Events

Multiple Days: Free Beer & Wine Tastings

The Grape & Ale has a full events calendar! You can enjoy: free beer tastings on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and free wine tastings on Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at their Oak Island location. You may even find live music on select days! View their calendar for more details and to learn what's happening at their Southport location.

2025 U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament

The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament will be held between October 2nd and October 4th this year! This annual event is one of North Carolina’s oldest and most prestigious fishing events that draws in over 400 boats of various sizes. Not to mention, the grand prize for the winner is $25,000 in cash. View the entire schedule of events and register on their website.

Live & Local: Fall Market + Music Series

Saturdays in October
Join the Oak Island Recreation Department as they celebrate that "Fun Fall Feeling" this October at Middleton Park! Markets will kick off at 4:00pm and live music will follow at 6:00pm on:
• October 4: Back Porch Rockers
• October 11: The Doorsmen
• October 18: Chocolate Chip & Co.
• October 25: The Cruise Brothers

Location: Middleton Park Complex
(4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465)

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