Celebrated on the first full weekend of October, the Riverfest runs through Historic Downtown Wilmington along Front Street between Chestnut and Orange Street. Currently drawing tens of thousands of people, this free, family-oriented celebration is a two-day event and has grown to be a widely anticipated annual celebration. Riverfest was created in February 1979, by a group of Wilmingtonians interested in showcasing downtown Wilmington and the Cape Fear River and has since resulted in a cultural street festival that entices locals and tourists alike to our amazing Historic Downtown.
Come explore North Carolina’s most accessible coastal destination flowing with energy and history for Ironman. The scenic, iconic course at IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina starts beachside at Wrightsville Beach and ends across from the city’s most attention-grabbing attraction—the immense Battleship North Carolina. In 2024, bring on the views, the PR’s, the first-time finishers, and unforgettable memories here in Carolina.
