Special Events and Activities
Topsail Island Fall Surf and Pier Fishing Challenge
November 3rd – 5th, 2017
Surf Boundaries: Must fish from a Topsail Island beach.
Pier Fishing Boundaries: Must fish from a Topsail island pier.
No boats — No sound or pier fishing.
Four Weigh-in Locations: Surf City Pier, East Coast Sports, Jolly Roger Pier, and Seaview Pier.
Tournament Headquarters: under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Registration: Friday, November 3, from 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (everyone must stop by Registration/Tournament HQ to receive their tournament wrist band and have the band placed upon their wrist–no exceptions!)
Fish Time Starts: Friday, November 3, 12:00 midnight.
Fish Time Ends: Sunday, November 5, 12:00 noon.
Awards Dinner: Sunday, November 5, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Tournament HQ (under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot)
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 pm at Tournament HQ (under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot)
Tournament Raffle: immediately following Awards
November 3rd – 5th, 2017
Surf Boundaries: Must fish from a Topsail Island beach.
Pier Fishing Boundaries: Must fish from a Topsail island pier.
No boats — No sound or pier fishing.
Four Weigh-in Locations: Surf City Pier, East Coast Sports, Jolly Roger Pier, and Seaview Pier.
Tournament Headquarters: under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Registration: Friday, November 3, from 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (everyone must stop by Registration/Tournament HQ to receive their tournament wrist band and have the band placed upon their wrist–no exceptions!)
Fish Time Starts: Friday, November 3, 12:00 midnight.
Fish Time Ends: Sunday, November 5, 12:00 noon.
Awards Dinner: Sunday, November 5, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Tournament HQ (under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot)
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 pm at Tournament HQ (under the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot)
Tournament Raffle: immediately following Awards
Surf City Tree Lighting - Saturday November 18th 2017
6:00 pm. Join the town of Surf City at Soundside Park as it lights its Christmas tree and kicks off the Christmas season. Wilmington Celebration Choir ,Santa will be there to welcome the youngsters and cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
6:00 pm. Join the town of Surf City at Soundside Park as it lights its Christmas tree and kicks off the Christmas season. Wilmington Celebration Choir ,Santa will be there to welcome the youngsters and cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Topsail Island
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Topsail Beach Tree Lighting - Saturday November 25th 2017
6:00pm. The town of Topsail Beach welcomes the seasons with the lighting of the official town tree at 820 S. Anderson Blvd.
6:00pm. The town of Topsail Beach welcomes the seasons with the lighting of the official town tree at 820 S. Anderson Blvd.
Kris Kringle Christmas Craft Show
November 26, 2017
Topsail Beach Assembly Building
720 Channel Boulevard Topsail Beach, NC 28445
A unique shopping experience, featuring local art and crafts. Find those special one-of-a-kind items at this annual craft fair The show will be held at the Topsail Assembly Building.
November 26, 2017
Topsail Beach Assembly Building
720 Channel Boulevard Topsail Beach, NC 28445
A unique shopping experience, featuring local art and crafts. Find those special one-of-a-kind items at this annual craft fair The show will be held at the Topsail Assembly Building.
Topsail Beach Christmas Parade
Saturday December 2nd 2017 at 11:00am.
The Topsail Beach Christmas parade fills the streets in honor of the season. Come out to see a great parade with island flair... Santa and many local themed floats with a great hometown feel.
Saturday December 2nd 2017 at 11:00am.
The Topsail Beach Christmas parade fills the streets in honor of the season. Come out to see a great parade with island flair... Santa and many local themed floats with a great hometown feel.
January 1, 2018 11:00 AM -
Dolphin Dip...
Show up at 11:00.... Swim at 12:00
Join thousands in Surf City to watch or take part in the "Dip" into the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the bravest at heart to start the New Year! Noon. Virtually thousands of people gather at the Roland Avenue Beach Access in Surf City each Jan. 1 for this chilly dip to help raise money for Share to Table. Costume Contest Wear your craziest or most creative costume for the 2018 Dolphin Dip Extravaganza. Exciting, special, fun, fabulous prizes will be awarded for the top costumes. You must “Do the Dip” to be eligible. The swim is scheduled for noon.
Show up at 11:00.... Swim at 12:00
Join thousands in Surf City to watch or take part in the "Dip" into the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the bravest at heart to start the New Year! Noon. Virtually thousands of people gather at the Roland Avenue Beach Access in Surf City each Jan. 1 for this chilly dip to help raise money for Share to Table. Costume Contest Wear your craziest or most creative costume for the 2018 Dolphin Dip Extravaganza. Exciting, special, fun, fabulous prizes will be awarded for the top costumes. You must “Do the Dip” to be eligible. The swim is scheduled for noon.
Spot Festival
September 2018 (exact dates not listed)
The 54th Annual Spot Festival in Hampstead, NC, offers an opportunity to enjoy a dinner of spot, one of the area's best-tasting and most popular fish, along with generous helpings of cole slaw and hush puppies. The festival also has amusement rides, a variety of bands such as The Carolina Band and Bub and Morgan White, entertainment from area schools, as well as Anna and Elsa from Frozen, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show on Saturday at dark.
Admission- $3.00
Children 12 and under free.
NO PETS! NO COOLERS!
Bring your lawn chairs!
Hampstead Spot Festival
14221 U.S. 17
Hampstead, North Carolina
The 54th Annual Spot Festival in Hampstead, NC, offers an opportunity to enjoy a dinner of spot, one of the area's best-tasting and most popular fish, along with generous helpings of cole slaw and hush puppies. The festival also has amusement rides, a variety of bands such as The Carolina Band and Bub and Morgan White, entertainment from area schools, as well as Anna and Elsa from Frozen, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show on Saturday at dark.
Admission- $3.00
Children 12 and under free.
NO PETS! NO COOLERS!
Bring your lawn chairs!
Hampstead Spot Festival
14221 U.S. 17
Hampstead, North Carolina