🗓️ Wilmington Events 8/14 - 8/17 2025

End of Summer Festival, Vintage Fashion, and Lots of Laughs

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Megan Rowe
August 14, 2025

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Top 3 Events this Weekend

Liquid Summer Food and Drink Festival

(Sat) Lawn Party, food, drinks, and great music on 2 big stages with 6+ bands.

Vintage Fashion Show

(Sat) Enjoy vintage fashion, and food and drinks in the Cargo District Courtyard

Baila in the Boatyard

(Sun) An evening of Salsa dancing at Tequilas Waterfront starts with a free beginner lesson followed by open dancing under the stars

More Unique Events

Thursday 8/14

Friday 8/15

Saturday 8/16

  • Grand Opening of Par-T Golf and Billiards – Celebrate with tournaments, games, and fun all day long. Venue: Par-T Golf and Billiards

  • Back to School Jam – Shop local, hear live music, and enjoy family/dog-friendly fun. Venue: Tap Yard Wilmington

  • India Day – Celebrate Indian culture with performances, food trucks, yoga, and interactive activities. Venue: Harrelson Center

  • Boom! Boom! Comedy – Free stand-up and improv comedy night at Tides Tap Room. Venue: Tides Tap Room

Sunday 8/17

  • Sunday Sessions on the Patio – Chill with live music, food, and drinks in a sunny backyard setting. Venue: Bowstring Burgers and Brew Yard

  • Vintage Flea – Browse stellar back-to-school vintage finds from 18+ vendors. Venue: Recon Surf

  • Floral Centerpiece Workshop – Create a summer floral arrangement with wine and all materials included. Venue: Perennial Harbor

Tidbit of the Week: 

Chow Town just opened last weekend! It’s Wilmington’s very first food truck rodeo.

They took an un-used corner of downtown in the Brooklyn Arts District (3 blocks from Live Oak Bank Pavilion) and built a beer garden with a permanent bar, a spot for live music, and 6 bays for food trucks to rotate through.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

5/23 - 8/29 - Summer Boardwalk Blast Music Series (Thursdays): Live bands and at the Carolina Beach Gazebo Stage followed by fireworks

5/25 - 8/31 - Summer Movies at the Lake (Sundays): Every Sunday at dusk bring your chair or blanket for a family friendly movie projected on the masssive outdoor screen at Carolina Beach Lake

9/26-9/27 - Wilmington Coffee Fest - Enjoy all things coffee while supporting local non-profits from Latte Art Throw Downs to their Street Fair.

10/4 - Wilmington River Fest: Vibrant annual celebration that takes over downtown with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, fireworks, and more!

10/18 - Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival: This is the beer and wine event of the year– more breweries, wineries, and delights than you can possibly sample in a day. Don’t forget live music and delicious food, all in one amazing venue supporting the Carousel Child Advocacy Center.

Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week 👋 - Meg

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