Feast Fest 2025 to feature local chefs, drinks, entertainment and more Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Feast Wilmington’s Feast Fest 2025 is set for March 24-30, 2025, per a festival announcement.

The main events will be at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30.

Craft + Cuisine will be on March 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 20 local breweries will be partnered with 20 local chefs to create unique pairings. The event will benefit the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance.

The Pier Party will be on March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. with coastal cuisine, cocktails and entertainment.

Brunch Elevated will be on Sunday, March 30, from 11 am.. to 2 p.m. with next-level brunch bites, mocktails, cocktails, coffee and conversation. Both the brunch and pier party will benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and the Downtown Business Alliance.

“We’re excited to announce the dates for Feast Fest 2025 and look forward to building on the success of our first event last March,” said Feast Wilmington director Jessica Maurer. “We hope to improve the festival each year by continually seeking out the best of the best and creating an atmosphere that celebrates the food, drinks and personalities of Wilmington’s vibrant culinary scene.”

Tickets for the main events are available online. Tickets include all food and drink at each event along with live entertainment, and they can be bought at a 25 percent discount through July 24, 2024, with the discount code ‘Feast25 off’.

Chefs and restaurants can apply to participate online by Oct. 1.

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