Cool Wilmington is one of the leading event management and production companies in Wilmington, NC. Producing events for over 17 years in downtown for the merchant association, our events have created a positive impact to our community. We are a group of dedicated professionals who have combined our skills and experience in business, event management, innovative marketing strategies, graphic design, web design and social media marketing to bring enrichment to the quality of life in our local community.
As well as producing quality events, Cool Wilmington is a strong supporter of many local non-profits and charities and is always creating new opportunities for these groups to gain attention.
Many of the events are held in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, where we use our events as a vehicle to draw people into the downtown area to expose them to the many independent businesses that thrive in Wilmington's business and cultural center. Please take a few moments to cruise through our site and check out all of the fun upcoming events.
We hope you stop on by, have some fun, support our local community, and see what's Cool in Wilmington!
Cheers! Your Friends from Cool Wilmington!
As well as producing quality events, Cool Wilmington is a strong supporter of many local non-profits and charities and is always creating new opportunities for these groups to gain attention.
Many of the events are held in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, where we use our events as a vehicle to draw people into the downtown area to expose them to the many independent businesses that thrive in Wilmington's business and cultural center. Please take a few moments to cruise through our site and check out all of the fun upcoming events.
We hope you stop on by, have some fun, support our local community, and see what's Cool in Wilmington!
Cheers! Your Friends from Cool Wilmington!
2026 Cool Wilmington Events Announced!
Hello Everybody,
2026 is here and we are pleased to announce our event dates for the coming year.
We look forward to seeing each of you again this year as we get back to hosting a normal slate of events.
Hello Everybody,
2026 is here and we are pleased to announce our event dates for the coming year.
We look forward to seeing each of you again this year as we get back to hosting a normal slate of events.
2026/2027 Events
- April 18th, Saturday - Riverfront Farmers Market - Opening Day
- September 12th, Saturday - American Craft Walk
- October 17th, Saturday - VEG-OUT! Healthier Eating and Living Choices for a Greener Planet
- November 27th, Friday - Downtown Wilmington Holiday Tree Lighting
- November 28th, Saturday - A Really Cool Christmas - Holiday Marketplace & Social Gathering
"A Small Business Saturday Celebration In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC" - January 15-18, 2027 - The Cape Fear Women's Birding Festival
AMERICAN CRAFT WALK WILMINGTON
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Stroll Historic Downtown Wilmington's picturesque streets and view colorful and creative works of art in a variety of mediums at Wilmington's largest outdoor art show and sale. Don’t miss your chance to pick up some of these one-of-a-kind local pieces from over 90 talented artists.
September 12th, 2026 website |
RIVERFRONT FARMERS MARKET
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DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON'S LONGEST RUNNING MARKET.
VOTED BEST FARMERS MARKET IN ENCORE READERS POLL! A seasonal open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, Riverfront Farmers Market, invites you to shop local! Each Saturday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Rain or Shine April 18th- November 21nd, 2026 Located on Dock Street between 2nd and Water Streets in historic downtown Wilmington, NC website |
VEG-OUT - Health, Wellness & Greener Living Expo
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Veg-Out is a one-of-a-kind community-based event designed to engage curiosity and promote informed decisions on health and well-being in Wilmington, N.C.
Veg-Out is a gathering place that focuses on vegetarian food, fun and healthy living. The purpose of Veg-Out is to introduce Wilmington and other surrounding communities to the benefits of a health-conscious lifestyle. Our goal is to inspire and support anyone who wants to learn more about living a more vibrant, environmentally friendly and compassionate life. October 17, 2026 website |
REALLY COOL STUFF MARKETPLACE & SOCIAL GATHERING
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A Small Business Saturday Celebration In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC
Kick off the holiday shopping season with A REALLY COOL CHRISTMAS! The event will have amazing vendors, live music, street decorations, and “day of” surprises. REALLY COOL STUFF is celebrating SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY by hosting many of the area's finest artisans and vendors. The event will take place in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. We encourage you to explore and experience the many small neighborhood businesses at the festival and located downtown. November 28th, 2026 website |
CAPE FEAR WOMEN'S BIRDING FESTIVAL
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A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
A Birding Festival Designed Exclusively For Women Birding Enthusiasts By Women Birding Enthusiasts The Cape Fear Women’s Birding Festival is designed to bring together women birders in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to provide a space for beginning birders to develop field identification and bird photography skills, and to allow women birders of all skill levels to meet each other, share information, discuss equipment and trips, and explore the diverse and majestic avian ecology of the lower Cape Fear region. Registration is open now, spaces are limited. For full information visit the event website January 15-17, 2027 |
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