Feast Wilmington 2026 Returns

Feast Wilmington returns March 28–29, 2026 with 70+ chefs and 20 breweries. Explore events, tickets, discounts, and how to apply for the lineup.

Feast Wilmington will return to Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park on March 28–29, 2026, bringing the Port City’s premier celebration of food and drink back to the Cape Fear River. The multi-day Wilmington food festival will showcase more than 70 chefs and 20 breweries from across the region, pairing coastal flavors with live entertainment and signature tasting events.

Dates, tickets, and early-bird savings The festival runs Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park in Wilmington, NC. Tickets for all main events are available now at feastwilmington.com, with an automatic 25% launch discount applied at checkout from September 10–17. Guests can choose individual event tickets or a Weekend Pass for access to all three experiences. All tickets include food, beverages, and live entertainment.

Three signature events

Craft + Cuisine
• Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• A collaborative tasting where 20+ local breweries team up with 20+ local chefs to create one-of-a-kind beer-and-bite pairings crafted exclusively for Feast Wilmington.

Pier Party
• Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
• An evening on the river featuring fine coastal cuisine, curated cocktails and wine, and top-tier entertainment with views along the Cape Fear River.

Brunch Elevated
• Sunday, March 29, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
• A next-level brunch experience with inventive brunch bites, Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars, standout coffee creations, and handcrafted mocktails.

Lineup and participation Feast Wilmington will announce participating restaurants and breweries for each event by mid-November. Chefs and restaurants interested in joining the 2026 lineup can apply now via the festival website; applications are open through October 1, 2025.

Stay connected Local food lovers can subscribe to Feast Unwrapped, the festival’s free newsletter, for updates on lineups, ticket alerts, and Wilmington dining highlights. The newsletter publishes on the first and third Fridays each month.