NC Festival by the Sea
NC Festival by the Sea is an annual arts and crafts festival in the heart of Holden Beach, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. In 2026 it is held October 24 and 25, and admission and parking are free, according to the Brunswick County tourism listing at ncbrunswick.com. Check before you go for daily hours, which the sources used for this guide do not list.
| Question visitors ask | NC Festival by the Sea Holden Beach 2026 dates parking |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Official site | ghb-ma.org |
How do you get to NC Festival by the Sea, and is parking free?
NC Festival by the Sea is listed at 0 Jordan Blvd, Holden Beach, NC 28462, according to the Brunswick County tourism listing. The same listing states that parking is free.
The sources used for this guide do not describe where the parking areas are or how traffic is managed on festival days. Check the event website or the festival's Facebook page before you go, as the listing recommends.
Is NC Festival by the Sea free, and what are the hours?
Admission is free, according to the Brunswick County tourism listing. The festival is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026, per the same listing.
The daily opening and closing times were not in the sources read for this guide. Check the event website or the Facebook page before you go to confirm the times for each day.
NC Festival by the Sea: questions visitors ask
What are the dates for NC Festival by the Sea in 2026, and is parking free?
NC Festival by the Sea is held October 24 and 25, 2026, according to the Brunswick County tourism listing. Admission and parking are both free, according to the same listing.
What is there to see and do at NC Festival by the Sea?
The festival features art by local craftsmen across a variety of media, live entertainment, contests, food vendors, and children's activities, according to the Brunswick County tourism listing. The listing describes it as a family event.
Who runs NC Festival by the Sea?
The Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association runs the festival. Its website says the association was formed 30 years ago to promote businesses and tourism in the local area, and the festival page lists 160 or more arts and craft vendors.
Where can you find the festival schedule, vendor list and map?
The Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association website has separate pages for the festival schedule, the arts and craft vendors list, the food vendors list and a festival map. The contents of those pages were not read for this guide, so check them before you go.
How can you contact the festival organizers?
The Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association lists the email address [email protected] on its website, under its contact section. The website also has a contact form.
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