Category: Press Releases

December Delights with Holiday Events for All Ages in Wilmington & Island Beaches

Dec. 01, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. - December delights with holiday events for all ages that reflect the traditions, culture and spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. From the river to the sea, there are light displays, enchanted forests, candlelight home tours, parades, model train expos, concerts, theatrical productions, holiday tours, cruises and New Year’s celebrations.

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Enchanted Airlie Bedazzles with One Million Lights in a Coastal Garden Setting

Nov. 23, 2016

Enchanted Airlie's Half-mile Walking Trail Features Holiday Light Displays, Singing Trees, Music & Santa Wilmington, N.C. - Elaborate light displays, along with hundreds of festive plants, seasonal...

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Holiday Flotillas Illuminate the Waterways in Wilmington & Island Beaches

Nov. 21, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. : Colorful flotillas (boat parades) will illuminate the waterways in Wilmington and its island beaches on back-to-back weekends this holiday season. Visitors can experience this coastal holiday tradition in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, Nov. 26 and in Carolina Beach on Saturday, Dec. 3.

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2016 Beach Soccer Classic to Bring More than 2,100 Youth Soccer Players to Wilmington and Beaches

Nov. 10, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. - On November 19 and 20, travel industry partners in Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach will welcome the 2016...

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10 Things About Cucalorus—One of the Coolest Film Festivals Held in One of America’s Coolest Towns

Nov. 08, 2016

Cucalorus Film Festival & Connect Conference Feature 5 Days of Indie Film Screenings, Workshops, Panels, Keynotes and Social Events in Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington, N.C. - There’s always a...

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Riverfest Celebration Pays Tribute to Cape Fear River’s Influence on Wilmington Culture, Nov. 19-20

Oct. 25, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. - Each year, Wilmington's annual Riverfest celebration pays tribute to the Cape Fear River and its profound influence on Wilmington’s culture. Traditionally held the first full...

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New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors

Sep. 16, 2016

New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors and Resolution in Support of City of Wilmington Parks Bond Referendum Wilmington, N.C. : Kim Hufham,...

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Fall Cruises Showcase Nature’s Beauty In Wilmington’s River District And Island Beaches

Sep. 01, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. - Fall cruises showcase nature’s beauty in Wilmington’s river district and its island beaches. In the coming weeks, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the wildlife and...

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2015 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Aug. 19, 2016

Tourism Spending by Domestic Visitors Increases in New Hanover County and Statewide; N ew Hanover County Reports 5 th Consecutive Record-Breaking Year Wilmington, N.C. - Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the...

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Two New Hanover County Beaches Honored by WRAL Out & About Voters’ Choice Awards

Aug. 03, 2016

Wilmington, N.C. - The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that two New Hanover County beaches were honored during the 2016 WRAL Out and About Voters’ Choice...

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