Events Calendar

Island Events, All Year Long

No matter what you like do for fun, exciting and one-of-a-kind events await you.

Take part in the Wrightsville Beach Marathon or Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon. Join fellow divers on an underwater safari hunt. Test your skills at sand sculpting or stand-up paddleboarding. Get swept up in the colorful kite festival. Reel in a trophy-sized fish at one of the annual marlin tournaments or catch the perfect wave at a local surfing competition. As the sun sets, take a break from the action and enjoy movies or a live jazz performance under the stars. Sit back and enjoy the parade of decorated boats and fireworks at the annual NC Holiday Flotilla.

Below is a sampling of the types of events.  Enjoy events year-round right here at Wrightsville Beach and use the search box below to find a complete list.

Outdoor and watersports activities provide the perfect base for a variety of family-friendly events.		Ride the waves in Surf Camp or reel in a trophy-sized fish at one of the annual marlin tournaments.
Rent a bike or jog on the Loop, the island’s very own fitness trail. Participate in a marathon on this breathtaking stretch of paradise.		Test your skill at stand up paddleboarding, kayak or scuba dive one of the 200 sunken wrecks along the coast.