March to the start of July
115. Riverfront Farmers’ Market Dock Street and S Front Street March 26, 2022 – November 19, 2022
116. 30th Annual Poplar Grove Herb & Garden Fair at Poplar Grove Plantation, April 2, 2022 – April 3, 2022
117. Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market at Poplar Grove Plantation April 13, 2022 – September 28, 2022
118. Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market May 15-October 2, 2022
119. Southport Summer Market June 2- September 29, 2022
120. Oak Island Farmers’ Market September 1-October 30,2022
121. Fall Market at the Burgin-Wright House, October 1, 2022
122. Poplar Grove Fall Farmers & Artisan Market October 1, 2022
ON AND UNDER THE WATER
There is no shortage of adventures when you live this close to the water; surfing, scuba diving, wind sailing, deep sea fishing, spearfishing, jet skis, floating tiki’s and of course boats. Several local companies have made it their business to help you have fun by providing rentals and lessons for a variety of water activities.
123. Southport Boat Rentals (Year Round)
124. Island Cruises (Year Round)
125.Carolina Beach Jet Ski Rentals (Year Round)
126. Manhaniam Adventures (Year Round)
127. Impulsive Charters (Year Round)
128. Southport Water Tours (Year Round)
129. Fantesa Boat Rentals (Year Round)
130. Black Beard Scuba (Year Round)
131. Paddle NC (Year Round)
132. Never Ever Boards (Year Round)
133. Sail Shop (Year Round)
134. Kayak Carolina (Year Round)
135. Wilmington Jet Ski Rentals (Year Round)
136. Spearfishing (Year Round)
137. Tiki Tours (Year Round)
138. Ecological Marine Adventures (Year Round)
139. Surf City Surf School (Year Round)
140. Blackwater Kayaking (Year Round)
141. Cruisin Tikis (Year Round)
RUNS AND OTHER ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS
The tri-county area is a place for people on the move. It is a get up and go athletic region. Running is huge here with a dozen races already scheduled for 2022. Tennis is also popular with a local association that manages competition between players of all levels. Of course water sports like surfing competition and fishing tournaments are a mainstay in the summer. And then there’s the off beat stuff. We have an active dodge ball league, a roller blading team, a ping pong convention coming to the downtown area, an indoor pickleball arena, sky diving, several disk golf courses, a volley balls bar and an association that oversees cornhole play. For those of you who can’t stay put, here is a list of places to compete.
142. Port City Ping Pong Throwdown January 14, 2022 – January 15, 2022
143. Johnnie Mercer’s Pier Dogfish Tournament February 5, 2022
144. Wrightsville Beach Valentine Run: 5K, 10K, 15K, February 12, 2022
145. Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, February 19, 2022
146. Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run 5k Walk/Run & 10 K at Carolina Beach Boardwalk March 12, 2022
147. US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship at Blockade Runner Beach Resport March 19, 2022
148. NC Azalea Festival Boxing Tournament at the Wilmington Convention Center, April 9, 2022 – April 10, 2022
149. 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Fun Run: Race for the The Plant at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, April 24, 2022
150. Carolina Cup at Blockade Runner Beach Resort April 28, 2022 – May 1, 2022
151. Wilmington Sharks Baseball Season from May to August
152. Carolina Beach Double Spring Triathlon, May 21, 2022
153. Stoked to Go Out Pier to Pier Swim May 21, 2022
154. Seaside Soccer Classic, May 21, 2022 – May 22, 2022
155. Spanish Mackerel Open at Motts Channel Seafood June 11, 2022 – June 12, 2022
156. 40th Anniversary Tri-Span 5k & 10K at Riverfront Park July 9, 2022
157. Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge September 9, 2022 – September 10, 2022
158. YMCA Wrightsville Beach Spring Triathlon, September 24, 2022
159. Ironman 70.3 North Carolina at Riverfront Park October 15, 2022
160. Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge October 14, 2022 – October 16, 2022
161. Battleship Half Marathon, 10K & 5K November 13, 2022
162. Wilmington Tennis Association (Year Round)
163.Disc Golf at Arrowhead Park (Year Round)
164. Castle Hayne Disc Golf Course (Year Round)
165. G.H. 9 Hole Disc Golf Course (Year Round)
166. Trinity Disc Golf and Good Hoops (Year Round)
167. Disc Golf at Joe Eakes Park (Year Round)
168. Surf City Disc Golf (Year Round)
169. Cougar Country Disc Golf (Year Round)
170. Salty Dog Yoga (Year Round)
171. House of Pickleball (Year Round)
172. Sky Dive Coastal Carolinas
173. Brunswick Air (Year Round)
174. Cape Fear Roller Girls (Year Round)
175. Soccer Shots (Year Round)
176. Wilmington Dodgeball League (Year Round)
177 Wilmington NC Cornhole Association (Year Round)
178. Captain Bill’s Beach Volley Ball (Year Round)
179.Wilmington Ice House (Year Round)
GOLF
We could have obviously included golf in the above category, but the sport is so big in southeastern North Carolina that it deserves to stand alone. The Cape Fear region hosts some of the best golf courses anywhere in the nation. This started as spill-over from the the Myrlte Beach market with several pristine courses located in southern Brunswick County plus championship courses in both New Hanover and Pender counties. You could easily golf once a week for an entire year without repeating a hole. The list here includes only public courses. In addition to the following, the Cape Fear region also hosts several private courses that sometimes open their doors for tournaments and fundraisers.
180. Wilmington Municipal Golf Course (course designed by Donald Ross.)
181. Beau Rivage Plantation (course designed by Joe Gessner)
182. Inland Greens (par 3)
183. Castle Bay Golf Course (Links Style)
184. Olde Pointe Country Club (course designed by Jerry Turner)
185. Belvedere Country Club (Par 71)
186. Magnolia Greens (course designed by Tom Jackson)
187. Carolina National Golf Course (c0urse designed by Fred Couples)
188. Cape Fear National Golf Course (course designed by Tim Cate)
189. Lockwood Folly Golf Course (course designed by Willard Bryd)
190. Old Fort Golf Course (course designed by Rayford Trask)
191. Compass Pointe Golf Course (course designed by Rick Robbins)
192. Lakes Country Club (course designed by Donald Ross)
193. Meadowlands Country Club (course designed by Willard Bryd)
194. Oak Island at South Harbour (par 3)
195. Sandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club (course designed by Dan Maples)
196. River’s Edge Golf and Country Club (course designed by Arnold Palmer)
197. Oak Island Golf and Country Club (course designed by George Cobb)
198. Thistle Country Club (course designed by Tim Cate)
199. Leopard’s Chase Country Club (Top 10 Best New Public Courses in America for 2007)
200. Panther’s Run Country Club (course designed by Tim Cate)
201. Tiger’s Eye Country Club (course designed by Tim Cate)
202. Brunswick Plantation Country Club (course designed by Willard Bryd)
203. Links at Brick Landing (course designed by Mike Brazeal)
204. Pearl Golf Course (course designed by Dan Maples)
205.Crow Creek Golf Course (course designed by Rick Robbins)
206. Carolina Shores Country Club (course designed by Tom Jackson)
207. Sea Trail Country Club (three courses designed by Rees Jones, Willard Bryd and Dan Maples)
208. Oyster Bay Country Club (course designed by Dan Maples)
209. Ocean Ridge Plantation (course designed by Tim Cate)
210. Player’s Club (course designed by Tim Cate)
HOLIDAYS
In a beach community perhaps no holidays are busier than Memorial and Labor Days. However from New Year’s to Christmas day the Cape Fear calendar is filled with big events to celebrate the most special of days. If you are traveling to the area during one of the holidays here are some things to check out.
211. MLK Parade Jan 17
212. Romantic Valentine Carriage Rides downtown Wilmington February 11, 2022 – February 14, 2022
213. Easter Bunny Drawn Carriage Tours April 15-April 17, 2022
214. Wilmington Earth Day at Long Leaf Park, April 23, 2022
215. Battleship North Carolina Memorial Day Observance, May 30, 2022
216. GooseBumps in the Grove Poplar Grove Plantation, October 29, 2022 – October 30, 2022
217. Halloween night in downtown Wilmington October 31, 2022
218. Downtown Wilmington Tree Lighting November 25,2022
219. NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach November 25, 2022
220. Enchanted Airlie at Airlie Gardens November 25- December 22, 2022
FUN WITH THE KIDS
All parents know the challenge of keeping they’re kids entertained when their far from home. The beaches obviously help to get the little ones outside and keep them active, but there are so many other family friendly activities in this region. If you’re traveling with children, this section is for you.
221. Magic Mountain Waterslide and Ice Cream Parlor Holden Beach (Year Round)
222. Memory Lane Comics (Year Round)
223. Oak Island Jungle Golf (Year Round)
224. Carolina Beach Arcade (Year Round)
225. Poppy’s Palace Arcade (Year Round)
226. Treasure island Miniature Golf Holden Beach (Year Round)
227. Paddle Boat Carolina Beach Lake Park (Year Round)
228. Paddle Boat Greenfield Lake (Year Round)
229. Shallotte River Swamp Park (Year Round)
230. Carolina Beach Amusement Park (Summer Months)
231. Patio Playground The Putt-Putt (Year Round)
232. Scooters Skating Rink (Year Round)
233. Movies at the Lake Carolina Beach (Summer Months)
234. Thursday Fireworks Pleasure Island (Summer Months)
TOURS
Sometimes the best way to explore a new area is with the help of an expert. These guided tours show off the Cape Fear Region by foot, by carriage, by water and by air. This list is for those who are looking for a little help with their Carolina adventure
235. Port City Taste Restaurant WeekJanuary 24, 2022- February 6,2020
236. Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, 1/28/2022, 2/25/2022, 3/25/2022, 4/22/2022, 5/27/2022, 6/24/2022, 7/22/2022, 8/26/2022, 9/23/2022, 10/28/2022, 11/25/2022, 12/23/2022
237. Battleship North Carolina Ghost Hunt, February 11, 2022 – February 12, 2022
238. Cape Fear Garden Club’s Azalea Garden Tour, April 8, 2022 – April 10, 2022
239. Poplar Grove’s Full & New Moon Ghost Tours, 4/16/2022, 5/30/2022, 6/14/2022, 6/28/2022, 7/13/2022, 7/28/2022, 8/11/2022, 8/27/2022, 9/10/2022, 10/25/2022
240. Bald Head Island Tours (Year Round)
241. Island Time Water Tours (Year Round)
242. Tour H20 (Year Round)
243. Wilmington Bike and Brew Tours (Year Round)
244. Wilmington Horse Drawn Carriage Tours (Year Round)
245. Helicopter Tours (Year Round)
246. Wilmington Water Tours (Year Round)
247. Rich Tours (Year Round)
248. Tour Old Wilmington (Year Round)’
249. Life Bird Tours (Year Round)
250. Wilmington History and Wilmington Tours (Year Round)
CONNECTING WITH NATURE
Being in nature is good for the mind and body. Research shows that people who are more connected with nature are usually happier in life and more likely to report feeling their lives are worthwhile. Fortunately the Cape Fear region is blessed with endless possibilities for people to become one with the larger creation.
251. Fourth Wednesday Bird Walk at Carolina Beach State Park, January 26, 2022 – December 28, 2022
252. 10th Annual Star Party: Understanding the Universe at Carolina Beach State Park, April 8, 2022
253. The Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens May 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022
254. Butterfly Releases at Airlie Gardens June 7, 2022 – September 6, 202
255. The Black River Preserve (Year Round)
256. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail (Year Round)
257. Bald Head Island Conservancy (Year Round)
258. Brunswick Nature Park (Year Round)
259. Sharks Tooth Island (Year Round)
260. Carolina Beach State Park (Year Round)
261. Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden (Year Round)
262. Westgate Nature Park Leland (Year Round)
263.Wilmington Arboretum (Year Round)
264. National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (Year Round)
265. Long Leaf Park (Year Round)
266. Smith Creek Park (Year Round)
MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS
Local museums are invaluable to the Cape Fear Region. They offer a glimpse into the history and help us to honor our communal cultures, customs, heritage, and legacy. This list includes museums and some of their upcoming exhibits.
267. H20 Today at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, February 20, 2021 – September 25, 2022
268. Twenty Years at Cameron Art Museum, February 25, 2022 – October 15, 2022
269. Fire! Exhibit at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science May 6, 2022 – November 26, 2023
270. Family Farm Day Children’s Museum of Wilmington, May 15, 2022
271. Mud Day at Children’s Museum of Wilmington June 24, 2022 – June 25, 2022
272. Smith Island Museum at Bald Head Island (Year Round)
273. Self Love Museum Wilmington (Year Round)
274. NC Maritime Museum at Southport (Year Round)
275. Cameron Art Museum (Year Round)
276. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science (Year Round)
277. Wilmington Railroad Museum (Year Round)
278. Wrightsville Beach Museum (Year Round)
279. Burnett Eaton Museum (Year Round)
280. Fort Johnston Southport Museum (Year Round)
281. Museum of the Bizare (Year Round)
282. Bellamy Mansion (Year Round)
284. Burgin Wright House and Gardens
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The knowledge that we can create, invent, think creatively, and make something beautiful can help us feel a sense of accomplishment. Engaging in arts and crafts can help boost morale and confidence, in adults and children. This list is for everyone who has efforted to fill up a blank canvas, to sculpt something out of clay, to capture something on film, to contribute and give something back to the world.
285. Art for All at the Brooklyn Arts Center, February 19, 2022 – February 20, 2022
286. Made in NC at the Brooklyn Arts Center, March 19, 2022 – March 20, 2022
287. Hello Spring! Local Crafts Market at the Burgwin-Wright House, March 19, 2022
288. Cape Fear Craft & Cuisine at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, April 2, 2022
289. Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival at Carolina Beach Lake Park, May 7, 2022
290. Seacoast Art Gallery (Year Round)
291. Topsail Art Galley (Year Round)
292. Expo 216 (Year Round)
293. River to Sea Gallery (Year Round)
294. The Art Works (Year Round)
295. The Golden Gallery (Year Round)
296. Mike Braynd Photo Art Gallery (Year Round)
297. Acme Art Studios (Year Round)
298. Art in Bloom Gallery (Year Round)
299.Checker Cab Gallery (Year Round)
300. Eclipse Artesian Boutique (Year Round)
301. Port City Pottery and Crafts (Year Round)
302. Spectrum Gallery (Year Round)
303. Going Local Artesian Gifts and Gallery (Year Round)
304. Barouke- The Woodcrafters Gallery (Year Round)
305. Charles Jones African Art (Year Round)
BREWARIES AND ADULT BEVERAGES
Like many other areas the craft beer industry has exploded in the Cape Fear Region. This area is rich with a variety of brewing companies that provide a richer and more distinct taste than mass produced beer. In addition to craft beer, we also have a couple of wineries, a number of wine bars, and bars that move on both land and sea. This list is meant to quench your thirst.
306. Cape Fear Craft Beer and Cuisine Show at the Fort Fisher Aquarium April 2, 2022
307. Bills Brewing Company (Year Round)
308. Broomtail Craft Brewery/ The Sour Barn (Year Round)
309. Catawba Brewing Company (Year Round)
310. Edward Teach Brewery (Year Round)
311. Good Hops Brewing(Year Round)
312. Flying Machine Brewing (Year Round)
313. Flytrap Brewing (Year Round)
314. Front Street Brewery (Year Round)
315. Hi-Wire Brewery (Year Round)
316. Ironclad Brewing (Year Round)
317. Mad Mole Brewing (Year Round)
318. Makai Brewing Company (Year Round)
319. New Anthem Beer Project (Year Round)
320. Outer Dunes Brewing (Year Round)
321. Panacea Brewing Company (Year Round)
322. Salty Turtle Beer (Year Round)
323. Tru Colors Brewing (Year Round)
324. Waterline Brewing (Year Round)
325. Waterman’s Brewing (Year Round)
326. Wrightsville Beach Brewery (Year Round)
327. End of Days Distillery (Year Round)
328. Silver Coast Winery (Year Round)
329. Bridgewater Wines (Year Round)
330. Bottega Art & Wine (Year Round)
331. Soif de Vin Wine Shop (Year Round)
332. The Vine (Year Round)
333. The Fortunate Glass (Year Round)
334. The Second Glass Wine Bar (Year Round)
335. Mon Ame Chocolate and Wine Bar (Year Round)
336. The Fat Pelican Bar (Year Round)
337 Jules’ Salty Grub & Island Pub (Year Round)
338. Sea Legs Paddle Pub (Year Round)
339. Trolley Pub (Year Round)
EXPLORING ON FOOT
The beauty of taking a good walk is it slows things down. People who stroll through the streets of a city, or on hiking trail, end up noticing things that others overlook. This section is for people who want to explore while taking it all in.
341. Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
342. The Wrightsville Beach Loop
343. Bald Head Island Ghost Walk
344. Soundside Park
346. Greenfield Lake Park Trail
347. Long Leaf Park Loop
349. Gary Shell Cross City Trail
350. Ogden Park Loop
351. Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
352. Veterans Park Loop
QUIRKY THINGS
Life is way too valuable to spend it without other weird people doing weird things. Without the quirky and bizzare, life would get boring real fast. Here are some of the more stranger things in the Cape Fear Region
353. Fort Apache in Supply (Year Round)
354. Beale Street Barber (The Elvis Barber Shop)
355. Walker World
356. North Carolina Ukulele Academy.
358. The Barzarre Music and Hooka Bar
OTHER RANDOM EVENTS
359.50th Annual AACA Cape Fear Chapter Antique Auto Show at Mayfaire Town Center March 5, 2022
360. Wilmington Record Show at Waterline Brewing Company March 5, 2012
361. Made in NC at the Brooklyn Art Center March 19- March 20, 2022
362. Wilmington Geek Expo at the Wilmington Convention Center, April 16, 2022
363. 5th Annual Wilmington Spring Boat Show at Mayfaire Town Center May 6- May 8, 2022
364. Bark in the Park October 1, 2022
365. Wilmington Boat Show at the Wilmington Convention Center September 30, 2022 – October 2, 2022
What did we miss? Email wahl@justforbuyersrealty.com with your favorite way to life well in the Cape Fear.