Event Dime

Wilmington Riverfest

When:

October 3, 2026 · 6:08 PM

Where:

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Source:

Carolina Retreats – Events

The annual Riverfest is held over an October weekend, and newcomers will discover that there’s plenty to see and do during the multiple-day celebration. The downtown streets are transformed into a street fair atmosphere, complete with exhibits by local organizations, a number of vendors selling homemade crafts and artworks, more than 30 food vendors and trucks, and a range of competitions. In addition, the event also features an incredible fireworks display over the water, plenty of live enterta