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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 👇
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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 | Ponysaurus Beer Garden - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Celtic Monkey - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Palate - ILM | |
7:00 PM | The Rusty Nail - DT | |
8:00 PM | Wilmington Distillery - ILM | |
9:00 PM | Bottega - BAD |
Thursday
4:00 PM | The Pilot House - DT | |
5:00 PM | LIV CBD - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Wilmington Wine - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Grinders - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Cameron Art Museum - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Surf City Line - SC | |
6:00 PM | GL Amplitheater - GFL | |
6:00 PM | Neapolitian - CB | |
7:00 PM | Bottega - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
7:00 PM | The Bend - OGD | |
7:30 PM | Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT | |
7:30 PM | Thalian Hall - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Tapyard - CD |
FRIDAY
5:00 PM | GL Amplitheater - GFL | |
6:00 PM | Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM | Surf City Line - SC | |
6:00 PM | Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
6:00 PM | Port City Marina - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT | |
6:00 PM | Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
6:00 PM | The Bend - OGD | |
6:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
7:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
7:00 PM | Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
7:00 PM | Bowstring - SPD | |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT | |
9:00 PM | The Palm Room - WB | |
9:00 PM | Bottega - ILM | |
9:00 PM | Mad Katz - MJ | |
10:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL |
