Food & Drink events in Wilmington

Check out happening food & drink events all around Wilmington, NC

Street Fair

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Azalea Aviation Static Military Display Days

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm 2240 Control Tower Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-8895, United States

Valentines Sushi Class

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington USD 66

The Wilmington Margarita Festival

 Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 pm ChowTown USD 8 to 1,105

🌮🎉 TACO FEST IS COMING IN HOT! 🎉🌮

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

2026 Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival - Saturday at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Foodie Festival at Riverlights

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Riverlights

Official St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Party at The Eagle’s Dare

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4050, United States, Wilmington, NC

Spirit of the Cape Fear

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:30 pm Brooklyn Arts Center USD 135 to 189

B.A.D. Coffee Crawl

Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Brooklyn Arts District

5th Annual ~ THE SIGNATURE // Derby DAY Soiree' - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Smoke on the Water USD 23 to 45

Free Concert Friday • The Conspiracy: A Tribute to Arena Rock

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Free Concert Friday • The Chain: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

🎭💜💛💚 11th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration at Waterline Brewing Co. 💚💛💜🎭

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:00 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Free Concert Friday • The Petty Thieves: A Tribute to Tom Petty

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Wilmington, NC Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Wilmington USD 7 to 31

🍓🎉 Strawberry Festival at Waterline Brewing! 🎉🍓

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Dirty Dead @ Wilmington Distillery

Fri, 20 Feb at 09:00 pm 12 Dock St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4431, United States

🎉 Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo at Waterline Brewing! 🎉

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Free Concert Friday • Turtle Smash: Paying Tribute to My Chemical Romance

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Black His/Her Story Carnival.

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 1101 N 4th St Free

Divine Divas: Legends & Icons Music Revue

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm Terraces on Sir Tyler

Floating Lantern Ceremony - Updated Schedule!

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

The Groove Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Riverlights

Drag the Beach: Be My Valentine Drag Brunch

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Sammy Sea's

Wilmington Record Show

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5043, United States, Wilmington, NC

The Art of Food: From Mountains to Sea

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Galentine's Pajama Brunch (w/ DJ Set by DJ Ne)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:00 am Tequila's Waterfront USD 65

Free Concert Friday • Emo Night Karaoke w/ Live Band

 Fri, 31 Jul at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Comedy | Pie's On Pizza | Wilmington NC

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm 4107 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-6837, United States

Free Concert Friday • Big Ol Truck: A Tribute to Toby Keith

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Girl Dinner @ Marina Grill

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm Marina Grill USD 70

Valentine's Prix Fixe

 Fri, 13 Feb at 04:00 pm 9 Estell Lee Pl., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Ladies Rock The Lake

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm 1941 Amphitheater Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Free Concert Friday • Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Cars & Coffee - MAY 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am The Pointe at Barclay

Vintage Rewind - 70s, 80s, 90s Edition

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Wilmington Elk's Lodge #532

The Junior League's Annual Bargain Sale

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

Valentine’s Day - Bouquets & Cards❤️

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am 421 College Rd, Wilmington, NC

Wine & Chocolate Pairing

 Sun, 15 Feb at 04:00 pm Wine Knot Sky Bar & Cocktail Lounge USD 50

2026 Q3 Audi After Dark Launch Party

Sat, 07 Mar at 11:00 am 255 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Far From France Bakery and Bistro

 Sat, 14 Feb at 05:00 pm The Pointe at Barclay

Garage Party

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 6620 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Pici Pasta Workshop

 Mon, 02 Mar at 06:00 pm Freya's Haus USD 66

Boots and Brunch at The Eagle’s Dare

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4050, United States, Wilmington, NC

Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing

 Sat, 14 Feb at 03:00 pm Wendy's House Wine Shop & Cafe Free

Book & a Bottle February Pick Up & March Meet Up

 Mon, 09 Mar at 10:00 am Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge USD 59

Anthropologie Valentine's Day Pop-Up Event

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am 6885 Main St, Wilmington, NC 28405-4168, United States

Souper Saturday

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 6620 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Wilmington Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour

 Fri, 20 Mar at 04:30 pm The Ivey in the Alley USD 30

4-Course Valentine’s Day Dinner at Marina Grill ❤️

 Sat, 14 Feb at 03:00 pm Marina Grill USD 173

Empty Bowls 2026

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 am First Baptist Church Activity Center

Savorez Supper School & Winebow Pairing: A Workshop Series

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Flytrap Brewing USD 48

Wish You Were Still Here

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm 980 Roundhouse Cir Free

Fermentation 101

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am 203 N 10th St USD 215

Ethan Regan

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Wilmington Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour

 Fri, 20 Feb at 04:30 pm The Ivey in the Alley USD 30

Historic Happy Hour - Drinks & History Stroll

Fri, 27 Feb at 04:00 pm Dram Yard USD 30

Les Dames d'Escoffier Industry Happy Hour

Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Sugo Italian Steakhouse

Savorez Supper School & Winebow Pairing: A Workshop Series

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Flytrap Brewing USD 48

Historic Happy Hour - Drinks & History Stroll

Fri, 13 Mar at 04:00 pm Dram Yard USD 30

Wilmington Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour

 Fri, 06 Mar at 04:30 pm The Ivey in the Alley USD 30

UU Chili Cook-Off

 Sat, 21 Feb at 05:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington, NC

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Myrtle Grove Grand Opening Weekend Celebration

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 am 5621 Carolina Beach Rd., Unit D, 28412

Murrayville Elementary Spring Carnival 2026

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Murrayville Elementary

Lunar Tide @ Waterline Brewing Wilmington

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Clean Monday

 Mon, 23 Feb at 04:30 pm 608 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC

March Wine, Women and Wealth®- Wilmington NC

 Tue, 10 Mar at 05:00 pm Total Wine & More Free

Free Concert Friday • Emo Nite feat. Turtle Smash

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Q BBQ Fest - Wilmington

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Cookies & Cocktails: Girl Scouts drink pairing at Eagle’s Dare

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 pm 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4050, United States, Wilmington, NC

Galentines Day at Periwink & Be Free;

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 am 7205 Wrightsville Ave suite 103, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Kashton’s Car Show & Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Historic Downtown Wilmington, Nc

Zeke Smash

Sat, 21 Feb at 03:30 pm 619 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Bikes & Bagels

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:30 am 5 Garris Rd , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Free Concert Friday • Make Yourself: A Tribute to Incubus

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:00 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Trivia with MTBottles and Carolina Hibachi Food Truck

 Mon, 16 Feb at 05:00 pm 109 Pier Master Point, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Cape Fear Housing Coalition Spring Social

 Wed, 25 Mar at 05:30 pm Alcove Beer Garden

LQ Rydaz Plate Sale

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Archie Blue Park

February Potluck-Sushi/Asian fusion

 Sun, 15 Feb at 03:00 pm South Front - Tribute Premier Living

March Vegan Potluck-Soups & Salads

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm South Front - Tribute Premier Living

April Community Social

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm 110 Dungannon Blvd Ste. 100, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

 Tue, 17 Feb at 05:30 pm 16 N 16th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Bagels and Bibles

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:45 am 423 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo at Waterline Brewing

 Sat, 21 Mar at 04:00 am 723 Surry St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5043, United States

GOYA Rise Against Hunger Fundraiser

 Sun, 15 Feb at 11:00 am 608 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC

Easter Potluck (vegan)

 Sun, 05 Apr at 03:00 pm South Front - Tribute Premier Living

February Event Calendar Chick-fil-A Oleander Drive

 Mon, 09 Feb at 01:00 pm 3389 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Member Lunch!

 Tue, 14 Apr at 12:00 pm 2512 Independence Boulevard, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Unity Luncheon at Our Crepes & More

 Tue, 17 Feb at 12:00 pm 3810 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-6715, United States

Fish Fry

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:00 am 702 Pine Grove Drive

Member Lunch!

 Tue, 10 Mar at 12:00 pm 2512 Independence Boulevard, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412