Fins Up Festival at Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Fins Up Festival – An Outdoor Ocean Celebration! Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Wrightsville Beach Brewery 6201 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 Admission: $10 donation for guests ages 18 and older. Your donation includes one raffle ticket for our exciting 50/50 raffle! Join Friends of Wrightsville Beach for the 3rd Annual Fins Up Festival, our end-of-summer celebration held each Labor Day Sunday in honor of Jimmy Buffett.

This family-friendly festival brings together music, watersports, environmental stewardship, and coastal culture while supporting local nonprofit organizations dedicated to protecting our waterways and strengthening our community. 

Festival Highlights:

• Live music featuring The Motos and Captain Mike & the Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band)
• Kids' activities focused on coastal awareness and marine conservation
• Free skin cancer screenings provided by Dermatology Associates
• Local vendors, artists, and artisans
• Silent auction
• Expanded exhibitor village featuring 35 nonprofit and community exhibitors
• Craft beer and delicious food from Wrightsville Beach Brewery 

Good vibes. Great music. A healthier coast. See you there!