Riverfront Farmers' Market Opens 23rd Season April 18 on Dock Street
Wilmington's Riverfront Farmers' Market opens its 23rd season April 18 on Dock Street with up to 50 local vendors every Saturday through November.
Jordan Reese
Apr 01 2026
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Riverfront Farmers' Market Opens 23rd Season April 18 on Dock Street
Wilmington's Riverfront Farmers' Market opens its 23rd season April 18 on Dock Street with up to 50 local vendors every Saturday through November.
By Jordan Reese
Apr 01 2026
Wilmington Greek Festival Returns for Its 33rd Year
The 33rd Wilmington Greek Festival returns in May 2026 with authentic food, live music, and dancing at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on S. College Road.
Marcus Lane
Mar 30 2026
Wilson Center's Grammy-Caliber Bookings Signal Maturing Venue Strategy
Wilson Center's March lineup including Grammy winner Samara Joy, signals growing programming depth at Wilmington's $36.5M performing arts venue.
Maya Shelton
Mar 30 2026
NCEDA's Statewide Conference Lands in Wilmington, Signaling Cape Fear's Rising Profile
NCEDA's 2026 Annual Conference at Hotel Ballast positions Wilmington in front of up to 300 statewide site selectors and deal-makers June 17–19.
Azalea Festival Projects $20.8M in Visitor Spending Across Wilmington
Wilmington's Azalea Festival projects $20.8M in visitor spending over five days — what it means for hospitality, retail, and the Q2 tourism calendar.
Maya Shelton
Mar 29 2026
Cold Chain Summit Signals Wilmington's $1.6B Bet on Perishable Logistics
NC Ports' Cold Chain Summit previews $1.6B in port and cold-storage investment shaping Wilmington's perishable logistics corridor.
Marcus Lane
Mar 29 2026
Cameron Art Museum's 'Sacred Geometry' Glassworks Exhibit Runs Through May 2026
Cameron Art Museum's Sacred Geometry glassworks exhibit runs Nov 2025–May 2026 in Wilmington, NC. A six-month visual arts anchor worth visiting.
Daniel Price
Mar 29 2026
WILMA Dash Activates Convention Center for Wellness-Focused Vendor Play
WILMA Dash & Health Fest fills the Convention Center's 30,000 sq ft Expo Hall with a cross-sector vendor roster signaling local marketing demand.
Daniel Price
Mar 27 2026
Thalian Hall's Outdoor Programming Signals Broader Capital Strategy
Thalian Hall's $25 million expansion and outdoor programming strategy signal major corridor investment in downtown Wilmington's cultural district.
Maya Shelton
Mar 27 2026
SARUS Festival 2025 - Wilmington’s Experimental Arts Draws Community, Capital, and Conversation
Hear how the SARUS Festival in Wilmington, NC (Aug 8–10) brings site-specific and experimental art to life—boosting local business, brand equity, and cultural innovation.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Returns With Season 3—Filmed All Across Wilmington
The hit Prime Video series returns July 16, 2025, featuring iconic Wilmington locations—from beaches and boardwalks to local landmarks—bringing “Hollywood East” into viewers’ living rooms.
Poplar Grove & Sunset Beach Artisan Markets Bring Southern Charm to Wilmington's Summer Scene
From May through late August, Poplar Grove Plantation and Sunset Beach host weekly artisan markets offering local crafts, food, and family-friendly fun—the perfect summer outing in the Cape Fear region.
Cucalorus Film Festival Returns to Wilmington with Fresh Energy and Expanded Programming
Now in its 31st year, the Cucalorus Film Festival brings five days of indie films, live performances, and creative community gatherings to downtown Wilmington.
Wilmington’s Cultural Calendar Heats Up with A-List Summer Lineup
From jazz under the stars to world-class concerts, Wilmington’s summer arts scene caters to discerning residents.