September

September 12, 2020  This open water ocean swim is in its 16th year and is held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach. The swim is approximately 1.7 miles point to point between Johnny Mercer Pier and Crystal Pier with prevailing current. This event benefits Wilmington Family YMCA's Swim Team-CFAC and is in memory of...more about Pier 2 Pier Swim Race

June 1 - September 28, 2020  Hop on your beach cruiser and pedal to the Municipal Complex on Seawater Lane, adjacent to Town Hall, on Mondays during the summer to visit the Wrightsville Beach Farmer's Market. The market allows visitors and residents to sample the area's freshest locally grown produce and...more about Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market

October 3, 2020 The 2020 Longboard Classic and SUP Surfing Pro-Am will be the event of the year. This two-day event will feature local watermen, as well as surfers from Virginia, South Carolina, California, South America and the Caribbean for the WBLA Longboard Classic Pro-AM and the "SUP Surfing" PRO-Open. Contestants can...more about WBLA Longboard Pro-Am

November 2020  Held each year on the weekend following Thanksgiving, the Flotilla is a top 20 "Must See Events in the Southeast."  The celebration will be a little diffrerent this year to allow for social distancing. Instead of the usual boat-judging contest with 50,000 people on the shoreline, this year is going...more about N.C. Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach

December 2021  Join the local community for Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction to benefit local and global charities. This years' event will be a virtual, online event. Donations are always accepted and are most appreciated. Auction items include surfboards, paddle boards, local art, photography, jewelry, spa packages, and more. ...more about Hope from Helen