If you’ve ever wondered why people fall in love with coastal North Carolina, spring in Wilmington is your answer.
From azalea-lined streets to waterfront concerts, historic garden tours, craft beer festivals, and beachside races — there’s truly something happening every weekend.
Whether you’re a longtime local or considering a move to the area, this is your complete guide to spring events & festivals in Wilmington, NC.
And yes… this is also why living here is unmatched. 🌊
Festivals in Wilmington
📍 Live Oak Bank Amphitheater
⏰ March 14th, 2026
Wear your St. Patty’s Day green and enjoy some beer, bourbon, and BBQ!
📍 Live Oak Bank Amphitheater
⏰ March 28-29, 2026
Why You Should Go: Wilmington foodies UNITE for Wilmington’s ULTIMATE food festival! This multi-day, multi-venue food fiesta cannot be missed. Click above to grab tickets, or stay tuned for a giveaway on our page to win tickets!
📍 Multiple locations
⏰ April 8-12, 2026
Why You Should Go: The North Carolina Azalea Festival is Wilmington’s biggest annual event, featuring stunning garden tours, a grand parade, a street fair, and live music performance by LIL JON. Don’t miss the fireworks show and the historic home tours!
BONUS: This year, we welcome the newest Queen Azalea, Elaine Hendrix!!
Festivals in Carolina Beach
📍 Kindred Weddings & Events, Carolina Beach
⏰ March 7, 2026, 4pm
All proceeds benefit Ocean Cure!
Click the link above to grab tickets!
📍 Carolina Beach Lake
⏰ May 16-17, 2026
Why You Should Go: 46 artists will showcase their art along the lake in this Carolina Beach festival, with the goal of celebrating the community through creativity.
📍 Carolina Beach
⏰ June 6th, 2026
Why you should go: This is one of the longest-running beach music festivals in the country, this event brings live bands and shag dancing to the shores of Carolina Beach.
Wilmington Farmers Markets
📍 6517 Gordon Road
⏰ Opening mid-March!
Why we love it: Lewis Farm’s is open to U-pick strawberries, a nursery, and some of the best homemade ice cream in town! They are only open seasonally, so don’t miss it!
📍 6250 Market Street
⏰ Reopening March 10th!
Why we love it: Bigger’s Market is more than just local goods and produce, it is home to a bar, live music, and The Kitchen with full menu and ice cream during the season!
📍 3650 Blue Clay Road
⏰ Opening the last weekend of March
Head over to Trask Family Farms for U-pick flowers, gifts, mazes for the family, and this year- U-pick strawberries!
📍 Wrightsville Beach Park
⏰ Every Monday, 8am-1pm, from May 5th-December 8th
Events happening this month
📍 Downtown Wilmington
⏰ March 14th, 2026
The luck of the Irish will be downtown Wilmington for the annual St. Patricks Day Parade!
📍 Carolina Beach, NC
⏰ March 14th, 2026
Register to run this years St. Patricks Day Lo-Tide run to support area residents battling cancer!
Even more events
📍 Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive
⏰ Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Visit Leland’s newly renovated, Founders Park, for age inclusive egg hunts, food trucks, face painting, local market, and more!
📍 Multiple locations
⏰ April 25-26, May 2-3
Wilmington’s spring Parade of Homes is coming up! Click below for info and how to tour homes. Or reach out to us!
Why Spring is the best time to visit (or move to) Wilmington
Spring in Wilmington offers:
Ideal 65–75° temperatures
Lower humidity than summer
Active real estate inventory
A packed social calendar
Peak curb appeal in neighborhoods
If you’re exploring a move to Wilmington, spring gives you the best snapshot of what life here truly feels like.
And if you already live here? You know.
Thinking about moving?
As a local Wilmington Realtor, I help buyers and sellers navigate the market with strategy, clarity, and a strong digital marketing presence.
If you’re considering relocating — or simply want a neighborhood guide — reach out. I’d love to help you find your place here.
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