September

September 14, 2019  This open water ocean swim is in its 15th 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 baked...more about Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market

October 12, 2019 The 2019 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 2, 2019  Typically held the first Saturday of November each year. this tournament, contrary to its name, is not a ladies-only tournament. All large flounders are females, hence the tournament name. This is a live, weigh-in-only tournament. Proceeds benefit flounder aquaculture research at UNC Wilmington and NC State University. All...more about Annual Flat Bottom Girls Flounder Tournament

November 17, 2019 This annual event will be held Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM on the oceanfront at the Bluewater Grill parking lot. Celebrate the delicious food of Wrightsville Beach with over 30 food, wine, and beer tasting booths. Proceeds benefit New Hanover County Weekend Meals on Wheels Program. For more...more about Taste of Wrightsville Beach

December 6, 2019  Join the local community on Friday from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort for the 14th Annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction to benefit local and global charities. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Auction items include surfboards, paddle boards, local art, photography, jewelry, spa...more about Hope from Helen