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PCJ Fri Aug 29: Labor Day Weekend Starts Here — Bubbles, Bands & Brews Await!
Whether you’re chasing bubbles, beats, or brews, there’s something for everyone.
Let’s talk weekend fun, Wilmington! From Fins Up Festival and the Parrot Heads Party to Fermental’s Hurricane Bash, plus bubble magic and a tie-dye takeover — there’s no shortage of fun to dive into this Labor Day weekend."
Don’t Miss

North Carolina Bubble Fest
SUN AUG 31: Noon - 4PM @ The Bend - OGD
Join us at ‘The Bend’ in Wilmington this August 31st from 12 - 4 PM for a super, fun afternoon with lots of bubbles! Our event will feature 👇🏼
🫧 LOTS of bubbles for kids + adults of all ages!
🍔 Good eats from Middle Sound Grille
🍻 Craft beers + cocktails
🍦 Ice cream from Grumpy's Soft Serve
🎸 Live jams from local musicians
✨ Permanent jewelry by Coastal Violet
🍪 Treats from Half Cup Confections
🧢 Custom hat bar
🛍️ Shopping from local, small businesses

Amped Up Tie Dye Party
SUN AUG 31: 3-5 Pm @ Hi-Wire - SPD
Amp up your weekend at our Tie Dye Party celebrating Mango Lazerade — our bold, juicy, high-voltage hard lemonade that’s crafted to remove gluten and made to electrify any experience.
📅 Sunday, August 31
⏰ 3-5pm (Drop in anytime between 3–4:30pm!)
Your $25 ticket scores you the wild new Mango Lazerade graphic tee and all the tools to make it a tie-dye masterpiece. Got kids or pups in your crew?We’ve got blank children's shirts ($10) and dog bandanas ($6) too! And if you're feeling a different design, we also have classic Hi-Wire Walker logo tees ($20) and NC State tees ($20) available in limited sizes.
More good news: Mango Lazerade cans are on sale all day long, ($5) 16oz cans and ($6) 19.2oz cans! ⚡️
Limited spots & sizes, so grab your tickets now!
📸 Tag us on social media during the event and
Live Music
FRIDAY
5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM @ Shaka Taco - HS | |
7:00 PM @ Outer Dunes Brewing - OGD | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
5-7:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM @ Watermans Brewing Company - WB | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
8:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
SATURDAY
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Marina Grill - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Brewha - PN | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:00 PM @ Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Reel Café - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
8:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
9:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB | |
10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
10:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM |
SUNDAY
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
2:00 PM @ Flytrap Brewing - ILM | |
2:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM | |
3:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
4-7:00 PM @ Waterman’s Brewing - WB | |
7:00 PM @ Reel Café - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
Plenty of great parties are lined up in Wilmington, but remember: “Booze It & Lose It” is in full effect through Sept. 7. Be smart, stay safe, and we’ll be back in your inbox Tuesday after the holiday. -Jason | ![]() |