Wilmington NC Events April 2013

Wilmington North Carolina April 2013 events include the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, a Wilmington boat show, festivals, races, and more!

April 2013 Wilmington NC events are presented by favorite Wilmington attractions and organizations. Plan ahead so that you can attend the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Wilmington concerts, races, shows, and more. Visiting Wilmington from out of town? Make your hotel reservations today at the Staybridge Suites Wilmington or the Holiday Inn Wilmington hotel.

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Wilmington NC Events - April 2013

2013 North Carolina Azalea Festival
April 10 - 14, 2013
The North Carolina Azalea Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina is the largest festival of its kind in the state. Enjoy a full week of natural beauty, big-name entertainment, festive galas, fun family events and Southern hospitality at this premier Wilmington event. The Festival's concerts, fairs, and special events attract hundreds of thousands of people each year. Start planning today so that you can enjoy this incredible Wilmington event. Click here for more information.

Lynyrd Skynyrd in Wilmington NC
April 11, 2013 at 7PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform LIVE in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 11, 2013 at the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed Southern Rock groups of the 1970's. Do not miss your chance to see Lynyrd Skynyrd on stage in Wilmington this April 2013.

Beer Dinner at Front Street Brewery
April 11, 2013 at 6:30PM
Join Brewmaster Kevin Kozak as he hosts a culinary tour of North Carolina-grown meats, fish and produce and pairs 5 courses with 5 Front Street Brewery beers. This dinner will feature Front Street Brewery's collaboration beer with NoDo Brewing Company - a North Carolina Oyster Stout made with local oysters from Eagle Island! All a part of NC Beer Month. Call 910-251-1935 for more information.

The Avett Brothers in Wilmington NC
April 12, 2013 at 7PM
The Avett Brothers will perform at the North Carolina Azalea Festival this April 2013! Join us at Festival Site - Cape Fear Community College for this exciting live concert in Wilmington. Enjoy an energetic, heartrending, cutting edge concert with family and friends.

Azalea Festival Parade
April 13, 2013 from 9AM - 12PM
The NC Azalea Festival will welcome over 100,000 people to this exciting, annual Wilmington event. Enjoy floats, marching bands, clowns, horses, and more at this North Carolina Festival event. The Azalea Queen and her court, as well as the Azalea Princess will make an appearance in the 2013 NC Azalea Festival Parade.

Rims on the River in Wilmington NC
April 19 - 21, 2013
Rims on the River is an annual event in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Cars and motorcycles dating 1980 and older line the streets of the historic downtown area, with the Cape Fear River and the diverse collection of retail stores as their backdrop. This event has grown into a premier show, drawing a wide array of cars from the entire southeast region of the state, as well as a few neighboring states. Visit the Rims on the River Facebook page for more information.

14th Annual Cape Fear Community College Boat Show
April 20, 2013 from 9:30AM - 4:30PM
The CFCC Boat Show is an annual celebration of the craft of boat building. Held on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, CFCC's boat show attracts thousands of visitors every year. The event will feature a wide variety of wooden and fiberglass boats, including kayaks, skiffs, and boats from the Simmons Skea Skiff Club. Call 910-362-7403 for more information.

2013 5K Race for the Planet in Wilmington NC 
April 21, 2013
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher brings you the fifth annual 5k Race for the Planet this April 2013. Celebrate your health and Earth Day by running or walking the greenest race around. Runners and walkers receive organic t-shirts, FREE admission to the aquarium on race day, reusable shopping bags, and wildflower bib numbers ready for planting. Call 910-458-7468 for more information.

The Carolina Cup in Wilmington NC
April 25 - 28, 2013
Kick off the 2013 season with 4 Carolina Cup Courses! There will be a kids race, a recreational fun race, an open race, and an elite race. In 2012, the Carolina Cup was the largest race on the East Coast with over 400 paddlers competing in the first day of races. Be part of the 2013 event to make it bigger and better than ever before.

2013 Annual Street Festival in Kure Beach
April 27, 2013 from 11AM - 9PM
Enjoy delicious festival food, arts & crafts, and LIVE entertainment including a clown, balloon sculptures, and face painting. Stick around til the end of the night for a spectacular fireworks show.

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events