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PCJ Fri Sep 26: Prost! Oktoberfest Weekend Is Here in Wilmington 🍺🎶
From Watermans to Carolina Beach Pier—your ultimate Oktoberfest lineup awaits!
Jason @ Port City Pulse
September 26, 2025
One of my favorite times of the year is finally here—Oktoberfest! From bratwurst to stein-holding contests, Wilmington is turning into a mini Munich this weekend.
Don’t Miss
 Watermans’ OktoberfestSAT SEPT 27: 3-8PM @ Watermans Brewing Company - WB |  Oktoberfest on the BeachSUN SEPT 28: noon-5PM @ Carolina Beach Pier - CB |
 SCBC Oktoberfest Weekend!SAT SEPT 27: 11AM - SUN SEPT 28: 8PM @ Surf City Brewing Co. - SC We’re transforming the brewery into a mini Munich with: 🍺 German-style beers brewed just for the occasion. 🍖 Exclusive Oktoberfest menu from Horned Hog Smokehouse—highlighting the best of German foods. 🥨 Games, stein-holding competitions, and more |  Southport OktoberfestSAT SEPT 27: 1-7Pm @ Howe 318 Humphrey Drive - SP 🎶 What’s Happening: Live Oompah Band for fantastic Oktoberfest tunes and entertainment |
Experience a Day on the Rocks.
🗓️ Mark your calendars, we're hosting FOUR new outdoor climbing dates on beautiful Pilot Mountain!
A Day on the Rocks is tailored to meet climbers where they are and introduce them to the outdoor climbing community.
Learn the nuances of outdoor climbing etiquette while we get outside and touch some real rocks! No outdoor climbing experience is needed. We will provide all gear and handle all safety and setup.
Upcoming Dates:
📌 Saturday, October 11th
📌 Sunday, October 12th
📌 Saturday, October 25th
📌 Sunday, October 26th
📌 Saturday, December 13th
📌 Sunday, December 14th
Reservations cover one day, however, climbers are more than welcome to sign up for both days if desired!
Live Music
Friday
4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM @ Battleship Cycles & Marine - PN | |
7:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
7:00 PM@ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:30 PM - 10:30PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
8:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM@ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB | |
10:00 PM - 1AM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM |
Saturday
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:30 PM @ Reel Café - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
9:00 PM @ The Pour Fella’s Pub - ILM | |
10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Sunday
2:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
3:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM | |
4:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
4:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
Robert Beauchene | 7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN |
Andreas False Consciousness, Paper Skulls, Dial O, Jack Chick Army | 8:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD |
Check the weather and bring your umbrella. When you’re not eating bratwurst and drinking Festbier, don’t forget to swing by Wilmington Rock Gym for some indoor climbing fun! -Jason |  |