The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and that can only mean one thing, that spring is almost here. As spring arrives so do great family-friendly events on Ocean isle Beach. With our central location we are the ideal location to enjoy some of the area’s best events. This week we have a quick round up of some of the best events of spring 2020. Let’s get started.
2020 Polar Plunge
February 29th, Oak Island
Come out and support the Special Olympics of Brunswick County with the annual Polar Plunge. The event takes place just around the corner on Oak Island. The event is a great way to end winter and kick of spring. You can even bring your dog for the polar plunge.
Schedule: Rain or Shine
On-Site Registration: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Torch Run And Pep Rally: 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Plunge Starts- 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Go Fly A Kite Day
March 16, 2020, Ocean Isle Beach
Museum of Coastal Carolina
What could be more fun on a beautiful spring day than flying a kite with your family. Come on over to the Museum of Coastal Carolina for the Go Fly A Kite Day. The event is just one of many that the Museum of Coastal Carolina puts on each year. The museum is one of the great attractions you can take advantage of while visiting Ocean Isle Beach.
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Admission is free for Museum members. Non-member all-day admission, which includes admission to the 11:00 kite program, is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children ages 3-4, and free for ages 2 and under. For more information, call 910-579-1016
North Carolina Azalea Festival
April 1-5 Wilmington, NC
Celebrate Spring…Southern style!!The North Carolina Azalea Festivalis Wilmington’s annual community celebration. This unique event is the largest festival of its kind in the state. Founded in 1948, the Azalea Festival has emerged as Wilmington’s premier happening, drawing a crowd from all over the state. Each April, a full week of natural beauty, big-name entertainment, festive galas, fun family events and Southern hospitality come together to showcase the charms of the Wilmington area. If you are looking for an event that captures community pride and the pageantry of spring, then look no further than the North Carolina Azalea Festival! Visit their website for a full list of their week-long celebrations.
Wine & Swine BBQ Cook-Off
Location: 6680 Barbeque Rd NW,
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
April 17-18, 2020
If you love wine and BBQ then we have a great event for you. This will be the 4th year for this event, and we are sure that it will be another huge success. The event is a partnership with the Silver Coast Winery and the Grissettown Longwood Fire & Rescue.
Friday, April 26th will be the friendly wing competition from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. It is free to the public. Grissettown Longwood Fire & Rescue will be selling wings and Silver Coast Winery will be selling wine and beer.
Saturday, April 27th the festival is from 10:00 am-4: 00 pm with a $5.00 admission which will include 3 BBQ tasting tickets and a People’s Choice ticket. More BBQ tasting tickets will be available for purchase.
These are just a few of the great things happening on and around Ocean Isle Beach this spring, and summer isn’t even here yet. If you are interested in finding out about more events stay in touch by following us on Facebook. Of course, you can’t enjoy any of these events if you don’t come visit us on Ocean Isle Beach. Give us a call today at 800-727-9222 to book your 2020 beach vacation on Ocean Isle Beach.
