Days at the Dock Festival

About

Started in the 1980s under the Holden Beach Bridge, Days at the Docks is a springtime festival that hosts over 50 arts and crafts vendors and a dozen food vendors. The festival features arts and crafts vendors, live music, and food vendors at the Holden Beach Pavilion. Free admission, free parking, and free live entertainment including beach music. Strong draw with established beach tourism crowd. The signature "Bopple Race" — Holden Beach leadership tosses floating balls from the bridge, and first/second to cross the finish line wins a prize.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Apr 25–26, 2026

Venue

Holden Beach Pavilion area

Tags

• spring
• arts-crafts
• food-vendors
• annual