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Wilmington, NC Shopping Events - 2025 Schedule

Wilmington, NC Shopping Events - 2025 Schedule
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Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilmington

Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest-running farmers’ markets, which will be going strong every Wednesday for the majority of summer. The weekly Farmer and Artisan Market is a great destination for any Cape Fear visitor who wants a taste of all the local artworks, produce, and other goodies that the greater Wilmington area has to offer.

Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of August 4, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Wednesday, August 6th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilmington

Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest-running farmers’ markets, which will be going strong every Wednesday for the majority of summer. The weekly Farmer and Artisan Market is a great destination for any Cape Fear visitor who wants a taste of all the local artworks, produce, and other goodies that the greater Wilmington area has to offer.

Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of August 11, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilmington

Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest-running farmers’ markets, which will be going strong every Wednesday for the majority of summer. The weekly Farmer and Artisan Market is a great destination for any Cape Fear visitor who wants a taste of all the local artworks, produce, and other goodies that the greater Wilmington area has to offer.

Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Wednesday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilmington

Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest-running farmers’ markets, which will be going strong every Wednesday for the majority of summer. The weekly Farmer and Artisan Market is a great destination for any Cape Fear visitor who wants a taste of all the local artworks, produce, and other goodies that the greater Wilmington area has to offer.

Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Wednesday, August 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilmington

Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest-running farmers’ markets, which will be going strong every Wednesday for the majority of summer. The weekly Farmer and Artisan Market is a great destination for any Cape Fear visitor who wants a taste of all the local artworks, produce, and other goodies that the greater Wilmington area has to offer.

Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Saturday, August 30th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oak Island

An annual tradition for more than 25 years, the Oak Island Art Guild Arts & Craft Festival is a fantastic way for visitors to discover all the talented artists and craftsmen who call this coastal corner of North Carolina home. Held in the heart of town, the festival attracts more than 100 artists and vendors who bring along distinctive wares that are both eye catching and truly one-of-a-kind.

Week of September 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of September 8, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of September 15, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of September 22, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of September 29, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of October 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Thursday, October 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 4th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 18th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunset Beach

Rain or shine, visitors can uncover a wealth of local growers, artisans, and craftsmen at this weekly summertime market that highlights the best that Sunset Beach has to offer. Held every Thursday in the warm weather months, the Market in the Park is brimming with local goodies, and is a must-stop destination for shoppers of all tastes.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th - Sunday, October 19th
Ocean Isle Beach

Hungry visitors will want to bring along a big appetite for the North Carolina Oyster Festival, which is a popular annual event that offers a whole lot more than the staple shellfish. Featuring everything from BBQ and pizza, to music, arts, and crafts, this extensive festival has plenty of ways to delight attendees of all tastes, and of all ages.

Week of October 27, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Saturday, November 1st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Southport

Get a jump start on acquiring everything you’ll need to ring in the holiday season with style with a visit to the annual Holly Days Arts & Crafts Sale at the Southport Baptist Church. This fun and annual celebration features a host of goodies that are truly one-of-a-kind, and which will be a delight to any lucky recipient on Christmas morning.

Week of November 17, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Saturday, November 22nd 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kure Beach

Holiday shopping is a whole lot more fun with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, and the annual Kure Beach Holiday Market combines a stellar location with a delightful mix of locally crafted and truly one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Held during Thanksgiving week, with music, food, and more enticements for visitors, the Kure Beach Holiday Market is a great way to get into the spirit of the season while simultaneously getting a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Saturday, November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 22nd 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kure Beach

Holiday shopping is a whole lot more fun with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, and the annual Kure Beach Holiday Market combines a stellar location with a delightful mix of locally crafted and truly one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Held during Thanksgiving week, with music, food, and more enticements for visitors, the Kure Beach Holiday Market is a great way to get into the spirit of the season while simultaneously getting a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Week of April 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Wednesday, April 8th - Sunday, April 12th
Wilmington

For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has reigned supreme as one of the biggest and best festivals along the southeast coastline, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun to experience full days of vendors, live music, parades, and other events that shine a spotlight on the lively city of Wilmington. Founded in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has emerged as one of the most anticipated events in the state, and the celebration attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover how enchanting the Cape Fear region can be.

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