Wilmington Riverfest - Arts & Crafts Street Fair

About

Held each October in Historic Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington Riverfest is named one of North Carolina's Top Seven Festivals and draws 100,000 attendees to a free riverfront celebration. Expect 130+ vendor booths of food, artisans, and crafts alongside 10 main stage performers. The event generates significant foot traffic and community goodwill — vendor proceeds support marine science scholarships and Cape Fear River Watch.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Oct 3–4, 2026

Venue

Historic Downtown Wilmington Riverfront

Tags

• craft
• waterfront
• juried
• annual