• Port City Jams
  • Posts
  • PCJ: Wed Apr 23: Wilmington’s Earth Day Bash: Music, Parade, Kayak Raffle + More!

PCJ: Wed Apr 23: Wilmington’s Earth Day Bash: Music, Parade, Kayak Raffle + More!

Didn’t get your Earth Day fix? Saturday’s festival at Long Leaf Park has everything from reggae to recycling—and a chance to win a kayak.

Welcome Wilmington Muse subscribers!

Yesterday was Earth Day—but if you missed the moment, you’re in luck. Wilmington’s biggest eco-celebration is happening this Saturday, and it’s got everything: live music, local food trucks, a kids’ parade, over 50 green-minded vendors, and even a kayak raffle.

If you’ve been looking for a way to reconnect with nature, dance in the sun, or just enjoy a good set from Au Naturales or Righteous Roots, Long Leaf Park is the place to be. Full schedule below 👇

Don’t Miss

Live Music, Kids Parade & a Kayak Raffle? Earth Day at Long Leaf Park Has It All

SAT APR 26: Noon - 6PM @ Long Leaf Park
Wilmington Earth Day Festival celebrates its 35th year on Saturday, April 26, at Long Leaf Park with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet™.” Expect over 50 eco-conscious vendors, live music, dancing, food trucks, and a Kids’ EcoZone. Festivities include a kayak raffle, a children’s Nature Brigade Parade, and performances by Au Naturales, Tercel, Righteous Roots, and more. The event is free and designed to be zero-waste, with recycling and compost stations on-site.

Performance schedule:

  • 12:00–1:30p.m. Au Naturales – Americana and “old school” rock

  • 1:30–2:00p.m. Rapping Red Oak and the children’s Nature Brigade Parade

  • 2:00–3:30p.m. Tercel – Indie rock

  • 3:30–4:00p.m. Community Drummers and Dancers

  • 4:00–5:30p.m. Righteous Roots – Reggae

Live Music

Wednesday

7:00 PM

Live Music

Ponysaurus Beer Garden - ILM

7:00 PM

Open Mic

Celtic Monkey - ILM

7:00 PM

Open Mic

Palate - ILM

7:00 PM

Jazz Night

The Rusty Nail - DT

8:00 PM

Hump Day Ham Jam

Wilmington Distillery - ILM

9:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Bottega - BAD

Thursday

4:00 PM

Live Music

The Pilot House - DT

5:00 PM

Open Mic with Chris Nash

LIV CBD - ILM

6:00 PM

Open Mic

Wilmington Wine - ILM

6:00 PM

Open Mic

Grinders - ILM

6:00 PM

Live at Cam Cafe

Cameron Art Museum - ILM

6:00 PM

Just Another Fish In The Sea Duo

Surf City Line - SC

6:00 PM

Alo - Frames Tour

GL Amplitheater - GFL

6:00 PM

Jazz Night

Neapolitian - CB

7:00 PM

Drum Circle

Bottega - ILM

7:00 PM

Joe Blackburn

Larry’s Deli-Que - TS

7:00 PM

Open Mic Night

The Bend - OGD

7:30 PM

Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour

Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT

7:30 PM

Led Zeppelin Concert Night

Thalian Hall - ILM

8:00 PM

Open Mic

Tapyard - CD

FRIDAY

5:00 PM

Loud Music Company

GL Amplitheater - GFL

6:00 PM

Live Music

Hi-Wire - LIM

6:00 PM

Scottie Strings

Surf City Line - SC

6:00 PM

Righteous Roots

Rooster & The Crow - DT

6:00 PM

Frank Grant & The Feelin - Free Live Music

Port City Marina - ILM

6:00 PM

Frank Grant & The Feelin

Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT

6:00 PM

Live Music

Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM

6:00 PM

Krispee Biscuits

Cloud 9 - ILM

6:00 PM

Live Music: Bacon Grease

The Bend - OGD

6:00 PM

Eric & Karen Peterson

Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL

7:00 PM

Schotti Stringz

Larry’s Deli-Que - TS

7:00 PM

Ted Copple

Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

7:00 PM

Tell Me Lies: A Fleetwood Mac Experience

Bowstring - SPD

8:00 PM

Machine Gun Live

SeaWitch - CB

8:00 PM

Bobby Falk Group

Live at Teds - ILM

8:00 PM

Live Emo Night

Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT

9:00 PM

The Snozzberries

The Palm Room - WB

9:00 PM

Open Mic Night Fridays

Bottega - ILM

9:00 PM

Tater-Pop

Mad Katz - MJ

10:00 PM

Loud Music Company Afterparty W/ Busted Radio

Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL