Calender of Events Wrightsville Beach 2009
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The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern. Call 910.794.4650 for more information.
Various Locations
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.ncazaleafestival.org
Walk through breathtaking homes and spectacular gardens on the coast. Tour hours are 9AM until 5PM. Tickets will be available at the Wrightsville Beach Museum and the tour will start there. All proceeds go to the preservation and beautification of Wrightsville Beach. For more information or ticket reservation e-mail BrownBahama@aol.com or call 910.256.8472.
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 West Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
CFJAS will hold its 13th annual Jazz In The Park. The concert will feature traditional, contemporary, and big band jazz. The music is free and open to the public. Free parking, food and beverages for purchase, or bring your picnic, blankets or chairs Co-sponsored by the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec. Dept. Contact Donna at 910.392.1200 or WB Parks & Rec 910.256.9880 for more details.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.towb.org
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting the Annual Surf-Sun-Sand Volleyball & Bocce Ball Tournament. This six or four-person co-ed volleyball tournament has divisions for skill levels including Novice and Intermediate. Pre-registration is required. Call Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation for more information 910.256.7925 or email parksandrecreation@towb.org.
Wrightsville Beach
PublicAccess # 36
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.towb.org
The biggest race in the NCTS, and the largest from Washington DC to Florida. This race starts out with a 1,500 meter swim, the bike course is one loop that takes participants over the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and onto the mainland and the 5K run course is a one-loop design and also flat. The run takes place on the very popular "loop" at Wrightsville Beach Call 910.251.9622 ext 224.
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.setupevents.com
When downtown Wilmington's streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on two outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the area's rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children's activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. For more information call 910.452.6862.
Downtown Wilmington
www.wilmingtonriverfest.com
Mighty mutts and playful purebreds will leap to the sky to catch flying discs at the 2009 Skyhoundz Hyperflight Canine Disc Championships. The event begins at 11am. No experience necessary, admission free to spectators and competitors. Rain date Oct 11. Please come by the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Office to pre-register. For more information call 910.256.7925.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.towb.org
Full and 1.2 Iron Distance Triathlon in Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington NC. A full Iron Distance and half iron distance race will take place simultaneously. Both events will fall under the name Beach2Battleship, a name that derives directly from the unique course the triathletes will take, as well as, the world class tourist experience and amenities available to competitors, their families and friends. Our triathletes will start from Wrightsville Beach, NC for a point to point swim in the channel so they will not have to deal with the unpredictability of an ocean swim. Beach2Battleship finishes at the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. For more information visit the web site.
Wrightsville Beach & Wilmington
www.beach2battleship.com
Continue to celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Flotilla Festival in the Park. With an Arts & Crafts Show, performing artists, children's rides, antique auto show entertainment, amusements, and over 80 vendors, there's sure to be something for everyone. Festival goes from 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 910.256.2120.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org
A spectacular lighted boat parade. A tradition at Wrightsville Beach for locals, boat lovers, and tourists for over 25 years. 30-50 boats ranging from yachts to personal watercrafts decorated for the holiday display. A Big Fireworks display to follow. For more information visit our web site. 6pm. Call 910.256.2120.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.ncholidayflotilla.org