July 1st: Beach Day on Oak Island
8am: Horseshoe Tournament at Middleton Park
10am: Registration for Athletic Events
11am: Youth Activities & Contests at Middleton Park w/ inflatables, rides, games, and food
11am: Corn Hole (must register)
11am: Bocce Ball (must register)
11am: Volleyball (must register)
1pm: Sand Sculpture Contest (must register)
6pm to 6:45pm: Shag Contest Registration
7pm: Shag Contest Begins at Middleton Park
6pm to 9pm: Beach Day Concert at Middleton Park
9pm (or dusk): Fireworks at the Oak Island Pier
Annual NC 4th of July Festival
Mondays: OKI Farmers & Artisans Market
Browse an extensive variety of fresh produce, homemade jams, cakes, assorted baked goods, and handcrafted treasures made by local artisans at Middleton Park! Learn more about this summer event on Oak Island:
Wednesdays: Summer Market at Southport
This market is at Franklin Square Park and offers a wide range of local produce, handcrafted items, and baked goods. It’s another fantastic place to spend a morning with the family while exploring the North Carolina coast.
Thursdays: Summer Concerts at Southport
Enjoy live music at Franklin Square in Southport every Thursday from June 2nd to September 1st! Genres include classic rock, country, bluegrass, pop, and so much more. Learn about the lineup on the official website:
Fridays: OKI Summer Concert Series
Enjoy live music at Middleton Park every Friday this summer! The annual events offers a mix of R&B, soul, beach, country, and funk throughout the entire season (until September 3rd):
