Holden Beach Area Events Calendar

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Scroll through the calendar to find fun Holden Beach events in every month of the year. Holden Beach is known for its laid-back, family-friendly charm, and we celebrate everything that makes this coastal town so special.

Visit in the off season to enjoy some of the best events Holden Beach has to offer, from family gatherings and outdoor festivals to celebrations of our coastal heritage and local history, plus holiday events, live music, seafood and culinary happenings, and so much more.


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Events for Saturday, October 24, 2026

Brunswick County Fair Event

Brunswick County Fair

  • Location: 2030 Ash Little River Road NW, Ash, North Carolina 28420

Second Annual Brunswick County Agricultural Fair & Expo · October 21-25 · Join the Fun. Don't miss out on the excitement - get your tickets now!

NC Festival by the Sea Event

NC Festival by the Sea

  • Location: Jordan Boulevard / Holden Beach Bridge area, Holden Beach

Celebrate fall at the coast during the annual NC Festival by the Sea, a favorite Holden Beach tradition filled with arts, crafts, food and family fun. Held near the Holden Beach bridge, the two-day festival brings together local and regional artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, contests and activities for kids.

One of the festival’s most unique traditions is the opportunity to walk across the Holden Beach bridge during the opening festivities — a special experience reserved for this annual event. Festival activities have also traditionally included a parade, horseshoe tournament, sandcastle-building contest, live music and plenty of food.

Spend the day browsing handcrafted art and coastal creations, enjoying the entertainment and taking in the relaxed atmosphere of Holden Beach during one of the area’s most popular fall weekends.

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